English Vocabulary

• A1 969 words
• A2 1680 words
• B1 2597 words
• B2 3413 words
• C1 2841 words
• C2 7423 words
• C2+ 8976 words

C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

Grammar & Function Words(24)

times B2
/tɑemz/ A particular period in history or in someone's life. Meaning Off Sound Off
em B2
/əm/ an informal, usually unstressed form of them, commonly written ’em Meaning Off Sound Off
considering B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ Taking a particular fact into account. Meaning Off Sound Off
beside B2
/bɪˈsaɪd/ Next to; at the side of. Meaning Off Sound Off
multiple B2
/ˈmʌltɪpəl/ More than one; many. Meaning Off Sound Off
amongst B2
/əˈmɜŋst/ In the middle of or surrounded by; a more formal word for "among". Meaning Off Sound Off
somewhat B2
/ˈsʌmwʌt/ To a small degree; a little, but not completely. Meaning Off Sound Off
versus B2
/ˈvɝsəs/ Against; used to show two sides competing or opposing each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
regardless B2
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ In spite of everything; anyway. Meaning Off Sound Off
unto B2
/ˈʌntə/ To (old or formal use, showing who receives something) Meaning Off Sound Off
instantly B2
/ˈɪnstəntli/ Immediately; without any delay. Meaning Off Sound Off
whereas B2
/(h)wɛɹˈæz/ Used to compare two facts and show a contrast between them. Meaning Off Sound Off
alongside B2
/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ Next to and at the side of something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
concerning B2
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ about; relating to Meaning Off Sound Off
particle B2
/ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ A very small piece of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
adequate B2
/ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ enough in amount or good enough for a particular purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
lest B2
/lɛst/ In order to prevent something bad from happening; for fear that. Meaning Off Sound Off
ample B2
/ˈæmpəl/ More than enough; plenty. Meaning Off Sound Off
insufficient B2
/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ Not enough for a particular purpose or need. Meaning Off Sound Off
atop B2
/əˈtɑːp/ on or at the top of something Meaning Off Sound Off
predicate B2
/ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ In grammar, the part of a sentence or clause that says something about the subject, usually containing the verb. Meaning Off Sound Off
exclamation mark B2
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inverted commas B2
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owing to B2
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Numbers & Quantity(8)

eighth B2
/eɪtθ/ coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position Meaning Off Sound Off
ninth B2
/ˈnaɪnθ/ coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position Meaning Off Sound Off
trillion B2
/ˈtɹɪljən/ The number one followed by twelve zeros (1,000,000,000,000). Meaning Off Sound Off
deduction B2
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ An amount that is taken away from a total. Meaning Off Sound Off
denominator B2
/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtɝ/ the number or expression below the line in a fraction, showing how many equal parts form a whole Meaning Off Sound Off
half-dollar B2
/ˈhæfˌdɑlər/ a United States coin worth fifty cents, or the sum of fifty cents Meaning Off Sound Off
numerator B2
/ˈnuː.məˌreɪ.tɚ/ the number or expression written above the line in a fraction, indicating how many equal parts are being considered Meaning Off Sound Off
overgrowth B2
/ˈoʊvɚˌɡroʊθ/ excessive, abnormal, or uncontrolled growth in size, amount, or number Meaning Off Sound Off

Space, Position & Direction(16)

earl B2
/ɝːl/ a British or Irish nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount, equivalent in rank to a count Meaning Off Sound Off
chimney B2
/ˈtʃɪmni/ A vertical pipe or structure that carries smoke from a fire up and out of a building. Meaning Off Sound Off
backward B2
/ˈbækwɚd/ In the direction behind you; toward the back. Meaning Off Sound Off
margin B2
/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ The empty space around the edge of a page. Meaning Off Sound Off
axis B2
/ˈæksɪs/ An imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which it turns. Meaning Off Sound Off
bazaar B2
/bəˈzɑɹ/ a marketplace or shopping district consisting of many small shops or stalls, especially in the Middle East or South Asia Meaning Off Sound Off
plaid B2
/plæd/ a pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, often resembling tartan Meaning Off Sound Off
cardigan B2
/ˈkɑːrdɪgən/ A knitted top that opens at the front and fastens with buttons or a zip. Meaning Off Sound Off
tier B2
/tɪr/ one of several rows, layers, or levels arranged above or below one another Meaning Off Sound Off
thickness B2
/ˈθɪknəs/ How thick something is; the distance between its two opposite surfaces. Meaning Off Sound Off
tropic B2
/ˈtɹɒpɪk/ One of two imaginary lines around the Earth, north and south of the equator, marking the edges of the hottest region. Meaning Off Sound Off
sine B2
/saɪn/ in a right triangle, the ratio of the side opposite an angle to the hypotenuse; more generally, the corresponding trigonometric function Meaning Off Sound Off
seesaw B2
/ˈsi.sɔ/ a long board balanced in the middle that children sit on at each end to go up and down Meaning Off Sound Off
hypotenuse B2
/haɪˈpɑtəˌnus/ the side of a right triangle opposite its right angle Meaning Off Sound Off
toboggan B2
/təˈbɑː.ɡən/ a long, light sled with a curved-up front and no runners, used for carrying loads or sliding over snow Meaning Off Sound Off
crossbar B2
/ˈkrɑːs.bɑːr/ the horizontal bar joining the two upright posts at the top of a goal in sports such as football or rugby Meaning Off Sound Off

Time(2)

dawn B2
/dɔn/ The time of day when light first appears in the sky. Meaning Off Sound Off
usher in B2
to mark or help bring about the beginning of something Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

People & Society(341)

lord B2
/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title. Meaning Off Sound Off
darling B2
/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
idiot B2
/ˈɪd͡ʒət/ A stupid or foolish person. Meaning Off Sound Off
madam B2
/ˈmæd.əm/ A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer. Meaning Off Sound Off
narrator B2
/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film. Meaning Off Sound Off
shooting B2
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun. Meaning Off Sound Off
commander B2
/kəˈmændɚ/ A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit. Meaning Off Sound Off
crew B2
/kɹu/ The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off
fate B2
/feɪt/ What will happen to someone or something, especially something bad that cannot be avoided. Meaning Off Sound Off
genius B2
/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability. Meaning Off Sound Off
madame B2
/məˈdæm/ A title used before the name of a French-speaking married woman, like Mrs. Meaning Off Sound Off
jury B2
/ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ A group of people chosen to listen to a court case and decide whether someone is guilty. Meaning Off Sound Off
mercy B2
/ˈmɝsi/ Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
row² B2
/ɹaʊ/ mainly British: a loud, angry argument or quarrel Meaning Off Sound Off
destiny B2
/ˈdes.tɪ.ni/ The things that will happen to someone in the future, especially those that cannot be changed. Meaning Off Sound Off
squad B2
/ˈskwɑd/ A small group of people working or trained together for a common purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
senator B2
/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature. Meaning Off Sound Off
coward B2
/ˈkaʊɚd/ A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous. Meaning Off Sound Off
self B2
/ˈsɛlf/ the person you really are, including your character and feelings Meaning Off Sound Off
lifetime B2
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ The length of time that someone is alive or that something exists or works. Meaning Off Sound Off
surveillance B2
/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ The careful watching of a person, group, or place, especially to prevent or detect crime. Meaning Off Sound Off
tribe B2
/tɹaɪb/ A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief. Meaning Off Sound Off
deputy B2
/ˈdɛpjəti/ A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them. Meaning Off Sound Off
miller B2
/ˈmɪlər/ a person who owns or operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour Meaning Off Sound Off

