English Vocabulary

• A1 844 words
• A2 1567 words
• B1 2503 words
• B2 3299 words
• C1 2762 words
• C2 7306 words
• C2+ 8956 words

Grammar & Function Words (33)

times B2
/tɑemz/ A particular period in history or in someone's life.
em B2
/əm/ an informal, usually unstressed form of them, commonly written ’em
considering B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ Taking a particular fact into account.
self B2
/ˈsɛlf/ the person you really are, including your character and feelings
beside B2
/bɪˈsaɪd/ Next to; at the side of.
multiple B2
/ˈmʌltɪpəl/ More than one; many.
amongst B2
/əˈmɜŋst/ In the middle of or surrounded by; a more formal word for "among".
somewhat B2
/ˈsʌmwʌt/ To a small degree; a little, but not completely.
versus B2
/ˈvɝsəs/ Against; used to show two sides competing or opposing each other.
regardless B2
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ In spite of everything; anyway.
unto B2
/ˈʌntə/ To (old or formal use, showing who receives something)
instantly B2
/ˈɪnstəntli/ Immediately; without any delay.
whereas B2
/(h)wɛɹˈæz/ Used to compare two facts and show a contrast between them.
alongside B2
/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ Next to and at the side of something or someone.
concerning B2
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ about; relating to
midst B2
/mɪdst/ The middle of a group, place, or situation; surrounded by it.
particle B2
/ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ A very small piece of something.
adequate B2
/ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ enough in amount or good enough for a particular purpose
imperative B2
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ Extremely important and necessary; something that must be done.
lest B2
/lɛst/ In order to prevent something bad from happening; for fear that.
ample B2
/ˈæmpəl/ More than enough; plenty.
insufficient B2
/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ Not enough for a particular purpose or need.
conjunction B2
/kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃn̩/ A word such as 'and', 'but', or 'because' that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
inanimate B2
/ɪnˈænɪmeɪt/ Not alive; not a living thing.

Numbers & Quantity (60)

growing B2
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ Increasing in size, amount, or strength.
gross B2
/ɡɹoʊs/ Very unpleasant or disgusting (informal).
reckon B2
/ˈɹɛkən/ To think or believe something (informal).
packed B2
/pækt/ Completely full of people.
constant B2
/ˈkɑnstənt/ Happening all the time or repeatedly without stopping.
fleet B2
/flit/ A group of ships, especially warships, acting together.
sum B2
/ˈsʌm/ An amount of money.
hint B2
/hɪnt/ An indirect suggestion that helps someone guess what you mean.
dose B2
/ˈdoʊ̯s/ A measured amount of medicine to be taken at one time.
sharply B2
/ˈʃɑɹpli/ Suddenly and by a large amount.
eighth B2
/eɪtθ/ coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
stack B2
/ˈstæk/ A neat pile of things placed one on top of another.
massacre B2
/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ The cruel killing of a large number of people who cannot defend themselves.
utter B2
/ˈʌtəɹ/ Complete and total, used to emphasize how extreme something is.
ninth B2
/ˈnaɪnθ/ coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position
portion B2
/ˈpoɹʃən/ A part of something larger.
preliminary B2
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ Coming before the main part, in preparation for what follows.
resolution B2
/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ A firm decision to do or not do something.
willingly B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ Happily and by one's own choice; without being forced.
expansion B2
/ɪkˈspænʃən/ The act or process of becoming larger in size, amount, or extent.
chunk B2
/t͡ʃʌŋk/ A thick, solid piece of something.
irrational B2
/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ Not based on clear thinking or good reasons
attendance B2
/əˈtɛn.dəns/ The number of people present at an event.
catastrophic B2
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/ Causing terrible damage, suffering, or destruction.

Space, Position & Direction (266)

hell B2
/hɛl/ In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.
moving B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.
commander B2
/kəˈmændɚ/ A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit.
dig B2
/dɪɡ/ To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.
lower B2
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/ To reduce the amount, level, or strength of something.
remains B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
alien B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/ A creature from another planet or from outer space.
abandoned B2
/əˈbeə̯n.dənd/ left empty and no longer used or cared for
swing B2
/ˈswɪŋ/ To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point.
mixed B2
/mɪkst/ Made up of different kinds of things or people.
guts B2
/ɡʌts/ Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening.
surveillance B2
/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ The careful watching of a person, group, or place, especially to prevent or detect crime.
headquarters B2
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ The main office or centre where an organization is managed.
landing B2
/ˈlændɪŋ/ The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft.
skip B2
/skɪp/ to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it
booth B2
/buθ/ A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, used for a particular purpose.
trunk B2
/tɹʌŋk/ The thick main stem of a tree.
backup B2
/ˈbækˌʌp/ A copy of computer files kept separately so you can recover them if the originals are lost.
spin B2
/spɪn/ To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point.
rocket B2
/ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ A vehicle or device driven through the air or space by burning fuel.
core B2
/kɔɹ/ The central or most important part of something.
lap B2
/ˈlæp/ The flat area formed by the top of your thighs when you are sitting down.
rub B2
/ɹʊb/ To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure.
radar B2
/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/ A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes.

Time (121)

known B2
/naːn/ Past participle of "know."
rose B2
/ɹoʊz/ A flower with a sweet smell and a thorny stem, often given as a sign of love.
fate B2
/feɪt/ What will happen to someone or something, especially something bad that cannot be avoided.
failed B2
/feɪld/ Not successful; having ended without achieving its goal.
spare B2
/spɛɚ/ Kept in reserve and ready to be used if needed; extra.
saving B2
/ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/ Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings).
dawn B2
/dɔn/ The time of day when light first appears in the sky.
destiny B2
/ˈdes.tɪ.ni/ The things that will happen to someone in the future, especially those that cannot be changed.
coincidence B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection.
impressed B2
/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ Feeling admiration because something is very good.
lifetime B2
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ The length of time that someone is alive or that something exists or works.
tattoo B2
/tæˈtuː/ A permanent picture or design made on the skin using ink and a needle.
engagement B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
bum B2
/bʌm/ The part of the body you sit on; the buttocks
valentine B2
/ˈvaləntaɪn/ A card or message sent to someone you love on Saint Valentine's Day.
phase B2
/feɪz/ One stage in a series of changes or in a process that happens over time.
intended B2
/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ Planned or meant to happen.
dated B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/ Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular.
scar B2
/skɑɹ/ A permanent mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
villa B2
/ˈvɪlə/ A large, comfortable house, often in the countryside or by the sea and used for holidays.
thrilled B2
/θɹɪld/ Very excited and pleased.
prior B2
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/ Coming before in time; earlier or previous.
plague B2
/pleɪɡ/ A very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.
scheduled B2
/ˈskɛdʒʊld/ Planned to happen at a particular time.

People & Society (275)

master B2
/ˈmas.tə/ To learn or become very skilled at something.
darling B2
/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone.
idiot B2
/ˈɪd͡ʒət/ A stupid or foolish person.
mate B2
/meɪt/ A friend.
narrator B2
/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film.
devil B2
/ˈdɛvəl/ An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil.
inspector B2
/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards.
DNA B2
/ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics.
terms B2
/tɝmz/ The conditions of an agreement or contract.
freak B2
/fɹiːk/ To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out").
charming B2
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you.
senator B2
/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature.
pa B2
/pɑː/ Father; dad.
coward B2
/ˈkaʊɚd/ A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous.
sensitive B2
/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.
tunnel B2
/ˈtʌn(ə)l/ A passage built under the ground or through a hill, often for trains, cars, or people.
noble B2
/ˈnoʊbəl/ Having or showing high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and generosity.
tribe B2
/tɹaɪb/ A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief.
deputy B2
/ˈdɛpjəti/ A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them.
traitor B2
/ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ A person who betrays their country, often by helping an enemy.
testing B2
/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ The act of checking how well something works or performs.
punk B2
/ˈpʌŋk/ A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s.
walker B2
/ˈwaːkæ/ A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise.
random B2
/ˈɹændəm/ Happening or chosen without any plan, pattern, or reason.

Family & Relationships (31)

mama B2
/ˈmɑmə/ An informal, affectionate word for mother.
divorce B2
/dɪˈvoɹs/ The legal ending of a marriage.
madame B2
/məˈdæm/ A title used before the name of a French-speaking married woman, like Mrs.
widow B2
/ˈwɪd.oʊ/ A woman whose husband has died.
brother-in-law B2
/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister
adopted B2
/əˈdɑptɪd/ Taken into a family as a legal son or daughter.
sister-in-law B2
/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife
intimate B2
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ Very close and friendly; sharing a warm personal relationship.
son-in-law B2
/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ The husband of your daughter.
godfather B2
/ˈɡɑːdˌfɑː.ðɚ/ a male godparent who sponsors a child's baptism and traditionally supports the child's religious upbringing
grocery B2
/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹi/ A shop that sells food and household goods.
mother-in-law B2
/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ The mother of your husband or wife.
father-in-law B2
/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ The father of your husband or wife.
involvement B2
/ɪnˈvɑlv.mənt/ The act of taking part in something, or the state of being connected to it
daughter-in-law B2
/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ The wife of your son.
missus B2
/ˈmɪs.əz/ a man's wife or female partner; informal, especially in British English
fiancee B2
/ˌfiːɑːnˈseɪ/ a woman who is engaged to be married
dowry B2
/ˈdaʊri/ Money or property that a bride brings to her husband when they marry.
breakup B2
/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ The end of a romantic relationship or friendship.
stepfather B2
/ˈstɛpˌfɑːðɝ/ The man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father.
stepmother B2
/ˈstɛpˌməðɝ/ The woman who is married to your father but is not your biological mother.
linen B2
/ˈlɪnɪn/ A strong cloth or thread made from the flax plant.
sibling B2
/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ A brother or sister.
snuggle B2
/ˈsnʌɡ.əl/ to settle closely and comfortably against someone or something for warmth, affection, or comfort

Emotions & Feelings (154)

damn B2
/ˈdæm/ Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).
lord B2
/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title.
bloody B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/ Covered in or marked by blood.
ow B2
/ˈaʊ/ A cry expressing sudden physical pain.
shooting B2
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun.
willing B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ Ready and happy to do something; not refusing.
suffering B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
convinced B2
/kənˈvɪnst/ Feeling completely sure that something is true.
torture B2
/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.
ease B2
/iz/ The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
conscience B2
/ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.
lousy B2
/ˈlaʊ.zi/ Very bad; of poor quality.
worrying B2
/ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/ Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.
relief B2
/ɹɪˈliːf/ The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
gambling B2
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.
creepy B2
/ˈkɹipi/ Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin.
grief B2
/ɡɹiːf/ Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
prick B2
/pɹɪk/ To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
nerves B2
/nɝvz/ Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.
buzz B2
/bʌz/ To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
madness B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/ The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
flip B2
/flɪp/ To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.
betray B2
/bɪˈtɹeɪ/ To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.
stab B2
/stæb/ To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.

