English Vocabulary

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• B1 2140 words
• B2 2417 words
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• C2 875 words

Level B2 (2417)

abandoned B2
/əˈbeə̯n.dənd/ forsaken by owner or inhabitants
abnormally B2
/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ in an abnormal manner
abolish B2
/əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ to do away with
aboriginal B2
/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ of or pertaining to members of the indigenous people of Australia
abruptly B2
/əˈbɹʌp.li/ In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
absentee B2
/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc.
absurd B2
/æbˈsɚd/ inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
abuse B2
/əˈbjus/ cruel or inhumane treatment
accessibility B2
/əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.
accommodation B2
/əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ living quarters provided for public convenience
accordingly B2
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ in accordance with
accumulate B2
/əˈkju.mjəˌleɪt/ to collect or gather
accusation B2
/ək.jʊˈze.ʃən/ The act of accusing.
achievable B2
/əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ Capable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.
acid B2
/ˈæsəd/ having the characteristics of an acid
acquisition B2
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
actively B2
/ˈæktɪvli/ in an active manner
actual B2
/ˈækʃuəl/ presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
acute B2
/əˈkjut/ having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
adaptable B2
/əˈdæptəbəl/ capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
addict B2
/ˈæd.ɪkt/ someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
addicted B2
/əˈdɪktɪd/ compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
addiction B2
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/ A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
additionally B2
/əˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ By way of addition; in addition to; also.
adequate B2
/ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adequately B2
/ˈædəkwɪtli/ in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
adjustment B2
/əˈd͡ʒɐst.mənt/ The settling or balancing of a financial account.
administrative B2
/ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ Of or relating to administering or administration.
admirable B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ inspiring admiration or deserved respect
admiringly B2
/ədˈmaɪɹɪŋli/ with admiration
admittedly B2
/ædˈmɪtɪdli/ As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.
adopted B2
/əˈdɑptɪd/ acquired as your own by free choice
adoption B2
/əˈdɑp.ʃən/ The act of adopting.
adore B2
/əˈdoɹ/ to love intensely
adorn B2
/əˈdɔɹn/ to make more attractive by adding decoration
advancement B2
/ædˈvæns.mənt/ gradual improvement or growth or development
advent B2
/ˈæd.vɛnt/ arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
adventurous B2
/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adverse B2
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ in an opposing direction
adversely B2
/ædˈvɝːsli/ in an negative manner
adversity B2
/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ a state of misfortune or affliction
affectionate B2
/əˈfɛkʃənət/ having or displaying warmth or affection
affectionately B2
/əˈfɛkʃənətli/ In an affectionate manner.
affordable B2
/əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.
ageless B2
/ˈeɪdʒləs/ continuing forever or indefinitely
aggressively B2
/əˈgrɛsɪvli/ In an aggressive manner.
agonize B2
/ˈæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/ to suffer agony or anguish
agony B2
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ Extreme pain.
aircraft B2
/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/ A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.
aircrew B2
/ˈɛrˌkruː/ A group of two or more trained individuals, formed as a team that operates an aircraft.
alcoholism B2
/ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
alert B2
/əˈlɝt/ engaged in or accustomed to close observation
allegation B2
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
alliance B2
/əˈlaɪ.əns/ a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
ally B2
/ˈæl.aɪ/ an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
alongside B2
/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
alphabetical B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
altar B2
/ˈɔl.tɚ/ A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
alter B2
/ˈɔl.təɹ/ to remove the ovaries of
alternate B2
/ɔlʈə(r).neʈ/ to do something in turns
alternatively B2
/ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ in an alternative way
altitude B2
/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
aluminum B2
/əˈlu.mɪ.nəm/ a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
amaze B2
/əˈmeɪz/ to be a mystery or bewildering to
amazement B2
/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
amazingly B2
/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ In an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully.
ambassador B2
/æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ an informal representative
ambiguity B2
/æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ The state of being ambiguous; the state of leaving room for more than one interpretation.
ambiguous B2
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ open to two or more interpretations
ammonia B2
/əˈmoʊn.jə/ A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
amongst B2
/əˈmɜŋst/ Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
ample B2
/ˈæmpəl/ affording an abundant supply
amplifier B2
/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
amplify B2
/ˈæm.plə.faɪ/ to increase the volume of
amuse B2
/əˈmjuːz/ to make somebody laugh
analogy B2
/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
analyst B2
/ˈænəlɪst/ A practitioner of psychoanalysis.
anchor B2
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/ a central cohesive source of support and stability
anchorage B2
/ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ the condition of being secured to a base
anchorman B2
/ˈæŋkɝˌmæn/ a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
anchorperson B2
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
anguish B2
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ to cause emotional anguish or make miserable
animate B2
/ˈæn.ə.mət/ endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
anonymous B2
/əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ having no known name or identity or known source
antiaircraft B2
/ˌæntaɪˈɛrˌkræft/ designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
antibacterial B2
/ˌæntiːbækˈtɪriːəl/ Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
anticancer B2
/ˌænˌtaɪˈkænsɝ/ used in the treatment of cancer
anticipate B2
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ to be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
anticipation B2
/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
antipollution B2
/æn.taɪ.pəˈluː.ʃən/ intended to reduce pollution
antistatic B2
Preventing the buildup of static electricity.
antivirus B2
/ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/ A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.
apostrophe B2
/əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.
applicant B2
/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
appreciative B2
/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/ having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
appropriately B2
/əˈproʊpriːɪtli/ in an appropriate manner
approximate B2
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ very close in resemblance
arch B2
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/ behavior or attitude characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
archaeologist B2
/ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
arctic B2
/ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ extremely cold
arena B2
/əˈɹiːnə/ An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
aristocracy B2
/ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑ.kɹə.si/ The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
armful B2
/ˈɑɹmˌfəl/ The amount an arm or arms can hold.
arouse B2
/əˈɹæɔz/ to cause to become awake or conscious
arrogant B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/ having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
artery B2
/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.
articulate B2
/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
artificially B2
/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/ In an artificial manner.
artistry B2
/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪstɹi/ Significant artistic skill.
ash B2
/ˈæʃ/ to convert into ashes
aspiration B2
/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
aspire B2
/əˈspaɪɚ/ to have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
assault B2
/əˈsɔlt/ to attack in speech or writing
assemble B2
/əˈsɛm.bəl/ to create by putting components or members together
assembly B2
/əˈsɛmb.li/ the social act of assembling
assert B2
/əˈsɝt/ to forcefully claim something to be true
assess B2
/əˈses/ to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
assessment B2
/əˈsɛsmənt/ an amount determined as payable
assumption B2
/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ the act of taking possession of or power over something
assurance B2
/əˈʃɔːɹəns/ a statement intended to inspire confidence
assure B2
/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ to tell somebody the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
astonish B2
/əˈstɑnɪʃ/ to affect with wonder
astonished B2
/æ- -d/ Amazed; surprised.
astonishing B2
/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
astonishment B2
/əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
astronomy B2
/əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.
athletics B2
/æθˈlɛtɪks/ Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
attached B2
/əˈtætʃt/ used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
attainable B2
/əˈtæɪ.nə.bəl/ capable of being attained or accomplished
attainment B2
/əˈteɪnmənt/ arrival at a new stage
attendance B2
/əˈtɛn.dəns/ the number of people that are present
attentive B2
/əˈtɛntɪv/ (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
attentively B2
/əˈtɛntɪvli/ In an attentive manner.
attractiveness B2
/əˈtræktɪvnəs/ The state of being attractive or engaging.
attribute B2
/ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ to attribute or credit to
atypical B2
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ not representative of a group, class, or type
aubergine B2
/ˈoʊ.bɚ.ʒin/ egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow
audit B2
/ˈɔ.dɪt/ a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
audition B2
/ɑˈdɪʃən/ to perform in order to get a role
authoritative B2
/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ sanctioned by established authority
authorize B2
/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ to grant authorization or clearance for
availability B2
/əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ The quality of being available.
await B2
/əˈweɪt/ to look forward to the probable occurrence of
awe B2
/ɔ/ an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
ax B2
/æks/ to terminate
axis B2
/ˈæksɪs/ An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
backup B2
/ˈbækˌʌp/ a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
backward B2
/ˈbækwɚd/ in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
backyard B2
/ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
badge B2
/bæd͡ʒ/ any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
bad-tempered B2
Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.
balanced B2
/ˈbælənst/ being in a state of proper equilibrium
balky B2
/ˈbɔki/ Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
ballad B2
/ˈbæləd/ A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
ballet B2
/bælˈeɪ/ A classical form of dance.
ballot B2
/ˈbælət/ to vote by a document listing out options
ban B2
/[ˈbɛən]/ to prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure
banker B2
/ˈbæŋkɚ/ One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.
bankrupt B2
/ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ financially ruined
bankruptcy B2
/ˈbæŋkˌɹʌp(t).si/ inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
barbershop B2
/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/ a shop where men can get their hair cut
barley B2
/ˈbɑɹli/ a grain of barley
barn B2
/[ˈbɑɹn]/ A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
barometer B2
/bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
barren B2
/ˈbæɹən/ completely wanting or lacking
barrier B2
/ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
bartender B2
/ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.
bathhouse B2
/ˈbæθˌhaʊs/ A building with baths for communal use.
battlefield B2
/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/ a region where a battle is being, or has been, fought
beagle B2
/ˈbiːɡəl/ A person who snoops on others; a detective.
beak B2
/ˈbiːk/ to hit lightly with a picking motion
beam B2
/biːm/ the broad side of a ship
bearing B2
/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ relevant relation or interconnection
beautify B2
/ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ to make more beautiful
bellow B2
/ˈbɛloʊ/ a very loud utterance, similar to the sound of an animal
belongings B2
/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/ plural of belonging
beneficial B2
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ promoting or enhancing well-being
benevolence B2
/bəˈnɛvələns/ Disposition to do good.
benevolent B2
/bəˈnɛvələnt/ generous in assistance to the poor
berry B2
/ˈbɛɹi/ to pick or gather berries
bestow B2
/bɪˈstoʊ/ to present or grant
bestseller B2
/ˈbɛstˈsɛlɝ/ a book that has had a large and rapid sale
betray B2
/bɪˈtɹeɪ/ to give away information about somebody
bewilder B2
/bɪˈwɪldɚ/ to confuse, puzzle or befuddle someone, especially with many different things
bewilderment B2
/bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ The state of being bewildered.
bid B2
/bɪd/ to ask for or request earnestly
bidding B2
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/ a request to be present
bikini B2
/bɪˈki.ni/ A brief two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
billion B2
/ˈbɪljən/ Either of two large amounts:
bind B2
/ˈbaɪ̯nd/ to cause to be constipated
bio B2
/ˈbaɪoʊ/ Clipping of biography.
biological B2
/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Of or relating to biology.
biotechnology B2
/ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
birdcage B2
/ˈbɝːdkeɪdʒ/ a cage in which a bird can be kept
birthplace B2
/ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
bitterly B2
/ˈbɪtəɹli/ with bitterness, in a resentful manner
bizarre B2
/bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
blade B2
/bleɪd/ something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
blast B2
/blæst/ to shrivel, wither or mature imperfectly
blaze B2
/bleɪz/ noisy and unrestrained mischief
blindly B2
/ˈblaɪndli/ without seeing or looking
blindness B2
/ˈblaɪndnəs/ The condition of being blind; unable to see.
blink B2
/blɪŋk/ to briefly shut the eyes
bloodstream B2
/ˈblʌdˌstriːm/ The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal
bloody B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/ extremely, or very much
blooming B2
/ˈbluːmɪŋ/ A euphemism for the intensifier bloody.
blossom B2
/ˈblɑ.səm/ to develop or come to a promising stage
blur B2
/blɝ/ a hazy or indistinct representation
blurt B2
/ˈblɝt/ to utter impulsively
boiling B2
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ extremely
bolt B2
/boʊlt/ a sudden abandonment, as from a political party
bombard B2
/ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ to direct high energy particles or radiation against
bomber B2
/ˈbɑmɚ/ A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
bombing B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/ an attack by dropping bombs
bony B2
/ˈboʊni/ having bones especially many or prominent bones
bookish B2
/ˈbʊkɪʃ/ characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
booklet B2
/ˈbʊk.lət/ a small book usually having a paper cover
bookmark B2
/ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
boost B2
/buːst/ the act of giving a push
booth B2
/buθ/ A temporary shelter, often in the form of a tent, shed, or canopied structure.
bossy B2
/ˈbɔsi/ Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
botany B2
/ˈbɑ.tə.ni/ The plant life of a geographical area; flora.
bothered B2
/ˈbɑːðɝd/ Caring about something; discomposed.
bothersome B2
/ˈbɔðəsəm/ Causing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.
bourbon B2
/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/ A serving of bourbon whiskey.
boxer B2
/ˈbɑksɚ/ A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.
bracket B2
/ˈbɹækɪt/ to classify or group
brag B2
/ˈbɹeɪ̯ɡ/ an instance of boastful talk
bravery B2
/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/ Being brave, courageousness.
breakable B2
/ˈbɹeɪkəbəl/ capable of being broken or damaged
breakdown B2
/ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/ a cessation of normal operation
breakup B2
/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.
breathtaking B2
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ stunningly beautiful; amazing
breezy B2
/ˈbɹiːzi/ fresh and animated
brewery B2
/ˈbɹuːəɹi/ A building where beer is produced.
brilliantly B2
/ˈbrɪljəntli/ in an extremely intelligent way
broadband B2
/ˈbɹɔdbænd/ responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies
broadcaster B2
/ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting.
broaden B2
/[ˈbɹɑ.dn̩]/ to become wider or larger in scope
broadly B2
/ˈbɹɔd.li/ without regard to specific details or exceptions
brochure B2
/bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.
brother-in-law B2
/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ A male relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage:
browse B2
/bɹaʊz/ vegetation such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves that is suitable for animals to eat
browser B2
/ˈbɹaʊ.zəɹ/ One who or which browses.
bruise B2
/ˈbruːz/ to damage by abrasion or pressure, such as plant tissue
bud B2
/bʌd/ to start to grow or develop
bulimia B2
/bjuˈlimi.ə/ A chronic eating disorder characterized by a binge-and-purge cycle: extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting.
bully B2
/ˈbʊli/ very good, as in much better than average
bum B2
/bʌm/ person who does no work
bumper B2
/ˈbʌmpəɹ/ a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
bun B2
/bʌn/ A roll of hair worn at the back of the head.
burdensome B2
/ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
bureaucracy B2
/bjʊˈɹɑ.kɹə.si/ Government by bureaus or their administrators or officers.
burglary B2
/ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
burgle B2
/ˈbɝɡl̩/ to commit a burglary
burial B2
/ˈbɛɹiəl/ The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth.
bustle B2
/ˈbʌsəl/ to move or cause to move energetically or busily
bustling B2
/ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ/ full of energetic and noisy activity
buzz B2
/bʌz/ a confusion of activity and gossip
cabinet B2
/ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ A cupboard.
cable B2
/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
calmly B2
/ˈkɑːmli/ with self-possession, especially in times of stress
campaign B2
/kæmˈpeɪn/ a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
candidate B2
/ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.
cane B2
/keɪn/ a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment
cannonball B2
/ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ The act of jumping (typically into a swimming pool) with the legs bent and the arms wrapped around the knees to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
canon B2
/ˈkæn.ən/ a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
capability B2
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being able -- physically or intellectually or legally
caption B2
/ˈkæp.ʃən/ to provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
captive B2
/ˈkæptɪv/ One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
caravan B2
/ˈkæɹəvæn/ a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
carbon B2
/ˈkɑɹ.bən/ The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
carbon dioxide B2
carbon footprint B2
carbon monoxide B2
cardboard B2
/ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/ without substance
cardigan B2
/ˈkɑːrdɪgən/ A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.
carefree B2
/ˈkɛɚfɹi/ cheerfully irresponsible
caring B2
/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
carnival B2
/ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.
carpool B2
/ˈkɑːpuːl/ An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.
carve B2
/kɑɹv/ to cut to pieces
cascade B2
/kæsˈkeɪd/ a sudden downpour, as of tears or sparks, likened to a rain shower
cast B2
/kast/ the visual appearance of something or someone
casually B2
/ˈkæʒuəli/ in an unconcerned manner
catalog B2
/ˈkætəlɔg/ a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
catalyst B2
/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ something that causes an important event to happen
catastrophe B2
/kəˈtæstrəfi/ a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
catastrophic B2
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/ extremely harmful
catchy B2
/ˈkæt͡ʃi/ likely to attract attention
categorization B2
/ˌkæt.ə.ɡɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.
catering B2
/ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ The act of one who caters (to something).
cathedral B2
/kəˈθiːdɹəl/ relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne
cease B2
/sis/ To stop.