Family & Relationships(16)

divorce B2
/dɪˈvoɹs/ The legal ending of a marriage. Meaning Off Sound Off
pa B2
/pɑː/ Father; dad. Meaning Off Sound Off
brother-in-law B2
/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister Meaning Off Sound Off
sister-in-law B2
/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife Meaning Off Sound Off
son-in-law B2
/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ The husband of your daughter. Meaning Off Sound Off
adoption B2
/əˈdɑp.ʃən/ The act of legally taking a child into your family to raise as your own. Meaning Off Sound Off
mother-in-law B2
/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ The mother of your husband or wife. Meaning Off Sound Off
father-in-law B2
/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ The father of your husband or wife. Meaning Off Sound Off
daughter-in-law B2
/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ The wife of your son. Meaning Off Sound Off
ark B2
/ɑrk/ the great vessel that Noah built to preserve his family and animals from the biblical flood Meaning Off Sound Off
ox B2
/ˈɑks/ An adult male of the cattle family, often used to pull heavy loads. Meaning Off Sound Off
royalty B2
/ˈrɔɪəlti/ Members of a royal family considered together. Meaning Off Sound Off
breakup B2
/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ The end of a romantic relationship or friendship. Meaning Off Sound Off
nightingale B2
/ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale. Meaning Off Sound Off
sibling B2
/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ A brother or sister. Meaning Off Sound Off
subsoil B2
/ˈsʌbsɔɪl/ the layer of soil beneath the topsoil and above the underlying rock or parent material Meaning Off Sound Off

Emotions & Feelings(34)

relief B2
/ɹɪˈliːf/ The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases. Meaning Off Sound Off
grief B2
/ɡɹiːf/ Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies. Meaning Off Sound Off
instinct B2
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned. Meaning Off Sound Off
furious B2
/ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ Extremely angry. Meaning Off Sound Off
thrill B2
/θɹɪl/ A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure. Meaning Off Sound Off
loneliness B2
/ˈloʊnlinəs/ The sad feeling of being alone and without company. Meaning Off Sound Off
humiliation B2
/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ The feeling of being ashamed or foolish, especially in front of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
contempt B2
/kənˈtɛmpt/ A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. Meaning Off Sound Off
cruelty B2
/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy. Meaning Off Sound Off
outrage B2
/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ A strong feeling of shock and anger. Meaning Off Sound Off
desperation B2
/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything. Meaning Off Sound Off
awe B2
/ɔ/ A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
tenderness B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
bitterness B2
/ˈbɪtɝnəs/ The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
anticipation B2
/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
detachment B2
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reverence B2
/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
unhappiness B2
/ənˈhæpiːnɪs/ The feeling of being sad or not satisfied. Meaning Off Sound Off
irritation B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed Meaning Off Sound Off
amazement B2
/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ A feeling of great surprise and wonder. Meaning Off Sound Off
desolation B2
/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ A deep feeling of sadness and loneliness. Meaning Off Sound Off
displeasure B2
/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
disapproval B2
/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
dissatisfaction B2
/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something. Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing People(4)

humble B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/ Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others. Meaning Off Sound Off
arrogant B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/ Believing you are better or more important than other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
sincere B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending. Meaning Off Sound Off
excel at B2
to perform particularly well in an activity Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing Qualities(924)

perfect² B2
/pɚˈfɛkt/ To make something as good as it can be. Meaning Off Sound Off
moving B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy. Meaning Off Sound Off
tough B2
/tɐf/ Difficult to do or deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off
bloody B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/ Covered in or marked by blood. Meaning Off Sound Off
upset¹ B2
/ˈʌp.sɛt/ A surprising and unexpected victory or result. Meaning Off Sound Off
cute B2
/kjuːt/ Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way. Meaning Off Sound Off
evil B2
/ˈi.vəl/ Morally very bad; wanting to harm others. Meaning Off Sound Off
grand B2
/ɡɹænd/ Large, impressive, and magnificent. Meaning Off Sound Off
willing B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ Ready and happy to do something; not refusing. Meaning Off Sound Off
super B2
[ˈsypɑ] Excellent; very good. Meaning Off Sound Off
dumb B2
/dʌm/ Stupid or silly (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
failed B2
/feɪld/ Not successful; having ended without achieving its goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
spare B2
/spɛɚ/ Kept in reserve and ready to be used if needed; extra. Meaning Off Sound Off
growing B2
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ Increasing in size, amount, or strength. Meaning Off Sound Off
sexy B2
/ˈsɛk.si/ Sexually attractive or appealing. Meaning Off Sound Off
rat B2
/ɹæt/ A small grey or brown rodent with a long tail, larger than a mouse. Meaning Off Sound Off
prime B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/ Most important; main. Meaning Off Sound Off
literally B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/ In the exact, basic sense of the words; not figuratively. Meaning Off Sound Off
decent B2
/ˈdiːsənt/ Good enough; fairly good or acceptable. Meaning Off Sound Off
convinced B2
/kənˈvɪnst/ Feeling completely sure that something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
charming B2
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you. Meaning Off Sound Off
actual B2
/ˈækʃuəl/ real and existing in fact, rather than imagined or guessed Meaning Off Sound Off
federal B2
/ˈfɛdəɹəl/ Relating to the central national government, as opposed to state or local government. Meaning Off Sound Off
alert B2
/əˈlɝt/ Awake, watchful, and quick to notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off

Communication(38)

mama B2
/ˈmɑmə/ An informal, affectionate word for mother. Meaning Off Sound Off
confession B2
/kənˈfɛʃən/ A statement admitting that you have done something wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
testimony B2
/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law. Meaning Off Sound Off
valentine B2
/ˈvaləntaɪn/ A card or message sent to someone you love on Saint Valentine's Day. Meaning Off Sound Off
info B2
/ˈɪnfoʊ/ Information; facts or details about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reminder B2
/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/ A message or note that helps you remember something. Meaning Off Sound Off
accusation B2
/ək.jʊˈze.ʃən/ A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal. Meaning Off Sound Off
gibberish B2
/ˈd͡ʒɪ.bə.ɹɪʃ/ speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent, or meaningless Meaning Off Sound Off
subtitle B2
/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ Words shown on screen that translate or write out the dialogue in a film or show. Meaning Off Sound Off
assurance B2
/əˈʃɔːɹəns/ A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident. Meaning Off Sound Off
slang B2
/ˈslæŋ/ Very informal words and expressions used in everyday speech rather than formal language. Meaning Off Sound Off
imagery B2
/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/ Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind, especially in writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
exaggeration B2
/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ A statement that makes something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is. Meaning Off Sound Off
conjunction B2
/kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃn̩/ A word such as 'and', 'but', or 'because' that joins words, phrases, or clauses together. Meaning Off Sound Off
prose B2
/ˈpɹoʊz/ Ordinary written or spoken language, as opposed to poetry. Meaning Off Sound Off
syllable B2
/ˈsɪl.ə.bᵻl/ A single unit of sound in a word, usually one vowel sound with consonants around it. Meaning Off Sound Off
caption B2
/ˈkæp.ʃən/ A short piece of text printed under a picture to explain it. Meaning Off Sound Off
theorem B2
/ˈθiərəm/ A mathematical statement that is expected to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
primer B2
/ˈprɪmɚ/ a small introductory book, especially one used to teach children to read or to explain the basics of a subject Meaning Off Sound Off
personification B2
/pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A way of writing that gives human qualities to an object, animal, or idea. Meaning Off Sound Off
coefficient B2
/ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ mathematics: a number or other constant that multiplies a variable or algebraic term Meaning Off Sound Off
hyphen B2
/ˈhaɪfən/ The punctuation mark (-) used to join words in a compound or to split a word at the end of a line. Meaning Off Sound Off
synonym B2
/ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ A word or phrase that means the same, or nearly the same, as another. Meaning Off Sound Off
soliloquy B2
/səˈlɪləkwi/ A speech in a play in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, alone on stage. Meaning Off Sound Off

