English Vocabulary

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

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

Grammar & Function Words(8)

whatsoever C1
/ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ At all; in any way (used to add emphasis, usually after a negative). Meaning Off Sound Off
whilst C1
/ʍaɪlst/ During the time that; while (chiefly British and formal). Meaning Off Sound Off
adjacent C1
/əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ Next to or very close to something. Meaning Off Sound Off
amid C1
/əˈmɪd/ In the middle of; surrounded by. Meaning Off Sound Off
albeit C1
/ɔlˈbi.ət/ Although; even though. Meaning Off Sound Off
sans C1
/sænz/ without a person or thing, often used for concise, humorous, or literary effect Meaning Off Sound Off
notwithstanding C1
/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ In spite of; despite. Meaning Off Sound Off
such-and-such C1
/ˈsʌtʃənˌsʌtʃ/ used to refer vaguely to a person, thing, place, or amount whose exact identity is not specified Meaning Off Sound Off

Numbers & Quantity(2)

fraction C1
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ A small part of something larger. Meaning Off Sound Off
ratio C1
/ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ The relationship between two amounts, showing how much of one there is compared to the other. Meaning Off Sound Off

Space, Position & Direction(4)

vertical C1
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəl/ Pointing or going straight up and down; at right angles to the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
adolescence C1
/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ the period of development between childhood and adulthood, beginning around puberty Meaning Off Sound Off
garter C1
/ˈɡɑrtɚ/ a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking Meaning Off Sound Off
hatband C1
/ˈhætˌbænd/ a decorative or functional band fitted around the crown of a hat, just above the brim Meaning Off Sound Off

Time(6)

minute² C1
[maɪ̯ˈn(j)u̟(ː)t] Extremely small. Meaning Off Sound Off
duration C1
/dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ The length of time that something lasts or continues. Meaning Off Sound Off
antiquity C1
/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ Ancient times, especially the period of ancient Greece and Rome. Meaning Off Sound Off
almanac C1
/ˈɔːlmənæk/ an annual publication containing a calendar and practical information such as astronomical data, tides, or notable dates Meaning Off Sound Off
breeding-season C1
/ˈbridɪŋˌsizən/ the time of year when animals mate and produce young Meaning Off Sound Off
fritter away C1
to waste money, time, or another resource on unimportant things Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

People & Society(269)

jake C1
/dʒeɪk/ dated US slang, disparaging: an unsophisticated person from the countryside; a rustic or yokel Meaning Off Sound Off
attorney C1
/əˈtɜɹni/ A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court. Meaning Off Sound Off
spy C1
/spaɪ/ A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person. Meaning Off Sound Off
saint C1
/seɪnt/ A dead person officially recognised by a church as especially holy. Meaning Off Sound Off
custody C1
/ˈkʌstədiː/ The legal right and duty to care for someone, especially a child. Meaning Off Sound Off
accused C1
/əˈkjuzd/ The person charged with a crime in a court of law. Meaning Off Sound Off
lad C1
/læd/ A boy or young man. Meaning Off Sound Off
hostage C1
/ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants. Meaning Off Sound Off
jersey C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number. Meaning Off Sound Off
prosecutor C1
/ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/ A lawyer who argues in court that an accused person is guilty of a crime. Meaning Off Sound Off
mob C1
/mɑb/ A large, disorderly crowd of people, often angry or violent. Meaning Off Sound Off
handling C1
/ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ The way someone deals with or manages a situation, task, or people. Meaning Off Sound Off
communist C1
/ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ A person who believes in communism, a system where property is owned by the community as a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
gathering C1
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ A meeting of people, often for a social or special occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off
pistol C1
/ˈpɪstəl/ A lively, high-energy person. Meaning Off Sound Off
lesbian C1
/ˈlɛz.bi.ən/ A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women. Meaning Off Sound Off
bachelor C1
/ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet. Meaning Off Sound Off
ego C1
/ˈiɡo/ A person's sense of their own importance or value. Meaning Off Sound Off
civilian C1
/sɪˈvɪl.jən/ A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police. Meaning Off Sound Off
assassin C1
/əˈsæs.ən/ a person who deliberately murders someone, especially a prominent person in a planned surprise attack Meaning Off Sound Off
legacy C1
/ˈleɪɡəsi/ Something passed down from the past or from a person who came before. Meaning Off Sound Off
riot C1
/ˈɹaɪ.ət/ A violent disturbance by a large, uncontrolled crowd of people. Meaning Off Sound Off
amateur C1
/ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ A person who does an activity for pleasure rather than as a paid job. Meaning Off Sound Off
handful C1
/ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ A small number of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