ceiling B2
/ˈsilɪŋ/ the overhead upper surface of a covered space
cellar B2
/ˈsɛləɹ/ An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
cellist B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ Someone who plays the cello.
cello B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.
cemetery B2
/ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ of or relating to a cemetery
centigrade B2
/ˈsɛntəˌgreɪd/ A centigrade scale for temperature having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure.
certificate B2
/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/ to present someone with a certificate
certification B2
/ˌsɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A professional qualification that certifies a person's ability.
certify B2
/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ to provide evidence for
chancellor B2
/ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
chaotic B2
/keɪˈɑtɪk/ Filled with chaos.
charming B2
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
cheat B2
/t͡ʃiːt/ to deprive somebody of something by deceit
checkpoint B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/ A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection.
cheeky B2
/ˈt͡ʃiːki/ Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
cheerfully B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəli/ in a cheerful manner
cheerfulness B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/ the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
chemotherapy B2
/ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
cherished B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃt/ characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherry B2
/ˈtʃɛri/ Virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.
chew B2
/tʃɪʊ̯/ To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.
childish B2
/ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ indicating a lack of maturity
chimney B2
/ˈtʃɪmni/ A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.
chip B2
/t͡ʃʰɪp/ to break a small piece off from
chop B2
/t͡ʃɑp/ a jawbone
chunk B2
/t͡ʃʌŋk/ a substantial amount
circuit B2
/ˈsɝ.kɪt/ (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations)
circuitry B2
/ˈsɝkətɹi/ A specific system of electrical circuits in a particular device; (uncountable) the design of such a system.
circumstance B2
/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/ formal ceremony about important occasions
citywide B2
/ˈsɪt.iˌwaɪd/ occurring or extending throughout a city
clam B2
/klæm/ to gather clams, by digging in the sand by the ocean
clap B2
/klæp/ to clap one's hands together
clarify B2
/ˈklɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ/ to make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
classification B2
/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.
clause B2
/klɔz/ A group of words that contains a subject and a verb; it may be part of a sentence or may constitute the whole sentence, depending on the syntax in each instance.
clearness B2
/ˈklɪrnəs/ Brightness, brilliancy.
clerical B2
/ˈklɛrəkəl/ appropriate for or engaged in office work
client B2
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
climate change B2
clog B2
/klɑɡ/ to impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden
closure B2
/ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ termination of operations
clothing B2
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
clumsy B2
/ˈklʌmzi/ Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
coaching B2
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/ The process by which someone is coached or tutored; instruction.
coalition B2
/koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
coarse B2
/kɔɹs/ lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
coastline B2
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)
cocktail B2
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/ A mixed alcoholic beverage.
cocoa B2
/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
coconut B2
/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/ A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
coherence B2
/koʊˈhɪɹ.ən(t)s/ The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
coherent B2
/koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ sticking together
coincide B2
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ to happen simultaneously
coincidence B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
colleague B2
/ˈkɑliɡ/ a person who is member of one's class or profession
collector B2
/kəˈlɛk.tɚ/ A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.
collocation B2
/ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the act of positioning close together or side by side
colon B2
/ˈkoʊ.lən/ The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
colonial B2
/kəˈloʊ.njəl/ composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
coma B2
/ˈkoʊmə/ a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
comfortably B2
/ˈkʌmftɚbli/ in physical comfort
commander B2
/kəˈmændɚ/ One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
commemorate B2
/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ to call to remembrance
commerce B2
/ˈkɑ.mɚs/ Social intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.
commission B2
/kəˈmɪʃən/ a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid, as distinguished from a salary
commonwealth B2
/ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ The entirety of a (secular) society, a polity, a state.
communicative B2
/kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.t̬ɪv/ able or tending to transmit thoughts or feelings
community B2
/k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ a group of people living in a particular local area
commute B2
/kəˈmjut/ a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
compassion B2
/kəmˈpæʃən/ Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
compassionate B2
/kəmˈpæʃənət/ showing or having compassion
compatible B2
/kəmˈpætəbəl/ able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
compensate B2
/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ to make payment to
compensation B2
/ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ The act or principle of compensating.
competence B2
/ˈkɑm.pə.təns/ The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
competent B2
/ˈkɒmpətənt/ adequate for the purpose
compile B2
/kəmˈpɑɪl/ to put together out of existing material
completion B2
/kəmˈpliːʃən/ The act or state of being or making something complete; conclusion, accomplishment.
complexion B2
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/ a point of view or general attitude or inclination
complexity B2
/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ the quality of being intricate and compounded
component B2
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/ an abstract part of something
comprehension B2
/ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
comprehensive B2
/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ including all or everything
compress B2
/kəmˈpɹɛs/ to squeeze or press together
compression B2
/kəmˈpɹeʃ.ən/ The process by which data is compressed.
compulsory B2
/kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/ required by rule
compute B2
/kəmˈpjut/ To reckon, calculate.
conceal B2
/kənˈsil/ To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
concede B2
/kənˈsid/ to admit to a wrongdoing
conceit B2
/kənˈsiːt/ an artistic device or effect
conceivable B2
/kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ Capable of being conceived or imagined.
conceive B2
/kənˈsiːv/ to have the idea for
conception B2
/kənˈsepʃən/ The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm to form a zygote.
concerning B2
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ Causing concern; worrying.
concession B2
/kənˈsɛʃən/ a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
concrete B2
/ˌkɑnˈkɹit/ to cover with cement
condemn B2
/kənˈdɛm/ to declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
conductor B2
/kənˈdʌktɚ/ One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.
cone B2
/ˈkoʊn/ to make cone-shaped
conference B2
/ˈkɑn.f(ə.)ɹəns/ a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion, especially one with a formal agenda
conferencing B2
/ˈkɑːnfrənsɪŋ/ Communication among multiple participants for serious discussion.
confess B2
/kənˈfɛs/ to admit, usually to a wrongdoing
confession B2
/kənˈfɛʃən/ The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
confidently B2
/ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.
confine B2
/kənˈfaɪn/ to restrict or confine
confront B2
/kənˈfɹʌnt/ to deal with something unpleasant head on
conjunction B2
/kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃn̩/ The act of joining, or condition of being joined.
conquest B2
/ˈkɑnkwɛst/ success in mastering something difficult
conscience B2
/ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
consciousness B2
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
consensus B2
/kənˈsɛnsəs/ agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
consent B2
/kənˈsɛnt/ permission to do something
considerably B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ Significantly; to a degree worth considering.
considering B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ present participle and gerund of consider
consistent B2
/kənˈsɪstənt/ in agreement with or reliable
consolation B2
/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ the act of consoling
console B2
/ˈkɑn.soʊl/ an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
constant B2
/ˈkɑnstənt/ steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
consult B2
/ˈkɑnsʌlt/ to advise professionally
consultant B2
/kənˈsɐl.tənt/ an expert who gives advice
contaminate B2
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ to make radioactive by adding radioactive material
contemporary B2
/kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ belonging to the present time
contempt B2
/kənˈtɛmpt/ lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
contract B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/ a variety of the card game bridge in which the bidder receives points only for the number of tricks that have been bid
contradict B2
/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
contradiction B2
/ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ the speech act of contradicting someone
contradictory B2
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
controversy B2
/kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/ A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
conveniently B2
/kənˈvinjəntli/ in a convenient manner
convention B2
/kənˈvɛnʃən/ something regarded as a normative example
conventional B2
/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/ following accepted customs and proprieties
converse B2
/kənˈvɝs/ of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
conversely B2
/kənˈvɝsli/ with the terms of the relation reversed
conversion B2
/kənˈvɝʒən/ a change of religion
convert B2
/ˈkɑn.vɚt/ to change the nature, purpose, or function of something
convinced B2
/kənˈvɪnst/ having a strong belief or conviction
cooperate B2
/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
cooperation B2
/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ the practice of cooperating
cooperative B2
/kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/ done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
cope B2
/ˈkoʊp/ To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
copper B2
/ˈkɑpəɹ/ to coat with a layer of copper
coral B2
/ˈkɔɚɹəl/ A somewhat yellowish orange-pink color; the color of red coral (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean Sea, commonly used as an ornament or gem.
core B2
/kɔɹ/ a small group of indispensable persons or things
cornerstone B2
/ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/ A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
cornet B2
/kɔɹˈnɛt/ A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.
corona B2
/kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ A large, round, pendent chandelier, with spikes around its upper rim to hold candles or lamps, usually hung from the roof of a church.
corporal B2
/ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ possessing or existing in bodily form
corporate B2
/ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ organized and maintained as a legal corporation
corporation B2
/ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
correctness B2
/kɝˈɛktnəs/ Freedom from error.
correspond B2
/ˌkoɹəˈspɑnd/ to exchange messages
correspondence B2
/ˌkoɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dəns/ in mathematics, an attribute of a shape or relation
correspondent B2
/ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ Corresponding; suitable; adapted; congruous.
corresponding B2
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ accompanying
corridor B2
/ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
corrupt B2
/kəˈɹʌpt/ lacking in integrity
corruption B2
/kəˈɹʌpʃən/ inducement, such as of a public official, by improper means, such as bribery, to violate duty
costly B2
/ˈkɑːstli/ having a high price
costume B2
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
cottage B2
/ˈkɑt.ɪd͡ʒ/ A small house.
countryman B2
/ˈkʌntɹimən/ Somebody from one's own country; a fellow countryman.
countrywide B2
/ˌkʌn.tɹiˈwaɪd/ Throughout a country.
courtesy B2
/ˈkɝɾəsi/ Polite behavior.
coward B2
/ˈkaʊɚd/ A person who lacks courage.
cowardly B2
/ˈkaʊɝdli/ Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
coziness B2
/ˈkoʊziːnəs/ a state of warm snug comfort
cozy B2
/ˈkoʊzi/ suggesting connivance
crab B2
/ˈkræb/ a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
crack B2
/ˈkræk/ a usually brief attempt
craftsman B2
/ˈkɹæftsmən/ a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
crater B2
/ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb.
crawl B2
/kɹaːl/ a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
crease B2
/ˈkriːs/ to make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
creation B2
/kriːˈeɪʃən/ the event that occurred at the beginning of something
creatively B2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ in a creative manner
creek B2
/kɹik/ a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
creepy B2
/ˈkɹipi/ causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
crew B2
/kɹu/ the men and women who operate a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc.
cripple B2
/ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ to deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
critically B2
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ in a critical manner
criticism B2
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ a serious examination and judgment of something
crocodile B2
/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
crossly B2
in an ill-natured manner
crucial B2
/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ having crucial relevance
cruelly B2
/ˈkɹuːəli/ excessively
cruelty B2
/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
crystallize B2
/ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ to cause to take on a definite and clear shape
cube B2
/kjub/ to cut into cubes
cubism B2
/ˈkjuːbɪzəm/ An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes.
cuff B2
/kɐf/ to confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
culmination B2
/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ a final climactic stage
culturally B2
/ˈkʌltʃɝəˌliː/ with regard to a culture
curl B2
/kɜɹl/ to form a curl, curve, or kink
cursor B2
/ˈkɜɹsəɹ/ A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.
cyberaddict B2
One who is addicted to computers or to the Internet.
cybercafe B2
a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink
cybercrime B2
crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs
cyberpet B2
A virtual pet in the form of an interactive program.
cyberschool B2
A school offering courses over the Internet rather than in its own physical premises.
cyberspace B2
/ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ The Internet as a whole.
cyclist B2
/ˈsaɪkəlɪst/ A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.
daft B2
/dæft/ Foolish, silly, stupid.
damn B2
/ˈdæm/ very, extremely
dandelion B2
/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
darling B2
/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
dash B2
/dæʃ/ the act of moving with great haste
data B2
/ɖɑ.ʈɑ/ a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
database B2
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
dated B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/ Marked with a date.
daughter-in-law B2
/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ The wife of one's child.
dawn B2
/dɔn/ the earliest period
daytime B2
/ˈdeɪtaɪm/ The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.
de facto B2
dearly B2
/ˈdɪɹli/ at a great cost
debit B2
/ˈdɛb.ɪt/ In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
debit card B2
decade B2
/ˈdɛkeɪd/ A group, set, or series of ten , particularly
decay B2
/diˈkeɪ/ an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
deceive B2
/dɪˈsiːv/ cause someone to believe an untruth
decent B2
/ˈdiːsənt/ conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
deceptive B2
/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
decisive B2
/dɪˈsɪsɪv/ determining or having the power to determine an outcome
deck B2
/ˈdek/ knock down with force
decomposition B2
/ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/ the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
decorate B2
/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
decoration B2
/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
decorative B2
/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ That serves to decorate
dedication B2
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ a ceremony in which something, for example a building, is dedicated to some goal or purpose
deduce B2
/dɪˈdʒuːs/ To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.
deduction B2
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
deem B2
/dim/ To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.
deer B2
/dɪɹ/ A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.
deficit B2
/ˈdɛfəsɪt/ the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
deforestation B2
/dɪˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/ The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.
defy B2
/dɪˈfaɪ/ To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
dehumanize B2
/dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/ deprive of human qualities
delegate B2
/ˈdɛlɪɡət/ A type of variable storing a reference to a method with a particular signature, analogous to a function pointer.
deliberate B2
/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/ Done on purpose; intentional.
deliberately B2
/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ in a deliberate unhurried manner
delicacy B2
/ˈdɛləkəsi/ The quality of being delicate.
delicately B2
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/ In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
demanding B2
/dəˈmændɪŋ/ Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.
demolish B2
/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ defeat soundly
denim B2
/ˈdɛnəm/ A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.
dense B2
/ˈdɛns/ having high relative density or specific gravity
densely B2
/ˈdɛnsli/ in a concentrated manner
dental B2
/ˈdɛn.təl/ of or relating to the teeth
dependable B2
/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ consistent in performance or behavior
deputy B2
/ˈdɛpjəti/ One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
descend B2
/dəˈsɛnd/ Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position.
descriptive B2
/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ describing the structure of a language
desirable B2
/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ worth having or seeking or achieving
desktop B2
/ˈdɛsktɒp/ A desktop computer.
desolation B2
/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ The state of being desolated or laid waste
desperately B2
/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ in intense despair
desperation B2
/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ desperate recklessness
despise B2
/dɪˈspaɪz/ look down on with disdain
destiny B2
/ˈdes.tɪ.ni/ the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events
detach B2
/dəˈtæt͡ʃ/ come to be detached
detachment B2
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ The action of detaching; separation.
detailed B2
/dɪˈteɪld/ developed or executed with care and in minute detail
detect B2
/dɪˈtɛkt/ discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
determined B2
/dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ characterized by great determination
determiner B2
/dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ Someone or something that determines, or helps to determine, something else.
developing B2
/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ In the process of development.
devil B2
/ˈdɛvəl/ a word used in exclamations of confusion
devote B2
/dɪˈvoʊt/ set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
devoted B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/ zealous in devotion or affection
diarrhea B2
/ˌdaɪɝˈiːə/ frequent and watery bowel movements
dictator B2
/ˈdɪkˌteɪtəɹ/ a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
digest B2
/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ systematize, as by classifying and summarizing
dignify B2
/ˈdɪgnəˌfaɪ/ raise the status of
dignity B2
/ˈdɪɡnɪti/ the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
dilemma B2
/dɑeˈlemə/ A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
dim B2
/dɪm/ made dim or less bright
dime B2
/daɪm/ A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar, that is, ten cents.
dimension B2
/dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ indicate the dimensions on
dip B2
/dɪp/ immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
diphtheria B2
/dɪfˈθɪɹ.i.ə/ A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
diploma B2
/dɪˈploʊmə/ A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.
diplomat B2
/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
disappearance B2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/ ceasing to exist
disapproval B2
/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ The act of disapproving; condemnation.
disapprove B2
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/ deem wrong or inappropriate
discharge B2
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
disciple B2
/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.
discipline B2
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/ the act of punishing
disconnect B2
/dɪskəˈnɛkt/ To sever or interrupt a connection.
discredit B2
/dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ the state of being held in low esteem
discriminate B2
/dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
disgrace B2
/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
disguise B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
dishonesty B2
/dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
disillusion B2
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/ To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.
dismiss B2
/dɪsˈmɪs/ rid of attention or consideration
disorder B2
/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/ a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
disorderly B2
/dɪˈsɔrdɝli/ undisciplined and unruly
disorganized B2
/dɪˈsɔrgəˌnaɪzd/ lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
dispensable B2
/dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ capable of being dispensed with or done without
displace B2
/dɪsˈpleɪs/ cause to move, usually with force or pressure
displeasure B2
/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
disposal B2
/dɪsˈpoʊ.zəl/ the power to use something or someone
disposition B2
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ your usual mood
dispute B2
/ˈdɪs.pjut/ a disagreement or argument about something important
disqualify B2
/dɪsˈkwɔləfaɪ/ To make ineligible for something.
disregard B2
/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about something.
disrupt B2
/dɪsˈrʌpt/ throw into disorder
dissatisfaction B2
/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ the feeling of being displeased and discontent
dissatisfied B2
/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ Not satisfied (e.g. with the quality of something).
dissident B2
/ˈdɪsədɪnt/ In a manner that disagrees; dissenting; discordant.
distinguished B2
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
distortion B2
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/ A misrepresentation of the truth.
distract B2
/dɪˈstɹækt/ draw someone's attention away from something
distraction B2
/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/ the act of distracting
distressing B2
/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ causing distress or worry or anxiety
distributor B2
/dɪˈstrɪbjətɝ/ a company that markets merchandise
diversion B2
/dɪˈvɝ.ʒən/ a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
divert B2
/daɪˈvɝt/ To turn aside from a course.
divided B2
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
division B2
/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ the act or process of splitting or partitioning
divorce B2
/dɪˈvoɹs/ The legal dissolution of a marriage.