Describing People (75)

madam B2
/ˈmæd.əm/ A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer.
genius B2
/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability.
mercy B2
/ˈmɝsi/ Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm.
decent B2
/ˈdiːsənt/ Good enough; fairly good or acceptable.
frankly B2
/ˈfɹæŋkli/ Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt.
naughty B2
/ˈnɔti/ (especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told.
nicely B2
/ˈnaɪsli/ In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.
abuse B2
/əˈbjus/ cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
ultimate B2
/ălʈɪmeʈ/ The greatest or most extreme possible.
humble B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/ Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others.
sucker B2
/ˈsʌkɚ/ a gullible person who is easily deceived or exploited; informal and disapproving
genuine B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake.
arrogant B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/ Believing you are better or more important than other people.
elegant B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/ Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.
devoted B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/ Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.
sincere B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending.
subtle B2
/ˈsʌtəl/ So slight that it is not easy to notice.
offend B2
/əˈfɛnd/ To upset or annoy someone by saying or doing something rude or hurtful.
underestimate B2
/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ To think that something is smaller, easier, or less important than it really is.
hospitality B2
/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ Friendly and generous treatment of guests and visitors.
facilities B2
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/ Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
presidential B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ Relating to a president or to a presidency.
rib B2
/ɹɪb/ One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.
idle B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/ Not being used or not working at the moment.

Describing Qualities (517)

excuse B2
/ɪksˈkjuz/ A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure.
tough B2
/tɐf/ Difficult to do or deal with.
cute B2
/kjuːt/ Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way.
evil B2
/ˈi.vəl/ Morally very bad; wanting to harm others.
grand B2
/ɡɹænd/ Large, impressive, and magnificent.
sexy B2
/ˈsɛk.si/ Sexually attractive or appealing.
rat B2
/ɹæt/ A small grey or brown rodent with a long tail, larger than a mouse.
crack B2
/ˈkræk/ A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated.
literally B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/ In the exact, basic sense of the words; not figuratively.
squad B2
/ˈskwɑd/ A small group of people working or trained together for a common purpose.
estate B2
/ɛˈsteɪt/ A large area of land owned by one person or family, usually with a big house.
nightmare B2
/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ A frightening or upsetting dream.
actual B2
/ˈækʃuəl/ real and existing in fact, rather than imagined or guessed
mask B2
/mask/ A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are.
navy B2
/ˈneɪvi/ The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, including its ships and sailors.
fever B2
/ˈfivɚ/ A body temperature that is higher than normal, usually caused by illness.
mighty B2
/ˈmaɪti/ Very strong, large, or powerful.
legend B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ An old, well-known story that may not be completely true.
fox B2
/fɑks/ A wild animal like a small dog, with reddish-brown fur, pointed ears, and a long bushy tail.
precisely B2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/ Exactly; in an exact way.
pulse B2
/pʌls/ The regular beating of blood through your body, which you can feel at your wrist or neck.
pitch B2
/pɪt͡ʃ/ To throw a ball, especially to a batter in baseball.
snap B2
/snæp/ To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
chop B2
/t͡ʃɑp/ To cut something into pieces with quick, hard strokes of a knife or axe.

Communication (64)

dumb B2
/dʌm/ Stupid or silly (informal).
attached B2
/əˈtætʃt/ Feeling fondness or affection for someone or something.
Dutch B2
/dʌtʃ/ relating to the Netherlands, its people, culture, or language
draft B2
/ˈdræft/ An early version of a piece of writing that you may still change.
info B2
/ˈɪnfoʊ/ Information; facts or details about something.
reminder B2
/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/ A message or note that helps you remember something.
likewise B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ In the same way; similarly.
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'.
brag B2
/ˈbɹeɪ̯ɡ/ To talk with too much pride about what you have or have done.
troll B2
/tɹɑl/ someone who deliberately provokes or harasses people online
gibberish B2
/ˈd͡ʒɪ.bə.ɹɪʃ/ speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent, or meaningless
posh B2
/pɑʃ/ Elegant, luxurious, and often expensive.
interpretation B2
/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/ the meaning or explanation you give to something that is not clear.
deliberate B2
/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/ Done on purpose, not by accident.
subtitle B2
/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ Words shown on screen that translate or write out the dialogue in a film or show.
interpret B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ to decide what something means; to understand it in a particular way.
verbal B2
/ˈvɝ.bəl/ Spoken rather than written.
forum B2
/ˈfɔɹəm/ A place, meeting, or website where people exchange ideas and opinions.
scramble B2
/ˈskɹæmbl̩/ To climb or move quickly using your hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
whine B2
/waɪn/ to complain in an irritating, high-pitched, or drawn-out voice; informal and disapproving
completion B2
/kəmˈpliːʃən/ The act of finishing something, or the state of being finished.
slang B2
/ˈslæŋ/ Very informal words and expressions used in everyday speech rather than formal language.
forthcoming B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ Going to happen or appear soon.
ditto B2
/ˈdɪtoʊ/ in the same way; with the same statement applying to what follows

Mind & Cognition (72)

priority B2
/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/ Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first.
unconscious B2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ Not awake or aware, usually after an injury or anaesthetic.
convincing B2
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Able to make you believe that something is true or right.
mode B2
/moʊd/ A particular way in which a machine or system operates.
distract B2
/dɪˈstɹækt/ To take someone's attention away from what they are doing.
intellectual B2
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ Relating to the ability to think, understand, and reason.
striking B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual.
distraction B2
/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/ Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing.
sloppy B2
/ˈslɑ.pi/ Done carelessly and without attention to detail.
reconsider B2
/ˈɹikənˌsɪdɚ/ To think about a decision again, possibly to change it.
openly B2
/ˈoʊpənli/ In a way that is not hidden; for everyone to see or know.
urgently B2
/ˈɝːdʒəntli/ In a way that needs immediate attention because it is very important.
perception B2
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ The way you understand or think about something.
misunderstand B2
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/ To understand someone or something wrongly.
criticism B2
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ Spoken or written disapproval of someone or something, based on their faults.
straightforward B2
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ Easy to do or understand; simple and not complicated.
spectacle B2
/ˈspɛktəkl̩/ An impressive or exciting sight, show, or event.
undoubtedly B2
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ Without any doubt; certainly.
impulsive B2
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ Acting suddenly on feelings, without thinking about the results.
neglect B2
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/ To fail to look after someone or something properly.
transparent B2
/tɹænsˈpæɹənt/ Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.
accordingly B2
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ As a result; for that reason.
rightly B2
/ˈraɪtli/ Correctly; for good reason.
mentality B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/ a habitual way of thinking or a characteristic set of attitudes and beliefs

Senses & Perception (57)

gunshot B2
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
blast B2
/blæst/ To break or destroy something using explosives.
slap B2
/slæp/ To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
smash B2
/smæʃ/ To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
foul B2
/faʊl/ Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.
hush B2
/hʌʃ/ To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
slam B2
/ˈslæm/ To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.
detect B2
/dɪˈtɛkt/ To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find.
clap B2
/klæp/ To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.
jingle B2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another
humiliating B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
herb B2
/(h)ɝb/ A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food.
microphone B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder.
yummy B2
/ˈjʌm.i/ Very pleasant to taste; delicious.
zoom B2
/zuːm/ To move very fast, often with a humming sound.
distinguished B2
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.
peacefully B2
/ˈpiːsfəli/ In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.
fascinated B2
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ Extremely interested in something.
pow B2
/paʊ/ used to imitate or emphasize the sudden sound of a gunshot, explosion, or hard impact
revelation B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.
distinct B2
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/ Clearly different or separate from something else.
fragrance B2
/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/ A pleasant smell.
squeak B2
/skwiːk/ a short, high-pitched sound made by a small animal or by objects rubbing together
perceive B2
/pɚˈsiv/ To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.

Education & Learning (36)

ignorant B2
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ Not knowing about a particular fact or situation.
unlock B2
/ʌnˈlɑk/ To open something that is locked, usually with a key or code.
dorm B2
/dɔɹm/ A building at a college or university where students live; short for "dormitory".
tutor B2
/ˈtjuːtəː/ A person who teaches one student or a small group, often privately.
ignorance B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ A lack of knowledge or information about something.
skilled B2
/skɪld/ good at doing something because of training or experience
pupil B2
/ˈpjuːpəl/ A child or young person who is being taught at school.
electronics B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/ Devices that run on electric power, such as phones, computers, and televisions.
faculty B2
/ˈfækəlti/ All the teachers and academic staff at a school or university.
tuition B2
/tjʉːˈɪʃən/ The money you pay for being taught, especially at a college or university.
seminar B2
/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ A small class in which students and a teacher meet to discuss a topic in depth.
transcript B2
/[ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t]/ A written copy of words that were spoken, such as in an interview or trial.
diploma B2
/dɪˈploʊmə/ An official document showing that you have completed a course of study or earned a qualification.
upgrade B2
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version.
instruct B2
/ɪnˈstɹakt/ To officially tell someone what they should do.
philosophical B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/ Relating to philosophy or the study of ideas about life and knowledge.
astronomy B2
/əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ The scientific study of the stars, planets, and the universe.
inexperienced B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ Lacking knowledge or skill because you have not done something much before.
schoolgirl B2
/ˈskuːlɡɜː(ɹ)l/ A girl who goes to school.
dormitory B2
/ˈdɔɹ.mɪˌtɔɹ.i/ A building at a college or university where students live.
acquisition B2
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ the act of getting or buying something
novice B2
/ˈnɑvɪs/ a person who is new to and inexperienced in a field or activity
curriculum B2
/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ The set of subjects and courses taught at a school, college, or university.
lecturer B2
/ˈlekt͡ʃəɹə/ A person who gives lectures, especially as a teacher at a university or college.