Language & Linguistics(4)

metaphor B2
/ˈmɛt.ə.foɹ/ A way of describing something by calling it something else to suggest they are alike, without using 'like' or 'as'. Meaning Off Sound Off
rhyme B2
/ˈraɪm/ To have the same ending sound as another word. Meaning Off Sound Off
hyperbole B2
/haɪˈpɝbəli/ Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally. Meaning Off Sound Off
collocation B2
/ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A pair or group of words that are often used together and sound natural to native speakers. Meaning Off Sound Off

Psychology & Behavior(20)

therapy B2
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Treatment intended to cure or relieve a health problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
consciousness B2
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The state of being awake and able to think and notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off
cope B2
/koʊp/ To deal successfully with something difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
obsession B2
/əbˈsɛʃən/ A state of thinking about something or someone all the time, in an unhealthy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
impulse B2
/ˈɪmpʌls/ A sudden strong wish to do something without thinking first. Meaning Off Sound Off
perception B2
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ The way you understand or think about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
obedience B2
/oʊˈbidiəns/ The act of doing what you are told to do by someone in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
projection B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A prediction or estimate based on current information. Meaning Off Sound Off
optimism B2
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ A tendency to expect the best, or to believe that things will turn out well. Meaning Off Sound Off
persuasion B2
/pɚˈsweɪʒən/ The act of getting someone to do or believe something by giving reasons. Meaning Off Sound Off
stereotype B2
/ˈstɛɹ.i.əˌtaɪp/ A fixed, oversimplified idea about what a person or group is like. Meaning Off Sound Off
reinforcement B2
/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənt/ The act of making something stronger or more solid. Meaning Off Sound Off
neurosis B2
/n(j)ʊˈɹoʊ̯.sɪs/ A mental illness, less serious than psychosis, in which a person feels strong anxiety or fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
blossom forth B2
to develop in a successful or promising way Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
cope with B2
to deal successfully or manageably with difficulty Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
intrude on B2
to enter or interfere with someone's activity or private affairs without being welcome Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
persist in B2
to continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
shrink from B2
to avoid something through reluctance or fear Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
shrug off B2
to dismiss something as unimportant or refuse to be troubled by it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
wink at B2
to silently approve or knowingly overlook something improper Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Mind & Cognition(4)

infer B2
/ɪnˈfɝ/ To reach an opinion or conclusion from the information you have. Meaning Off Sound Off
chew over B2
to consider an idea or question carefully for some time Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
linger over B2
to spend more time than necessary enjoying or considering something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
zoom in B2
to focus attention closely on a particular detail Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Senses & Perception(2)

mist over B2
to become covered with a thin layer of mist or condensation Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
sniff out B2
to discover something by following its smell Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Education & Learning(21)

prom B2
/pɹɑm/ A formal dance held for students, usually near the end of the school year. Meaning Off Sound Off
institution B2
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/ A large, important, long-established organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital. Meaning Off Sound Off
dorm B2
/dɔɹm/ A building at a college or university where students live; short for "dormitory". Meaning Off Sound Off
thesis B2
/ˈθisɪs/ A long piece of writing based on research, especially for a university degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
pupil B2
/ˈpjuːpəl/ A child or young person who is being taught at school. Meaning Off Sound Off
faculty B2
/ˈfækəlti/ All the teachers and academic staff at a school or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
tuition B2
/tjʉːˈɪʃən/ The money you pay for being taught, especially at a college or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
seminar B2
/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ A small class in which students and a teacher meet to discuss a topic in depth. Meaning Off Sound Off
diploma B2
/dɪˈploʊmə/ An official document showing that you have completed a course of study or earned a qualification. Meaning Off Sound Off
prefect B2
/ˈpɹiːfɛkt/ An older school pupil given authority over other students. Meaning Off Sound Off
tack B2
/ˈtæk/ A way of dealing with a problem; an approach or course of action. Meaning Off Sound Off
dormitory B2
/ˈdɔɹ.mɪˌtɔɹ.i/ A building at a college or university where students live. Meaning Off Sound Off
curriculum B2
/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ The set of subjects and courses taught at a school, college, or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
hooky B2
/ˈhʊki/ informal, especially in play hooky: unauthorized absence from school or work Meaning Off Sound Off
schoolhouse B2
/ˈskulˌhaʊs/ a building used as a school, especially a small or one-room school Meaning Off Sound Off
undergraduate B2
/ˌəndɝˈgrædʒəwət/ A university student who has not yet finished their first degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
housemaster B2
A teacher in charge of a house at a boarding school. Meaning Off Sound Off
scholasticism B2
/skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ A medieval school of philosophy that combined classical Greek thought with Christian theology. Meaning Off Sound Off
cyberschool B2
A school that teaches its courses over the Internet instead of in a physical building. Meaning Off Sound Off
skim over B2
to read something quickly without examining every detail Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
skip over B2
to pass a section or item without reading or dealing with it Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Work & Careers(19)

inspector B2
/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards. Meaning Off Sound Off
project² B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To estimate or predict something based on current information. Meaning Off Sound Off
supervisor B2
/ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/ A person whose job is to oversee and direct the work of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
resume B2
/ɹɪˈzjuːm/ To start something again after stopping or pausing. Meaning Off Sound Off
nursing B2
/ˈnɝsɪŋ/ The job or skill of caring for sick or injured people as a nurse. Meaning Off Sound Off
overtime B2
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ Time worked beyond one's normal working hours. Meaning Off Sound Off
translator B2
/ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ A person whose job is to change written text from one language into another. Meaning Off Sound Off
nomination B2
/ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ The act of officially suggesting someone for a job, position, or award. Meaning Off Sound Off
presidency B2
/ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ The job or position of being a president. Meaning Off Sound Off
electrician B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ A worker who installs, repairs, and maintains electrical wiring and equipment. Meaning Off Sound Off
locksmith B2
/ˈlɑksmɪθ/ a person whose job is to make, fit, open, or repair locks and keys Meaning Off Sound Off
craftsman B2
/ˈkɹæftsmən/ A worker who is highly skilled at a trade, especially one done by hand. Meaning Off Sound Off
masseur B2
/məˈsʊɹ/ A man whose job is to give massages. Meaning Off Sound Off
manhole B2
/ˈmænhoʊl/ a covered opening in a street or other surface through which a worker can enter a sewer, drain, or underground utility space Meaning Off Sound Off
dressmaker B2
/ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ a person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing dresses and other fitted women's clothing Meaning Off Sound Off
salesperson B2
/ˈseɪlzˌpɝːsən/ A person whose job is to sell things, often in a shop. Meaning Off Sound Off
saleswoman B2
/ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/ A woman whose job is to sell things, in a shop or by visiting customers. Meaning Off Sound Off
tradesperson B2
/ˈtreɪdzˌpɝsən/ a skilled manual worker in a particular trade or craft Meaning Off Sound Off
day laborer B2
/ˈdeɪ ˌleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ a worker hired and paid by the day, especially for temporary or unskilled manual work Meaning Off Sound Off