DNA B2
/ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).
dock B2
/dɑk/ maneuver into a dock
domestic B2
/dəˈmes.tɪk/ produced in a particular country
dominate B2
/ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ be in control
donate B2
/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ give to a charity or good cause
donation B2
/doʊˈneɪʃən/ A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
donkey B2
/ˈdɑŋ.ki/ A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
doom B2
/duːm/ an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
doorkeeper B2
/ˈdôr-ˌkē-pər/ The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes responsible for security in the immediate area around the entryway.
doorway B2
/ˈdɔɹweɪ/ The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.
dorm B2
/dɔɹm/ To reside in a dorm.
dormitory B2
/ˈdɔɹ.mɪˌtɔɹ.i/ A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
dose B2
/ˈdoʊ̯s/ the quantity of an active agent, substance, or radiation taken in or absorbed at any one time
doubly B2
/ˈdʌb.li/ to double the degree
doubtful B2
/ˈdaʊtfəl/ fraught with uncertainty or doubt
dove B2
/dʌv/ flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising
downfall B2
/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
downsize B2
/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ reduce in size or number
dowry B2
/ˈdaʊri/ Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family.
draft B2
/ˈdræft/ a dose of liquid medicine
drain B2
/dɹeɪn/ a gradual depletion of energy or resources
dramatically B2
/drəˈmætɪkli/ in a dramatic manner
drapery B2
/ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ hanging cloth used as a blind, especially for a window
dread B2
/dɹɛd/ To anticipate with fear.
dreadful B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/ Full of something causing dread, whether
dreamy B2
/ˈdriːmi/ As in a dream; resembling a dream.
drinkable B2
/ˈdrɪnkəbəl/ That which can be drunk.
droop B2
/ˈdɹuːp/ To hang downward; to sag.
dropout B2
/ˈdrɑːˌpaʊt/ Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course
drought B2
/ˈdɹɐʊ̯t/ a shortage of rainfall
duel B2
/ˈˈd͡ʒuːəl/ a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people, often accompanied by seconds, in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
dumb B2
/dʌm/ lacking the power of human speech
duplicate B2
/ˈd(j)uː.plɪˌkeɪt/ identically copied from an original
duplication B2
/d(j)u.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something
dwarf B2
/dwɔɹf/ check the growth of
dye B2
/daɪ/ color with dye
dynamic B2
/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪk/ characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
eagerly B2
/ˈiɡɚli/ In an eager manner.
eagle B2
/ˈiːɡəl/ an emblem representing power
earnings B2
/ˈɝːnɪŋz/ the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
ease B2
/iz/ lessen the intensity of or calm
eastward B2
/ˈist.wɚd/ toward the east
ecologically B2
/iːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ with respect to ecology
ecologist B2
/iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ A scholar of ecology.
economical B2
/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/ avoiding waste
economist B2
/iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ a professional title for an expert in the field of economics
ecstatic B2
/ɛkˈstætɪk/ Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.
edit B2
/ˈɛdɪt/ cut or eliminate
editorial B2
/ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
educated B2
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
educator B2
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/ A person distinguished for their educational work, a teacher.
effectively B2
/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ in actuality or reality or fact
effectiveness B2
/ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/ The property of being effective, of achieving results.
elect B2
/ɪˈlɛkt/ selected as the best
elective B2
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ subject to popular election
electrician B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
electronically B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/ by electronic means
electronics B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/ The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
elegance B2
/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
elegant B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/ refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
elegantly B2
/ˈɛlɪgəntˌliː/ in a gracefully elegant manner
elemental B2
/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/ relating to or being an element
eligible B2
/ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
elite B2
/ɪˈlit/ Representing the choicest or most select of a group.
eloquence B2
/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ powerful and effective language
eloquent B2
/ˈɛləkwənt/ Fluently persuasive and articulate.
embassy B2
/ˈɛmbəsi/ The function or duty of an ambassador.
embrace B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/ a close affectionate and protective acceptance
emergence B2
/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ the becoming visible
emphatically B2
/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.
employ B2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ the state of being employed or having a job
employee B2
/ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/ A person who provides labor to a company or another person.
employer B2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
endeavor B2
/ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort or boldness
endlessly B2
/ˈɛndləsli/ (spatial sense) without bounds
endorse B2
/ɪnˈdoɹs/ sign as evidence of legal transfer
endurance B2
/ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ the power to withstand hardship or stress
enduring B2
/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/ patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
energy B2
/ˈɛn.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ an imaginative lively style, especially style of writing
enforce B2
/ɪnˈfoɹs/ To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.
engagement B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ the act of sharing in the activities of a group
engulf B2
/ɪŋˈɡʌlf/ to flow over or cover completely
enhance B2
/ɪnˈhæns/ increase
enroll B2
/ɛnˈɹoʊl/ To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
enterprise B2
/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort or boldness
entertaining B2
/ˌɛntəɹˈteɪnɪŋ/ agreeably diverting
enthusiastically B2
/ɪnˌθuːziːˈæstɪkli/ In an enthusiastic manner.
entitle B2
/ənˈtaɪtəl/ give the right to
entrepreneur B2
/ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks.
environment B2
/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɚn.mənt/ the totality of surrounding conditions
environmentally B2
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli/ for the environment
environmentally friendly B2
equation B2
/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/ The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
equip B2
/ɪˈkwɪp/ provide with abilities or understanding
equity B2
/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
erect B2
/ɪˈɹɛkt/ upright in position or posture
erupt B2
/ɪˈɹʌpt/ become active and spew forth lava and rocks
eruption B2
/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
essayist B2
/ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.
essentially B2
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ In an essential way.
estate B2
/ɛˈsteɪt/ extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
estimated B2
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ That is an estimate.
eternally B2
/ɪˈtɝ.nə.li/ For eternity; forever.
ethic B2
/ˈɛθ.ɪk/ the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
ethnic B2
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/ denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
evacuate B2
/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ empty completely
evacuation B2
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.
evaluate B2
/ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
evaluation B2
/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.
everlasting B2
/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/ Lasting or enduring forever; endless, eternal.
evidently B2
/ˈɛvɪdəntli/ In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
evil B2
/ˈi.vəl/ morally bad or wrong
evolution B2
/ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ A change of position.
evolve B2
/ɪˈvɑlv/ undergo development or evolution
exactness B2
the quality of being exact
exaggerate B2
/ɛɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
exaggeration B2
/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ the act of making something more noticeable than usual
exalt B2
/ɪɡˈzɔlt/ raise in rank, character, or status
examinee B2
/ɪɡˌzæməˈni/ One who sits an examination.
exceed B2
/ɪkˈsiːd/ be superior or better than some standard
excel B2
/ɪkˈsɛl/ distinguish oneself
exception B2
/əkˈsɛpʃən/ a deliberate act of omission
exceptional B2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
exceptionally B2
/ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/ to an exceptional degree
excessive B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ beyond normal limits
exclaim B2
/ɛkˈskleɪm/ state or announce
exclamation mark B2
exclude B2
/ɪksˈkluːd/ prevent from being included or considered or accepted
exclusion B2
/ɪksˈkluːʒən/ The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.
exclusively B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely
excursion B2
/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/ a journey taken for pleasure
execute B2
/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ sign in the presence of witnesses
execution B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
executive B2
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
exhaust B2
/ɪɡˈzɔst/ wear out completely
exhausting B2
/ɪɡˈzɔ(ː)stɪŋ/ producing exhaustion
exhaustion B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
exhibit B2
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ something shown to the public
exile B2
/ɪɡˈzaɪl/ expel from a country
existing B2
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ presently existing
exotic B2
/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ strikingly strange or unusual
expansion B2
/ɪkˈspænʃən/ a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
expectation B2
/ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
expected B2
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
expedition B2
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose
explode B2
/ɪkˈsploʊd/ burst outward, usually with noise
exploit B2
/ˈɛksplɔɪt/ use or manipulate to one's advantage
explorer B2
/ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
explosive B2
/ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/ serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
export B2
/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ cause to spread in another part of the world
expressive B2
/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ characterized by expression
exquisite B2
/ˈɛkskwəzət/ of extreme beauty
extension B2
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ amount or degree or range to which something extends
extensive B2
/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
external B2
/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/ happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
extract B2
/ˈɛkstɹækt/ get despite difficulties or obstacles
extraordinarily B2
/ɛkˌstrɔrdəˈnɛrəli/ In an extraordinary manner.
exultant B2
/ɪɡˈzʌl.tənt/ joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
eyebrow B2
/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ To signal with one's eyebrows.
eyelash B2
/ˈaɪlæʃ/ any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
eyelid B2
/ˈaɪ.lɪd/ A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.
fabric B2
/ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
fabulous B2
/ˈfæbjʊləs/ barely credible
facilitate B2
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ make easier
facilities B2
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/ Facilities for urination and defecation: a toilet; a lavatory.
factor B2
/ˈfæk.tɚ/ anything that contributes causally to a result
faculty B2
/ˈfækəlti/ A division of a university.
faith B2
/feɪθ/ loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
falter B2
/ˈfɔltəɹ/ speak haltingly
fame B2
/feɪm/ Something said or reported; gossip, rumour.
familiarize B2
/fəˈmɪliəɹaɪ̯z/ To make or become familiar with something or someone.
fantastically B2
/fænˈtæstɪkli/ In a fantastic manner.
fascinated B2
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ extremely interested
fascination B2
/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ the capacity to attract intense interest
fatal B2
/ˈfeɪ.təl/ having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
fate B2
/feɪt/ The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
father-in-law B2
/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ A stepfather.
faulty B2
/ˈfɔlti/ Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.
fearsome B2
/ˈfɪɹsəm/ frightening, especially in appearance.
feat B2
/fiːt/ a notable achievement
fed up B2
federal B2
/ˈfɛdəɹəl/ characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
feedback B2
/ˈfiːdˌbæk/ Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
ferryboat B2
/ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule
fiber B2
/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/ A single elongated piece of a given material, roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibers to form thread.
fictional B2
/ˈfɪkʃənəl/ related to or involving literary fiction
fierce B2
/fɪɹs/ Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
fighting B2
/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ Apt to provoke a fight.
figurative B2
/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
filial B2
/ˈfi.li.əl/ relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
financially B2
/fəˈnænʃəli/ from a financial point of view
finely B2
/ˈfaɪnli/ in a delicate manner
fingernail B2
/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ the nail at the end of a finger
fire brigade B2
firearm B2
/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ a portable gun
fireplace B2
/ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
firmness B2
/ˈfɝmnəs/ the muscle tone of healthy tissue
first language B2
first person B2
firstly B2
/ˈfɜɹstli/ In the first place; before anything else; first.
fiscal B2
/ˈfɪskəl/ involving financial matters
fixed B2
/fɪkst/ securely placed or fastened or set
flame B2
/fleɪm/ criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
flap B2
/flæp/ move noisily
flaw B2
/flɔ/ defect or weakness in a person's character
flawless B2
/ˈflɔ.ləs/ without a flaw
flax B2
/flæks/ plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
flee B2
/fliː/ To run away; to escape.
fleet B2
/flit/ moving very fast
flesh B2
/flɛʃ/ The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
flexibility B2
/ˈflɛksɪb(ɪ)lɪʈi/ the quality of being adaptable or variable
flexible B2
/ˈflek.sɪ.bəl/ capable of being changed
flexibly B2
/ˈflɛksəbli/ with flexibility
flip B2
/flɪp/ marked by casual disrespect
fluency B2
/ˈfluːənsi/ The quality of smoothness of flow.
fluid B2
/ˈfluɪd/ affording change (especially in social status)
flutter B2
/ˈflʌtɚ/ flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
follower B2
/ˈfɑːloʊɝ/ An account holder who subscribes to see content from another account on a social media platform.
folly B2
/ˈfɑli/ the quality of being rash and foolish
fondly B2
/ˈfɑndli/ in a loving manner
foolishly B2
/ˈfuːlɪʃli/ without good sense or judgment
footnote B2
/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.
forcefully B2
/ˈfɔrsfəli/ with full force
foreman B2
/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/ a person who exercises control over workers
foresee B2
/fɔɹˈsi/ To perceive (a situation or event) in advance.
forestry B2
/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
formation B2
/fɔɹˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ creation by mental activity
formerly B2
/ˈfɔɹmɚli/ at some time in the past
formidable B2
/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/ inspiring fear
forthcoming B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ available when required or as promised
foul B2
/faʊl/ especially of a ship's lines etc
found B2
/ˈfæʊ̯nd/ come upon unexpectedly or after searching
fox B2
/fɑks/ A small-to-medium-sized canine mammal, related to dogs and wolves, with a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail, of the following groups:
fragrance B2
/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/ A pleasant smell or odour.
frankly B2
/ˈfɹæŋkli/ In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
frantically B2
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/ In a frantic manner.
fraud B2
/fɹɔd/ Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.
freak B2
/fɹiːk/ lose one's nerve, often used in the phrase "freak out"
friendly B2
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/ characteristic of or befitting a friend
frigate B2
/ˈfrɪgət/ A warship or space warship, inspired by one of the many historic varieties of frigate.
frontier B2
/fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
frugal B2
/ˈfɹuːɡəl/ Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
fulfill B2
/fʊlˈfɪl/ To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
fume B2
/ˈfjuːm/ a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
functional B2
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ designed for or capable of a particular function or use
functionality B2
/ˌfəŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ capable of serving a purpose well
fundamental B2
/ˌfɐn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ being or involving basic facts or principles
funk B2
/fɐŋk/ an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul
funky B2
/fʌŋki/ stylish and modern in an unconventional way
furious B2
/ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ Feeling great anger; raging; violent.
furiously B2
/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ of the elements, in a wild and stormy manner
furor B2
/ˈfjɔːɹɔː/ A general uproar or commotion.
gaiety B2
/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ The state of being happy or merry.
gambling B2
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning, including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize
gang B2
/ˈɡæŋ/ an association of criminals
gangster B2
/ˈɡæ̝ŋ.stɚ/ Characteristic of a gangster; (especially) admirable and audacious.
gardener B2
/ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.
gasp B2
/ɡasp/ a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
gateway B2
/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ A passage that can be closed by use of a gate.
gaudy B2
/ˈɡɔ.di/ a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college
gaze B2
/ɡeɪz/ a long fixed look
gear B2
/ˈɡiə/ wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
generalization B2
/ˌdʒɛnɝəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ A proof, axiom, problem, or definition that includes another's cases, and also some additional cases; a conclusion reached by inferring from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
generalize B2
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑez/ become systemic and spread throughout the body
generosity B2
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
generously B2
/ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/ In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
genius B2
/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
genre B2
/ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.
gently B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ in a gradual manner
genuine B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ not fake or counterfeit
genuinely B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/ In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
geographic B2
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ determined by geography
germ B2
/d͡ʒɝm/ A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
getaway B2
/ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ a rapid escape (as by criminals)
ghetto B2
/ˈɡɛ.toʊ/ formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
giveaway B2
/ˈgɪvəˌweɪ/ Something that is given away or handed out for free.
glacis B2
/ˈgleɪsəs/ A gentle incline.
glamorous B2
/ˈɡlɛ.mə.ɹəs/ having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glare B2
/ɡlɛɚ/ a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
gleam B2
/ɡlim/ appear briefly
glee B2
/ɡliː/ Joy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
global warming B2
globally B2
/ˈɡloʊbəli/ throughout the world
glocal B2
/ˈɡləʊk(ə)l/ Both global and local.
gloomy B2
/ˈɡlumi/ depressingly dark
glorify B2
/ˈɡlɔːɹɪfaɪ/ cause to seem more splendid
glow B2
/ɡloʊ/ a feeling of considerable warmth
goat B2
/ɡoʊt/ Any hoofed mammal of the genus Capra.