Work & Careers (51)

crew B2
/kɹu/ The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
gang B2
/ˈɡæŋ/ An organized group of criminals.
mason B2
/ˈmeɪsən/ a craftsman who works with stone or brick
miller B2
/ˈmɪlər/ a person who owns or operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour
cooper B2
/ˈkupɚ/ a craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, buckets, and similar vessels
personnel B2
/pɝ.səˈnɛl/ The people who work for an organization or in the armed forces.
embassy B2
/ˈɛmbəsi/ The official building where a country's representatives work in a foreign country.
cooperate B2
/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ To work together with others toward a shared goal.
retirement B2
/riːˈtaɪɝmənt/ The period of life after you stop working permanently.
supervisor B2
/ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/ A person whose job is to oversee and direct the work of others.
resume B2
/ɹɪˈzjuːm/ To start something again after stopping or pausing.
nursing B2
/ˈnɝsɪŋ/ The job or skill of caring for sick or injured people as a nurse.
overtime B2
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ Time worked beyond one's normal working hours.
dental B2
/ˈdɛn.təl/ Relating to the teeth.
funding B2
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/ Money provided for a particular purpose or project.
cripple B2
/ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ To seriously damage something so that it can no longer work properly.
ax B2
/æks/ A tool with a heavy metal blade on a handle, used for cutting wood.
cooperative B2
/kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/ Willing to work with others and be helpful.
journalism B2
/ˈd͡ʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ The work of collecting, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, TV, or the internet.
offshore B2
/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ Located in the sea, away from the coast.
collier B2
/ˈkɑliɚ/ someone who works in a coal mine
electrician B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ A worker who installs, repairs, and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.
ringer B2
/ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/ a person who rings a bell, especially a church or public bell
redundant B2
/ɹɪˈdɐn.dənt/ No longer needed or useful; more than is necessary.

Business & Commerce (36)

contract B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/ A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce.
executive B2
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ A senior manager in a company who makes important decisions.
interfere B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/ to get involved in something that is not your business, causing trouble.
investment B2
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ Money put into a business or shares with the hope of making a profit.
operator B2
/ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ A person who controls a machine or piece of equipment.
reporting B2
/ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ The activity of gathering and presenting news.
corporate B2
/ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ Relating to a large company or business.
enterprise B2
/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ A company or business.
trading B2
/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/ The activity of buying and selling goods, shares, or currencies.
corporation B2
/ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A large company, especially one made up of several businesses.
asset B2
/ˈæsɛt/ Something valuable that a person or company owns, such as money, property, or investments.
merchandise B2
/ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/ Goods that are offered for sale.
yield B2
/jiːld/ To produce something as a result.
publishing B2
/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/ The business of producing and selling books, magazines, and other written material.
overhead B2
/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ regular business costs that are not tied to making one specific product or service
patron B2
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business, especially a regular one.
revenue B2
/ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ The money a business or organization earns from its activities.
commerce B2
/ˈkɑ.mɚs/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale.
seller B2
/ˈsɛlɚ/ a person or business that sells something
profitable B2
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ Producing a profit; making money.
segment B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ one of the parts that something is divided into
investor B2
/ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ A person who puts money into a business or shares in order to make a profit.
compatible B2
/kəmˈpætəbəl/ Able to be used together with something else without problems.
disrupt B2
/dɪsˈrʌpt/ To interrupt an activity or process so that it cannot continue normally.

Money & Finance (54)

means B2
/minz/ A method or way of achieving a result.
loan B2
/loʊn/ An amount of money that you borrow and must pay back, often with extra interest.
stake B2
/steɪk/ A share or financial interest in a business or situation.
commission B2
/kəˈmɪʃən/ An official group of people chosen to do a particular job or investigate something.
bid B2
/bɪd/ To offer to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction.
certificate B2
/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/ An official document that proves a fact, such as a qualification or an event.
wealthy B2
/ˈwɛl.θi/ Having a lot of money and valuable possessions; rich.
dime B2
/daɪm/ A US or Canadian coin worth ten cents, one tenth of a dollar.
peg B2
/pɛɡ/ A short pin or hook used to hang things on or to fasten something in place.
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.
shipping B2
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ The activity of transporting goods, especially by sea.
banker B2
/ˈbæŋkɚ/ A person who works at a high level in a bank, especially managing money or investments.
guinea B2
/ˈɡɪni/ a former British gold coin worth twenty-one shillings
toll B2
/təʊl/ A fee you pay to use a road, bridge, or tunnel.
rental B2
/ˈɹɛntəl/ Available to rent, or relating to renting.
nickel B2
/ˈnɪk.əl/ a coin worth five cents in the United States or Canada
bidding B2
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/ The act of offering prices to buy something, especially at an auction.
wage B2
/weɪd͡ʒ/ The money a worker is paid for their work, usually by the hour or week.
bankrupt B2
/ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ Unable to pay your debts, and officially declared so by a court.
compensation B2
/ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ Money given to someone for loss, injury, or harm they have suffered.
priceless B2
/ˈpraɪsləs/ So valuable that it cannot be bought or given a price.
assessment B2
/əˈsɛsmənt/ A careful judgement about the quality, value, or importance of something.
collateral B2
/kəˈlætərəl/ property or another valuable asset pledged as security for repayment of a loan
compensate B2
/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ To pay someone money, usually for loss, injury, or work done.

Shopping & Services (10)

purchase B2
/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ Something that you have bought.
functional B2
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ Working properly; in good working order.
catalog B2
/ˈkætəlɔg/ A book or list showing items, often things for sale.
shoplifting B2
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɪŋ/ The crime of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
bazaar B2
/bəˈzɑɹ/ a marketplace or shopping district consisting of many small shops or stalls, especially in the Middle East or South Asia
alphabetical B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
disorganized B2
/dɪˈsɔrgəˌnaɪzd/ Not arranged or planned in a clear, ordered way; messy and confused.
shoplift B2
/ˈʃɒplɪft/ To steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
bookseller B2
/ˈbʊkˌsɛlɚ/ a person whose business is selling books
paperless B2
/ˈpeɪpɝləs/ Using electronic methods instead of paper to store or send information.

House & Home (48)

deck B2
/ˈdek/ The flat floor of a ship that you can walk on.
laundry B2
/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed.
ram B2
/ɹæm/ To crash into something hard and on purpose, usually to damage it.
roommate B2
/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ A person you share a room with, especially in a college dormitory.
residence B2
/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ The place where someone lives; a home.
cellar B2
/ˈsɛləɹ/ An underground room beneath a building, used for storage.
domestic B2
/dəˈmes.tɪk/ Relating to the home, the house, or family life.
lawn B2
/lɔn/ An area of short, regularly cut grass, usually around a house or in a garden.
bolt B2
/boʊlt/ To run away or move suddenly and quickly.
rug B2
/ɹʌɡ/ A thick piece of fabric used to cover part of a floor.
porch B2
/pɔɹt͡ʃ/ A covered area at the entrance of a house, often with a roof and sometimes open at the sides.
nursery B2
/ˈnɝsəɹi/ A place where young children are looked after while their parents work.
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
housekeeper B2
/ˈhaʊskipɚ/ A person employed to manage and clean a home, hotel, or institution.
penthouse B2
/ˈpent.haʊs/ an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, often large and expensive
housewife B2
/ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ A woman who stays at home to manage the house and care for her family rather than working for pay.
doorway B2
/ˈdɔɹweɪ/ The opening in a wall where a door is, through which you enter or leave.
landlady B2
/ˈlændˌleɪdi/ A woman who rents out a room, house, or flat to other people.
rooftop B2
/ˈruːf.tɑːp/ the outside upper surface of a building's roof
farmhouse B2
/ˈfɑɹmˌhaʊs/ the main house on a farm, traditionally occupied by the farmer and family
canopy B2
/ˈkænəpi/ a covering fixed or suspended overhead for shelter or decoration
storeroom B2
/ˈstɔːrˌruːm/ a room in which goods, supplies, furniture, or other items are kept until needed
chandelier B2
/ˌʃændəˈlɪɚ/ a decorative light fixture with several branches, suspended from a ceiling
hopelessly B2
/ˈhoʊplɪsli/ in a hopeless manner

Food & Drink (66)

hunting B2
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport.
punch B2
/pʌnt͡ʃ/ A hard hit with the fist.
flesh B2
/flɛʃ/ The soft part of the body between the skin and the bones.
starving B2
/ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/ Extremely hungry.
goat B2
/ɡoʊt/ A farm animal with horns, kept for its milk, meat, and wool.
dough B2
/doʊ/ a thick, moldable mixture of flour and liquid, often with other ingredients, that is baked into bread or pastry
neat B2
/ˈniːt/ Tidy and arranged in an orderly way.
cocktail B2
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/ A mixed alcoholic drink, usually made from spirits combined with fruit juice or other flavours.
pudding B2
/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ A sweet, soft dessert, often made with milk, eggs, or flour.
starve B2
/stɑɹv/ To die or suffer badly because of a lack of food.
dash B2
/dæʃ/ To run or move somewhere very quickly.
ling B2
/ˈlɪŋ/ A long, slender saltwater fish related to cod, often eaten as food.
slaughter B2
/ˈslɔtɚ/ To kill animals for food.
tray B2
/tɹeɪ/ A flat object with raised edges used for carrying food, drinks, or other items.
peel B2
/piːl/ To remove the skin or outer covering from a fruit or vegetable.
sage B2
/seɪd͡ʒ/ A herb with grey-green leaves used to add flavor to food.
microwave B2
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ An oven that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic waves.
pickle B2
/ˈpɪkəl/ A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water.
bourbon B2
/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/ An American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
cocoa B2
/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ A hot drink made with milk or water, cocoa powder, and sugar.
thigh B2
/θaɪ/ The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
dairy B2
/ˈdɛɚ.i/ Food made from milk, such as cheese, butter, and yogurt.
cracker B2
/ˈkɹæk.ɚ/ a thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or a spread
salsa B2
/ˈsɑl.sə/ A spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chilli peppers, often eaten with Mexican food.

Clothing & Appearance (35)

outfit B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/ A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.
hood B2
/hʊd/ A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
disguise B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
oxford B2
/ˈɑksfɚd/ a low shoe laced over the instep
mustache B2
/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ Hair that a man grows on his upper lip.
overall B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/ Generally; when everything is considered.
pajamas B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.
vanity B2
/ˈvænəti/ Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
bikini B2
/bɪˈki.ni/ A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
panama B2
/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers
locket B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/ a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
kimono B2
/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash
mannequin B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/ a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing
tiara B2
/tiˈɑɹə/ a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions
ornament B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/ An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive.
stylist B2
/ˈstaɪlɪst/ A person whose job is to cut and arrange people's hair.
blazer B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/ a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers
barbershop B2
/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/ A shop where men go to have their hair cut.
overcoat B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.
plaid B2
/plæd/ a pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, often resembling tartan
clog B2
/klɑɡ/ To block something, or to become blocked.
anklet B2
/ˈæŋ.klət/ an ornamental band or chain worn around the ankle
kilt B2
/kɪlt/ a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress
dressmaker B2
/ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ a person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing dresses and other fitted women's clothing

Travel (6)

circuit B2
/ˈsɝ.kɪt/ A complete path that an electric current flows around.
getaway B2
/ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ A short holiday or trip, often to relax.
caravan B2
/ˈkæɹəvæn/ A vehicle with beds and cooking equipment that is pulled by a car and used as a home on holiday.
voyager B2
/ˈvɔɪədʒɝ/ a person who makes a long journey, especially by sea or through unexplored regions
commute B2
/kəˈmjut/ The regular journey between your home and your workplace or school.
excursion B2
/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/ A short trip taken for pleasure, often by a group.