Economics & Markets(13)

saving B2
/ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/ Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings). Meaning Off Sound Off
investment B2
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ Money put into a business or shares with the hope of making a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
enterprise B2
/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ A company or business. Meaning Off Sound Off
wage B2
/weɪd͡ʒ/ The money a worker is paid for their work, usually by the hour or week. Meaning Off Sound Off
revenue B2
/ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ The money a business or organization earns from its activities. Meaning Off Sound Off
import¹ B2
/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ A product or good brought in from another country. Meaning Off Sound Off
export¹ B2
/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ A product that is sold and sent to another country. Meaning Off Sound Off
inflation B2
/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ A general rise in prices over time, which makes money worth less. Meaning Off Sound Off
socialism B2
/ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. Meaning Off Sound Off
incentive B2
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ Something that encourages you to do something, often a reward or payment. Meaning Off Sound Off
recession B2
/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ A period when a country's economy is weak and business activity falls. Meaning Off Sound Off
economist B2
/iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ An expert in economics who studies how money, trade, and industry work. Meaning Off Sound Off
globalization B2
/ˌɡloʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ The process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures spread and connect across the whole world. Meaning Off Sound Off

Business & Commerce(10)

contract¹ B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/ A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce. Meaning Off Sound Off
contract² B2
/kənˈtɹækt/ To become smaller or tighter; to make something smaller. Meaning Off Sound Off
corporation B2
/ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A large company, especially one made up of several businesses. Meaning Off Sound Off
asset B2
/ˈæsɛt/ Something valuable that a person or company owns, such as money, property, or investments. Meaning Off Sound Off
overhead B2
/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ regular business costs that are not tied to making one specific product or service Meaning Off Sound Off
commerce B2
/ˈkɑ.mɚs/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale. Meaning Off Sound Off
entrepreneur B2
/ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ A person who starts and runs a business, taking on its financial risks. Meaning Off Sound Off
bid for B2
to offer a price or compete in an attempt to obtain something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
rein in B2
to bring something under control or reduce its freedom of action Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
spin off B2
to produce something separate as a result of a larger activity or organization Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Personal Finance(17)

stock B2
/stɑk/ The supply of goods that a shop or business has available to sell. Meaning Off Sound Off
loan B2
/loʊn/ An amount of money that you borrow and must pay back, often with extra interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
retirement B2
/riːˈtaɪɝmənt/ The period of life after you stop working permanently. Meaning Off Sound Off
mortgage B2
/ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ A loan you take from a bank to buy a house or land, which the bank can take back if you fail to repay. Meaning Off Sound Off
lease B2
/ˈliːs/ A legal contract that lets someone use property for a set time in return for payment. Meaning Off Sound Off
yield B2
/jiːld/ To produce something as a result. Meaning Off Sound Off
bankruptcy B2
/ˈbæŋkˌɹʌp(t).si/ The legal state of being unable to pay your debts. Meaning Off Sound Off
index B2
/ˈɪndɛks/ An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found. Meaning Off Sound Off
earnings B2
/ˈɝːnɪŋz/ The money that a person earns from work. Meaning Off Sound Off
maturity B2
/məˈtʊəɹəti/ state of being mature Meaning Off Sound Off
equity B2
/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ Fairness and equal treatment for everyone. Meaning Off Sound Off
debit B2
/ˈdɛb.ɪt/ An amount of money taken out of a bank account. Meaning Off Sound Off
solvent B2
/ˈsɔlvənt/ A liquid that can dissolve other substances. Meaning Off Sound Off
frugal B2
/ˈfɹuːɡəl/ Careful with money; avoiding waste. Meaning Off Sound Off
dividend B2
/ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ a payment made by a company to its shareholders from profits Meaning Off Sound Off
annuity B2
/əˈn(j)uɪti/ a fixed amount of money paid to someone regularly, often yearly or for life Meaning Off Sound Off
debit card B2
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Money & Finance(12)

sum B2
/ˈsʌm/ An amount of money. Meaning Off Sound Off
funding B2
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/ Money provided for a particular purpose or project. Meaning Off Sound Off
toll B2
/təʊl/ A fee you pay to use a road, bridge, or tunnel. Meaning Off Sound Off
donation B2
/doʊˈneɪʃən/ Something, especially money, given to a charity or good cause. Meaning Off Sound Off
compensation B2
/ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ Money given to someone for loss, injury, or harm they have suffered. Meaning Off Sound Off
collateral B2
/kəˈlætərəl/ property or another valuable asset pledged as security for repayment of a loan Meaning Off Sound Off
dowry B2
/ˈdaʊri/ Money or property that a bride brings to her husband when they marry. Meaning Off Sound Off
pawnshop B2
/ˈpɔnʃɑp/ A shop where you can borrow money by leaving a valuable item as security. Meaning Off Sound Off
bracket B2
/ˈbɹækɪt/ One of a set of ranges into which things are grouped, such as for tax or age. Meaning Off Sound Off
franc B2
/fræŋk/ a unit of currency used in Switzerland and several other countries, and formerly used in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg Meaning Off Sound Off
cybercrime B2
Crime that is committed using computers and the Internet, such as stealing data or money. Meaning Off Sound Off
impose on B2
to place an unwanted requirement or burden on someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Shopping & Services(5)

purchase B2
/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ Something that you have bought. Meaning Off Sound Off
patron B2
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business, especially a regular one. Meaning Off Sound Off
shoplifting B2
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɪŋ/ The crime of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. Meaning Off Sound Off
auction off B2
to sell something to the person who offers the highest price at a public sale Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
raffle off B2
to award something as a prize in a raffle Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

House & Home(20)

roommate B2
/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ A person you share a room with, especially in a college dormitory. Meaning Off Sound Off
cabinet B2
/ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or showing things. Meaning Off Sound Off
villa B2
/ˈvɪlə/ A large, comfortable house, often in the countryside or by the sea and used for holidays. Meaning Off Sound Off
cellar B2
/ˈsɛləɹ/ An underground room beneath a building, used for storage. Meaning Off Sound Off
mansion B2
/ˈmæn.ʃən/ A very large, grand, and expensive house. Meaning Off Sound Off
domestic B2
/dəˈmes.tɪk/ Relating to the home, the house, or family life. Meaning Off Sound Off
backyard B2
/ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ The area of ground at the back of a house. Meaning Off Sound Off
porch B2
/pɔɹt͡ʃ/ A covered area at the entrance of a house, often with a roof and sometimes open at the sides. Meaning Off Sound Off
bunk B2
/bʌŋk/ a narrow bed or sleeping berth, especially one fixed to a wall or arranged in tiers on a ship, train, or in shared quarters Meaning Off Sound Off
penthouse B2
/ˈpent.haʊs/ an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, often large and expensive Meaning Off Sound Off
doorway B2
/ˈdɔɹweɪ/ The opening in a wall where a door is, through which you enter or leave. Meaning Off Sound Off
farmhouse B2
/ˈfɑɹmˌhaʊs/ the main house on a farm, traditionally occupied by the farmer and family Meaning Off Sound Off
storeroom B2
/ˈstɔːrˌruːm/ a room in which goods, supplies, furniture, or other items are kept until needed Meaning Off Sound Off
commute B2
/kəˈmjut/ The regular journey between your home and your workplace or school. Meaning Off Sound Off
kennel B2
/ˈkɛ.nəl/ a small shelter or house for a dog Meaning Off Sound Off
hearth B2
/hɑɹθ/ home symbolized as a part of the fireplace Meaning Off Sound Off
mover B2
/ˈmuːvə/ A person whose job is to help people carry their belongings to a new home. Meaning Off Sound Off
pane B2
/pæɪn/ a single flat sheet or section of glass fitted into a window or door Meaning Off Sound Off
dormer B2
/ˈdɔɹmɚ/ A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof. Meaning Off Sound Off
wipe off B2
to remove something by rubbing a surface with a cloth or similar object Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Cooking & Baking(11)