god B2
/ɡɑd/ a person of such superior qualities that they seem like a deity to other people
godly B2
/ˈɡɑdli/ showing great reverence for god
goodwill B2
/ɡʊdˈwɪl/ as in accounting, an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired over and above its tangible assets
gook B2
/ɡuːk/ A person of (South) East Asian descent (originally revolutionaries of the Katipunan then generally to any native of the Philippines, after the enemy and collaborators hid amongst them), but now especially:
gorge B2
/ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ The front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
governmental B2
/ˌɡʌvɚnˈmɛnt(ə)l/ relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
gracefulness B2
beautiful carriage
gradual B2
/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ proceeding in small stages
grain B2
/ɡɹeɪn/ the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
grand B2
/ɡɹænd/ the most important and magnificent in adornment
graphically B2
/ˈgræfɪkli/ in a graphic way
grasp B2
/ɡɹasp/ understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
gravestone B2
/ˈɡɹeɪvstoʊn/ A stone slab set at the head of a grave.
gravitation B2
/ˌɡɹævˈteɪʃən/ a figurative movement toward some attraction
greatness B2
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ The state, condition, or quality of being great
grief B2
/ɡɹiːf/ something that causes great unhappiness
grieve B2
/ˈgriːv/ cause to feel sorrow
grim B2
/ɡɹɪm/ not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
grin B2
/ɡɹɪn/ A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
grip B2
/ɡɹɪp/ an intellectual hold or understanding
gross B2
/ɡɹoʊs/ lacking fine distinctions or detail
growing B2
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ relating to or suitable for growth
grown-up B2
/ˈgroʊˌnəp/ An adult.
guerrilla B2
/ɡəˈɹɪlə/ A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
guideline B2
/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
gulp B2
/ɡʌlp/ a large and hurried swallow
gum B2
/ɡʌm/ the tissue, covered by mucous membrane, of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gunshot B2
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
guts B2
/ɡʌts/ fortitude and determination
gymnastic B2
/d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility
habitant B2
/abitɑ̃/ Synonym of inhabitant /dweller.
hail B2
/heɪl/ many objects thrown forcefully through the air
hairy B2
/ˈhɛɹ.i/ hazardous and frightening
handicap B2
/ˈhændikæp/ Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
handicraft B2
/ˈhændɪkɹæft/ A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
handout B2
/ˈhændˌaʊt/ A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
handrail B2
/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/ A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
hard drive B2
hardware B2
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ in computer science, the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
harmless B2
/ˈhɑɹmləs/ not causing or capable of causing harm
harrow B2
/ˈhæɹoʊ/ A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.
haste B2
/heɪst/ the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
hastily B2
/ˈheɪstɪli/ In a hasty manner; quickly or hurriedly.
hatching B2
/ˈhæt͡ʃɪŋ/ A group of birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc., which emerge from their eggs at the same time.
haunting B2
/ˈhɔntɪŋ/ continually recurring to the mind
hay B2
/heɪ/ Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
hazardous B2
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ involving risk or danger
headquarters B2
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
health care B2
heap B2
/hiːp/ fill to overflow
heartbreaking B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/ That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
heartwarming B2
/ˈhɑːrˌtwɔrmɪŋ/ causing gladness and pleasure
hedge B2
/ˈhed͡ʒ/ minimize loss or risk
helicopter B2
/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.
hell B2
/hɛl/ a cause of difficulty and suffering
helper B2
/ˈhɛlpɚ/ That which helps; anything serving to assist.
hemp B2
/hɛmp/ A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.
herb B2
/(h)ɝb/ a plant lacking a permanent woody stem
heritage B2
/ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
hesitation B2
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ the act of pausing uncertainly
high-tech B2
/haɪ tɛk/ Alternative spelling of hi-tech.
hijack B2
/ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/ seize control of
hilarious B2
/hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/ marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
hint B2
/hɪnt/ drop a hint
holder B2
/ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ a holding device
hollow B2
/ˈhɑ.loʊ/ as if echoing in a hollow space
holocaust B2
/ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
homeward B2
/ˈhoʊmwɚd/ toward home
hone B2
/hoʊn/ sharpen with a hone
honorable B2
/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/ Worthy of respect; respectable.
hood B2
/[hʊ̈d]/ protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
hook B2
/hʊk/ a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
hospice B2
/ˈhɑspɪs/ a lodging for travelers, especially one kept by a monastic order
hospitable B2
/hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ favorable to life and growth
hospitality B2
/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.
hospitalize B2
/ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ admit into a hospital
hourly B2
/ˈaʊ̯ɚli/ occurring every hour or payable by the hour
housekeeper B2
/ˈhaʊskipɚ/ Someone (traditionally a woman) employed to look after the home, typically by managing domestic servants or superintending household management; also someone with equivalent duties in a hotel, institution etc.
housemaster B2
teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
housewife B2
/ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
hover B2
/ˈhɑvɚ/ Of a bird: to shelter (chicks) under its body and wings; (by extension) of a thing: to cover or surround (something).
hugely B2
/ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/ Greatly; to a huge extent.
human rights B2
humane B2
/hjuˈmeɪn/ Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
humanist B2
/ˈhjuːmənɪst/ pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
humanize B2
/ˈhjuːməˌnaɪz/ To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.
humble B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/ low or inferior in station or quality
humbug B2
/ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ A hoax, jest, or prank.
humiliate B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
humiliating B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ Liable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.
humiliation B2
/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
hunting B2
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.
hush B2
/hʌʃ/ To appease; to allay; to soothe.
hybrid B2
/ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ a composite of mixed origin
hygiene B2
/ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ a condition promoting sanitary practices
hyperbole B2
/haɪˈpɝbəli/ extravagant exaggeration
hyphen B2
/ˈhaɪfən/ divide or connect with a hyphen
iceman B2
/ˈaɪsmæn/ A man who is skilled in travelling upon ice, as among glaciers.
icon B2
/ˈaɪ.kɑn/ A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
icy B2
/ˈaɪsi/ covered with or containing or consisting of ice
ideally B2
/aɪˈdi.ə.li/ in an ideal manner
identical B2
/ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum
identification B2
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ the condition of having the identity established
identify B2
/aɪˈdɛn.(t)ə.faɪ/ give the name or identifying characteristics of
ideology B2
/aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ set of values and beliefs shared by individuals belonging to a specific group
idiot B2
/ˈɪd͡ʒət/ A person of low general intelligence.
idle B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/ not in active use
idolize B2
/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
ignorance B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.
ignorant B2
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
illustrate B2
/ˈɪl.əˌstɹeɪt/ supply with illustrations
illustration B2
/ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
imagery B2
/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/ the ability to form mental images of things or events
imitation B2
/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/ not genuine or real
immerse B2
/ɪˈmɝs/ devote oneself fully to
immigrant B2
/ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.
immoral B2
/ɪˈmɔɹəl/ Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)
immortal B2
/ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
immortality B2
/ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ The condition of being immortal.
impartial B2
/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ showing lack of favoritism
impatiently B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ In an impatient manner.
imperative B2
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ requiring attention or action
impermanent B2
existing or enduring for a limited time only
implement B2
/ˈɪmpləmənt/ apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
implication B2
/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ something that is inferred, deduced, entailed, or implied
imply B2
/ˌɪmˈplaɪ/ To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
impolite B2
/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ not polite
impolitely B2
in a manner showing a lack of regard for others
import B2
/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ an imported person brought from a foreign country
impose B2
/ɪmˈpoʊz/ compel to behave in a certain way
impossibility B2
/ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ Something that is impossible.
impractical B2
/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ not practical or realizable
impressed B2
/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ strongly affected, especially favourably
impressionism B2
/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/ An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
impressionist B2
/ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/ relating to or characteristic of Impressionism
imprison B2
/ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
imprisonment B2
/ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, especially as punishment for a crime.
improbable B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ Not likely to be true.
improperly B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ in an improper way
improved B2
/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ become or made better in quality
impulse B2
/ˈɪmpʌls/ the act of applying force suddenly
impulsive B2
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ without forethought
inaccurate B2
/ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ not exact
inadequate B2
/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
inanimate B2
/ɪnˈænɪmeɪt/ not endowed with life
inborn B2
/ˈɪn.bɔɹn/ Innate; possessed by an organism at birth.
incense B2
/ˈɪnsɛns/ the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
incentive B2
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ an additional payment, or other remuneration, to employees as a means of increasing output
incur B2
/ɪnˈkɝ/ To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.
incurable B2
/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ unalterable in disposition or habits
indebted B2
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ Obligated, especially financially.
indent B2
/ˈɪndɛnt/ bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
independently B2
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ In an independent manner.
indescribable B2
/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ Impossible (or very difficult) to describe.
index B2
/ˈɪndɛks/ adjust through indexation
indifferent B2
/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ showing no care or concern in attitude or action
indignity B2
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ degradation, debasement or humiliation
indispensable B2
/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/ unavoidable
indulge B2
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ enjoy to excess
indulgent B2
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ being favorably inclined
industrialize B2
/ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ develop industry
ineffective B2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/ not producing an intended effect
inert B2
/ɪnˈɝt/ slow and apathetic
inexperienced B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ Not experienced; lacking knowledge because lacking experience.
infant B2
/ˈɪn.fənt/ A minor.
infect B2
/ɪnˈfɛkt/ communicate a disease to
infected B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛktɪd/ simple past and past participle of infect
infectious B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ easily spread
infer B2
/ɪnˈfɝ/ To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
inference B2
/ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ That which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a conclusion; a deduction.
inflammation B2
/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən/ A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
inflammatory B2
/ɪnˈflæməˌtoɹi/ characterized or caused by inflammation
inflate B2
/ɪnˈflæɪt/ fill with gas or air
inflation B2
/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ a general and progressive increase in prices
influential B2
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ having or exercising influence or power
influenza B2
/ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.zə/ An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.
informal B2
/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ not formal
infringe B2
/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
infringement B2
/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ A violation or breach, as of a law.
inhabit B2
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/ inhabit or live in
inherit B2
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ obtain from someone after their death
initiative B2
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ Serving to initiate.
injection B2
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ The act of injecting, or something that is injected.
injured B2
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/ harmed
innate B2
/ɪˈneɪt/ Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.
innocently B2
/ˈɪnəsəntli/ in a naively innocent manner
innovation B2
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
innovative B2
/ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
input B2
/ˈɪnpʊt/ Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.
inquire B2
/ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ To ask (about something).
inseparable B2
/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ not capable of being separated
inspect B2
/ɪnˈspɛkt/ look over carefully
inspector B2
/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ A person employed to inspect something.
inspirational B2
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ Having the ability to inspire.
instantly B2
/ˈɪnstəntli/ At once; without delay.
instill B2
/ˌɪnˈstɪl/ enter drop by drop
instinct B2
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
institution B2
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/ a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
instruct B2
/ɪnˈstɹakt/ give instructions or directions for some task
insufficient B2
/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
insult B2
/ɪnˈsɒlt/ a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
integrate B2
/ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ become one
intellectual B2
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ appealing to or using the intellect
intent B2
/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/ an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
interactive B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or with the other.
interfere B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/ come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
interior B2
/ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ inside and toward a center
interpersonal B2
/ˌɪntɝˈpɝːsənəl/ occurring among or involving several people
interpret B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
interpretation B2
/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/ an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
interpreter B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/ someone who uses art to represent something
interruption B2
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
intersection B2
/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ the set of elements common to two or more sets
intimate B2
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
intransitive B2
/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.
intravenous B2
/ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/ within or by means of a vein
intrude B2
/ɪnˈtɹuːd/ thrust oneself in as if by force
intruder B2
/ənˈtɹudɚ/ Someone who intrudes.
intrusion B2
/ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.
invariable B2
/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ not liable to or capable of change
invariably B2
/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ Every time; always, without change.
inventor B2
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.
inverted commas B2
investigate B2
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ to conduct an inquiry or investigation of
investigator B2
/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ One who investigates.
investment B2
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result
investor B2
/ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ A person who invests money in order to make a profit.
invisible B2
/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.
invitingly B2
in a tantalizing manner
invoke B2
/ɪnˈvoʊk/ To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
involvement B2
/ɪnˈvɑlv.mənt/ a connection of inclusion or containment
ironically B2
/aɪˈɹɑnɪkli/ in an ironic manner
irrational B2
/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ not consistent with or using reason
irresistible B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ overpoweringly attractive
irresistibly B2
/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ In an irresistible manner.
irresponsible B2
/ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ showing lack of care for consequences
irritated B2
/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd/ aroused to impatience or anger
irritating B2
/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/ causing physical discomfort
irritation B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ a sudden outburst of anger
islander B2
/ˈaɪləndɚ/ A person who lives on an island.
italicize B2
/ɪˈtæl.ɪ.saɪz/ print in italics
itch B2
/ɪt͡ʃ/ a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
jaw B2
/d͡ʒɔ/ The part of the face below the mouth.
jealously B2
/ˈdʒɛləsli/ with jealousy
jeopardize B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
jeweler B2
/ˈd͡ʒuːələ(ɹ)/ someone in the business of selling jewelry
journalism B2
/ˈd͡ʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications, broadcast news media, or printed newspapers or periodicals, for the purpose of informing the audience, relying on a style of writing characteristic for this purpose, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events and (depending on type) either with or without analysis or interpretation.
judo B2
/ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ a martial art adapted from jujitsu and similar to wrestling
junk food B2
juror B2
/ˈd͡ʒʊɹɚ/ A member of a jury.
jury B2
/ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
justify B2
/ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ adjust the spaces between words
kangaroo B2
/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹʉː/ A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
karaoke B2
/ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra, usually in bars or nightclubs
keen B2
/kin/ having a sharp cutting edge or point
keeper B2
/ˈkiːpɚ/ something that should be kept
kerosene B2
/ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
keystroke B2
/ˈkiːˌstroʊk/ a single tap of a key on a keyboard
kneel B2
/niːl/ supporting yourself on your knees
knot B2
/nɑt/ any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope or cord upon itself or to another rope or to another object
knowingly B2
/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ with full knowledge and deliberation
known B2
/naːn/ apprehended with certainty
label B2
/[ˈleː.b(ə)ɫ]/ trade name of a company that produces musical recordings
laborer B2
/ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ One who labors.
lame B2
/ˈleɪm/ a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
lance B2
/læns/ open by piercing with a lancet
landing B2
/ˈlændɪŋ/ the act of coming down to the earth or other surface
landlady B2
/ˈlændˌleɪdi/ A female landlord.
landslide B2
/ˈlændˌslaɪd/ an overwhelming electoral victory
lap B2
/ˈlæp/ touching with the tongue
laptop B2
/ˈlæp.tɑp/ A laptop computer.
lark B2
/lɑɹk/ A jolly or peppy person.
laser B2
/ˈleɪzɚ/ A laser printer.
last minute B2
lastly B2
/ˈlæstli/ Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.
last-minute B2
/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/ Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.
laundry B2
/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ A laundering; a washing.
lava B2
/ˈlɑːvə/ rock that in its molten form, known as magma, issues from volcanos
lawmaker B2
/ˈlɔˌmeɪkɝ/ One who makes or enacts laws.
lawn B2
/lɔn/ Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.
lawsuit B2
/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
layabout B2
/ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ A lazy person.
leaflet B2
/ˈliːflɪt/ A small plant leaf.
leak B2
/liːk/ an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
learning B2
/ˈlɝnɪŋ/ Accumulated knowledge.
lease B2
/ˈliːs/ The period of such an interest.
leash B2
/ˈliːʃ/ A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
lecturer B2
/ˈlekt͡ʃəɹə/ A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.
leek B2
/liːk/ related to onions
legend B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
legendary B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
legislate B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).
legislation B2
/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪˈsleɪʃən/ The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
legislative B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ of or relating to or created by legislation
legislator B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪtɚ/ Someone who creates or enacts laws.
legislature B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪt͡ʃɚ/ A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
legitimate B2
/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
leisurely B2
/ˈliʒɚli/ Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
lengthen B2
/ˈlɛŋθən/ become long or longer
lengthy B2
/ˈlɛŋθi/ Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
leopard B2
/ˈlɛp.ɚd/ Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia.
lest B2
/lɛst/ For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
liberal B2
/ˈlɪˌbɝːəl/ Pertaining to those arts and sciences the study of which is considered to provide general knowledge, as opposed to vocational/occupational, technical or mechanical training.
lick B2
/ˈlɪk/ beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
lid B2
/lɪd/ a movable top or cover, hinged or separate, for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
lifeless B2
/ˈlaɪfləs/ not having the capacity to support life
lifetime B2
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ The duration of the life of someone or something.
lighten B2
/ˈlaɪ.tn̩/ become lighter
lighting B2
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ the craft of providing artificial light
likewise B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ In a similar manner.
limb B2
/lɪm/ the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles
linen B2
/ˈlɪnɪn/ Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
liner B2
/ˈlaɪnɚ/ (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
ling B2
/ˈlɪŋ/ Any of various codlike saltwater fish often used as food by humans, those of the genus Molva, in the family Lotidae.