Transportation (43)

lee B2
/liː/ the sheltered side of something, away from the wind
gear B2
/ˈɡiə/ The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity.
wreck B2
/ˈɹɛk/ To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works.
aircraft B2
/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/ A vehicle that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter.
trailer B2
/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ A short preview of a film or TV show.
transmission B2
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ The act of sending out signals, messages, or information.
rider B2
/ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar.
steer B2
/stɪɹ/ To control the direction of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft.
stern B2
/stɝn/ Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed.
tow B2
/toʊ/ to pull a vehicle, boat, or other object behind another vehicle, usually with a rope or bar
artery B2
/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart.
conductor B2
/kənˈdʌktɚ/ The person who leads an orchestra or other musical group.
unload B2
/ʌnˈloʊd/ To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle, ship, or container.
diversion B2
/dɪˈvɝ.ʒən/ A different route used when the normal road is closed.
pedal B2
/ˈpɛdəl/ A lever you press with your foot to control or power a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano.
motorbike B2
/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine; a motorcycle.
cruiser B2
/ˈkruːzər/ a fast, powerful warship designed for independent or fleet operations
navigation B2
/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ The skill of planning and following a route for a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
hangar B2
/ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
cockpit B2
/ˈkɑːkˌpɪt/ the compartment in an aircraft where the pilots sit and operate the controls
missionary B2
/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ One who is sent on a mission.
aviation B2
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/ the activity, science, or practice of designing and operating aircraft
hearse B2
/hɝs/ a vehicle used to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial place
propeller B2
/prəˈpel.ɚ/ a device with blades that rotates to drive an aircraft or vessel through air or water

Verbs of Movement (53)

revenge B2
/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you.
rip B2
/ɹɪp/ To tear something quickly and roughly.
pee B2
/ˈpiː/ To pass urine from the body (informal).
motion B2
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ The act or process of moving; movement.
sneak B2
/sniːk/ To move quietly and secretly so that no one notices you.
leak B2
/liːk/ A hole or crack that lets liquid or gas pass through by accident.
wade B2
/weɪd/ to walk with effort through water, mud, or another substance that impedes movement
retreat B2
/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ The act of moving back or away from something dangerous or difficult.
spray B2
/spɹeɪ/ Tiny drops of liquid blown or scattered through the air.
crawl B2
/kɹaːl/ To move slowly on your hands and knees or by dragging your body along the ground.
lick B2
/ˈlɪk/ To move your tongue over something.
dip B2
/dɪp/ To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again.
X-ray B2
/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it.
zip B2
/zɪp/ To move very fast.
evacuate B2
/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ To move people away from a dangerous place to somewhere safe.
discharge B2
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ To officially allow or order someone to leave, especially a hospital, the army, or a job.
retrieve B2
/ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ To get something back or bring it back from where it is.
penguin B2
/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ A black-and-white seabird that cannot fly, stands upright, and lives mainly in cold southern regions.
assemble B2
/əˈsɛm.bəl/ To fit or put parts together to make something.
tread B2
/tɹɛd/ To step or walk, especially carefully or on a particular surface.
reel B2
/riːl/ to stagger, sway, or feel unsteady, physically or from shock
soak B2
/soʊk/ To leave something in liquid for a while so it becomes completely wet.
stability B2
/stəˈbɪlɪti/ A steady, balanced state that is not likely to change or fall over.
squirt B2
/skwɝt/ to force liquid out in a thin, fast stream

Sports & Fitness (29)

bat B2
/bæt/ A small flying animal that comes out at night and feeds on insects or fruit.
contest B2
/ˈkɑn.tɛst/ A competition in which people try to win or to be the best.
offense B2
/əˈfɛns/ An action that breaks the law; a crime.
penalty B2
/ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ A punishment given for breaking a rule or law.
opponent B2
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/ A person you compete or fight against in a game, contest, or argument.
regime B2
/ɹəˈʒiːm/ A government that is in power, especially one that is strict or unfair.
tackle B2
/ˈtækəl/ To deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined way.
marathon B2
/ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ A long running race of about 42 kilometres (26 miles).
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.
jockey B2
/ˈdʒɑː.ki/ a professional rider who competes in horse races
coaching B2
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/ The process of training or teaching someone, especially in a sport or skill.
wrestle B2
/ˈɹɛsəl/ to fight or compete by gripping an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down
snowball B2
/ˈsnoʊbɔl/ A ball of snow pressed together in your hands, often thrown for fun.
judo B2
/ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ A Japanese sport and martial art in which you try to throw your opponent to the ground.
concede B2
/kənˈsid/ to admit that something is true, often unwillingly
inning B2
/ˈɪnɪŋ/ a turn or period of activity, especially a renewed opportunity to speak or act
archery B2
/ˈɑrtʃəri/ the sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow
striker B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ in football, an attacking player whose main role is to score goals
racehorse B2
/ˈreɪsˌhɔrs/ a horse bred and trained to compete in races
croquet B2
/kroʊˈkeɪ/ a lawn game in which players use mallets to hit wooden balls through a course of hoops
fairway B2
/ˈfɛɹweɪ/ golf: the closely mown strip between the tee and the putting green
anchorman B2
/ˈæŋkɝˌmæn/ The main male presenter of a television or radio news programme.
cartwheel B2
/ˈkɑrtˌwiːl/ an acrobatic movement in which the body turns sideways through an inverted position with the arms and legs extended
toboggan B2
/təˈbɑː.ɡən/ a long, light sled with a curved-up front and no runners, used for carrying loads or sliding over snow

Health & Medicine (50)

therapy B2
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Treatment intended to cure or relieve a health problem.
procedure B2
/pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ A fixed series of steps for doing something correctly.
coma B2
/ˈkoʊmə/ A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually caused by serious injury or illness.
physician B2
/fəˈzɪʃən/ A medical doctor, especially one who treats illness with medicine rather than surgery.
immune B2
/ɪˈmjuːn/ Protected against a disease, so you cannot catch it.
consultant B2
/kənˈsɐl.tənt/ An expert who is paid to give professional advice.
vaccine B2
/vækˈsin/ A substance given to people or animals to protect them from a particular disease.
hangover B2
/ˈhæŋˌoʊ.vɚ/ unpleasant physical or mental effects, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue, felt after drinking too much alcohol
indication B2
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ A sign that something exists, is true, or may happen.
pneumonia B2
/nuˈmoʊniə/ A serious illness in which the lungs become inflamed, usually caused by an infection.
diabetes B2
/ˌdaɪ.əˈbiː.tiːz/ diabetes mellitus, a group of metabolic disorders marked by persistently high blood glucose because insulin is absent or ineffective
overdose B2
/ˈoʊvɚˌdoʊs/ an excessive and potentially dangerous or fatal amount of a drug or medicine
screening B2
/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ The process of testing or checking people or things to find any with a particular feature or problem.
insulin B2
/ˈɪnsəlɪn/ a hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that regulates blood glucose and other aspects of metabolism
malaria B2
/məˈlɛəɹi.ə/ A serious disease spread by mosquito bites that causes fever and chills.
paramedic B2
/ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ A person trained to give emergency medical care, often before a patient reaches hospital.
hormone B2
/ˈhoɹmoʊn/ a chemical messenger produced in one part of an organism and carried to other cells or tissues, where it regulates their activity
prescribe B2
/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ To officially tell a patient to use a particular medicine or treatment.
smallpox B2
/ˈsmɔlpɑks/ a formerly widespread, often fatal infectious disease caused by variola virus and marked by fever and a pustular rash
floss B2
/flɔs/ a thin, soft thread used to clean between the teeth
penicillin B2
/ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ An antibiotic medicine made from mould, used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
transfusion B2
/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/ The process of putting blood from one person into the body of another, usually during medical treatment.
indigestion B2
/ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/ pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, often after eating and sometimes accompanied by bloating, nausea, belching, or heartburn
deathbed B2
/ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ the bed in which a person is dying or has died

The Human Body (55)

suck B2
/sʌk/ To pull liquid or air into your mouth using your lips and breath.
skull B2
/ˈskʌl/ The bony framework of the head that protects the brain.
nerve B2
/nɝv/ One of the thin fibres in your body that carry messages between your brain and other parts.
resistance B2
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ The act of fighting against or refusing to accept something.
stroke B2
/stɹoʊk/ To move your hand gently over a surface, again and again.
lame B2
/ˈleɪm/ Boring, weak, or not impressive.
shield B2
/ˈʃiːld/ A broad piece of metal, wood, or other material held in the hand to protect the body in battle.
AIDS B2
/eɪdz/ A serious, often fatal disease that destroys the body's immune system, spread mainly through blood and sexual contact.
rash B2
/ˈræʃ/ An area of red, irritated spots on the skin.
biological B2
/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Connected with biology or with living things.
tumor B2
/tuː.məɹ/ An abnormal lump of tissue that grows in or on the body and can be harmful.
pinky B2
/ˈpɪŋ.ki/ the smallest finger, farthest from the thumb
burial B2
/ˈbɛɹiəl/ The act of placing a dead body in the ground, usually with a ceremony.
urine B2
/ˈjʊrɪn/ the liquid waste produced by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and discharged from the body
lid B2
/lɪd/ A cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pan.
vomit B2
/ˈvɑmɪt/ To throw up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
limb B2
/lɪm/ An arm, leg, or wing of a person or animal.
cuff B2
/kɐf/ The end part of a sleeve, around the wrist.
cardiac B2
/ˈkɑrdiˌæk/ relating to the heart or its action
pitcher B2
/ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
spinal B2
/spaɪ.nəl/ of or relating to the spine or spinal cord
rejection B2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ The act of refusing to accept, agree to, or believe in something.
bruise B2
/ˈbruːz/ To injure part of the body so that a dark mark appears on the skin without breaking it
neural B2
/ˈnʊrəl/ relating to nerves, neurons, or the nervous system