Family & Relationships(12)

clan C1
/klæn/ A large group of families descended from a common ancestor. Meaning Off Sound Off
offspring C1
/ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ A person's child or children. Meaning Off Sound Off
spouse C1
/spaʊ̯s/ A husband or wife. Meaning Off Sound Off
vendetta C1
/vɛnˈdɛt.ə/ a prolonged and often violent feud in which a family, clan, or group seeks revenge for previous injuries or killings Meaning Off Sound Off
starling C1
/ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ a gregarious songbird, often dark and glossy, belonging to the family Sturnidae Meaning Off Sound Off
pansy C1
/ˈpæn.zi/ a small garden plant of the violet family with rounded, often multicolored petals Meaning Off Sound Off
patriarch C1
/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/ the male head of a family, tribe, or social group Meaning Off Sound Off
mandolin C1
/ˈmæn.dəˌlɪn/ a small plucked string instrument of the lute family, usually with four paired courses tuned like a violin Meaning Off Sound Off
porpoise C1
/ˈpɔːrpəs/ a small toothed whale of the family Phocoenidae, typically with a blunt snout Meaning Off Sound Off
menfolk C1
/ˈmɛnˌfoʊk/ the male members of a family, community, or other group, often in traditional or old-fashioned usage Meaning Off Sound Off
drift apart C1
to gradually become less close and lose regular contact Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
lust after C1
to feel strong sexual desire for someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Emotions & Feelings(19)

chill C1
/tʃəl/ An unpleasant feeling of cold. Meaning Off Sound Off
lust C1
/ˈlɜst/ A strong feeling of sexual desire. Meaning Off Sound Off
distress C1
/dɪˈstɹɛs/ A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
remorse C1
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done. Meaning Off Sound Off
sentiment C1
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ A thought, opinion, or attitude, often based on feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off
intensity C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ The strength or degree of something such as a feeling or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
fatigue C1
/fəˈtiːɡ/ A feeling of being very tired, usually after hard physical or mental effort Meaning Off Sound Off
nausea C1
/ˈnɔzi.ə/ A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit. Meaning Off Sound Off
disdain C1
/dɪsˈdeɪn/ A feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. Meaning Off Sound Off
closeness C1
/ˈkloʊs.nəs/ A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
dismay C1
/dɪsˈmeɪ/ A strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or alarm. Meaning Off Sound Off
sentimentality C1
/ˌsen.tə.menˈtæl.ə.t̬i/ excessive, affected, or inappropriate tenderness and emotional feeling Meaning Off Sound Off
romanticism C1
/roʊˈmæn.tə.sɪ.zəm/ the late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century movement in European art, literature, and music that emphasized imagination, emotion, individual experience, and nature Meaning Off Sound Off
exhilaration C1
/ɪgˌzɪlɝˈeɪʃən/ A feeling of great happiness and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off
lethargy C1
/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ A feeling of having no energy or enthusiasm; tiredness. Meaning Off Sound Off
disillusionment C1
/ˌdɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ A feeling of disappointment when you discover that something or someone is not as good as you had believed. Meaning Off Sound Off
undercurrent C1
/ˈʌndɚˌkʌrənt/ a feeling, opinion, or influence that is present but not openly expressed Meaning Off Sound Off
buck up C1
to become more cheerful, courageous, or determined Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
chill out C1
to become calm and relaxed after feeling tense or upset Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing People(4)

cynical C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them. Meaning Off Sound Off
swagger C1
/ˈswæɡɚ/ a conspicuously confident, arrogant, or self-important manner of walking or behaving Meaning Off Sound Off
sparky C1
/ˈspɑɹki/ Lively, energetic, and quick to show ideas or enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
highbrow C1
/ˈhaɪˌbɹaʊ/ Intended for, or showing interest in, highly cultured or intellectual tastes; sometimes used disapprovingly. Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing Qualities(928)