linger B2
/ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ move to and fro
listener B2
/ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
literal B2
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ without interpretation or embellishment
literally B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/ (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
litter B2
/ˈlɪt.ɚ/ strew
loan B2
/loʊn/ An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.
lobby B2
/ˈlɑ.bi/ An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.
loneliness B2
/ˈloʊnlinəs/ A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
long-distance B2
/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/ covering a long distance
long-term B2
/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/ Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
loosely B2
/ˈluːsli/ knitted in a loose manner
lousy B2
/ˈlaʊ.zi/ infested with lice
lower B2
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/ set lower
lowland B2
/ˈloʊˌlænd/ An area which is considered particularly low or lower than surrounding areas.
lucrative B2
/ˈlu.kɹə.tɪv/ Producing a surplus; profitable.
lush B2
/lʌʃ/ full of juice
luxurious B2
/lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ Very fine in quality and comfortable.
lyrics B2
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ The words to a song (or other vocal music).
madam B2
/ˈmæd.əm/ A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
madame B2
/məˈdæm/ A title equivalent to Mrs. or Ms., used for French-speaking women and (by custom) certain other individuals. It is abbreviated as Mme.
madness B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/ unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm
maestro B2
/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ an artist of consummate skill
magnify B2
/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
malady B2
/ˈmæl.ə.di/ Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.
malaria B2
/məˈlɛəɹi.ə/ Supposed poisonous air arising from marshy districts, once thought to cause fever.
mama B2
/ˈmɑmə/ Mother, female parent.
mango B2
/ˈmæ̝ŋɡoʊ̯/ ~ /ˈmæ̝ŋɡɔʊ̯/ A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.
manipulate B2
/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ control others or oneself, or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
mansion B2
/ˈmæn.ʃən/ A stopping-place during a journey; a stage.
manual B2
/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ requiring human effort
manufacture B2
/ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ produce naturally
manufacturer B2
/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚɚ/ A person or company that manufactures.
manufacturing B2
/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ Used in manufacturing.
marathon B2
/ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ any long and arduous undertaking
margin B2
/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ an amount beyond the minimum necessary
marketing B2
/ˈmɑɹkɪtɪŋ/ shopping at a market
martial art B2
mask B2
/mask/ activity that tries to conceal something
massacre B2
/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ kill a large number of people indiscriminately
massage B2
/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ give a massage to
masseur B2
/məˈsʊɹ/ A person (especially male) who performs massage.
master B2
/ˈmas.tə/ an artist of consummate skill
masterpiece B2
/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
mastery B2
/ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ power to dominate or defeat
mate B2
/meɪt/ the partner of an animal, especially a sexual partner
mathematical B2
/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
mature B2
/məˈt͡ʃɔː(ɹ)/ fully considered and perfected
mausoleum B2
/ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.
means B2
/minz/ how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
mechanize B2
/ˈmɛkənaɪz/ To make something routine, automatic or monotonous.
media B2
/ˈmi.di.ə/ plural of medium (“someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world”)
medication B2
/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
medieval B2
/mɪdˈi.vəl/ as if belonging to the Middle Ages, usually due to brutality or antiquity
mediocre B2
/ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ poor to middling in quality
melody B2
/ˈmɛl.ə.di/ A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
memorial B2
/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
mentor B2
/ˈmɛn.toɹ/ a wise and trusted guide and advisor
merchandise B2
/ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/ commodities offered for sale
mercy B2
/ˈmɝsi/ leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
merge B2
/mɝd͡ʒ/ join or combine
merger B2
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ The act or process of merging two or more parts into a single unit.
messenger B2
/ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/ A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.
metaphor B2
/ˈmɛt.ə.foɹ/ a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
metric B2
/ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ based on the meter as a standard of measurement
micro B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/ Very small in scale or scope.
microbe B2
/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.
microcomputer B2
/ˈmaɪˌkroʊkəmˈpjuːtɝ/ A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
micrometer B2
/maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ caliper for measuring small distances
microorganism B2
/ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye; especially, a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.
microphone B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.
microscope B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ magnifier of the image of small objects
microscopic B2
/ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɑ.pɪk/ so small as to be invisible without a microscope
microscopy B2
/maɪˈkɹɑ.skə.pi/ The use of microscopes.
microwave B2
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves)
midst B2
/mɪdst/ the location of something surrounded by other things
mighty B2
/ˈmaɪti/ very, typical in the southern states
migration B2
/maɪˈgreɪʃən/ the periodic passage of groups of animals, especially birds or fishes, from one region to another for feeding or breeding
mill B2
/mɪl/ grind with a mill
millimeter B2
/ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/ a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
millionaire B2
/ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ Somebody whose wealth is at least one million (10⁶) currency units.
mimic B2
/ˈmɪm.ɪk/ constituting an imitation
miniature B2
/ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/ being on a very small scale
minister B2
/ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ a person authorized to conduct religious worship
mint B2
/mɪnt/ A vast sum of money; (by extension) a large amount of something.
misconception B2
/ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/ A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
misfortune B2
/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ Bad luck.
misleading B2
/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
missile B2
/ˈmɪs.(ə)l/ Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
mist B2
/mɪst/ become covered with mist
mistreat B2
/mɪsˈtɹiːt/ To administer an incorrect treatment to a patient.
mistrustful B2
/mɪˈstrʌstfəl/ Having mistrust, lacking trust (in someone or something).
misunderstand B2
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/ To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
mixture B2
/ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ an event that combines things in a mixture
mobility B2
/moʊˈbɪlɪti/ The ability to move; capacity for movement.
mock B2
/mɔk/ constituting a copy or imitation of something
modernization B2
/ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ making modern in appearance or behavior
modernize B2
/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
modest B2
/ˈmɑdəst/ not large but sufficient in size or amount
modification B2
/ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of assessing and prescribing a payment, penalty, price, valuation, etc.
mogul B2
/ˈmoʊɡəl/ A steam locomotive of the 2-6-0 wheel arrangement.
mold B2
/moʊld/ a distinctive nature, character, or type
momentarily B2
/ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/ for an instant or moment
momentary B2
/ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ Ephemeral or relatively short-lived.
monastery B2
/ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ the residence of a religious community
moody B2
/ˈmuːdi/ Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
moonlight B2
/ˈmunˌlaɪt/ the light of the Moon
moonscape B2
A desolate or devastated landscape.
morality B2
/ˌmɔˈræləˌtiː/ Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.
morally B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/ with respect to moral principles
mortal B2
/ˈmɔɹ.təl/ subject to death
mortar B2
/ˈmɔrtɝ/ plaster with mortar
mortgage B2
/ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ A legal agreement in which a borrower pledges real property as collateral for a loan used to purchase or refinance that property.
mortify B2
/ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
mother-in-law B2
/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ The mother of one's spouse.
motion B2
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ the act of changing location from one place to another
motivated B2
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/ provided with a motive or given incentive for action
motorbike B2
/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ A motorcycle.
motorist B2
/ˈmoʊtɝɪst/ One who drives a motor vehicle.
mournful B2
/ˈmɔɹnfəl/ Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.
mover B2
/ˈmuːvə/ workman employed by a moving company
moving B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion
muddy B2
/ˈmʌdi/ make turbid
multiple B2
/ˈmʌltɪpəl/ having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
multiply B2
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ combine or increase by multiplication
mumble B2
/ˈmʌmbəl/ To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
murmur B2
/ˈmɝ.mɚ/ speak softly or indistinctly
muse B2
/mjuz/ the source of an artist's inspiration
mustache B2
/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mutability B2
/ˌmjutəˈbɪlɪti/ The quality or state of being mutable.
mutable B2
/ˈmjuːtəbəl/ capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
mutter B2
/ˈmʌtɚ/ A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.
mutton B2
/ˈməʈʈən/ The meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.
mystify B2
/ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ make mysterious
nano B2
/ˈnænəʊ/ Clipping of nanotechnology.
narcissistic B2
/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ Obsessed with one's own self image and ego.
narrator B2
/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ The person providing the voice-over in a documentary.
narrowly B2
/ˈnɛɹoʊli/ In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
nationwide B2
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ occurring or extending throughout a country or nation
native speaker B2
naughty B2
/ˈnɔti/ badly behaved
naval B2
/ˈneɪvəl/ connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
navigate B2
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ direct carefully and safely
navigation B2
/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ ship traffic
navy B2
/ˈneɪvi/ A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel.
neat B2
/ˈniːt/ without water
necessarily B2
/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ in such a manner as could not be otherwise
necessity B2
/nɪˈsɛsəti/ The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
needless B2
/ˈniːdləs/ unnecessary and unwarranted
needy B2
/ˈniːdi/ needy people collectively
negatively B2
/ˈnɛgətɪvli/ in a negative way
neglect B2
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/ the state of something that has been unused and neglected
neighboring B2
/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
neither B2
/ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.
nerve B2
/nɝv/ A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
nerves B2
/nɝvz/ control of your emotions
nervously B2
/ˈnɝːvəsli/ in an anxiously nervous manner
netsurfer B2
One who surfs the Internet.
neurosis B2
/n(j)ʊˈɹoʊ̯.sɪs/ A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.
newscaster B2
/ˈnuːzˌkæstɝ/ One who delivers the news for broadcast on television, radio, etc; a newsreader.
newsworthy B2
/ˈnuːzˌwɝːði/ Interesting enough to be reported as a news
nicely B2
/ˈnaɪsli/ in a nice way
nightclub B2
/ˈnʌɪtklʌb/ A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music or dancing.
nightmare B2
/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ A very unpleasant or frightening dream.
nobility B2
/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
noble B2
/ˈnoʊbəl/ having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
nobleman B2
/ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.
nomad B2
/ˈnoʊmæd/ A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.
nomination B2
/ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ the act of officially naming a candidate
nominee B2
/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ A person or organisation in whose name a security is registered though true ownership is held by another party, called nominator, especially for the purpose of concealing the identity of the nominator.
nonprofessional B2
/ˌnɑːnprəˈfɛʃənəl/ not professional
non-smoking B2
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ Having restrictions on smoking.
northward B2
/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ Towards the north; in a northerly direction.
nostril B2
/ˈnɑ.stɹəl/ Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.
nought B2
/nʊt/ Nothing; something which does not exist.
nourish B2
/ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.
nourishment B2
/ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ the act of nourishing
novelty B2
/ˈnɑvəlti/ cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
nuisance B2
/ˈnuː.səns/ A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
numerical B2
/n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ measured or expressed in numbers
nursery B2
/ˈnɝsəɹi/ A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
nut B2
/nʊt/ Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.
nutshell B2
/ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
oath B2
/ˈoʊθ/ a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law)
obedience B2
/oʊˈbidiəns/ behavior intended to please your parents
obedient B2
/əˈbidiənt/ dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
obey B2
/oʊˈbeɪ/ To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
obituary B2
/əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
obligation B2
/ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ the state of being obligated to do or pay something
observer B2
/əbˈzɝvɚ/ One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
obsess B2
/əbˈsɛs/ be preoccupied with something
obsession B2
/əbˈsɛʃən/ An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
obsessive B2
/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/ Prone to cause obsession.
odd B2
/ɑd/ not easily explained
offend B2
/əˈfɛnd/ cause to feel resentment or indignation
offender B2
/əˈfen.dɚ/ One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.
offense B2
/əˈfɛns/ The act of offending.
offhand B2
/ˌɔfˈhænd/ in a casually inconsiderate manner
offshore B2
/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ (of winds) coming from the land
ointment B2
/ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
olive B2
/ˈɑ.lɪv/ The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
Olympia B2
/əˈlɪmpi.ə/ A place in the United States:
Olympiad B2
/əˈlɪmpiæd/ Alternative letter-case form of Olympiad.
openly B2
/ˈoʊpənli/ in an open way
operator B2
/ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
opponent B2
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/ characterized by active hostility
optimism B2
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
optimist B2
/ˈɑptɪmɪst/ A person who expects a favourable outcome.
optimistic B2
/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
optional B2
/ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
orator B2
/ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ A skilled and eloquent public speaker.
orchestral B2
/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ relating to or composed for an orchestra
orchid B2
/ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
organizer B2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
originality B2
/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/ The quality of being original or novel.
originally B2
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nə.li/ As it was in the beginning; at first.
originate B2
/əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
ornament B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/ be an ornament to
ounce B2
/aʊns/ Any small amount, a little bit.
outback B2
/ˈaʊtbæk/ The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
outbreak B2
/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
outcome B2
/ˈaʊtkʌm/ That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
outdistance B2
/ˈaʊtˈdɪstəns/ go far ahead of
outdo B2
/aʊtˈdu/ To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
outfit B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/ a set of clothing, often with accessories
outgrow B2
/ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ grow too large or too mature for
outing B2
/ˈaʊtɪŋ/ A pleasure trip or excursion.
outlet B2
/ˈaʊtlɛt/ activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
outlive B2
/ˌaʊtˈlɪv/ live longer than
outlook B2
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ A place from which something can be viewed.
outpatient B2
/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.
output B2
/ˈaʊtpʊt/ to create or manufacture a specific amount
outrage B2
/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ An excessively violent or vicious attack; an atrocity.
outrageous B2
/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.
outshine B2
/aʊtˈʃaɪn/ shine brighter than
outsider B2
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ One who is not part of a community or organization.
outskirts B2
/ˈaʊtskɝts/ outlying areas of a city or town
outwardly B2
/ˈaʊtwɚdli/ in outward appearance
oval B2
/ˈoʊvəl/ An elongated round shape resembling an ellipse or an egg.
overall B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/ involving only main features
overboard B2
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ from on board a vessel into the water
overbook B2
/ˈoʊvɝˌbʊk/ To sell or guarantee more seats for (an event) than actually exist.
overcoat B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
overemphasize B2
/ˈoʊvɝˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ place special or excessive emphasis on
overestimate B2
/ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ make too high an estimate of
overhear B2
/oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
overlap B2
/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
overlook B2
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ a high place affording a good view
overly B2
/ˈoʊvɝli/ To an excessive degree.
overshadow B2
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ cast a shadow upon
oversize B2
/ˌoʊvɝˈsaɪz/ Excessively large.
overstep B2
/ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
overtake B2
/oʊ̯vɚˈteɪ̯k/ To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).
overthrow B2
/ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
overtime B2
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ beyond the regular time
overturn B2
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/ turn from an upright or normal position
ow B2
/ˈaʊ/ Used for emotional emphasis.
owing to B2
owl B2
/aʊ(ə)l/ Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
ox B2
/ˈɑks/ Any bovine animal (genus Bos).
ozone B2
/ˈoʊzoʊn/ An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
pa B2
/pɑː/ Abbreviation of Pennsylvania: a state of the United States.
packed B2
/pækt/ pressed together or compressed
packet B2
/ˈpæk.ɪt/ a message or message fragment, used in networked computer communication
pad B2
/pæd/ add padding to
paintbrush B2
/ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
pajamas B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.
pallet B2
/ˈpælɪt/ A bed of loose straw.
pancake B2
/ˈpæn.keɪk/ A kind of makeup, consisting of a thick layer of a compressed powder.
pandemic B2
/ˈpaɳɖəmɪk/ existing everywhere
panel B2
/ˈpænəl/ electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
papaya B2
/pəˈpa.ja/ The fruit of this tree.
paperless B2
/ˈpeɪpɝləs/ Without paper.
paperwork B2
/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ Routine work involving written documents.
parade B2
/pəˈɹeɪd/ a visible display
paradox B2
/ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ in logic, a statement that contradicts itself
paralysis B2
/pəˈɹæləsəs/ A state of being unable to act.
paramedic B2
/ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
paratrooper B2
/ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/ A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.
parliament B2
/ˈpɑɹ.lə.mənt/ A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.
participation B2
/pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ The process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity.
particle B2
/ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ in nontechnical usage, a tiny piece of anything
particular B2
/pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/ a fact about some part, as opposed to the whole
partisan B2
/ˈpɑɹ.tɪ.zən/ An adherent to a party or faction.
partnership B2
/ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal
passionate B2
/ˈpæʃənɪt/ Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.
passionately B2
/ˈpæʃənətli/ with passion
pastor B2
/ˈpæs.tɚ/ A bird, the rosy starling.
pastoral B2
/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ used with regard to idealized country life, idyllically rustic
patch B2
/pæt͡ʃ/ mend by putting a patch on
patiently B2
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/ In a patient manner.
patriot B2
/ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
patriotic B2
/peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/ Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
patriotism B2
/ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
patron B2
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
pave B2
/peɪv/ cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
pavement B2
/ˈpeɪvmənt/ A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.
paw B2
/pɔ/ touch clumsily
pawnbroker B2
/ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.
pawnshop B2
/ˈpɔnʃɑp/ a shop where loans are made with personal property as security
payment B2
/ˈpeɪmənt/ the act of paying money
peacefully B2
/ˈpiːsfəli/ in a peaceful manner
peach B2
/piːt͡ʃ/ Any tree of species Prunus persica, native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
peak B2
/piːk/ the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
pearl B2
/pɝl/ Something precious.