chop B2
/t͡ʃɑp/ To cut something into pieces with quick, hard strokes of a knife or axe. Meaning Off Sound Off
core B2
/kɔɹ/ The central or most important part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
dough B2
/doʊ/ a thick, moldable mixture of flour and liquid, often with other ingredients, that is baked into bread or pastry Meaning Off Sound Off
drain B2
/dɹeɪn/ A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
stew B2
/stu/ A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
peel B2
/piːl/ To remove the skin or outer covering from a fruit or vegetable. Meaning Off Sound Off
herb B2
/(h)ɝb/ A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food. Meaning Off Sound Off
soak B2
/soʊk/ To leave something in liquid for a while so it becomes completely wet. Meaning Off Sound Off
broth B2
/brɑːθ/ a savory liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water Meaning Off Sound Off
simmer B2
/ˈsɪmɚ/ to cook gently just below boiling point Meaning Off Sound Off
skim off B2
to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Food & Drink(54)

whiskey B2
/ˈwɪski/ A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, corn, or rye. Meaning Off Sound Off
cherry B2
/ˈtʃɛri/ A small, round, red or dark fruit with a stone in the middle. Meaning Off Sound Off
tub B2
/tʌb/ A small round plastic container with a lid, used for holding food or other things. Meaning Off Sound Off
cocktail B2
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/ A mixed alcoholic drink, usually made from spirits combined with fruit juice or other flavours. Meaning Off Sound Off
pudding B2
/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ A sweet, soft dessert, often made with milk, eggs, or flour. Meaning Off Sound Off
olive B2
/ˈɑ.lɪv/ A small, oval fruit with a stone inside, eaten as food or pressed for its oil; green when unripe, black when ripe. Meaning Off Sound Off
pumpkin B2
/ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ A large round orange fruit that grows on a vine and is used as food and for decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
tray B2
/tɹeɪ/ A flat object with raised edges used for carrying food, drinks, or other items. Meaning Off Sound Off
coconut B2
/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/ The large brown fruit of the coconut palm, with a hard, hairy shell and sweet white flesh inside. Meaning Off Sound Off
grocery B2
/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹi/ A shop that sells food and household goods. Meaning Off Sound Off
peach B2
/piːt͡ʃ/ A soft, round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a fuzzy reddish-yellow skin. Meaning Off Sound Off
protein B2
/ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ A nutrient found in foods such as meat, eggs, and beans that the body needs to grow and stay healthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
sage B2
/seɪd͡ʒ/ A herb with grey-green leaves used to add flavor to food. Meaning Off Sound Off
microwave B2
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ An oven that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic waves. Meaning Off Sound Off
pickle B2
/ˈpɪkəl/ A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water. Meaning Off Sound Off
bourbon B2
/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/ An American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in charred oak barrels. Meaning Off Sound Off
berry B2
/ˈbɛri/ A small, soft, round fruit such as a strawberry or blueberry. Meaning Off Sound Off
cocoa B2
/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ A hot drink made with milk or water, cocoa powder, and sugar. Meaning Off Sound Off
plum B2
/plʌm/ A soft, round fruit with smooth skin and a single hard stone in the middle. Meaning Off Sound Off
dairy B2
/ˈdɛɚ.i/ Food made from milk, such as cheese, butter, and yogurt. Meaning Off Sound Off
cracker B2
/ˈkɹæk.ɚ/ a thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or a spread Meaning Off Sound Off
vitamin B2
/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
fiber B2
/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/ The part of food that helps digestion and passes through the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
salsa B2
/ˈsɑl.sə/ A spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chilli peppers, often eaten with Mexican food. Meaning Off Sound Off

Clothing & Appearance(15)

outfit B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/ A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off
laundry B2
/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed. Meaning Off Sound Off
hood B2
/hʊd/ A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head. Meaning Off Sound Off
disguise B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are. Meaning Off Sound Off
pajamas B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping. Meaning Off Sound Off
elegance B2
/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style. Meaning Off Sound Off
blazer B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/ a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers Meaning Off Sound Off
overcoat B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather. Meaning Off Sound Off
kilt B2
/kɪlt/ a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress Meaning Off Sound Off
toga B2
/ˈtoʊɡə/ a long, loose outer garment draped around the body and worn by male citizens of ancient Rome Meaning Off Sound Off
waistcoat B2
/ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and usually under a jacket. Meaning Off Sound Off
stubble B2
/ˈstʌbəl/ short, stiff hair that remains or grows after shaving, especially on the face Meaning Off Sound Off
buttonhole B2
/ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl/ a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it Meaning Off Sound Off
bind off B2
to finish knitting by fastening the final row of stitches so they cannot unravel Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
zip up B2
to close something by fastening its zipper Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Travel(2)

getaway B2
/ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ A short holiday or trip, often to relax. Meaning Off Sound Off
bunk down B2
to settle into a place to sleep, often temporarily or informally Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Maritime & Sailing(16)

deck B2
/ˈdek/ The flat floor of a ship that you can walk on. Meaning Off Sound Off
dock B2
/dɑk/ A place where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired. Meaning Off Sound Off
bearing B2
/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ The way a connection or fact affects or relates to something. Meaning Off Sound Off
anchor B2
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/ A heavy metal object dropped from a boat to stop it from moving. Meaning Off Sound Off
yacht B2
/jɑːt/ A light, fast boat used for pleasure trips or racing. Meaning Off Sound Off
knot B2
/nɑt/ A fastening made by tying a piece of rope, string, or cord. Meaning Off Sound Off
tug B2
/tʌɡ/ To pull something hard, often with a quick or repeated movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
navigation B2
/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ The skill of planning and following a route for a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off
coastline B2
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ The outline or shape of a coast where the land meets the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
warship B2
/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ A ship built and armed for fighting in war. Meaning Off Sound Off
shipwreck B2
/ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ The destruction of a ship at sea, when it sinks or runs aground. Meaning Off Sound Off
anchorage B2
/ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ A place where boats and ships can safely drop anchor. Meaning Off Sound Off
frigate B2
/ˈfrɪgət/ A small, fast warship used to protect other ships. Meaning Off Sound Off
capsize B2
/ˈkæp.saɪz/ to overturn in water, or to cause a boat or other vessel to overturn Meaning Off Sound Off
rudder B2
/ˈɹʌdɚ/ a flat piece, usually at the stern of a ship or aircraft, used for steering Meaning Off Sound Off
kayak B2
/ˈkaɪˌæk/ a small narrow boat usually propelled by a seated paddler using a paddle with a blade at each end Meaning Off Sound Off

Aviation & Flight(12)

landing B2
/ˈlændɪŋ/ The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off
jet B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛt/ A fast aircraft powered by jet engines instead of propellers. Meaning Off Sound Off
radar B2
/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/ A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes. Meaning Off Sound Off
aircraft B2
/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/ A vehicle that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter. Meaning Off Sound Off
altitude B2
/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ The height of something above sea level or the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
diversion B2
/dɪˈvɝ.ʒən/ A different route used when the normal road is closed. Meaning Off Sound Off
flap B2
/flæp/ To move up and down or back and forth, especially wings. Meaning Off Sound Off
hangar B2
/ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained Meaning Off Sound Off
cockpit B2
/ˈkɑːkˌpɪt/ the compartment in an aircraft where the pilots sit and operate the controls Meaning Off Sound Off
aviation B2
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/ the activity, science, or practice of designing and operating aircraft Meaning Off Sound Off
hover B2
/ˈhɑvɚ/ To stay in one place in the air, without moving forward. Meaning Off Sound Off
propeller B2
/prəˈpel.ɚ/ a device with blades that rotates to drive an aircraft or vessel through air or water Meaning Off Sound Off