trying C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure. Meaning Off Sound Off
removed C1
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/ Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
wicked C1
/ˈwək.əd/ Morally bad; cruel or evil. Meaning Off Sound Off
halfway C1
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/ At or to a point that is the middle between two places. Meaning Off Sound Off
vulnerable C1
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally. Meaning Off Sound Off
troy C1
/trɔɪ/ designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones Meaning Off Sound Off
disturbing C1
/dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/ Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease. Meaning Off Sound Off
supreme C1
/ˌsuˈpɹim/ Highest in authority, rank, or power. Meaning Off Sound Off
harsh C1
/hɑɹʃ/ Cruel, unkind, or severe. Meaning Off Sound Off
mere C1
/mɪɚ/ Used to stress that something is small or unimportant; nothing more than. Meaning Off Sound Off
dedicated C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/ Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed. Meaning Off Sound Off
instrumental C1
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ Playing an important part in making something happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
psychic C1
/ˈsaɪkɪk/ relating to the mind, soul, or mental processes rather than the physical body Meaning Off Sound Off
brutal C1
/ˈbɹu.təl/ Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel. Meaning Off Sound Off
naive C1
/naɪˈiv/ Lacking experience or judgement, and too quick to trust or believe things. Meaning Off Sound Off
troubled C1
/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ Worried, anxious, or upset. Meaning Off Sound Off
almighty C1
/ɔlˈmaɪti/ having unlimited power; omnipotent, especially as an epithet for God Meaning Off Sound Off
vicious C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/ Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
stark C1
/stɑɹk/ Bare, plain, and empty in appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off
violet C1
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/ Of a bluish-purple colour. Meaning Off Sound Off
tribal C1
/ˈtraɪbəl/ Relating to or typical of a tribe. Meaning Off Sound Off
sole C1
/soʊl/ Being the only one; single. Meaning Off Sound Off
isolated C1
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ far away from other places, people, or things Meaning Off Sound Off
fragile C1
/ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ Easily broken or damaged; not strong. Meaning Off Sound Off

Communication(34)

passing C1
/ˈpæsɪŋ/ A polite word for someone's death. Meaning Off Sound Off
meantime C1
/ˈmiːntaɪm/ The period of time between two events; used mainly in the phrase 'in the meantime'. Meaning Off Sound Off
felony C1
/ˈfɛləni/ A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses. Meaning Off Sound Off
denial C1
/dɪˈnaɪəl/ A statement that something is not true. Meaning Off Sound Off
memo C1
/ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ A short written message sent within an organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
banner C1
/ˈbænɚ/ A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried. Meaning Off Sound Off
puss C1
/pʊs/ an informal or affectionate term for a cat Meaning Off Sound Off
intercourse C1
/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ Communication, conversation. Meaning Off Sound Off
trademark C1
/ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/ A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product. Meaning Off Sound Off
articulate C1
/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. Meaning Off Sound Off
premise C1
/ˈpɹem.ɪs/ A statement or idea that is accepted as true and used as the basis for an argument. Meaning Off Sound Off
referendum C1
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ A direct vote by the public on a single political question or proposed law. Meaning Off Sound Off
discourse C1
/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/ Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
tater C1
/ˈteɪ.tɚ/ a potato; an informal or dialectal term Meaning Off Sound Off
cadence C1
/ˈkeɪdəns/ the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds in speech, writing, or movement Meaning Off Sound Off
query C1
/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt. Meaning Off Sound Off
rebuttal C1
/ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ a statement or argument that contradicts or disproves a claim Meaning Off Sound Off
retraction C1
/rɪˈtrækʃən/ a public withdrawal of a statement, accusation, claim, or published finding Meaning Off Sound Off
profanity C1
/prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/ offensive, obscene, or abusive language, especially swear words collectively Meaning Off Sound Off
lisp C1
/lɪsp/ a speech pattern or disorder in which sibilant sounds such as s and z are articulated atypically Meaning Off Sound Off
assertion C1
/əˈsɜɹʃən/ A confident statement that something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
linguistics C1
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ the scientific study of human language, including its sounds, structures, meanings, use, acquisition, history, and variation Meaning Off Sound Off
grandpapa C1
/ˈɡrændpəˌpɑ/ an informal or old-fashioned term for one's grandfather Meaning Off Sound Off
parenthesis C1
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/ a word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an explanation or aside Meaning Off Sound Off

Language & Linguistics(5)

irony C1
/ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ A situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you expect. Meaning Off Sound Off
pun C1
/pʌn/ a humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings Meaning Off Sound Off
syntax C1
/ˈsɪn.tæks/ A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences. Meaning Off Sound Off
utterance C1
/ˈʌtəɹəns/ An act of, or the process of, uttering. Meaning Off Sound Off
coinage C1
/ˈkɔɪnɪd͡ʒ/ the act of inventing a word or phrase Meaning Off Sound Off