pebble B2
/ˈpɛb.əl/ A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
pedal B2
/ˈpɛdəl/ of or relating to the feet
pedantic B2
/pəˈdæn.tɪk/ Tending to show off one’s knowledge, often in a tiresome manner.
pedestrian B2
/pəˈdɛstɹiən/ lacking wit or imagination
pee B2
/ˈpiː/ term for urination
peel B2
/piːl/ come off in flakes or thin small pieces
peep B2
/pip/ appear as though from hiding
peer B2
/pɪɹ/ look searchingly
peg B2
/pɛɡ/ stabilize the price of a commodity or an exchange rate relative to another
penalize B2
/ˈpɛnəˌlaɪz/ To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
penalty B2
/ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
penetrate B2
/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
penguin B2
/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ Any of several flightless sea birds, of the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.
penicillin B2
/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
pension B2
/ˈpɛnʃən/ An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.
pentagon B2
/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/ A polygon with five sides and five angles.
perceive B2
/pɚˈsiv/ become conscious of
percentage B2
/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.
perception B2
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ knowledge gained by becoming aware of something
permanence B2
/ˈpɜɹmənəns/ The state of being permanent.
permeate B2
/ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ spread or diffuse through
perseverance B2
/ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
persist B2
/pɚˈsɪst/ be persistent, refuse to stop
persistence B2
/pɝˈsɪstəns/ The property of being persistent.
persistent B2
/pɚˈsɪstənt/ Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
personification B2
/pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ a person who represents an abstract quality
personify B2
/pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.
personnel B2
/pɝ.səˈnɛl/ Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.
perspective B2
/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A view, vista or outlook.
perspiration B2
/ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
persuasion B2
/pɚˈsweɪʒən/ The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
pessimist B2
/ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.
pessimistic B2
/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
petrified B2
/ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/ Having undergone the process of petrification (transformation into a stony substance); turned to stone.
petty B2
/ˈpɛt.i/ contemptibly narrow in outlook
pH B2
/ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/ (from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
pharmacist B2
/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.
phase B2
/feɪz/ (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)
philosophical B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/ of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
physician B2
/fəˈzɪʃən/ A practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.
pi B2
/paɪ/ Not part of the usual font character set; especially, non-Roman type or symbols as opposed to standard alphanumeric Roman type.
pickle B2
/ˈpɪkəl/ A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
picky B2
/ˈpɪki/ Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
picturesque B2
/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ strikingly expressive
pillowcase B2
/ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
pine B2
/ˈpaɪn/ Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
pint B2
/paɪnt/ a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces
piracy B2
/ˈpaɪɹəsi/ Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
pirate B2
/ˈpaɪɹət/ A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
pitch B2
/pɪt͡ʃ/ the action or manner of throwing something
plague B2
/pleɪɡ/ an annoyance
planning B2
/ˈplænɪŋ/ an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
playmate B2
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/ A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
playwright B2
/ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ someone who writes plays
plead B2
/pliːd/ appeal or request earnestly
plot B2
/plɑt/ a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
pluck B2
/plʌk/ pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
plum B2
/plʌm/ exactly
plumber B2
/ˈplʌm.ɚ/ One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.
pneumonia B2
/nuˈmoʊniə/ Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.
point of view B2
pointless B2
/ˈpɔɪntləs/ not having a point especially a sharp point
polar bear B2
polio B2
/ˈpoʊlioʊ/ A person who has poliomyelitis.
polish B2
/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ of or relating to Poland or its people or culture
politeness B2
/pəˈlaɪtnəs/ The quality of being polite.
politically B2
/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ with regard to government
polity B2
/ˈpɑ.lə.ti/ shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
polo B2
/ˈpoʊloʊ/ a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
ponder B2
/ˈpɑn.dəɹ/ To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.
popularity B2
/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
popularize B2
/ˈpɑːpjəlɝˌaɪz/ make understandable to the general public
porch B2
/pɔɹt͡ʃ/ A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.
portion B2
/ˈpoɹʃən/ One's fate; lot.
pose B2
/poʊz/ assume a posture as for artistic purposes
posh B2
/pɑʃ/ Associated with the upper classes.
possessed B2
/pəˈzɛst/ Controlled by evil spirits.
postal B2
/[ˈpoʊstl̩]/ of or relating to the system for delivering mail
postpone B2
/poʊstˈpoʊn/ hold back to a later time
potent B2
/ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ having a strong physiological or chemical effect
potentially B2
/pəˈtenʃəli/ with a possibility of becoming actual
powerfully B2
/ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ in a powerful manner
practicality B2
/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
practically B2
/ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ for all practical purposes but not completely
prance B2
/pɹæn(t)s/ To strut about in a showy manner.
prawn B2
/pɹɔn/ A crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.
precede B2
/pɹɪˈsid/ furnish with a preface or introduction
precisely B2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/ indicating exactness or preciseness
predicament B2
/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
predicate B2
/ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ one of the two main constituents of a sentence
predicative B2
/ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ Modifying a noun from within a predicate.
predictable B2
/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ Able to be predicted.
predictive B2
/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ Useful in predicting.
predictor B2
/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɚ/ information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events
prefect B2
/ˈpɹiːfɛkt/ a chief officer or chief magistrate
preferable B2
/ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ more desirable than another
preferably B2
/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/ more readily or willingly
prehistoric B2
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔrɪk/ no longer fashionable
prehuman B2
Preceding the advent of modern humanity, Homo sapiens.
preindustrial B2
Of or relating to the period before the Industrial Revolution and the global industrialisation that followed.
prejudge B2
/priːˈdʒʌdʒ/ judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence
preliminary B2
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
preoccupy B2
/pɹiˈɑkjupaɪ/ To distract; to draw attention elsewhere.
prescribe B2
/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
presenter B2
/pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ an advocate who presents a person, as for an award or a degree or an introduction
presidency B2
/ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ the office and function of president
presidential B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ befitting a president
prestige B2
/pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ a high standing achieved through success, influence, or wealth
prestigious B2
/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/ exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
presumably B2
/pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ by reasonable assumption
prevail B2
/pɹɪˈvæɪl/ use persuasion successfully
prevention B2
/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ the act of preventing
preventive B2
/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
previously B2
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/ at an earlier time or formerly
priceless B2
/ˈpraɪsləs/ So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price.
prick B2
/pɹɪk/ the act of puncturing with a small point
primary B2
/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/ coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit
prime B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/ being at the best stage of development
prime minister B2
prior B2
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/ the head of a religious order
priority B2
/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/ An item's relative importance.
privately B2
/ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
privilege B2
/ˈpɹɪv.ɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
probable B2
/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ apparently destined
probe B2
/pɹoʊb/ an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
procedure B2
/pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
profile B2
/ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ biographical sketch
profit B2
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/ derive a benefit from
profitable B2
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ yielding material gain or profit
programmer B2
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ One who writes computer programs.
programming B2
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.
prohibit B2
/pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ to command against
project B2
/ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒekt/ communicate vividly
projection B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
prom B2
/pɹɑm/ A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.
prominence B2
/ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/ The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
prompt B2
/pɹɑmpt/ ready and willing or quick to act
promptly B2
/ˈpɹɑmptli/ in a punctual manner
proponent B2
/pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ One who supports something; an advocate.
proposed B2
/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ Suggested or planned but not yet implemented.
prose B2
/ˈpɹoʊz/ Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.
prosecute B2
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
prospect B2
/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ the possibility of future success
prosper B2
/ˈpɹɑspɚ/ To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
proudly B2
/ˈpɹaʊdli/ In a proud manner.
proven B2
/ˈpɹu.vn̩/ established beyond doubt
province B2
/ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ the proper sphere or extent of your activities
provision B2
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ a stipulated condition
proximity B2
/pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
psychologically B2
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ with regard to psychology
psychology B2
/saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of the human mind.
publication B2
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ The act of publishing printed or other matter.
publicity B2
/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/ the quality of being open to public view
publicize B2
/ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ make public
pudding B2
/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
pulse B2
/pʌls/ produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
pumpkin B2
/ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.
punch B2
/pʌnt͡ʃ/ a blow with the fist
punctual B2
/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
punctuality B2
/ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/ The state of being punctual
purchase B2
/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ the acquisition of something for payment
purposeful B2
/ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ having meaning through having an aim
pursuit B2
/pɜːɹˈsuːt/ the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
puzzled B2
/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ Confused or perplexed.
qualification B2
/ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
quantify B2
/ˈkwɑn.tɪˌfaɪ/ to express as a number
quarantine B2
/ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease, sometimes forced by law
quarrel B2
/ˈkwɔɹəl/ an arrow that is shot from a crossbow
quarrelsome B2
/ˈkwɔɹəlsəm/ given to quarreling
queer B2
/kwɪɹ/ beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
query B2
/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ an instance of questioning
quotable B2
/ˈkwəʊtəbəl/ able or fit to be repeated or quoted
quotation B2
/kwoʊˈteɪʃn̩/ the practice of quoting from books or plays etc
quote B2
/kwəʊt/ repeat a passage from
racism B2
/ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
racist B2
/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ based on racial intolerance
rack B2
/ɹæk/ a support for displaying various articles
radar B2
/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/ In full primary radar: a method of detecting a distant object and determining its position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysing radio waves (usually microwaves) which are sent towards the object and which reflect off its surfaces; also, the field of study of this method.
radiate B2
/ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ send out real or metaphoric rays
radical B2
/ˈɹædɪkəl/ arising from or going to the root or source
radically B2
/ˈɹædɪkli/ in a radical manner
radium B2
/ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.
rafter B2
/ˈɹæftəɹ/ One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
rag B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯ɡ/ play in ragtime
rainbow B2
/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ an illusory hope
rainstorm B2
/ˈɹeɪnstɔɹm/ A storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.
rally B2
/ˈrali/ the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
ram B2
/ɹæm/ force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
ramp B2
/ɹæmp/ creep up -- used especially of plants
ranger B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
rape B2
/ˈɹæɪ̯p/ destroy and strip of its possession
rash B2
/ˈræʃ/ imprudently incurring risk
rattle B2
/ˈɹæ.təl/ a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
ravage B2
/ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ (usually plural) a destructive action
reaction B2
/ɹiˈækʃən/ doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
readily B2
/ˈɹɛdɪli/ without much difficulty
real estate B2
realization B2
/ˌɹiə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ something that is made real or concrete
rear B2
/ɹɪɹ/ the back of a military formation or procession
reasonably B2
/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ In accordance with reason.
rebel B2
/ˈɹɛb.əl/ A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
rebellious B2
/ɹəˈbɛliəs/ resisting control or authority
recession B2
/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.
recipe B2
/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.
reckon B2
/ˈɹɛkən/ take account of
recognition B2
/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body
recollect B2
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ recall knowledge from memory
recollection B2
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.
recommendable B2
Capable of being recommended.
recommendation B2
/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
reconsider B2
/ˈɹikənˌsɪdɚ/ To consider a matter again.
recreation B2
/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
recruit B2
/ɹɪˈkɹut/ seek to employ
rectangular B2
/ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ having four right angles
redo B2
/ɹiˈduː/ A repeated action; a doing again, refurbishment, etc.
redundant B2
/ɹɪˈdɐn.dənt/ Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
reed B2
/ɹiːd/ a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it
reference B2
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/ the act of referring or consulting
referent B2
/ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/ having reference
refinery B2
/rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.
reflective B2
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ devoted to matters of the mind
reform B2
/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
refrain B2
/ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ resist doing something
refresh B2
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ make (to feel) fresh
refuge B2
/ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ A state of safety, protection or shelter.
refugee B2
/ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ A person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc.
refute B2
/ɹɪˈfjut/ overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
regardless B2
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ without due thought or consideration
reggae B2
/ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ A music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and is heavily associated with Rastafarianism, featuring a heavy bass line and percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies.
regime B2
/ɹəˈʒiːm/ Mode of rule or management.
regrettably B2
/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.
regulate B2
/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪ̯t/ fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
rehearsal B2
/ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ a practice session in preparation for a public performance, as of a play or speech or concert
reinforce B2
/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ make stronger
reinforcement B2
/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənt/ information that makes more forcible or convincing
rejection B2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ the act of rejecting something
rejoin B2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ To join again; to unite after separation.
related B2
/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
relativity B2
/ɹɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else
relaxation B2
/rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/ an occurrence of control or strength weakening
relay B2
/ˈɹiːleɪ/ the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
relevant B2
/ˈɹɛləvənt/ having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
relic B2
/ˈɹɛlɪk/ That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
relief B2
/ɹɪˈliːf/ the act of reducing something unpleasant
relieve B2
/ɹɪˈliːv/ provide physical relief, as from pain
relieved B2
/ɹɪˈliːvd/ Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.
reluctant B2
/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ not eager
remaining B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ present participle and gerund of remain
remains B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ the dead body of a human being
remarkably B2
/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ In a remarkable manner.
reminder B2
/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/ a message that helps you remember something
rental B2
/ˈɹɛntəl/ of or relating to rent
reorganize B2
/riːˈɔrgəˌnaɪz/ organize anew
repaint B2
/ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ paint again
repertoire B2
/ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display.
repetition B2
/ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
replacement B2
/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ an event in which one thing is substituted for another
replica B2
/ˈɹɛplɪkə/ An exact copy.
repress B2
/ɹəˈpɹɛs/ To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
repression B2
/ɹəˈpɹɛʃən/ a state of forcible subjugation
reprint B2
/ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ print anew
reprove B2
/ɹɪˈpɹuːv/ To criticise, rebuke, or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
residence B2
/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ the official house or establishment of an important person, as a sovereign or president
resign B2
/ɹiːˈsaɪn/ accept as inevitable
resignation B2
/ˌɹez.ɪɡˈnæɪ.ʃən/ a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign
resistance B2
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
resolution B2
/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
resonant B2
/ˈɹɛzənənt/ characterized by resonance
respectably B2
/riːˈspɛktəbli/ in a decent and morally reputable manner
respected B2
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ receiving deferential regard
respiration B2
/ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ a single complete act of breathing in and out
respiratory B2
/ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ pertaining to respiration
restriction B2
/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
resume B2
/ɹɪˈzjuːm/ take up or begin anew
retailer B2
/ˈɹiteɪlɚ/ A retail sales company or salesman.
retard B2
/rɪˈtɑːrd/ cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
retina B2
/ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
retirement B2
/riːˈtaɪɝmənt/ An act of retiring; withdrawal.
retreat B2
/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
retrieve B2
/ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ run after, pick up, and bring to the master
revelation B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ The act of revealing or disclosing.
revenge B2
/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
revenue B2
/ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ The income returned by an investment.
reverence B2
/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
reverse B2
/ɹɪˈvɝs/ of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
revival B2
/ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/ bringing again into activity and prominence
revive B2
/ɹəˈvaɪv/ give new life or energy to
revolution B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/ a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
revolutionary B2
/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ markedly new or introducing radical change
revolutionize B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ change radically
revolve B2
/ɹɪˈvɑlv/ turn on or around an axis or a center
rhinoceros B2
/ɹaɪˈnɑ.sə.ɹəs/ Any large herbivorous ungulate mammal native to Africa and Asia of the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.
rhyme B2
/ˈraɪm/ be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
rhythmic B2
/ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ recurring with measured regularity
rib B2
/ɹɪb/ form vertical ribs by knitting
rider B2
/ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ Technical senses.
ridge B2
/ˈrɪdʒ/ spade into alternate ridges and troughs
righteousness B2
/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ The quality or state of being righteous.
rightly B2
/ˈraɪtli/ with honesty
rim B2
/ɹɪm/ (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
rip B2
/ɹɪp/ the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
risky B2
/ˈɹɪski/ Dangerous, involving risks.
rite B2
/ˈraɪt/ any customary observance or practice
ritual B2
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
rival B2
/ˈɹaɪvəl/ the contestant you hope to defeat
roam B2
/ɹoʊm/ move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
roar B2
/ˈɹoɹ/ utter words loudly and forcefully
rocket B2
/ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
rocky B2
/ˈɹɑki/ full of hardship or trials
roommate B2
/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ A person sharing the same home albeit not the same room (but generally not a family member or spouse).
rosy B2
/ˈɹoʊzi/ reflecting optimism
route B2
/ɹʉːt/ A course or way which is traveled or passed.
royalty B2
/ˈrɔɪəlti/ royal persons collectively
rub B2
/ɹʊb/ the act of rubbing or wiping
rubble B2
/ˈɹʌb.əl/ The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.
rug B2
/ɹʌɡ/ A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.
ruinous B2
/ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ Extremely costly; so expensive as to cause financial ruin.
rural B2
/ˈɹʊɹ.əl/ living in or characteristic of farming or country life
rush hour B2
rusty B2
/ˈɹʌsti/ covered with or consisting of rust
sack B2
/ˈsæk/ a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting, usually suspended between two trees
sag B2
/sæɡ/ a shape that sags
sage B2
/seɪd͡ʒ/ Wise.