Transportation(19)

rocket B2
/ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ A vehicle or device driven through the air or space by burning fuel. Meaning Off Sound Off
interior B2
/ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ the inside of a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space. Meaning Off Sound Off
scooter B2
/ˈskuːtɝ/ A small two-wheeled vehicle with a handlebar and a board to stand on, pushed along with one foot. Meaning Off Sound Off
caravan B2
/ˈkæɹəvæn/ A vehicle with beds and cooking equipment that is pulled by a car and used as a home on holiday. Meaning Off Sound Off
bumper B2
/ˈbʌmpəɹ/ A bar at the front and back of a vehicle that absorbs the impact of a crash. Meaning Off Sound Off
motorbike B2
/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine; a motorcycle. Meaning Off Sound Off
windshield B2
/ˈwɪndˌʃiːld/ The large glass window at the front of a vehicle that protects those inside from wind and weather. Meaning Off Sound Off
battleship B2
/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/ a large, heavily armored warship armed with powerful guns, especially a twentieth-century capital ship Meaning Off Sound Off
hearse B2
/hɝs/ a vehicle used to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial place Meaning Off Sound Off
kerosene B2
/ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ A thin oil made from petroleum, used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off
liner B2
/ˈlaɪnɚ/ A large passenger ship that travels a regular route. Meaning Off Sound Off
flagship B2
/ˈflæɡʃɪp/ the ship carrying the commander of a naval fleet and flying that commander's flag Meaning Off Sound Off
stagecoach B2
/ˈsteɪdʒˌkoʊtʃ/ a horse-drawn coach that formerly carried passengers and mail on a regular route between towns Meaning Off Sound Off
blinker B2
/ˈblɪŋkər/ a flashing light on a vehicle that signals an intended turn Meaning Off Sound Off
speedometer B2
/spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ an instrument in a vehicle that measures and displays its current speed Meaning Off Sound Off
smokestack B2
/ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/ A tall chimney that carries smoke and gases away from a factory, ship, or locomotive. Meaning Off Sound Off
ferryboat B2
/ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ A boat that carries people, vehicles, or goods across water on a regular schedule. Meaning Off Sound Off
tare B2
/tɛɹ/ the weight of an empty container or vehicle, deducted from gross weight to find the weight of its contents Meaning Off Sound Off
barnacle B2
/ˈbɑːrnəkəl/ a marine crustacean with a shell that attaches itself permanently to surfaces such as rocks or ship hulls Meaning Off Sound Off

Verbs of Movement(7)

retreat B2
/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ The act of moving back or away from something dangerous or difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
crawl B2
/kɹaːl/ To move slowly on your hands and knees or by dragging your body along the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
stride B2
/stɹaɪd/ To walk with long, confident steps. Meaning Off Sound Off
sprint B2
/spɹɪnt/ To run as fast as you can for a short distance. Meaning Off Sound Off
traverse B2
/tɹəˈvɝs/ To travel or move across an area, especially a large or difficult one. Meaning Off Sound Off
flip over B2
to turn something quickly so that its other side faces upward Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
swing around B2
to turn quickly to face another direction Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Sports & Fitness(20)

contest¹ B2
/ˈkɑn.tɛst/ A competition in which people try to win or to be the best. Meaning Off Sound Off
contest² B2
/kənˈtɛst/ To formally argue that something is wrong or should not be accepted. Meaning Off Sound Off
trophy B2
/ˈtɹoʊfi/ A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition. Meaning Off Sound Off
marathon B2
/ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ A long running race of about 42 kilometres (26 miles). Meaning Off Sound Off
polo B2
/ˈpoʊloʊ/ A ball game played on horseback in which two teams use long mallets to hit a ball into the other team's goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
pitcher B2
/ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit Meaning Off Sound Off
jockey B2
/ˈdʒɑː.ki/ a professional rider who competes in horse races Meaning Off Sound Off
racism B2
/ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ Unfair treatment of people because they belong to a particular race. Meaning Off Sound Off
judo B2
/ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ A Japanese sport and martial art in which you try to throw your opponent to the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
springer B2
/ˈsprɪŋɝ/ a springer spaniel, a medium-sized gundog bred to flush game Meaning Off Sound Off
soundtrack B2
/ˈsaʊndˌtɹæk/ The music recorded for a film, video game, or similar work. Meaning Off Sound Off
archery B2
/ˈɑrtʃəri/ the sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow Meaning Off Sound Off
striker B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ in football, an attacking player whose main role is to score goals Meaning Off Sound Off
croquet B2
/kroʊˈkeɪ/ a lawn game in which players use mallets to hit wooden balls through a course of hoops Meaning Off Sound Off
backgammon B2
/ˈbækˌɡæmən/ a board game for two players who move fifteen checkers according to dice rolls and try to bear them all off first Meaning Off Sound Off
setter B2
/ˈsɛtɚ/ a long-haired hunting dog trained to indicate the location of game birds Meaning Off Sound Off
Olympiad B2
/əˈlɪmpiæd/ A major competition modelled on the Olympic Games, often held every four years in a particular field such as maths or science. Meaning Off Sound Off
racecourse B2
/ˈreɪsˌkɔrs/ a track or grounds on which races, especially horse races, are held Meaning Off Sound Off
stirrup B2
/ˈstɪɹəp/ a metal loop attached to a saddle for a rider's foot Meaning Off Sound Off
swing at B2
to move an arm or object in a curve in an attempt to hit a target Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Health & Medicine(33)

abuse¹ B2
/əˈbjus/ cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal Meaning Off Sound Off
abuse² B2
/əˈbjuz/ to treat a person or animal in a cruel or violent way Meaning Off Sound Off
medication B2
/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ A medicine, or the medicines a person takes regularly. Meaning Off Sound Off
plague B2
/pleɪɡ/ A very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people. Meaning Off Sound Off
AIDS B2
/eɪdz/ A serious, often fatal disease that destroys the body's immune system, spread mainly through blood and sexual contact. Meaning Off Sound Off
disorder B2
/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/ An illness or condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
dose B2
/ˈdoʊ̯s/ A measured amount of medicine to be taken at one time. Meaning Off Sound Off
physician B2
/fəˈzɪʃən/ A medical doctor, especially one who treats illness with medicine rather than surgery. Meaning Off Sound Off
bacteria B2
/bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ Tiny living things, too small to see, that exist almost everywhere and can cause disease or help digestion. Meaning Off Sound Off
hospitality B2
/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ Friendly and generous treatment of guests and visitors. Meaning Off Sound Off
vaccine B2
/vækˈsin/ A substance given to people or animals to protect them from a particular disease. Meaning Off Sound Off
pneumonia B2
/nuˈmoʊniə/ A serious illness in which the lungs become inflamed, usually caused by an infection. Meaning Off Sound Off
overdose B2
/ˈoʊvɚˌdoʊs/ an excessive and potentially dangerous or fatal amount of a drug or medicine Meaning Off Sound Off
outbreak B2
/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ The sudden start of something unpleasant, especially a disease. Meaning Off Sound Off
diarrhea B2
/ˌdaɪɝˈiːə/ An illness in which a person passes very soft or watery waste from the bowels frequently. Meaning Off Sound Off
malaria B2
/məˈlɛəɹi.ə/ A serious disease spread by mosquito bites that causes fever and chills. Meaning Off Sound Off
smallpox B2
/ˈsmɔlpɑks/ a formerly widespread, often fatal infectious disease caused by variola virus and marked by fever and a pustular rash Meaning Off Sound Off
penicillin B2
/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ An antibiotic medicine made from mould, used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Meaning Off Sound Off
pathology B2
/pəˈθɑːləd͡ʒi/ the branch of medicine that studies the causes, development, and effects of disease Meaning Off Sound Off
chemotherapy B2
/ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ The treatment of cancer using strong chemicals or drugs. Meaning Off Sound Off
tuberculosis B2
/tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ A serious infectious disease that mainly attacks the lungs, causing coughing, fever, and weight loss. Meaning Off Sound Off
germ B2
/d͡ʒɝm/ A very small living thing that can cause disease, such as a bacterium or virus. Meaning Off Sound Off
polio B2
/ˈpoʊlioʊ/ A serious infectious disease, mainly affecting children, that can damage the nerves and cause paralysis. Meaning Off Sound Off
typhoid B2
/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/ A serious infectious disease that causes fever and severe stomach illness, spread through contaminated food or water. Meaning Off Sound Off