Psychology & Behavior(10)

trauma C1
/ˈtɹɔ.mə/ A deep emotional shock or wound that has lasting effects. Meaning Off Sound Off
compulsion C1
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
stimulus C1
/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ Something that encourages activity or growth, especially in the economy. Meaning Off Sound Off
psychotherapy C1
/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means Meaning Off Sound Off
resilience C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ The ability to recover quickly from difficulties, illness, or misfortune. Meaning Off Sound Off
conformity C1
/kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ behaviour that follows the accepted rules or standards of a group or society Meaning Off Sound Off
phobia C1
/ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ an intense fear of a particular object, activity, or situation that is disproportionate to its actual danger Meaning Off Sound Off
narcissism C1
/ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ excessive admiration of oneself and preoccupation with one's own importance or image Meaning Off Sound Off
opt out C1
to choose not to take part in something Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
tangle with C1
to become involved in a difficult conflict or encounter with someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Mind & Cognition(6)

discretion C1
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ The freedom to decide something for yourself, using your own judgement. Meaning Off Sound Off
intellect C1
/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ The power of the mind to think, reason, and understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
lapse C1
/ˈlæps/ A small, temporary failure, especially of memory or attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
conceive of C1
to imagine something or form an idea of it Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
conjure up C1
to bring something into existence or into the mind, seemingly by magic Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
rout out C1
to discover or obtain something by searching thoroughly Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Senses & Perception(2)

screech C1
/skɹiːt͡ʃ/ a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise Meaning Off Sound Off
undertone C1
/ˈʌndɚtoʊn/ a quiet or subdued tone of voice or sound Meaning Off Sound Off

Education & Learning(4)

rabbi C1
/ˈræb.aɪ/ a Jewish religious scholar and teacher qualified to interpret Jewish law Meaning Off Sound Off
orientation C1
/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ A meeting or short course that introduces people to a new job, school, or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
warpath C1
/ˈwɔːrˌpæθ/ a course of hostile action or an angrily confrontational mood, especially in the phrase on the warpath Meaning Off Sound Off
watershed C1
/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend Meaning Off Sound Off

Work & Careers(11)

peasant C1
/ˈpɛzənt/ A poor farmer or farm worker, especially in the past or in poorer countries. Meaning Off Sound Off
tailor C1
/ˈteɪlɚ/ A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits. Meaning Off Sound Off
climax C1
/ˈklaɪ.mæks/ The most exciting or important point of an event, story, or career. Meaning Off Sound Off
tenure C1
/ˈtɛn.jɚ/ The period during which someone holds a job or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
productivity C1
/ˌpɹɑ.dʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ The rate at which workers produce goods or services; how efficiently work is done. Meaning Off Sound Off
professionalism C1
/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ The skill, good judgement, and high standards expected of someone doing a job well. Meaning Off Sound Off
induction C1
/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ the act of formally introducing someone into a job, group, or position Meaning Off Sound Off
croupier C1
/ˈkruː.pi.ɚ/ a casino employee who manages a gaming table, handles bets, and pays winnings Meaning Off Sound Off
artisan C1
/ˈɑɹtɪzən/ A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. Meaning Off Sound Off
shopkeeping C1
/ˈʃɑpˌkiːpɪŋ/ the business or occupation of owning, managing, or working in a retail shop Meaning Off Sound Off
grind out C1
to produce something through repetitive and often tedious work Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Economics & Markets(13)

speculation C1
/ˌspek.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/ An opinion or guess formed without firm evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off
capitalism C1
/ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ An economic system in which businesses and property are privately owned and run for profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
monopoly C1
/məˈnɑpəli/ Complete control of a market by a single company, with no competition. Meaning Off Sound Off
utility C1
/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ A basic public service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses. Meaning Off Sound Off
surplus C1
/ˈsɝˌplʌs/ An amount that is more than what is needed or used. Meaning Off Sound Off
deficit C1
/ˈdɛfəsɪt/ The amount by which spending is greater than the money coming in. Meaning Off Sound Off
inequality C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ An unfair difference between groups of people, especially in wealth or opportunity. Meaning Off Sound Off
expenditure C1
/ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ The amount of money that is spent. Meaning Off Sound Off
scarcity C1
/ˈskɛɹsɪti/ a small and inadequate amount Meaning Off Sound Off
allocation C1
/ˌæl.əˈkæɪ.ʃən/ The process of giving out money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
privatization C1
/ˌpɹaɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The transfer of a company or service from government to private ownership. Meaning Off Sound Off
stagnate C1
/ˈstæɡneɪt/ to stop flowing or circulating and become still or stale Meaning Off Sound Off
macroeconomics C1
/ˌmækɹoʊɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ the study of an economy as a whole, including overall output, employment, and inflation Meaning Off Sound Off