sail B2
/seɪl/ travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
salary B2
/ˈsaləɾe/ A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
salesmanship B2
/ˈseɪlzmənˌʃɪp/ The art or skill of selling products, services or ideas through persuasion and effective communication.
salesperson B2
/ˈseɪlzˌpɝːsən/ a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise to customers in a store or to customers who are visited
saleswoman B2
/ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/ A woman whose occupation it is to sell things.
salon B2
/səˈlɑn/ An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.
salsa B2
/ˈsɑl.sə/ A spicy tomato sauce of Mexican origin, often including onions and hot peppers.
salty B2
/sɔl.ti/ Tasting of salt.
sandstone B2
/ˈsændˌstoʊn/ A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
sanitary B2
/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/ free from filth and pathogens
sanitation B2
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
satisfactory B2
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ meeting requirements
saving B2
/ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/ characterized by thriftiness
scandal B2
/ˈskændəl/ An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
scar B2
/skɑɹ/ mark with a scar
scarcely B2
/ˈskɛɹsli/ Probably not.
scarlet B2
/ˈskɑɹlɪt/ A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange.
scent B2
/sɛnt/ A distinctive smell.
scheduled B2
/ˈskɛdʒʊld/ planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
scheme B2
/skiːm/ A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
scholasticism B2
/skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.
schoolgirl B2
/ˈskuːlɡɜː(ɹ)l/ A girl attending school.
scientifically B2
/ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/ Methodically.
scooter B2
/ˈskuːtɝ/ A scooter skirt (skort), especially when worn by girls as part of a school uniform.
scramble B2
/ˈskɹæmbl̩/ make unintelligible
scribble B2
/ˈskɹɪbəl/ To write or draw carelessly and in a hurry.
scrooge B2
/skɹuːd͡ʒ/ To behave in a greedy or miserly way.
scuba B2
/ˈskuːbə/ a device that lets divers breathe under water
scythe B2
/ˈsaɪð/ cut with a scythe
seal B2
/siːl/ fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
seasonal B2
/ˈsiːzənəl/ occurring at or dependent on a particular season
second person B2
secondary B2
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ not of major importance
secondly B2
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/ In the second place.
sector B2
/ˈsɛk.təɹ/ a particular aspect of life or activity
seesaw B2
/ˈsi.sɔ/ A series of alternating movements or feelings.
segment B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
seldom B2
/ˈsɛldəm/ Infrequently, rarely.
self-confidence B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/ freedom from doubt
self-confident B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədənt/ showing poise and confidence in your own worth
selfless B2
/ˈsɛlfləs/ Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
seller B2
/ˈsɛlɚ/ Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.
semicolon B2
/ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ The punctuation mark ;.
semi-final B2
Alternative spelling of semifinal.
seminar B2
/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
senator B2
/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.
sensible B2
/ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/ aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
sensitive B2
/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ responsive to physical stimuli
separately B2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/ In a separate manner; not together; apart.
serene B2
/səˈɹi(ː)n/ completely clear and fine
serial B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ in regular succession without gaps
servant B2
/ˈsɝvənt/ a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
setback B2
/ˈsɛtbæk/ An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
sexism B2
/ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ The belief that people of one sex (or gender) are inherently different from those of another sex, and generally that one sex is superior to others.
sexual B2
/sɛk.ʃu.əl/ involved in a sexual relationship
sexy B2
/ˈsɛk.si/ marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
shabby B2
/ˈʃæbi/ mean and unworthy and despicable
shaken B2
/ˈʃeɪkən/ Moved rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
Shakespearean B2
/ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ of or relating to William Shakespeare or his works
shaky B2
/ˈʃeɪki/ Shaking or trembling.
sharply B2
/ˈʃɑɹpli/ in an aggressive manner
shatter B2
/ˈʃæt.ɚ/ break into many pieces
shed B2
/ʃɛd/ cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
shield B2
/ˈʃiːld/ Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
shipping B2
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ The transportation of goods.
shipwreck B2
/ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ an irretrievable loss
shooting B2
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ the act of firing a projectile
shopkeeper B2
/ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ a merchant who owns or manages a shop
shoplift B2
/ˈʃɒplɪft/ A shoplifter.
shoplifter B2
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɝ/ A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.
shoplifting B2
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɪŋ/ the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
shortness B2
/ˈʃɔrtnəs/ the property of being of short temporal extent
short-term B2
/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/ Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.
showbiz B2
/ˈʃoʊˌbɪz/ Clipping of showbusiness.
showcase B2
/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
shrink B2
/ˈʃɹɪŋk/ To cause to become smaller.
shrug B2
/ˈʃrʌg/ A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
significantly B2
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ in a significant manner
signify B2
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce, or portend.
silverware B2
/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ Trophies, success in a competition.
simplification B2
/ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the act of reducing complexity
simultaneous B2
/ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ occurring or operating at the same time
sincere B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
sincerity B2
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ a quality of naturalness and simplicity
sister-in-law B2
/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ A female relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage:
skateboard B2
/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/ A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.
skateboarder B2
A person who rides a skateboard.
sketch B2
/sket͡ʃ/ describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
skilled B2
/skɪld/ having or showing or requiring special skill
skillful B2
/ˈskɪl.fəl/ Possessing skill; skilled.
skillfully B2
/ˈskɪlfəli/ with skill
skim B2
/skɪm/ used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skip B2
/skɪp/ bypass, move beyond
skylark B2
/ˈskaɪlɑɹk/ To jump about joyfully, frolic; to play around, play tricks.
skyward B2
/ˈskaɪwɝd/ toward the sky
slam B2
/ˈslæm/ strike violently
slang B2
/ˈslæŋ/ Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
slap B2
/slæp/ hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
slash B2
/slæʃ/ cut drastically
slaughter B2
/ˈslɔtɚ/ kill (animals) usually for food consumption
sliver B2
/ˈslɪv.ɚ/ form into slivers
sloppy B2
/ˈslɑ.pi/ lacking neatness or order
smash B2
/smæʃ/ with a loud crash
smokestack B2
/ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/ A conduit or group of conduits atop a structure allowing smoke to flow out, as on a steam locomotive, ship, factory, or power plant using fossil fuels.
snap B2
/snæp/ (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
sneak B2
/sniːk/ to go stealthily or furtively
sneer B2
/snɪɚ̯/ smile contemptuously
sniff B2
/snəf/ inhale audibly through the nose
snore B2
/snoɹ/ breathe noisily during one's sleep
snowball B2
/ˈsnoʊbɔl/ snow pressed into a ball for throwing
soak B2
/soʊk/ the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water, or other liquid
soaked B2
/səʊkt/ very drunk
soaking B2
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/ Immersion in water; a drenching or dunking.
soar B2
/soɹ/ go or move upward
sob B2
/ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ weep convulsively
so-called B2
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ doubtful or suspect
sociable B2
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ friendly and pleasant
socialize B2
/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/ To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
softness B2
/ˈsɔftnəs/ a disposition to be lenient in judging others
solar B2
/ˈsoʊ.ləɹ/ relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
solidity B2
/səˈlɪdɪti/ the quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally
soliloquy B2
/səˈlɪləkwi/ a usually long dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections
solo B2
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ composed or performed by a single voice or instrument
solvent B2
/ˈsɔlvənt/ a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
somewhat B2
/ˈsʌmwʌt/ to a small degree or extent
son-in-law B2
/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ The husband of one's child.
sonnet B2
/ˈsɒnɪt/ To compose sonnets.
sophisticated B2
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/ intellectually appealing
soundtrack B2
/ˈsaʊndˌtɹæk/ A background sound that is part of a larger event.
southward B2
/ˈsaʊθwɝd/ The direction or area lying to the south of a place.
Soviet B2
/ˈsoʊvi.ət/ of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people
soybean B2
/ˈsɔɪˌbin/ the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known
spa B2
/ˈspɑ/ A health club.
span B2
/spæːn/ the complete duration of something
spare B2
/spɛɚ/ thin and fit
sparerib B2
/ˌspɛɚˈɹɪb/ A cut of meat including the rib bones.
spark B2
/spɑɹk/ merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
sparkling B2
/ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ shining with brilliant points of light like stars
sparrow B2
/ˈspæɹ.oʊ/ The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers.
specialty B2
/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/ That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.
species B2
/ˈspiːʃiːz/ a specific kind of something
specifically B2
/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/ in distinction from others
specify B2
/ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ be specific about
spectacle B2
/ˈspɛktəkl̩/ a blunder that makes you look ridiculous
speeder B2
/ˈspiːdɝ/ A fast worker selected by a company to exemplify the rate of work generally expected; a pacesetter.
spellbound B2
/ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/ Under the influence of a magical spell; enchanted, bewitched, or supernaturally constrained.
spin B2
/spɪn/ a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
spite B2
/spaɪt/ Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice
splatter B2
/ˈsplætɚ/ An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact.
spokesman B2
/ˈspoʊksmən/ One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.
spokeswoman B2
/ˈspoʊkˌswʊmən/ A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.
spray B2
/spɹeɪ/ a quantity of small objects flying through the air
spreadsheet B2
/ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ A computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form.
sprint B2
/spɹɪnt/ To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period.
spur B2
/spɝ/ a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
squad B2
/ˈskwɑd/ A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
squash B2
/skwɔʃ/ a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
squeeze B2
/skwiːz/ the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
stab B2
/stæb/ a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
stability B2
/stəˈbɪlɪti/ The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.
stack B2
/ˈstæk/ arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances
stagger B2
/ˈstæɡɚ/ to arrange in a systematic order
stain B2
/steɪn/ a soiled or discolored appearance
stake B2
/steɪk/ mark with a stake
stammer B2
/ˈstæmɚ/ To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.
standby B2
/ˈstændˌbaɪ/ ready for emergency use
standstill B2
/[ˈstɛən(d)ˌstɪɫ]/ Complete immobility; a halt.
stanza B2
/ˈstænzə/ An XML element which acts as basic unit of meaning in XMPP.
startle B2
/ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ to stimulate to action
starvation B2
/stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
starve B2
/stɑɹv/ die of food deprivation
starving B2
/ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/ present participle and gerund of starve
statesman B2
/ˈsteɪtsmən/ a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
statewide B2
/steɪtˈwaɪd/ occurring or extending throughout a state
statistics B2
/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ A discipline, principally within applied mathematics, concerned with the systematic study of the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
steely B2
/ˈstiːli/ resembling steel as in hardness
steer B2
/stɪɹ/ direct oneself somewhere
steering wheel B2
stepfather B2
/ˈstɛpˌfɑːðɝ/ The husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.
stepmother B2
/ˈstɛpˌməðɝ/ A viola, especially Viola tricolor, heartsease.
stereotype B2
/ˈstɛɹ.i.əˌtaɪp/ a conventional or formulaic conception or image
stern B2
/stɝn/ Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
stew B2
/stʃʉː/ agitation resulting from active worry
stiff B2
/stɪf/ not moving or operating freely
stimulant B2
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ that stimulates
stimulate B2
/ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ cause to be alert and energetic
stimulation B2
/ˈstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
stingy B2
/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ unwilling to spend
stink B2
/stɪŋk/ be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance
stitch B2
/ˈstɪtʃ/ An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.
stock B2
/stɑk/ regularly and widely used or sold
stock market B2
stockpile B2
/ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ goods accumulated for future use
stonework B2
Constructions made of stone.
stool B2
/stuːl/ A plant that has been cut down until its main stem is close to the ground, resembling a stool, to promote new growth.
stopover B2
/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/ a brief stay in the course of a journey
stopwatch B2
/ˈstɑːpˌwɑːtʃ/ a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing
straighten B2
/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ get up from a sitting or slouching position
straightforward B2
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ pointed directly ahead
strait B2
/stɹeɪt/ narrow
strand B2
/stɹænd/ a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
strangle B2
/ˈstɹeɪ̯ŋɡ(ə)l/ kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
strictly B2
/ˈstɹɪktli/ restricted to something
stride B2
/stɹaɪd/ significant progress (especially in the phrase 'make strides')
striking B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ Making a strong impression.
strive B2
/ˈstɹaɪv/ To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
stroke B2
/stɹoʊk/ (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
stubbornly B2
/ˈstʌbɝnli/ in a stubborn unregenerate manner
stylist B2
/ˈstaɪlɪst/ A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
subcontinent B2
/səbˈkɑːntɪnənt/ a large and distinctive landmass that is a distinct part of some continent, for example India
subculture B2
/ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.
subdivision B2
/ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/ A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.
subjunctive B2
/səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ relating to a mood of verbs
submit B2
/səbˈmɪt/ put before
subplot B2
/ˈsʌb.plɑt/ A plot within a story, subsidiary to the main plot.
subside B2
/sʌbˈsaɪd/ wear off or die down
substance B2
/ˈsʌbstəns/ the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
subtitle B2
/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ to supply a movie with subtitles
subtle B2
/ˈsʌtəl/ difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
subtract B2
/səbˈtɹækt/ take off or away
suburb B2
/ˈsʌbɝb/ A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
successive B2
/səkˈsɛsɪv/ Coming one after the other in a series.
suck B2
/sʌk/ draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
sue B2
/sjuː/ To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
suffering B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ troubled by pain or loss
sufficiently B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/ to a sufficient degree
suitably B2
/ˈsuːtəbli/ In a suitable manner; with propriety.
sulfur B2
/ˈsʊl.fə/ A chemical element with atomic number 16, having a bright yellow color and characteristic smell, used commercially in a variety of products such as insecticides, black powder, and matchsticks.
sunbeam B2
/ˈsʌnˌbiːm/ A ray of sunlight; especially, a visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight (as revealed by, for example, its diffraction among dust particles).
superb B2
/suˈpɝb/ surpassingly good
superintendent B2
/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ A police officer rank, positioned above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.
supernatural B2
/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
supervise B2
/ˈsu.pɚˌvaɪz/ To oversee or direct a task or organization.
supervision B2
/ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ The act or instance of supervising.
supervisor B2
/ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/ A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.
supplement B2
/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
supplier B2
/səˈplaɪə/ One who supplies; a provider.
suppress B2
/səˈpɹes/ reduce the incidence or severity of or stop
surge B2
/sɝd͡ʒ/ a sudden or abrupt strong increase
surrender B2
/səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
surroundings B2
/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.
surveillance B2
/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
suspend B2
/səsˈpɛnd/ cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
suspicious B2
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/ Arousing suspicion.
suspiciously B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/ with suspicion
sustain B2
/səˈstæɪn/ undergo, as of injuries and illnesses
swan B2
/swɑn/ sweep majestically
sweep B2
/swip/ a movement in an arc
swift B2
/swɪft/ Fast; quick; rapid.
swing B2
/ˈswɪŋ/ a sweeping blow or stroke
syllable B2
/ˈsɪl.ə.bᵻl/ a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
symbolic B2
/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/ relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
sympathetic B2
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
sympathize B2
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/ To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected
synonym B2
/ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
tablecloth B2
/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.
tabloid B2
/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/ A small, compressed portion of a chemical, drug, food substance, etc.; a pill, a tablet.
tack B2
/ˈtæk/ fasten with tacks
tackle B2
/ˈtækəl/ in American football, a position on the line of scrimmage
tactile B2
/ˈtæktaɪl/ producing a sensation of touch
tag B2
/teɪɡ/ a label associated with something for the purpose of identification
tail B2
/ˈteːl/ The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
tame B2
/teɪm/ very docile
tan B2
/ˈtæn/ A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
tanned B2
/tænd/ Having a suntan.
tatter B2
/ˈtætə(ɹ)/ A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing.
tattoo B2
/tæˈtuː/ An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
taunt B2
/tɔnt/ A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
teaspoon B2
/ˈtiˌspun/ To serve with a teaspoon
technical B2
/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/ of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood
technically B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ with regard to technical skill and the technology available
telescope B2
/ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ make smaller or shorter
temperate B2
/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ not extreme in behavior
temporarily B2
/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ For a limited period of time; not permanently.
temptation B2
/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/ the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
tender B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ/ young and immature
tenderly B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ In a tender manner; gently; sweetly.
tenderness B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
terrace B2
/ˈtɛɹəs/ make into terraces as for cultivation
terrifying B2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ causing extreme terror
territory B2
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ an area of knowledge or interest
testify B2
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
testimony B2
/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ something that serves as evidence
theme B2
/θiːm/ a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
theorist B2
/ˈθiːəɹəst/ Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.
therapist B2
/ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.
therapy B2
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.
thereafter B2
/ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ from that time on
thermometer B2
/θɚˈmɒmɪtɚ/ An apparatus used to measure temperature.
thesis B2
/ˈθisɪs/ Senses relating to logic, rhetoric, etc.