Technology & Computing (33)

wipe B2
/waɪp/ To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, hand, or similar.
technically B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising.
serial B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ Arranged in or forming a series; happening one after another.
execution B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ The act of carrying out a plan, order, or task.
messenger B2
/ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/ A person who carries a message or delivers something from one place to another.
database B2
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ A large set of organized information stored in a computer so it can be searched easily.
corruption B2
/kəˈɹʌpʃən/ Dishonest behaviour by people in power, such as taking bribes.
virtually B2
/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/ Almost completely; nearly.
hardware B2
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ The physical parts of a computer, such as the screen, keyboard, and circuits.
detector B2
/dɪˈtɛktɝ/ a device that senses and registers a substance, signal, or physical phenomenon
alias B2
/ˈeɪ.li.əs/ another name used by a person, file, command, or concept
input B2
/ˈɪnpʊt/ Information or advice you contribute to something.
projector B2
/pɹəˈdʒɛktɚ/ a device that projects an enlarged image or beam of light onto a surface
interpreter B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/ a person who translates spoken words from one language into another.
output B2
/ˈaʊtpʊt/ The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or factory.
icon B2
/ˈaɪ.kɑn/ A small picture on a screen that you click to open a program or file.
hub B2
/hʌb/ the central part of a wheel through which the axle passes
miner B2
/ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ A person who works in a mine, digging out coal, metal, or minerals.
projection B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A prediction or estimate based on current information.
circuitry B2
/ˈsɝkətɹi/ The system of electrical circuits inside a device, considered as a whole.
electronically B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/ Using computers, the internet, or other electronic equipment.
compile B2
/kəmˈpɑɪl/ To collect information from different places and put it together, for example into a list or report.
desktop B2
/ˈdɛsktɒp/ A computer that sits on a desk, rather than one you carry around.
browser B2
/ˈbɹaʊ.zəɹ/ A computer program used to find and look at pages on the internet

Media & Publishing (21)

ed B2
/ɛd/ a written abbreviation of edition, especially in bibliographic references
anchor B2
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/ A heavy metal object dropped from a boat to stop it from moving.
receiver B2
/ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ A person who receives something.
programming B2
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ The activity of writing computer programs.
insert B2
/ɪnˈsɝt/ To put something into something else.
editorial B2
/ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ An article in a newspaper or magazine giving the editors' opinion on a topic.
correspondent B2
/ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ A journalist who reports news, often from a distant or foreign place.
publication B2
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ A book, magazine, or other printed work that is made available to people.
brochure B2
/bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ A small thin book or magazine with pictures, usually advertising something or giving information
newscaster B2
/ˈnuːzˌkæstɝ/ A person who reads and presents the news on television or radio.
supplement B2
/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ Something added to make up for what is missing or to improve something.
presenter B2
/pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ A person who introduces and hosts a TV or radio programme.
spoiler B2
/ˈspɔɪlɚ/ information that reveals an important plot event or ending and may reduce a story's surprise
broadcaster B2
/ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ A person who presents programmes on radio or television.
newsworthy B2
/ˈnuːzˌwɝːði/ Interesting or important enough to be reported as news.
misprint B2
/ˈmɪspɹɪnt/ an accidental error in printed or published text
unread B2
/ʌnˈrɛd/ not yet or never read
reprint B2
/ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ To print something again, especially a book that was published before.
italic B2
/ɪˈtælɪk/ printed or written with letters that slope to the right, often for emphasis
inset B2
/ˈɪnˌsɛt/ a small picture, map, panel, or passage placed within a larger one
anchorperson B2
The main presenter of a television or radio news programme.

Art & Music (40)

opera B2
/ˈɑp.ə.ɹə/ A dramatic play set to music in which the words are sung rather than spoken.
ballet B2
/bælˈeɪ/ A graceful, classical form of dance, often performed to tell a story with music.
melody B2
/ˈmɛl.ə.di/ A sequence of musical notes that forms a tune.
lyrics B2
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ The words of a song.
matching B2
/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ Having the same design, colour, or appearance as something else.
verse B2
/ˈvɝs/ A group of lines that form one unit of a song or poem.
masterpiece B2
/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ A work of art or skill that is outstanding and widely admired.
rehearse B2
/ɹɪˈhɝs/ to practise a play, piece of music, speech, or other performance before presenting it publicly
nightclub B2
/ˈnʌɪtklʌb/ A place that opens late at night where people go to drink, dance, and listen to music.
baton B2
/bəˈtɑːn/ a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir
refrain B2
/ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ To stop yourself from doing something.
lullaby B2
/ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/ a quiet, soothing song sung to help a baby or young child fall asleep
artwork B2
/ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ A painting, drawing, sculpture, or other piece of visual art.
genre B2
/ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ A particular type or style of art, literature, music, or film.
orchestral B2
/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ Relating to an orchestra or to music played by one.
canon B2
/ˈkæn.ən/ A general rule or principle that is widely accepted in a field.
saxophone B2
/ˈsæksəˌfoʊn/ a usually brass, single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical tube and finger-operated keys
sculptor B2
/ˈskʌlptɚ/ an artist who creates sculpture by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials
mural B2
/ˈmjʊr.əl/ a large painting or other artwork made directly on a wall
reggae B2
/ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ A style of popular music from Jamaica with a strong, steady rhythm and a heavy bass.
trombone B2
/trɑmˈboʊn/ a low-pitched brass instrument whose tube is usually lengthened and shortened with a movable slide
showbiz B2
/ˈʃoʊˌbɪz/ The entertainment industry, including film, television, theatre, and music.
embroidery B2
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ the art or process of decorating fabric with patterns sewn in thread
mosaic B2
/moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ a picture or pattern made by arranging small pieces of colored stone, glass, tile, or another material

Entertainment & Leisure (12)

cast B2
/kast/ To choose an actor for a role in a film or play.
pursuit B2
/pɜːɹˈsuːt/ The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.
raffle B2
/ˈræfəl/ a prize drawing in which people buy numbered tickets and winners are chosen at random
nightcap B2
/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ an alcoholic drink taken at the end of an evening, especially shortly before bed
soundtrack B2
/ˈsaʊndˌtɹæk/ The music recorded for a film, video game, or similar work.
juggle B2
/ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ to repeatedly throw and catch several objects so that at least one remains in the air
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
bunting B2
/ˈbʌntɪŋ/ coloured flags, cloth, or paper hung as festive decoration
gaiety B2
/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ A feeling of happiness and cheerfulness.
entitle B2
/ənˈtaɪtəl/ To give someone the right to have or do something.
subplot B2
/ˈsʌb.plɑt/ A second, less important story within the main story of a book, film, or play.
bask B2
/bæsk/ to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

Science & Research (39)

vital B2
/ˈvaɪtəl/ Extremely important; essential.
evolution B2
/ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ The gradual process by which something changes and develops over time.
beta B2
/ˈbeɪtə/ preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
gamma B2
/ˈɡæ.mə/ the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet
cellular B2
/ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
blooming B2
/ˈbluːmɪŋ/ Producing flowers; in flower.
meteorite B2
/ˈmiːtiəˌraɪt/ a piece of rock or metal from space that survives passage through an atmosphere and reaches the ground
scientifically B2
/ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/ From the point of view of science.
lifeless B2
/ˈlaɪfləs/ Dead, or appearing to be dead.
ether B2
/ˈi.θɚ/ a substance once thought to fill space and carry light or electromagnetic waves
ion B2
/ˈaɪ.ɑn/ an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative electrical charge because it has lost or gained electrons
relativity B2
/ɹɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (physics) The scientific theory that space and time are not fixed but depend on the observer's motion.
supernova B2
/ˌsuː.pɚˈnoʊ.və/ an extremely energetic stellar explosion that makes a star suddenly become vastly more luminous
neutron B2
/ˈnu.tɹɑn/ an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton
telepathic B2
/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ communicating without apparent physical signals
regeneration B2
/riːˈdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/ Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.
wavelength B2
/ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding
reproductive B2
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ producing new life or offspring
catalyst B2
/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ Something or someone that causes an important change or event to happen.
digestion B2
/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ learning and coming to understand ideas and information
enzyme B2
/ˈɛn.zaɪm/ a protein or RNA molecule that catalyzes a biochemical reaction without being consumed by it
decomposition B2
/ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/ The process of rotting and breaking down, caused by bacteria or fungi.
subatomic B2
/ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/ of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom
vigorously B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ With great energy, force, or determination.

Mathematics & Measurement (53)

division B2
/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split.
ton B2
/tʌn/ A very large amount of something.
perspective B2
/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation.
ranger B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ An official who looks after and protects a forest or park.
dimension B2
/dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ A measurement such as length, width, or height.
holland B2
/ˈhɑ.lənd/ A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.
newton B2
/ˈn(j)uːtən/ the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N
triangle B2
/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
pyramid B2
/ˈpɪrəmɪd/ a solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet at a point
equation B2
/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/ A mathematical statement that two amounts or expressions are equal.
ounce B2
/aʊns/ A unit of weight equal to about 28 grams, or one sixteenth of a pound.
statistics B2
/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ A set of numbers that gives information about something.
pi B2
/paɪ/ The number (about 3.14159) you get when you divide a circle's circumference by its diameter.
uranium B2
/ˌjuːˈɹeɪniəm/ The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
theta B2
/ˈθeɪtə/ the measure of an angle.
resentment B2
/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
caste B2
/kast/ social status or position conferred by a system based on class
granite B2
/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/ something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite
geometry B2
/d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ the branch of mathematics that studies points, lines, shapes, surfaces, and spatial relationships
photographic B2
/ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk/ relating to photography or obtained by using photography
thermometer B2
/θɚˈmɒmɪtɚ/ An instrument used to measure temperature.
millimeter B2
/ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/ A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre.
dimensional B2
/dɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/ having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person
limestone B2
/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

Nature & Landscape (21)

seal B2
/siːl/ A sea animal with smooth fur and flippers that lives partly in water and partly on land.
blade B2
/bleɪd/ The flat, sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or tool.
hay B2
/heɪ/ Grass that is cut and dried to feed animals.
wilderness B2
/ˈwɪldɚnəs/ A wild, natural area where few or no people live.
supernatural B2
/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ Not able to be explained by the laws of nature; relating to ghosts, magic, or other mysterious forces.
prairie B2
/ˈpɹɛəɹi/ an extensive, relatively flat area of grassland with few or no trees, especially in North America
boulder B2
/ˈboʊldɚ/ a large, naturally detached or rounded rock
complexion B2
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/ The natural colour and look of the skin on a person's face.
coastline B2
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ The outline or shape of a coast where the land meets the sea.
quicksand B2
/ˈkwɪkˌsænd/ loose, water-saturated sand that appears firm but gives way under weight and can trap people or objects
elemental B2
/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/ Basic and fundamental; forming an essential part of something.
sediment B2
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ matter that has been deposited by some natural process
playfully B2
/ˈpleɪfəli/ in a playful manner
mountainside B2
/ˈmaʊn.tən.saɪd/ the sloping side of a mountain
moonbeam B2
/ˈmuːn.biːm/ a ray or shaft of light from the moon
seashell B2
/ˈsiːˌʃɛl/ the hard shell of a marine mollusk, especially an empty shell found on a shore
stonework B2
The parts of a building made of stone.
moonscape B2
A bare, empty landscape that looks like the surface of the moon.
naturalize B2
/ˈnætʃɚrəlaɪz/ to establish a plant or animal outside its native range so that it reproduces without human help
freshwater B2
/ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər/ living in, made of, or relating to water that is not salty
seacoast B2
/ˈsiːˌkoʊst/ land along the edge of the sea