Business & Commerce(3)

offering C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service. Meaning Off Sound Off
merger C1
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ The joining of two or more companies into a single one. Meaning Off Sound Off
buyout C1
/ˈbaɪˌaʊt/ the purchase of a business, or enough of its shares to control it Meaning Off Sound Off

Personal Finance(8)

coverage C1
/ˈkɐv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/ The way an event or topic is reported in newspapers, on TV, or online. Meaning Off Sound Off
withdrawal C1
/wɪðˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ The act of taking money out of a bank account. Meaning Off Sound Off
invoice C1
/ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ A document listing goods or services provided and the money owed for them Meaning Off Sound Off
thrift C1
/ˈθɹɪft/ careful and economical use of money or other resources; frugality Meaning Off Sound Off
overdraft C1
/ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ An arrangement that lets you take more money out of your bank account than you have, up to an agreed limit. Meaning Off Sound Off
depreciation C1
/dɪˌpriːʃiːˈeɪʃən/ a decrease in price or value Meaning Off Sound Off
diversification C1
/dɪˌvɝːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the process or result of making something more varied Meaning Off Sound Off
refinance C1
/ˌɹifəˈnæns/ to replace an existing loan with new borrowing, usually to obtain different repayment terms Meaning Off Sound Off

Money & Finance(17)

bail C1
/beɪl/ Money paid so that an arrested person can be released until their trial, promising they will return to court. Meaning Off Sound Off
inheritance C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ Money or property received from someone who has died. Meaning Off Sound Off
extortion C1
/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats or force. Meaning Off Sound Off
lira C1
/ˈlɪr.ə/ the former basic unit of currency of Italy and Malta Meaning Off Sound Off
proceeds C1
/ˈpɹoʊsidz/ The money received from an event, sale, or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
bribery C1
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ The crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly. Meaning Off Sound Off
alms C1
/ɑmz/ money, food, clothing, or other aid given to poor people as an act of charity Meaning Off Sound Off
turnover C1
/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/ The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period. Meaning Off Sound Off
dowager C1
/ˈdaʊədʒɚ/ a widow who holds property, income, or a title derived from her late husband Meaning Off Sound Off
fundraising C1
/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ The activity of collecting money for a cause, often a charity. Meaning Off Sound Off
extravagance C1
/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/ The spending of much more money than is necessary or wise. Meaning Off Sound Off
windfall C1
/ˈwɪndˌfɔl/ an unexpected gain, advantage, or piece of good fortune, especially a sum of money Meaning Off Sound Off
excise C1
/əkˈsaɪz/ a tax on goods produced, sold, or used within a country Meaning Off Sound Off
tonnage C1
/ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ a tax imposed on ships that enter the US Meaning Off Sound Off
mark-up C1
The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
mortgagee C1
/ˌmɔrɡɪˈdʒiː/ One who provides a loan secured upon the borrowers' property: the lender in a mortgage agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off
pittance C1
/ˈpɪtəns/ a very small or inadequate amount of money, especially paid as wages Meaning Off Sound Off

Shopping & Services(1)

haggle over C1
to argue about a price or terms in an attempt to reach a better agreement Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

House & Home(21)