thickly B2
/ˈθɪkli/ spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
thickness B2
/ˈθɪknəs/ indistinct articulation
thigh B2
/θaɪ/ The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee.
thinker B2
/ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
third person B2
thirdly B2
/ˈθɚdli/ In the third place; third in a row.
thoroughly B2
/ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ in an exhaustive manner
thoughtful B2
/ˈθɔtfəl/ taking heed
thoughtless B2
/ˈθɔtləs/ without care or thought for others
thread B2
/θɹɛd/ pass through or into
threaten B2
/ˈθrɛtən/ to be a menacing indication of something:'The clouds threaten rain'
thrill B2
/θɹɪl/ something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
thrilled B2
/θɹɪld/ Extremely excited or delighted.
thrilling B2
/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/ causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
throat B2
/ˈθɹoʊt/ a passage resembling a throat in shape or function
tickle B2
/ˈtɪkl̩/ touch or stroke lightly
tightrope B2
/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/ tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
timeless B2
/ˈtaɪmləs/ Eternal.
timeliness B2
/ˈtaɪmliːnəs/ timely convenience
times B2
/tɑemz/ a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
timing B2
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.
tiptoe B2
/ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe
tiredness B2
/ˈtaɪɝdnɪs/ temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
tiresome B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/ Causing fatigue or boredom; wearisome.
toenail B2
/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.
toil B2
/tɔɪl/ productive work, especially physical work done for wages
tolerant B2
/ˈtɑːləɹənt/ showing the capacity for endurance
tolerate B2
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
toll B2
/təʊl/ a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges, often used for maintenance
tomb B2
/tum/ A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited.
ton B2
/tʌn/ Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
torch B2
/tɔɹt͡ʃ/ tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers
tortoiseshell B2
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)təˌʃɛl/ Having markings resembling covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
torture B2
/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
tough B2
/tɐf/ physically toughened
toxic B2
/ˈtɑk.sɪk/ of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
trader B2
/ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
trailer B2
/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing.
trainee B2
/tɹeɪˈni/ someone who is being trained
trainer B2
/ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ A person who trains another; a coach.
trait B2
/tɹeɪt/ An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.
traitor B2
/ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ Someone who violates an allegiance and betrays their country; someone guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers their country to an enemy, or yields up any fort or place entrusted to their defense, or surrenders an army or body of troops to the enemy, unless when vanquished.
tramp B2
/ˈtɹæmp/ a heavy footfall
trample B2
/ˈtɹæmpəl/ the sound of heavy treading or stomping
transcript B2
/[ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t]/ Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.
transfusion B2
/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/ the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
transient B2
/ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ one who stays for only a short time
transistor B2
/tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
transition B2
/tɹænˈzɪ.ʃən/ make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
transitive B2
/ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ Making a transit or passage.
translation B2
/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
translator B2
/ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ Synonym of carrier, a person who transports something, now particularly (Roman Catholicism, rare) holy relics.
transmission B2
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ A device, usually an assembly of gears (gearbox) plus a clutch or torque converter, through which power is sent from the engine to the driveshaft in an automobile (motor car or motor truck).
transmit B2
/tɹænsˈmɪt/ send from one person or place to another
transparent B2
/tɹænsˈpæɹənt/ easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)
traverse B2
/tɹəˈvɝs/ to cover or extend over an area or time period
tray B2
/tɹeɪ/ an open receptacle for holding, displaying, or serving articles or food
tread B2
/tɹɛd/ mate with
treaty B2
/ˈtɹiti/ A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
trek B2
/tɹɛk/ make a long and difficult journey
tremendously B2
/trəˈmɛndəsli/ Greatly; enormously
tremor B2
/ˈtɹɛmɚ/ A shake, quiver, or vibration.
trial B2
/ˈtɹaɪəl/ the act of testing something
triangle B2
/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ something approximating the shape of a triangle
tribe B2
/tɹaɪb/ An ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other tribes). The tribe is often the basis of ethnic identity.
tricky B2
/ˈtɹɪk.i/ Hard to deal with, complicated.
trio B2
/ˈtɹioʊ/ A group of three people or things.
trivial B2
/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ concerned with trivialities
trolley B2
/ˈtrɑːli/ A streetcar or light train.
troop B2
/tɹuːp/ an orderly crowd
trophy B2
/ˈtɹoʊfi/ An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.
tropic B2
/ˈtɹɒpɪk/ of weather or climate
troublesome B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ difficult to deal with
trunk B2
/tɹʌŋk/ compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools
trusty B2
/ˈtrʌsti/ Reliable or trustworthy.
truthful B2
/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ Honest, and always telling the truth.
truthfulness B2
/ˈtɹuθfəlnəs/ The quality of being truthful.
tub B2
/tʌb/ the amount that a tub will hold
tuberculosis B2
/tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions, usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages
tug B2
/tʌɡ/ to struggle in opposition
tuition B2
/tjʉːˈɪʃən/ teaching pupils individually, usually by a tutor hired privately
tulip B2
/ˈtulɪp/ any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
tumor B2
/tuː.məɹ/ An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
tunnel B2
/ˈtʌn(ə)l/ a passageway through or under something, usually underground, especially one for trains or cars
turbulent B2
/ˈtɝbjələnt/ agitated vigorously
tutor B2
/ˈtjuːtəː/ One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
twinkle B2
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
twisted B2
/ˈtwɪstɪd/ having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
typhoid B2
/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/ Ellipsis of typhoid fever.
tyranny B2
/ˈtərəni/ A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.
tyrant B2
/ˈtaɪrənt/ any person who exercises power in a cruel way
ultimate B2
/ălʈɪmeʈ/ being the last or concluding element of a series
ultimately B2
/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ as the end result of a succession or process
unacceptable B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ not adequate to give satisfaction
unashamedly B2
/ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdli/ without shame
unattractive B2
/ˌənəˈtræktɪv/ lacking beauty or charm
unauthorized B2
/əˈnɔθɝˌaɪzd/ without official authorization
unavailable B2
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ not available or accessible or at hand
unaware B2
/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ (often followed by `of') not aware
unbearable B2
/ənˈbɛrəbəl/ incapable of being put up with
unbeatable B2
/ˌənˈbiːtəbəl/ hard to defeat
unchanged B2
/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ not made or become different
uncharacteristic B2
/ˌənˌkɛrɪktɝˈɪstɪk/ distinctive and not typical
unclearly B2
In an unclear manner.
uncomfortably B2
/ənˈkʌmftəbli/ in physical discomfort
uncommon B2
/ʌnˈkɒmən/ Rare; not readily found; unusual.
unconcerned B2
/ˌənkənˈsɝːnd/ lacking in interest or care or feeling
unconscious B2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).
underestimate B2
/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ make too low an estimate of
undergraduate B2
/ˌəndɝˈgrædʒəwət/ A student at a university who has not yet received a degree.
underground B2
/ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/ beneath the surface of the earth
undersea B2
/ˌəndɝˈsiː/ Existing, relating to, or made for use beneath the sea.
understandable B2
/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəl/ Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.
understanding B2
/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
undertake B2
/ˌʌndɚˈteɪk/ To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
underwear B2
/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
undoubtedly B2
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ Without doubt; definitely.
undreamed B2
/ʌnˈdɹiːmd/ Alternative form of undreamt.
undressed B2
/ənˈdrɛst/ Having partially or completely removed one's clothes.
unease B2
/ʌnˈiːz/ To make uneasy or uncomfortable.
uneasily B2
/əˈniːzəli/ In an uneasy manner.
unenthusiastic B2
/ʌnɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/ not enthusiastic
uneven B2
/ʌnˈivən/ (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents
unfamiliar B2
/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ not known or well known
unfashionable B2
/ənˈfæʃənəbəl/ not in accord with or not following current fashion
unforeseen B2
/ˌʌnfɔɹˈsin/ Not foreseen.
ungodly B2
/ʌnˈɡɑdli/ Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.
unhappiness B2
/ənˈhæpiːnɪs/ The feeling of not being happy.
unhelpful B2
/ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/ Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.
unimaginable B2
/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ Unable to be imagined; inconceivable or mind-boggling; beyond belief.
unimaginably B2
To an extent or in a way that cannot be, or could not have been, imagined
united B2
/juˈnaɪtɪd/ Joined into a single entity.
universal B2
/ˌjunəˈvɜɹs(ə)l/ adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
unjustly B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ in an unjust manner
unkind B2
/ʌnˈkaɪnd/ lacking kindness
unlimited B2
/ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ having no limits in range or scope
unload B2
/ʌnˈloʊd/ take the load off (a container or vehicle)
unlock B2
/ʌnˈlɑk/ become unlocked
unmistakable B2
/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ clearly evident to the mind
unmistakably B2
/ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbli/ without possibility of mistake
unnatural B2
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ Going against nature; perverse.
unofficial B2
/ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ not having official authority or sanction
unpopular B2
/ˌənˈpɑːpjəlɝ/ regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
unrealistic B2
/ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/ not realistic
unreasonable B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/ Without the ability to reason; unreasoning.
unreliable B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ not worthy of reliance or trust
unrest B2
/ʌnˈɹɛst/ A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
unsafe B2
/ʌnˈseɪf/ Not safe (various senses); dangerous.
unsatisfactory B2
/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ not giving satisfaction
unselfish B2
Not selfish.
unstoppable B2
/ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ not capable of being stopped
unsuccessful B2
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ Failed, not successful.
unsuitable B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
unsure B2
/ənˈʃʊr/ uncertain, ambivalent.
untalented B2
Not talented; lacking in talent.
unthinkably B2
to an unimaginable extent
untie B2
/ʌnˈtaɪ/ undo the ties of
unto B2
/ˈʌntə/ Up to the time or degree that; until.
untreated B2
/ənˈtriːtɪd/ not subjected to chemical or physical treatment
untrimmed B2
not trimmed
unusualness B2
The condition or state of being unusual.
unwilling B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ not disposed or inclined toward
unwise B2
/ʌnˈwaɪz/ showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
unworldly B2
not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
upbringing B2
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ The raising or training of a child.
upgrade B2
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
upright B2
/ˈʌpɹaɪt/ a vertical structural member as a post or stake
upside down B2
urban B2
/ˈɜɹbən/ located in or characteristic of a city or city life
urgently B2
/ˈɝːdʒəntli/ with great urgency
user B2
/ˈjuzɚ/ One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer or client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser.
usher B2
/ˈʌʃəɹ/ take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
utility B2
/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
utilize B2
/ˈju.tə.laɪz/ Alternative spelling of utilise.
utter B2
/ˈʌtəɹ/ express audibly
utterly B2
/ˈʌtɝli/ Completely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
vacant B2
/ˈveɪkənt/ without an occupant or incumbent
vaccine B2
/vækˈsin/ Of or pertaining to cowpox as a source of material for vaccination against smallpox; also, of or pertaining to such material used for vaccination.
valentine B2
/ˈvaləntaɪn/ a card sent or given, as to a sweetheart, on Saint Valentine's Day
valid B2
/ˈvælɪd/ still legally acceptable
vanish B2
/ˈvænɪʃ/ become invisible or unnoticeable
vanity B2
/ˈvænəti/ That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
variation B2
/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ an activity that varies from a norm or standard
varied B2
/ˈvɛɹid/ broken away from sameness or identity or duplication
venture B2
/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
venue B2
/ˈvɛnjuː/ the scene of any event or action, especially the place of a meeting or performance
verbal B2
/ˈvɝ.bəl/ communicated in the form of words
verbally B2
/vɝˈbæli/ by means of language
verse B2
/ˈvɝs/ familiarize through thorough study or experience
version B2
/ˈvɝʒən/ something a little different from others of the same type
versus B2
/ˈvɝsəs/ Against; in opposition to.
veteran B2
/ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ rendered competent through trial and experience
vibrate B2
/ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.
vibration B2
/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
viewer B2
/ˈvju.ɚ/ an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies
vigor B2
/ˈvɪɡɚ/ an imaginative lively style, especially a style of writing
vigorous B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
vigorously B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ With intense energy, force or vigor
villa B2
/ˈvɪlə/ a pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds
villager B2
/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.
vinegar B2
/ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.
violate B2
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ to destroy
virtual reality B2
virtually B2
/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/ slightly short of or not quite accomplished
virtue B2
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃuː/ Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.
visibly B2
/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ so as to be visible
vital B2
/ˈvaɪtəl/ manifesting or characteristic of life
vitamin B2
/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.
vocalist B2
/ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ a person who sings
vomit B2
/ˈvɑmɪt/ eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
voter B2
/ˈvoʊtɚ/ Someone who votes.
vow B2
/vaʊ/ a solemn pledge to oneself, to another, or to a deity, to do something or to behave in a certain manner
wage B2
/weɪd͡ʒ/ something that remunerates
waist B2
/weɪst/ That part of the upper deck of a ship between the quarterdeck and the forecastle.
waistcoat B2
/ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.
walkabout B2
A period, often extended, during which an Aboriginal person left a station or settlement to travel on country, typically seasonally or for traditional cultural reasons; a journey by foot taken by an Aboriginal as a temporary withdrawal from white society.
walker B2
/ˈwaːkæ/ The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
wallboard B2
/ˈwɔlˌbɔrd/ A construction material of pre-made boards used for walls and ceilings, usually a gypsum core with a paper surface.
walnut B2
/ˈwɔlnət/ Having a dark brown colour, the colour of walnut wood.
warship B2
/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ a government ship that is available for waging war
wartime B2
/ˈwɔː(ɹ)taɪm/ A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place.
wasp B2
/wɑsp/ Alternative letter-case form of WASP (“white Anglo-Saxon Protestant”).
waterproof B2
/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/ Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
weaken B2
/ˈwikən/ become weaker
weakly B2
/ˈwiːkli/ in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
wealthy B2
/ˈwɛl.θi/ Possessing financial wealth; rich.
wearisome B2
/ˈwɪəɹisəm/ Tiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.
weary B2
/ˈwɪɹi/ physically and mentally fatigued
weave B2
/wiːv/ To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
wed B2
/ˈwɛd/ To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
weed B2
/wiːd/ clear of weeds
welfare B2
/ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
well-balanced B2
in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium
well-built B2
Constructed in a pleasing or sound manner.
well-organized B2
well-paid B2
Adequately paid; receiving sufficient to liberal compensation for work.
western B2
/ˈwɛstɚn/ lying toward or situated in the west
wheat B2
/wiːt/ Any of the several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.
whereas B2
/(h)wɛɹˈæz/ Where (that).
whip B2
/ˈwɪp/ a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
whiskey B2
/ˈwɪski/ A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
widen B2
/ˈwaɪdn̩/ become broader or wider or more extensive
widow B2
/ˈwɪd.oʊ/ cause to be without a spouse
width B2
/ˈwɪtθ/ The use of all the width of the pitch, from one side to the other.
wilderness B2
/ˈwɪldɚnəs/ a bewildering profusion
willing B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ disposed or inclined toward
willingly B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ in a willing manner
winding B2
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ Something wound around another thing.
windshield B2
/ˈwɪndˌʃiːld/ transparent screen, usually of glass, to protect occupants of a vehicle
wink B2
/ˈwɪŋk/ signal by winking
wipe B2
/waɪp/ rub with a circular motion
wit B2
/wɪt/ Sanity.
withdraw B2
/wɪðˈdɹɔ/ To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
withdrawal B2
/wɪðˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ the act of withdrawing
witty B2
/ˈwɪti/ combining clever conception and facetious expression
wolf B2
/wʊlf/ eat hastily
wondrous B2
/ˈwʌndɹəs/ Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
woodcarving B2
a carving created by carving wood
wordlessly B2
Without words.
workaholic B2
/ˈwɝːkəˈhɑːlɪk/ A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.
workbench B2
/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
workman B2
/ˈwɝkmən/ A man who labours for wages.
worktable B2
a table designed for a particular task
worldly B2
/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
worldview B2
A person's personal view of the world and how one interprets it; any ingroup's or society's mainstream view thereof.
worm B2
/wɝm/ a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
wornout B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful.
worrying B2
/ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/ the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
worsen B2
/wɔːsn̩/ grow worse
worship B2
/ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ show devotion to (a deity)
worthless B2
/ˈwɝθləs/ lacking in usefulness or value
wreck B2
/ˈɹɛk/ something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
wrongly B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/ without justice or fairness
X-ray B2
/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ take an x-ray of something or somebody
yacht B2
/jɑːt/ A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.
yawn B2
/jɔn/ utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
yearn B2
/jɝn/ to have affection for
yield B2
/jiːld/ end resistance, as under pressure or force
youthful B2
/ˈjuːθfəl/ suggestive of youth
yummy B2
/ˈjʌm.i/ extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
zebra B2
/ˈzɛbɹə/ any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
zip B2
/zɪp/ move very fast
zoom B2
/zuːm/ A humming noise from something moving very fast.