Animals (71)

sergeant B2
/ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.
martin B2
/ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ a swallow-like bird with long pointed wings that catches insects while flying
wolf B2
/wʊlf/ A large wild animal of the dog family that hunts in groups.
stock B2
/stɑk/ The supply of goods that a shop or business has available to sell.
species B2
/ˈspiːʃiːz/ A group of living things that are similar and can breed with one another.
jay B2
/ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ a noisy, often brightly colored bird of the crow family, typically with a crest
warren B2
/ˈwɔːr.ən/ a connected system of burrows in which rabbits live, or the rabbits occupying it
butler B2
/ˈbʌt.lɚ/ The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.
lobster B2
/ˈlɑbstər/ a large marine crustacean with a hard shell, long antennae, and, in many species, large claws
finch B2
/fɪntʃ/ a small songbird, typically with a short conical bill adapted for eating seeds
cavalry B2
/ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/ The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
hart B2
/hɑɹt/ an adult male deer, especially a red deer more than five years old
dwarf B2
/dwɔɹf/ To be so much bigger than something else that it makes it look small.
ox B2
/ˈɑks/ An adult male of the cattle family, often used to pull heavy loads.
unarmed B2
/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
falcon B2
/ˈfælkən/ a fast-flying bird of prey of the genus Falco, with long pointed wings and a hooked beak
leash B2
/ˈliːʃ/ A strap, cord, or rope used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
octopus B2
/ˈɑktəpʊs/ a soft-bodied sea animal with eight sucker-bearing arms
paw B2
/pɔ/ The foot of an animal such as a dog, cat, or bear, that has claws.
hybrid B2
/ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ Something made by combining two different things.
nightingale B2
/ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.
cockroach B2
/ˈkɑkˌroʊtʃ/ a fast-running, usually flattened insect of the order Blattodea, several species of which are common household pests
slime B2
/slɑem/ cover or stain with slime
oyster B2
/ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ a marine bivalve mollusk with a rough, irregular shell

Plants & Agriculture (42)

bud B2
/bʌd/ A small swelling on a plant that grows into a leaf or flower
holly B2
/ˈhɑli/ an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Ilex, typically with glossy prickly leaves and red berries
weed B2
/wiːd/ A wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or in a garden.
ranch B2
/ˈɹænt͡ʃ/ a large farm or tract of land used primarily for raising cattle, sheep, horses, or other livestock
wheat B2
/wiːt/ A cereal grain grown for food and used to make flour for bread, pasta, and other foods.
jasmine B2
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/ a shrub or climbing plant of the genus Jasminum, known for its fragrant white or yellow flowers
blossom B2
/ˈblɑ.səm/ A flower or mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree.
lotus B2
/ˈloʊtəs/ a large-flowered aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, especially the sacred lotus of Asia
thorn B2
/θɔːrn/ a hard, sharp-pointed growth on a plant, botanically often a modified stem or branch
pip B2
/pɪp/ a small, hard seed inside an apple, orange, or similar fruit, chiefly in British English
barren B2
/ˈbæɹən/ Having poor soil where few plants can grow; empty and bare.
mango B2
/ˈmæ̝ŋɡoʊ̯/ ~ /ˈmæ̝ŋɡɔʊ̯/ A sweet, juicy tropical fruit with yellow or orange flesh and a large seed.
reaper B2
/ˈriːpər/ a person who cuts and gathers a crop, especially grain
lavender B2
/ˈlævəndɚ/ an aromatic Mediterranean plant with narrow leaves and spikes of small purple flowers
stalk B2
/stɔk/ a plant's main stem, or another slender structure that supports an attached part
unnoticed B2
/ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ not noticed
tulip B2
/ˈtulɪp/ A garden plant that grows from a bulb and produces a single, brightly coloured, cup-shaped flower in spring.
fir B2
/fɝ/ an evergreen conifer, especially a tree of the genus Abies with needlelike leaves and upright cones
elm B2
/ɛlm/ a tall deciduous tree of the genus Ulmus, often grown for shade or timber
lateral B2
/ˈlætəɹəl/ lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
silo B2
/ˈsaɪ.loʊ/ a tall structure used to store grain or fermented animal feed
overgrown B2
/ˌoʊvɝˈgroʊn/ covered with too many plants or plants that have grown too large
overflow B2
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ The spillage resultant from overflowing.
marigold B2
/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ a plant with conspicuous yellow, orange, or reddish flowers, especially a Tagetes or Calendula

Weather & Climate (11)

hail B2
/heɪl/ When small balls of ice fall from the sky.
lava B2
/ˈlɑːvə/ Hot, melted rock that flows out of a volcano and hardens as it cools.
icy B2
/ˈaɪsi/ Covered with ice or very slippery because of ice.
drought B2
/ˈdɹɐʊ̯t/ A long period with little or no rain, causing a shortage of water.
snowflake B2
/ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ a small crystal or flake of snow, often with six-sided symmetry
slush B2
/slʌʃ/ partly melted snow or ice, especially when lying wet and dirty on the ground
rainstorm B2
/ˈɹeɪnstɔɹm/ A storm with heavy rain.
downpour B2
/ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/ a sudden or heavy fall of rain
temperate B2
/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ (of weather or climate) Mild, without extreme heat or cold.
icicle B2
/ˈaɪsɪkəl/ a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed when dripping water freezes
climate change B2

Environment & Ecology (11)

carbon B2
/ˈkɑɹ.bən/ A chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things, and in forms such as graphite and diamond.
footprint B2
/ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/ a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe
sewage B2
/ˈsuɪdʒ/ wastewater and solid waste carried away from homes and other buildings through sewers
emission B2
/ˈɛmɪʃən/ A gas or substance released into the air, especially a polluting one.
environmentally B2
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli/ In a way that affects or relates to the natural environment.
naturalized B2
/ˈnætʃɝəˌlaɪzd/ introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
ecologist B2
/iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment.
antipollution B2
/æn.taɪ.pəˈluː.ʃən/ Intended to reduce or prevent pollution.
carbon dioxide B2
carbon footprint B2
carbon monoxide B2

Places & Geography (26)

arms B2
/ɑɹmz/ Weapons, especially guns, considered as a group.
federal B2
/ˈfɛdəɹəl/ Relating to the central national government, as opposed to state or local government.
territory B2
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ An area of land controlled by a country or government.
alley B2
/ˈæli/ a narrow road or passage, especially between or behind buildings
sector B2
/ˈsɛk.təɹ/ a part of a country's economy or business activity
colony B2
/ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ A country or area controlled by another, more powerful country.
backyard B2
/ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ The area of ground at the back of a house.
urban B2
/ˈɜɹbən/ Relating to or located in a city or town.
province B2
/ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ A large area that a country is divided into for government, like a state.
evacuation B2
/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ The act of moving people away from a dangerous place to safety.
venue B2
/ˈvɛnjuː/ The place where an event such as a concert, meeting, or game is held.
rural B2
/ˈɹʊɹ.əl/ Relating to the countryside rather than the city.
metropolitan B2
/ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.tən/ relating to a large city or to the densely populated area surrounding it
checkpoint B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/ A place, often on a road or border, where people are stopped and checked.
outskirts B2
/ˈaʊtskɝts/ The outer parts of a city or town, away from the centre.
hemisphere B2
/ˈhɛmɪsfɪɹ/ half of the terrestrial globe
migration B2
/maɪˈgreɪʃən/ The movement of people from one country or area to another to live.
nationwide B2
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ Existing or happening throughout an entire country.
geographic B2
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.
Olympia B2
/əˈlɪmpi.ə/ An ancient site in Greece where the original Olympic Games were held.
piazza B2
/piˈɑːtsə/ a public square, especially an open pedestrian square in an Italian town or city
suburb B2
/ˈsʌbɝb/ A mostly residential area on the edge of a city or large town.
steppe B2
/stɛp/ a vast, largely treeless grassland, especially the dry temperate plains of southeastern Europe and central Asia
subcontinent B2
/səbˈkɑːntɪnənt/ A large area of land that is part of a continent but treated as separate, especially southern Asia.

Law & Government (84)

jury B2
/ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ A group of people chosen to listen to a court case and decide whether someone is guilty.
sue B2
/sjuː/ To take legal action against someone in a court of law.
testify B2
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ To give evidence in a court of law, usually under oath.
obey B2
/oʊˈbeɪ/ To do what a person, rule, or law tells you to do.
testimony B2
/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.
paperwork B2
/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ The routine writing and handling of documents, forms, and reports.
oath B2
/ˈoʊθ/ A serious, formal promise to do something or to tell the truth.
cabinet B2
/ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or showing things.
lobby B2
/ˈlɑ.bi/ A large entrance area or waiting room inside a building.
parliament B2
/ˈpɑɹ.lə.mənt/ The group of elected people who make a country's laws.
plead B2
/pliːd/ To ask for something in a very emotional and urgent way.
voting B2
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/ The act or process of casting a vote in an election or decision.
submit B2
/səbˈmɪt/ To give or send something to someone in authority for them to consider.
federation B2
/ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ a political union whose constituent states or regions retain some internal self-government
exhibit B2
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ To show something publicly, especially in a museum or gallery.
exposure B2
/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ The state of being affected by something, such as a substance or influence.
lawsuit B2
/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ A legal case that one person or group brings against another in a court of law.
recognition B2
/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ The act of knowing someone or something because you have seen them before.
obligation B2
/ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ Something you must do because of a law, promise, or moral duty.
irresponsible B2
/ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ Not thinking about or caring about the results of your actions
freeman B2
/ˈfɹiː.mən/ a person who is not a serf or a slave
chancellor B2
/ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ A senior government official, often in charge of finance or law.
dismiss B2
/dɪsˈmɪs/ To decide that something or someone is not worth considering or taking seriously.
contempt B2
/kənˈtɛmpt/ A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.