jimmy C1
/ˈdʒɪm.i/ a short crowbar used for forcing open a door, window, or lock Meaning Off Sound Off
chamber C1
/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
casino C1
/kæˈsinoʊ/ A building or room where people gamble on games of chance. Meaning Off Sound Off
compartment C1
/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off
threshold C1
/ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ The floor of a doorway, which you step over to enter a room or building. Meaning Off Sound Off
sauna C1
/ˈsɔː.nə/ A hot room where people sit to sweat and relax, often with steam. Meaning Off Sound Off
mortuary C1
/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/ a room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination Meaning Off Sound Off
conservatory C1
/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/ A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing. Meaning Off Sound Off
lavatory C1
/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/ A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage. Meaning Off Sound Off
gable C1
/ˈɡeɪbəl/ the usually triangular upper part of an exterior wall between the sloping sides of a roof Meaning Off Sound Off
outhouse C1
/ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/ a small building situated apart from a main house and used for storage, work, or another practical purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
cubby C1
/ˈkʌbi/ a small enclosed room, recess, or other confined space Meaning Off Sound Off
upholstery C1
/əˈpoʊlstəri/ the padded covering of furniture, including its fabric, springs, webbing, and stuffing Meaning Off Sound Off
darkroom C1
/ˈdɑːrˌkruːm/ a room with no light, used for developing photographs Meaning Off Sound Off
acoustics C1
/əˈkuː.stɪks/ The qualities of a room or building that affect how clearly sound can be heard in it. Meaning Off Sound Off
verandah C1
/vəˈɹændə/ A covered open area along the outside of a house, often partly enclosed. Meaning Off Sound Off
casement C1
/ˈkeɪs.mənt/ a window sash hinged at the side so that it opens like a door, or a window fitted with such a sash Meaning Off Sound Off
housebreaking C1
/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/ the crime of entering a house or other building unlawfully, typically with the intention of stealing Meaning Off Sound Off
valance C1
/ˈvæləns/ a decorative drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, or shelf Meaning Off Sound Off
drawing-room C1
/ˈdrɔɪŋˌrum/ a formal sitting room for receiving guests Meaning Off Sound Off
clutter up C1
to fill a place with so many things that it becomes untidy Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Cooking & Baking(5)

grind C1
/ˈɡɹaɪnd/ To crush something into small pieces or powder. Meaning Off Sound Off
batter C1
/ˈbætɚ/ To hit something hard and repeatedly. Meaning Off Sound Off
texture C1
/ˈtɛkst͡ʃɚ/ The way a surface or material feels when you touch it. Meaning Off Sound Off
yeast C1
/jist/ any of various single-celled fungi that ferment sugars and reproduce chiefly by budding Meaning Off Sound Off
marinate C1
/ˈmæɹɪneɪt/ to leave food in a seasoned liquid before cooking so that it absorbs flavor Meaning Off Sound Off

Food & Drink(23)

famine C1
/ˈfæmɪn/ a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death Meaning Off Sound Off
provisions C1
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/ Supplies of food and other essentials, especially for a journey or hard times. Meaning Off Sound Off
flask C1
/flask/ A small flat bottle for carrying a drink, often kept in a pocket. Meaning Off Sound Off
intake C1
/ˈɪntæɪk/ The amount of something, especially food, drink, or air, that is taken into the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
grapefruit C1
/ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ A large round citrus fruit with a thick yellow or pink skin and a slightly sour, juicy inside. Meaning Off Sound Off
mead C1
/miːd/ an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added herbs, spices, or fruit Meaning Off Sound Off
staple C1
/ˈsteɪpəl/ A basic, essential food or item that people use regularly. Meaning Off Sound Off
crumb C1
/kɹʌm/ A tiny piece that breaks off bread, cake, or similar food. Meaning Off Sound Off
lard C1
/lɑɹd/ soft white fat rendered from pigs and used in cooking Meaning Off Sound Off
deprivation C1
/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ The lack or loss of something needed, such as food, sleep, or basic rights. Meaning Off Sound Off
cauldron C1
/ˈkɔːldrən/ a large deep pot used for boiling food or liquid, traditionally over an open fire Meaning Off Sound Off
connoisseur C1
/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ An expert whose judgement is respected, especially in art, food, or other matters of taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
chowder C1
/ˈtʃaʊdɚ/ a rich, thick soup or stew, commonly made with fish or shellfish, potatoes, and milk or cream Meaning Off Sound Off
loin C1
/lɔɪn/ a cut of meat from the back of an animal between the ribs and the hip Meaning Off Sound Off
commissary C1
/ˈkɑːməˌseri/ a store that supplies food and other goods to members of a military base, prison, or similar institution Meaning Off Sound Off
calorie C1
/ˈkæləɹi/ A unit that measures the energy in food and drink. Meaning Off Sound Off
manna C1
/ˈmænə/ in the Book of Exodus, the food miraculously supplied to the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness Meaning Off Sound Off
molar C1
/ˈmoʊlər/ one of the broad, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding food Meaning Off Sound Off
apéritif C1
/əˌpɛrəˈtiːf/ an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite Meaning Off Sound Off
tidbit C1
/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ a small and especially tasty piece of food Meaning Off Sound Off
compote C1
/ˈkɑːm.poʊt/ fruit cooked slowly in sugar syrup, served as a dessert or accompaniment Meaning Off Sound Off
incisor C1
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food. Meaning Off Sound Off
carafe C1
/kəˈræf/ a glass container used for serving water, wine, or another drink Meaning Off Sound Off