The Human Body(38)

flesh B2
/flɛʃ/ The soft part of the body between the skin and the bones. Meaning Off Sound Off
fever B2
/ˈfivɚ/ A body temperature that is higher than normal, usually caused by illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
skull B2
/ˈskʌl/ The bony framework of the head that protects the brain. Meaning Off Sound Off
nerve B2
/nɝv/ One of the thin fibres in your body that carry messages between your brain and other parts. Meaning Off Sound Off
tattoo B2
/tæˈtuː/ A permanent picture or design made on the skin using ink and a needle. Meaning Off Sound Off
pulse B2
/pʌls/ The regular beating of blood through your body, which you can feel at your wrist or neck. Meaning Off Sound Off
bum B2
/bʌm/ The part of the body you sit on; the buttocks Meaning Off Sound Off
scar B2
/skɑɹ/ A permanent mark left on the skin after a wound has healed. Meaning Off Sound Off
tan B2
/ˈtæn/ A brown colour the skin gets after spending time in the sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
tumor B2
/tuː.məɹ/ An abnormal lump of tissue that grows in or on the body and can be harmful. Meaning Off Sound Off
X-ray B2
/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it. Meaning Off Sound Off
burial B2
/ˈbɛɹiəl/ The act of placing a dead body in the ground, usually with a ceremony. Meaning Off Sound Off
waist B2
/weɪst/ The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips. Meaning Off Sound Off
artery B2
/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart. Meaning Off Sound Off
vitals B2
/ˈvaɪtəlz/ the internal organs essential to life, especially the heart, lungs, and brain Meaning Off Sound Off
anguish B2
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ Severe pain or suffering of the mind or body. Meaning Off Sound Off
complexion B2
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/ The natural colour and look of the skin on a person's face. Meaning Off Sound Off
ointment B2
/ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ A thick, smooth cream rubbed on the skin to treat or soothe it. Meaning Off Sound Off
cortex B2
/ˈkɔrtɛks/ the outer layer of an organ or body structure, especially the outer part of the brain Meaning Off Sound Off
bloodstream B2
/ˈblʌdˌstriːm/ The blood as it flows around the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
mannequin B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/ a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing Meaning Off Sound Off
inflammation B2
/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən/ A red, hot, painful, and swollen part of the body, caused by injury or infection. Meaning Off Sound Off
forearm B2
/ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist Meaning Off Sound Off
nosebleed B2
/ˈnoʊz.bliːd/ an occasion when blood flows from the nose Meaning Off Sound Off

Technology & Computing(17)

backup B2
/ˈbækˌʌp/ A copy of computer files kept separately so you can recover them if the originals are lost. Meaning Off Sound Off
database B2
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ A large set of organized information stored in a computer so it can be searched easily. Meaning Off Sound Off
hardware B2
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ The physical parts of a computer, such as the screen, keyboard, and circuits. Meaning Off Sound Off
programming B2
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ The activity of writing computer programs. Meaning Off Sound Off
icon B2
/ˈaɪ.kɑn/ A small picture on a screen that you click to open a program or file. Meaning Off Sound Off
registry B2
/ˈredʒ.ɪ.stri/ an official list or database in which names, events, property, or other information are recorded Meaning Off Sound Off
piracy B2
/ˈpaɪɹəsi/ The illegal copying or selling of films, music, software, or other protected work. Meaning Off Sound Off
desktop B2
/ˈdɛsktɒp/ A computer that sits on a desk, rather than one you carry around. Meaning Off Sound Off
browser B2
/ˈbɹaʊ.zəɹ/ A computer program used to find and look at pages on the internet Meaning Off Sound Off
cyberspace B2
/ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ The Internet and the online world as a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
spreadsheet B2
/ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ A computer program that organizes data in a grid of rows and columns for calculation and analysis. Meaning Off Sound Off
bookmark B2
/ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ A saved link to a website that lets you return to it quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
cursor B2
/ˈkɜɹsəɹ/ A small moving mark or arrow on a computer screen that shows where you are typing or pointing. Meaning Off Sound Off
antivirus B2
/ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/ Software used to find, block, and remove computer viruses. Meaning Off Sound Off
microcomputer B2
/ˈmaɪˌkroʊkəmˈpjuːtɝ/ A small computer built around a microprocessor, designed for use by one person. Meaning Off Sound Off
cyberpet B2
A virtual pet that you look after through a computer program or device. Meaning Off Sound Off
hook up B2
to connect devices or systems so that they can work together Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Literature & Storytelling(9)

verse B2
/ˈvɝs/ A group of lines that form one unit of a song or poem. Meaning Off Sound Off
refrain B2
/ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ To stop yourself from doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
genre B2
/ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ A particular type or style of art, literature, music, or film. Meaning Off Sound Off
ballad B2
/ˈbæləd/ A slow, romantic song. Meaning Off Sound Off
symbolism B2
/ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. Meaning Off Sound Off
bestseller B2
/ˈbɛstˈsɛlɝ/ A book or product that sells in very large numbers. Meaning Off Sound Off
sonnet B2
/ˈsɒnɪt/ A poem of fourteen lines with a fixed rhyme scheme. Meaning Off Sound Off
stanza B2
/ˈstænzə/ A group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
subplot B2
/ˈsʌb.plɑt/ A second, less important story within the main story of a book, film, or play. Meaning Off Sound Off

Media & Publishing(6)

editorial B2
/ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ An article in a newspaper or magazine giving the editors' opinion on a topic. Meaning Off Sound Off
publication B2
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ A book, magazine, or other printed work that is made available to people. Meaning Off Sound Off
brochure B2
/bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ A small thin book or magazine with pictures, usually advertising something or giving information Meaning Off Sound Off
illustration B2
/ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ A picture or drawing in a book, magazine, or other text. Meaning Off Sound Off
anchorman B2
/ˈæŋkɝˌmæn/ The main male presenter of a television or radio news programme. Meaning Off Sound Off
anchorperson B2
The main presenter of a television or radio news programme. Meaning Off Sound Off

Photography & Images(12)

perspective B2
/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
lighting B2
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ The lights in a place, or the way a place is lit. Meaning Off Sound Off
pose B2
/poʊz/ To hold a particular position so that someone can paint, draw, or photograph you. Meaning Off Sound Off
exposure B2
/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ The state of being affected by something, such as a substance or influence. Meaning Off Sound Off
lens B2
/lɛnz/ A curved piece of glass or plastic that focuses light, used in cameras, glasses, and microscopes. Meaning Off Sound Off
zoom B2
/zuːm/ To move very fast, often with a humming sound. Meaning Off Sound Off
resolution B2
/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ A firm decision to do or not do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
blur B2
/blɝ/ To make something unclear or hard to see clearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
tripod B2
/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ a three-legged stand or support for a camera, instrument, vessel, or other object Meaning Off Sound Off
reflector B2
/rɪˈflɛktɚ/ a surface or device that sends light, heat, sound, or other radiation back Meaning Off Sound Off
retouch B2
/ˌriˈtʌtʃ/ to improve or alter an image, artwork, or other object by making small corrections to its details Meaning Off Sound Off
pixel B2
/ˈpɪk.səl/ one of the tiny picture elements that together form a digital image Meaning Off Sound Off