Politics & International Affairs (11)

minister B2
/ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ A senior politician in charge of a government department.
ambassador B2
/æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ The most senior official who represents their country in a foreign country.
treaty B2
/ˈtɹiti/ A formal written agreement between two or more countries.
politically B2
/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ In a way that relates to politics or government.
ideology B2
/aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ A set of beliefs and ideas, especially political, held by a person or group.
confederacy B2
/kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ an alliance or union of states, organizations, or groups formed for a common purpose
statesman B2
/ˈsteɪtsmən/ A respected and experienced political leader.
neutrality B2
/nuˈtɹæləti/ the state of not supporting either side in a dispute or competition
colonize B2
/ˈkɑː.lə.naɪz/ to settle people in a territory and establish political control over it, often displacing or subjugating its existing inhabitants
royalist B2
/ˈrɔɪ.ə.lɪst/ a supporter of monarchy or of a particular monarch or royal dynasty
prime minister B2

Crime & Justice (18)

trial B2
/ˈtɹaɪəl/ A legal process in court where evidence is examined to decide if someone is guilty of a crime.
rape B2
/ˈɹæɪ̯p/ To force someone to have sex against their will.
assault B2
/əˈsɔlt/ To attack someone violently.
confession B2
/kənˈfɛʃən/ A statement admitting that you have done something wrong.
defendant B2
/dɪˈfɛndənt/ a person or organization accused of a crime in a court case
fraud B2
/fɹɔd/ The crime of deceiving people to gain money or an unfair advantage.
conspiracy B2
/kənˈspəɹəsi/ A secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal.
probation B2
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ a court-ordered period in which an offender remains in the community under stated conditions instead of, or after, imprisonment
culprit B2
/ˈkʌl.prɪt/ a person responsible for a crime, wrongdoing, or problem
burglary B2
/ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ The crime of breaking into a building in order to steal.
eyewitness B2
/ˈaɪˌwɪt.nəs/ a person who personally sees an event and can describe or testify about it
imprisonment B2
/ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ The punishment of being kept in prison.
vandalism B2
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/ deliberate or reckless damage to public or private property
piracy B2
/ˈpaɪɹəsi/ The illegal copying or selling of films, music, software, or other protected work.
bloodstain B2
/ˈblʌdˌsteɪn/ a mark or discolored area left by blood on a surface or material
inference B2
/ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ A conclusion you reach based on evidence or reasoning rather than direct information.
defraud B2
/dɪˈfrɔːd/ to obtain money, property, or a legal right from someone by deception
burgle B2
/ˈbɝɡl̩/ To break into a building and steal things from it.

War & Conflict (35)

revolution B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/ A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system.
admiral B2
/ˈædmərəl/ a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet
scout B2
/skaʊt/ a person sent ahead to observe an area or gather information, especially about an enemy
martial B2
/ˈmɑɹʃəl/ Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces.
missile B2
/ˈmɪs.(ə)l/ A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.
trophy B2
/ˈtɹoʊfi/ A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition.
bombing B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/ An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
regiment B2
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers
dove B2
/dʌv/ A small, usually white or grey bird similar to a pigeon, often used as a symbol of peace.
relieve B2
/ɹɪˈliːv/ To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.
artillery B2
/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ Weapons, especially siege engines.
troop B2
/tɹuːp/ Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.
ashore B2
/əˈʃɔɹ/ towards the shore from the water
truce B2
/truːs/ an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time
veteran B2
/ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.
mace B2
/meɪs/ a heavy club, sometimes fitted with a spiked metal head, formerly used as a weapon
disarm B2
/dɪsˈɑɹm/ to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group
gunner B2
/ˈɡʌnər/ a member of the armed forces who operates or serves a gun, especially an artillery piece
outpost B2
/ˈaʊt.poʊst/ a small military position located some distance from the main force or base
firearm B2
/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ A gun that can be carried and used as a weapon.
battleship B2
/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/ a large, heavily armored warship armed with powerful guns, especially a twentieth-century capital ship
deserter B2
/dɪˈzɝtɚ/ a member of the armed forces who leaves a post or service without permission and intends not to return
unprotected B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/ Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
warship B2
/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ A ship built and armed for fighting in war.

Religion & Belief (29)

faith B2
/feɪθ/ Strong belief or trust in someone or something.
temple B2
/ˈtɛm.pl̩/ A building used for worship in some religions.
confess B2
/kənˈfɛs/ To admit that you have done something wrong.
Jew B2
/dʒuː/ a member of the Jewish people, an ethnoreligious group with origins in the ancient Israelites
ritual B2
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ A set of actions always performed in the same way, especially in a religious ceremony.
worship B2
/ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ To show love and respect for a god, especially through prayer or religious ceremonies.
pastor B2
/ˈpæs.tɚ/ A leader of a Christian church who guides and cares for its members.
hallelujah B2
/ˌhælɪˈluːjə/ used to praise or thank God, especially in worship or song
immortal B2
/ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ Able to live forever; never dying.
adore B2
/əˈdoɹ/ To love someone very deeply.
altar B2
/ˈɔl.tɚ/ A table or raised structure used for religious ceremonies.
monastery B2
/ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ A building where monks live together and follow a religious life.
ark B2
/ɑrk/ the great vessel that Noah built to preserve his family and animals from the biblical flood
cathedral B2
/kəˈθiːdɹəl/ A large and important Christian church, especially the main one in a region run by a bishop.
hindu B2
/ˈhɪnduː/ a person who follows Hinduism
providence B2
/ˈpɹɑvɪdəns/ the protective guidance, care, or ordering of events attributed to God or another divine power
relic B2
/ˈɹɛlɪk/ An old object or custom that has survived from the past.
biblical B2
/ˈbɪblɪkəl/ relating to, contained in, or characteristic of the Bible
scripture B2
/ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/ the sacred writings of a religion, considered collectively, or a particular sacred text
self-confidence B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/ belief and trust in your own abilities
spirituality B2
/ˌspɪr.ɪ.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ the quality of being concerned with the human spirit, soul, or sacred experience rather than only with material things
priory B2
/ˈpɹaɪəɹi/ a monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress, or the buildings occupied by that community
psalm B2
/sɑm/ a sacred song or poem used in Jewish or Christian worship
godly B2
/ˈɡɑdli/ Deeply religious and living according to the rules of one's faith.

Culture & History (11)

earl B2
/ɝːl/ a British or Irish nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount, equivalent in rank to a count
thanksgiving B2
/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/ the expression of gratitude, especially in a prayer or religious observance
khan B2
/kɑːn/ a title borne by rulers or high-ranking leaders among Turkic, Mongol, and other Central Asian peoples
medieval B2
/mɪdˈi.vəl/ Relating to the Middle Ages, roughly from 500 to 1500 AD.
heritage B2
/ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ The traditions, values, and culture that a country or family has had for many years and passes on to younger generations.
rite B2
/ˈraɪt/ A formal ceremony, especially a religious one, done in a set way.
ethnic B2
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/ Relating to a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, or national background.
ogre B2
/ˈoʊɡɚ/ in folklore, a large and frightening humanoid monster that eats human beings, especially children
taboo B2
/təˈbuː/ a social or cultural prohibition against discussing, using, or doing something
knighthood B2
/ˈnaɪthʊd/ the rank, title, or dignity of a knight, especially an honor conferred by a British monarch
patrician B2
/pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/ a member of the hereditary upper class in ancient Rome

Materials & Substances (46)

hook B2
/hʊk/ A curved piece of metal or plastic used to hang, hold, or catch things.
ruby B2
/ˈɹuː.bi/ a deep red precious stone, a variety of corundum
beam B2
/biːm/ A long, thick piece of wood or metal used to support a building or structure.
acid B2
/ˈæsəd/ A chemical substance, often sour or corrosive, that reacts with bases and can dissolve metals.
reed B2
/ɹiːd/ A tall, thin plant with a hollow stem that grows in or near water.
drain B2
/dɹeɪn/ A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid.
fluid B2
/ˈfluɪd/ A liquid; a substance that flows.
pad B2
/pæd/ A thick, soft piece of material used for protection, comfort, or to absorb liquid.
thread B2
/θɹɛd/ A thin strand of cotton, silk, or other material used for sewing.
fabric B2
/ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ Cloth or material made by weaving or knitting threads together.
lens B2
/lɛnz/ A curved piece of glass or plastic that focuses light, used in cameras, glasses, and microscopes.
pint B2
/paɪnt/ A unit for measuring liquid, equal to about half a litre.
mercury B2
/ˈmɜɹkjəɹi/ a heavy, silvery chemical element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
soaked B2
/səʊkt/ Completely wet with water or another liquid.
extract B2
/ˈɛkstɹækt/ To remove or pull something out, often with effort or force.
salty B2
/sɔl.ti/ Tasting of salt.
dye B2
/daɪ/ To change the color of something, such as hair or cloth, using a colored liquid.
prospect B2
/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ The chance or likelihood that something will happen, often something good.
clarify B2
/ˈklɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ/ To make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly.
metallic B2
/ˈmɛʈælɪk/ made of, containing, or resembling metal
cardboard B2
/ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/ A thick, stiff material like heavy paper, used to make boxes.
soaking B2
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/ Extremely wet; completely wet through.
weave B2
/wiːv/ To make cloth or other material by crossing threads over and under each other.
pulp B2
/pʊlp/ a soft, wet, shapeless mass made by crushing or breaking down material

Tools, Machines & Construction (47)

super B2
/[ˈsypɑ]/ Excellent; very good.
crane B2
/kɹeɪn/ a tall machine with a projecting arm, used to lift and move heavy objects
mill B2
/mɪl/ A building or factory where grain is crushed into flour, or where materials like cloth or paper are made.
superintendent B2
/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ A person who is in charge of supervising, directing, or managing something.
jaw B2
/d͡ʒɔ/ The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat.
hose B2
/hoʊz/ a long flexible tube used to carry water, gas, or another fluid
roller B2
/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/ a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something
probe B2
/pɹoʊb/ A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong.
plumber B2
/ˈplʌm.ɚ/ A person whose job is to fit and repair water pipes, taps, and similar equipment.
cutter B2
/ˈkʌtɚ/ a tool or machine used for cutting a particular material
lever B2
/ˈlɛv.ɚ/ a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point and is used to lift or move something
screwdriver B2
/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/ a hand or power tool shaped to engage a screw head so that the screw can be tightened or loosened
hopper B2
/ˈhɑːpər/ a funnel-shaped container through which loose material is stored or fed into a machine
implement B2
/ˈɪmpləmənt/ To put a plan, decision, or system into action.
cleaver B2
/ˈkliːvɚ/ a heavy knife with a broad, usually rectangular blade, used especially for chopping meat and bones
socket B2
/ˈsɑkɪt/ a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits
crowbar B2
/ˈkroʊˌbɑːr/ a strong iron or steel bar, often flattened or curved at one end, used as a lever to force things apart
distributor B2
/dɪˈstrɪbjətɝ/ A company or person that supplies goods to shops and customers.
trough B2
/tɹɔf/ a long, narrow, open container used for food, water, mixing, or holding materials
erect B2
/ɪˈɹɛkt/ Standing straight up; upright.
finder B2
/ˈfaɪn.dɚ/ a person who finds or discovers someone or something
demolish B2
/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ To knock down or completely destroy a building or structure.
weld B2
/wɛld/ to join pieces of metal or plastic permanently by heat, pressure, or both
drainage B2
/ˈdɹeɪnɪdʒ/ the process of removing excess liquid or allowing it to flow away

Energy & Industry (5)

solar B2
/ˈsoʊ.ləɹ/ Relating to the sun.
generator B2
/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɚ/ a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
manufacture B2
/ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ To make goods in large quantities using machines or labor.
detonation B2
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/ the act of causing an explosive device or substance to explode
kerosene B2
/ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ A thin oil made from petroleum, used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and aircraft.