Clothing & Appearance(10)

cloak C1
/ˈkloʊk/ A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood. Meaning Off Sound Off
overalls C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work. Meaning Off Sound Off
duds C1
/dʌdz/ informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes Meaning Off Sound Off
trinket C1
/ˈtɹɪŋkət/ a small decorative object or piece of jewelry, often inexpensive or showy Meaning Off Sound Off
petticoat C1
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/ a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt Meaning Off Sound Off
headgear C1
/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/ anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering Meaning Off Sound Off
nightshirt C1
/ˈnaɪt.ʃɝːt/ a loose, shirt-shaped garment worn in bed Meaning Off Sound Off
topknot C1
/ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/ a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head Meaning Off Sound Off
washtub C1
/ˈwɑːʃˌtəb/ A large tub used for washing clothes. Meaning Off Sound Off
dreadlock C1
/ˈdɹɛdˌlɑk/ one rope-like strand of hair in a dreadlocked hairstyle Meaning Off Sound Off

Travel(1)

itinerary C1
/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/ A detailed plan or schedule of a journey, listing the places and times. Meaning Off Sound Off

Maritime & Sailing(10)

canoe C1
/kəˈnuː/ A long, narrow, open boat that is pointed at both ends and moved with paddles. Meaning Off Sound Off
latitude C1
/ˈlætɪtud/ the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself Meaning Off Sound Off
embark C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/ To start something new and important, such as a project or journey. Meaning Off Sound Off
keel C1
/kiːl/ the main lengthwise structure along the bottom of a ship or boat, supporting its frame and helping stabilize it Meaning Off Sound Off
gangway C1
/ˈɡæŋweɪ/ a passage for walking between rows of seats, shelves, cabins, or other confined areas Meaning Off Sound Off
dinghy C1
/ˈdɪŋ.i/ a small open boat propelled by oars or a motor, often carried or towed by a larger vessel Meaning Off Sound Off
jetty C1
/ˈd͡ʒɛti/ a structure projecting into water to protect a shore or harbor, influence currents, or provide a landing place Meaning Off Sound Off
barge C1
/bɑrdʒ/ A large, flat-bottomed boat used to carry goods on rivers and canals. Meaning Off Sound Off
mainsail C1
/ˈmeɪnseɪl/ the principal sail of a sailing vessel, carried on its mainmast Meaning Off Sound Off
bail out C1
to remove water from a boat by scooping it out Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Aviation & Flight(4)

cargo C1
/ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off
descent C1
/dəˈsɛnt/ The act of moving or coming down. Meaning Off Sound Off
steward C1
/ˈstjuː.əːd/ A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions. Meaning Off Sound Off
fuselage C1
/ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ the main body of an aircraft, to which its wings and tail are attached and which usually contains people or cargo Meaning Off Sound Off

Transportation(10)

auto C1
/ˈɔ.toʊ̯/ A car (short for automobile). Meaning Off Sound Off
shuttle C1
/ˈʃʌt.əl/ a bus, train, aircraft, or other service that travels regularly between two points Meaning Off Sound Off
saddle C1
/ˈsæd(ə)l/ a seat fastened on a horse, bicycle, or similar vehicle for a rider Meaning Off Sound Off
gondola C1
/ˈɡɑːn.də.lə/ a long, narrow, flat-bottomed Venetian boat propelled and steered with a single oar Meaning Off Sound Off
tiller C1
/ˈtɪlɚ/ a lever used to turn a boat's rudder and control its direction Meaning Off Sound Off
stateroom C1
/ˈsteɪtˌruːm/ a private sleeping cabin on a passenger ship or train Meaning Off Sound Off
omnibus C1
/ˈɑm.nə.bəs/ a bus, especially a large horse-drawn public vehicle of the nineteenth century Meaning Off Sound Off
seamanship C1
/ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/ skill and practical knowledge in navigating, handling, operating, and maintaining a ship or boat Meaning Off Sound Off
footboard C1
/ˈfʊtˌbɔrd/ a narrow platform or board on a vehicle, carriage, or railway car on which a person may stand or rest the feet Meaning Off Sound Off
tailfin C1
/ˈteɪlfɪn/ a decorative upswept extension on the rear of a car, popular in the 1950s and 1960s Meaning Off Sound Off