Music Theory(6)

timing B2
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ The choice of the right moment for something to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
pitch B2
/pɪt͡ʃ/ To throw a ball, especially to a batter in baseball. Meaning Off Sound Off
melody B2
/ˈmɛl.ə.di/ A sequence of musical notes that forms a tune. Meaning Off Sound Off
variation B2
/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ A change or difference in amount, level, or form. Meaning Off Sound Off
notation B2
/noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ a system of written symbols and rules used to represent quantities, sounds, moves, or other specialized information Meaning Off Sound Off
semitone B2
/ˈsɛmɪtoʊn/ music: the smallest interval in the standard chromatic scale of Western music, equal to half a whole tone Meaning Off Sound Off

Art & Music(7)

ballet B2
/bælˈeɪ/ A graceful, classical form of dance, often performed to tell a story with music. Meaning Off Sound Off
masterpiece B2
/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ A work of art or skill that is outstanding and widely admired. Meaning Off Sound Off
funk B2
/fɐŋk/ A style of dance music with a strong rhythm, related to jazz and soul. Meaning Off Sound Off
artwork B2
/ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ A painting, drawing, sculpture, or other piece of visual art. Meaning Off Sound Off
sculptor B2
/ˈskʌlptɚ/ an artist who creates sculpture by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials Meaning Off Sound Off
reggae B2
/ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ A style of popular music from Jamaica with a strong, steady rhythm and a heavy bass. Meaning Off Sound Off
showbiz B2
/ˈʃoʊˌbɪz/ The entertainment industry, including film, television, theatre, and music. Meaning Off Sound Off

Film & Television(6)

cast B2
/kast/ To choose an actor for a role in a film or play. Meaning Off Sound Off
trailer B2
/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ A short preview of a film or TV show. Meaning Off Sound Off
screening B2
/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ The process of testing or checking people or things to find any with a particular feature or problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
edit B2
/ˈɛdɪt/ To change or correct a piece of writing to improve it. Meaning Off Sound Off
projector B2
/pɹəˈdʒɛktɚ/ a device that projects an enlarged image or beam of light onto a surface Meaning Off Sound Off
sitcom B2
/ˈsɪtˌkɑm/ a comedy series built around a recurring group of characters and their everyday situations Meaning Off Sound Off

Theater & Performance(6)

mask B2
/mask/ A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are. Meaning Off Sound Off
opera B2
/ˈɑp.ə.ɹə/ A dramatic play set to music in which the words are sung rather than spoken. Meaning Off Sound Off
audition B2
/ɑˈdɪʃən/ A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role. Meaning Off Sound Off
rehearsal B2
/ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ A practice session to prepare for a public performance such as a play or concert. Meaning Off Sound Off
rehearse B2
/ɹɪˈhɝs/ to practise a play, piece of music, speech, or other performance before presenting it publicly Meaning Off Sound Off
auditorium B2
/ˌɔdəˈtɔɹiəm/ a large room or hall where an audience gathers for performances, lectures, or meetings Meaning Off Sound Off

Entertainment & Leisure(2)

bum around B2
to spend time idly without doing useful work Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
curl up B2
to bend one's body into a compact rounded position Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Astronomy & Space(10)

revolution B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/ A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system. Meaning Off Sound Off
solar B2
/ˈsoʊ.ləɹ/ Relating to the sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
telescope B2
/ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets. Meaning Off Sound Off
crater B2
/ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ A large bowl-shaped hole in the ground made by an impact or explosion. Meaning Off Sound Off
astronomy B2
/əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ The scientific study of the stars, planets, and the universe. Meaning Off Sound Off
meteorite B2
/ˈmiːtiəˌraɪt/ a piece of rock or metal from space that survives passage through an atmosphere and reaches the ground Meaning Off Sound Off
supernova B2
/ˌsuː.pɚˈnoʊ.və/ an extremely energetic stellar explosion that makes a star suddenly become vastly more luminous Meaning Off Sound Off
wavelength B2
/ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
spacecraft B2
/ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/ a vehicle designed to travel or operate in outer space Meaning Off Sound Off
blast off B2
to launch or rise with great force, especially at the start of a rocket flight Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Chemistry(12)

acid B2
/ˈæsəd/ A chemical substance, often sour or corrosive, that reacts with bases and can dissolve metals. Meaning Off Sound Off
copper B2
/ˈkɑpəɹ/ A soft reddish-brown metal (symbol Cu) used in wires, pipes, and coins. Meaning Off Sound Off
carbon B2
/ˈkɑɹ.bən/ A chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things, and in forms such as graphite and diamond. Meaning Off Sound Off
potassium B2
/pəˈtæs.i.əm/ the chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, a soft, silvery, highly reactive alkali metal that occurs naturally only in compounds Meaning Off Sound Off
ion B2
/ˈaɪ.ɑn/ an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative electrical charge because it has lost or gained electrons Meaning Off Sound Off
sulfur B2
/ˈsʊl.fə/ A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products. Meaning Off Sound Off
neutron B2
/ˈnu.tɹɑn/ an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton Meaning Off Sound Off
enzyme B2
/ˈɛn.zaɪm/ a protein or RNA molecule that catalyzes a biochemical reaction without being consumed by it Meaning Off Sound Off
magnesium B2
/ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ the chemical element with atomic number 12, a light, silvery-white metal that burns with an intense white flame Meaning Off Sound Off
proton B2
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark. Meaning Off Sound Off
beaker B2
/ˈbiː.kɚ/ a straight-sided, flat-bottomed laboratory container, usually with a pouring lip Meaning Off Sound Off
evaporation B2
/ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/ the process by which a liquid changes into a gas, especially at its surface Meaning Off Sound Off

Physics(10)

motion B2
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ The act or process of moving; movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
resistance B2
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ The act of fighting against or refusing to accept something. Meaning Off Sound Off
laser B2
/ˈleɪzɚ/ A device that produces a narrow, powerful beam of light. Meaning Off Sound Off
circuit B2
/ˈsɝ.kɪt/ A complete path that an electric current flows around. Meaning Off Sound Off
fluid B2
/ˈfluɪd/ A liquid; a substance that flows. Meaning Off Sound Off
friction B2
/ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ The rubbing of one object or surface against another. Meaning Off Sound Off
vibration B2
/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth. Meaning Off Sound Off
relativity B2
/ɹɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (physics) The scientific theory that space and time are not fixed but depend on the observer's motion. Meaning Off Sound Off
compression B2
/kəmˈpɹeʃ.ən/ the act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space Meaning Off Sound Off
transistor B2
/tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ A small electronic part used in devices to control or boost electrical signals. Meaning Off Sound Off

Biology & Genetics(11)

DNA B2
/ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics. Meaning Off Sound Off
species B2
/ˈspiːʃiːz/ A group of living things that are similar and can breed with one another. Meaning Off Sound Off
evolution B2
/ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ The gradual process by which something changes and develops over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
inherit B2
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die. Meaning Off Sound Off
membrane B2
/ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ a thin pliable sheet of material Meaning Off Sound Off
respiration B2
/ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ The process of breathing in and out. Meaning Off Sound Off
classification B2
/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of arranging things into groups based on shared qualities. Meaning Off Sound Off
botany B2
/ˈbɑ.tə.ni/ The scientific study of plants. Meaning Off Sound Off
microbe B2
/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ A tiny living thing too small to see without a microscope, such as a bacterium that can cause disease. Meaning Off Sound Off
biotechnology B2
/ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ The use of living things, such as cells or bacteria, to make medicines, foods, and other useful products. Meaning Off Sound Off
photosynthesis B2
/ˌfoʊ.toʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to make energy-rich chemical compounds Meaning Off Sound Off