Safety & Risk (20)

alert B2
/əˈlɝt/ Awake, watchful, and quick to notice things.
siren B2
/ˈsaɪɹən/ a device that produces a loud, rising and falling sound as a warning, or the sound it makes
risky B2
/ˈɹɪski/ Involving the chance of something bad happening; dangerous.
harmless B2
/ˈhɑɹmləs/ Not able to cause any harm; safe.
deliberately B2
/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ On purpose; not by accident.
refuge B2
/ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ A safe place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
misfortune B2
/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ Bad luck.
catastrophe B2
/kəˈtæstrəfi/ A sudden event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
hedge B2
/ˈhed͡ʒ/ A row of bushes or small trees that forms a boundary or fence.
jeopardize B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ To put something at risk or in danger.
adventurous B2
/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ Willing to try new things and take risks.
unsafe B2
/ʌnˈseɪf/ Dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury
abruptly B2
/əˈbɹʌp.li/ suddenly and without warning
hazardous B2
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ Dangerous or risky; likely to cause harm.
goner B2
/ˈɡɔːnɚ/ informal: a person or thing that is doomed, ruined, or beyond rescue
contaminate B2
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ To make something dirty, dangerous, or unsafe by adding harmful substances.
padlock B2
/ˈpædˌlɑk/ a removable lock with a curved or sliding shackle that passes through a fastening
ravage B2
/ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ To cause great damage to something; to destroy.
rescuer B2
/ˈres.kjuː.ɚ/ a person who saves someone or something from danger, harm, or captivity
adversely B2
/ædˈvɝːsli/ In a way that has a bad or harmful effect.

Social Issues & Human Rights (10)

privilege B2
/ˈpɹɪv.ɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ A special right or advantage that only some people have.
welfare B2
/ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ The health, happiness, and general well-being of a person or group.
refugee B2
/ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, persecution, or disaster.
racism B2
/ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ Unfair treatment of people because they belong to a particular race.
slum B2
/slʌm/ a crowded urban area characterized by severely inadequate housing, poverty, and poor living conditions
bigotry B2
/ˈbɪɡətri/ intolerant prejudice against people because of their identity, beliefs, or membership in a group
sexism B2
/ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ Unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex.
inalienable B2
/ɪˈneɪliənəbəl/ unable to be surrendered, transferred, taken away, or denied, especially as a fundamental right
objectify B2
/əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/ to treat a person as an object rather than as a complete human being
human rights B2

Ethics & Social Judgment (31)

suspicious B2
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/ Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest.
dignity B2
/ˈdɪɡnɪti/ The quality of being worthy of respect, and of respecting yourself.
disgrace B2
/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it.
honorable B2
/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/ Deserving respect and praise.
virtue B2
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃuː/ A good moral quality in a person.
unacceptable B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
unreasonable B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/ Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
admirable B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ Deserving respect and approval.
unnatural B2
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature
immoral B2
/ɪˈmɔɹəl/ Morally wrong; not following accepted rules of right behaviour.
unreliable B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ Not able to be trusted or depended on
morally B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/ In terms of what is right and wrong.
wrongly B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/ In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.
discredit B2
/dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
bestow B2
/bɪˈstoʊ/ To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.
consensual B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
inconsiderate B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
reputable B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/ generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
suspiciously B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/ In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
unjustly B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ In a way that is not fair or right.
glorify B2
/ˈɡlɔːɹɪfaɪ/ To make something seem better or more important than it really is.
disloyalty B2
/dɪsˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/ the quality or state of failing to remain faithful to a person, group, duty, or cause
improperly B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ In a way that is wrong, incorrect, or not suitable.
misbehavior B2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behavior that is improper, unacceptable, or contrary to rules

Cause, Change & Process (76)

making B2
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ The act or process of producing or creating something.
practically B2
/ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ Almost; very nearly.
massage B2
/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.
shrink B2
/ˈʃɹɪŋk/ To become smaller in size or amount.
corrupt B2
/kəˈɹʌpt/ Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power.
developing B2
/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ In the process of growing or being formed.
addict B2
/ˈæd.ɪkt/ a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug
warming B2
/ˈwoɹmɪŋ/ The process of becoming warmer.
outcome B2
/ˈaʊtkʌm/ The result or effect of an action, event, or process.
improved B2
/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ Made or become better in quality.
activate B2
/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ To make a device, system, or alarm start working.
reform B2
/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ To change a system, law, or organization to make it better and fairer.
alter B2
/ˈɔl.təɹ/ To change something, or make it different.
boost B2
/buːst/ To increase or improve something.
telescope B2
/ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets.
lighten B2
/ˈlaɪ.tn̩/ To become brighter, or to make something brighter.
transition B2
/tɹænˈzɪ.ʃən/ The process of changing from one state, condition, or situation to another.
convert B2
/ˈkɑn.vɚt/ To change something into a different form, substance, or state.
weary B2
/ˈwɪɹi/ Very tired, especially after a lot of effort.
reborn B2
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/ revived, renewed, or given a fresh sense of life
revive B2
/ɹəˈvaɪv/ To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity.
blur B2
/blɝ/ To make something unclear or hard to see clearly.
decisive B2
/dɪˈsɪsɪv/ Able to make choices quickly and firmly.
index B2
/ˈɪndɛks/ An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.

Abstract Ideas (26)

found B2
/ˈfæʊ̯nd/ To start or set up an institution, company, or organization.
absurd B2
/æbˈsɚd/ completely unreasonable or silly; ridiculous
creation B2
/kriːˈeɪʃən/ The act of making or bringing something into existence.
consciousness B2
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The state of being awake and able to think and notice things.
pointless B2
/ˈpɔɪntləs/ Having no purpose; not worth doing because it achieves nothing.
equivalent B2
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ Equal in value, meaning, or effect.
morality B2
/ˌmɔˈræləˌtiː/ Beliefs and standards about what is right and wrong behavior.
necessity B2
/nɪˈsɛsəti/ Something you must have; an essential thing.
seldom B2
/ˈsɛldəm/ not often; rarely
satisfactory B2
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.
faulty B2
/ˈfɔlti/ Not working correctly because of a defect.
paradox B2
/ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ A statement that seems to contradict itself but may still be true.
interruption B2
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ something that stops an activity for a while.
knowingly B2
/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ In a way that shows you are fully aware of what you are doing; on purpose.
trusty B2
/ˈtrʌsti/ Reliable and able to be depended on, often used jokingly of a familiar object.
misconception B2
/ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/ A wrong idea or belief based on a misunderstanding.
adequately B2
/ˈædəkwɪtli/ enough or well enough for a particular purpose
availability B2
/əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ The fact that something can be obtained or used.
eloquence B2
/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ The skill of speaking or writing in a powerful and persuasive way.
unproven B2
/ʌnˈpruːvən/ not demonstrated to be true, valid, or effective
transitive B2
/ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ (of a verb) Needing a direct object to complete its meaning.
invalidity B2
/ˌɪnvəˈlɪdəti/ the state of lacking legal, formal, or factual validity
unimportance B2
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔrtəns/ the state or quality of having little or no importance, influence, or consequence
virtual reality B2

Actions & Processes (158)

prime B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/ Most important; main.
assure B2
/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried.
surrender B2
/səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.
timing B2
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ The choice of the right moment for something to happen.
shed B2
/ʃɛd/ To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
insult B2
/ɪnˈsɒlt/ To say or do something rude that offends someone.
bothered B2
/ˈbɑːðɝd/ Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset.
audition B2
/ɑˈdɪʃən/ A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.
threaten B2
/ˈθrɛtən/ To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.
embrace B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/ To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
scheme B2
/skiːm/ An official plan or programme to achieve something.
consent B2
/kənˈsɛnt/ Permission for something to happen or be done.
spite B2
/spaɪt/ A desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone out of ill will.
proposed B2
/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ Suggested or planned but not yet put into action.
cooperation B2
/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ The act of working together toward a shared goal.
manual B2
/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ A book that explains how to use or operate something.
torch B2
/tɔɹt͡ʃ/ A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.
fulfill B2
/fʊlˈfɪl/ To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.
tolerate B2
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it.
courtesy B2
/ˈkɝɾəsi/ Polite and considerate behaviour.
divided B2
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ Separated into different parts or pieces.
cease B2
/sis/ To stop happening or to stop doing something.
cue B2
/ˈkjuː/ A signal or event that tells someone to do something.
straighten B2
/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ To make something straight or straighter.

Word Formation & Derivatives (5)

de facto B2
debit card B2
global warming B2
point of view B2
well-organized B2

Register & Style (2)

dickens B2
/ˈdɪkɪnz/ the devil, used euphemistically in exclamations to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis
flowery B2
/ˈflaʊəɹi/ using elaborate, ornamental language, often more decorative than clear

General Vocabulary (8)

mix-up B2
/ˈmɪksˌʌp/ a mistake or confused situation caused by taking one person or thing for another
replica B2
/ˈɹɛplɪkə/ An exact copy of something, especially of a famous object.
setback B2
/ˈsɛtbæk/ A problem or event that delays progress or makes things worse.
silverware B2
/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.
madhouse B2
/ˈmædˌhaʊs/ an extremely noisy, confused, or chaotic place or situation
paintbrush B2
/ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ A brush used for applying paint.
stanza B2
/ˈstænzə/ A group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in writing.
glacis B2
/ˈgleɪsəs/ A gentle, gradual slope.