Verbs of Movement(2)

keel over C1
to topple sideways or collapse Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
swoop up C1
to pick up or catch something in one quick sweeping movement Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Sports & Fitness(6)

trump C1
/tɹʌmp/ a suit or card in a card game that outranks the others Meaning Off Sound Off
rut C1
/rʌt/ a long, deep track or groove made in soft ground or another surface by repeated passage Meaning Off Sound Off
contender C1
/kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ Someone who has a real chance of winning a competition or prize. Meaning Off Sound Off
pathway C1
/ˈpæθˌweɪ/ A path or track for walking. Meaning Off Sound Off
billiards C1
/ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ A game played on a cloth-covered table in which players use long sticks to hit balls into one another or into pockets. Meaning Off Sound Off
blindman's buff C1
/ˌblaɪndmænz ˈbʌf/ a game in which a blindfolded player tries to catch and identify the other players Meaning Off Sound Off

Health & Medicine(13)

psychiatrist C1
/ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ A medical doctor who specializes in treating mental illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
diagnosis C1
/daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ The act of identifying a disease or medical condition, or the conclusion reached. Meaning Off Sound Off
epidemic C1
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ The fast spread of an infectious disease through a population. Meaning Off Sound Off
persecution C1
/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ Cruel or unfair treatment of a person or group over time, especially because of race, religion, or beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off
vial C1
/ˈvaɪəl/ a small glass or plastic container, especially one used for medicine, perfume, or a laboratory sample Meaning Off Sound Off
manicure C1
/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ A beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails. Meaning Off Sound Off
meningitis C1
/ˌmɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs/ infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection Meaning Off Sound Off
mumps C1
/mʌmps/ a contagious viral illness, especially of children, that causes fever and painful swelling of the salivary glands Meaning Off Sound Off
pedicure C1
/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails. Meaning Off Sound Off
contusion C1
/kənˈtuʒən/ an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration Meaning Off Sound Off
vaccination C1
/ˌvæksəˈneɪʃən/ the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate protection against a disease Meaning Off Sound Off
infirmity C1
/ɪnˈfɜɹməti/ physical weakness or illness, especially because of age Meaning Off Sound Off
drift off C1
to gradually fall asleep Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

The Human Body(36)

commissioner C1
/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force. Meaning Off Sound Off
autopsy C1
/ˈɔtɑpsi/ a medical examination and dissection of a body after death to determine the cause of death or effects of disease Meaning Off Sound Off
kidney C1
/ˈkɪdni/ One of the two organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine. Meaning Off Sound Off
griffin C1
/ˈɡrɪf.ɪn/ a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle Meaning Off Sound Off
spine C1
/spaɪn/ The line of bones down the centre of the back; the backbone. Meaning Off Sound Off
squadron C1
/ˈskwɑːdrən/ A body of troops drawn up in a square. Meaning Off Sound Off
adrenaline C1
/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ A hormone released by the body in moments of stress, fear, or excitement that speeds up the heart and prepares you to act. Meaning Off Sound Off
circulation C1
/ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ The movement of blood around the body Meaning Off Sound Off
flank C1
/ˈflæŋk/ the side of something, especially the side of a body or military formation Meaning Off Sound Off
spleen C1
/spliːn/ a dark-red organ near the stomach that filters blood and supports the immune system Meaning Off Sound Off
uterus C1
/ˈjuː.tə.ɹəs/ a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females Meaning Off Sound Off
postmortem C1
/ˌpoʊstˈmɔːrtəm/ a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death Meaning Off Sound Off
gill C1
/ɡɪl/ a respiratory organ by which fish and many other aquatic animals extract dissolved oxygen from water Meaning Off Sound Off
glacier C1
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill. Meaning Off Sound Off
incision C1
/ɪnˈsɪʒən/ A cut made into the body, especially by a surgeon during an operation. Meaning Off Sound Off
pathologist C1
/pəˈθɑːlədʒəst/ An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
lobe C1
/ləʊb/ (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part Meaning Off Sound Off
ulcer C1
/ˈʌlsɚ/ an open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane in which tissue has been damaged or destroyed Meaning Off Sound Off
holster C1
/ˈhoʊl.stɚ/ a fitted case worn on the body for carrying a handgun or another tool safely and accessibly Meaning Off Sound Off
diaphragm C1
/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ the sheet of muscle below the lungs that contracts and relaxes during breathing Meaning Off Sound Off
tetanus C1
/ˈtɛtənəs/ a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani, marked by painful muscle stiffness and spasms Meaning Off Sound Off
catheter C1
/ˈkæθɪtɚ/ a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open Meaning Off Sound Off
stinger C1
/ˈstɪŋɚ/ a sharp organ used by an insect, scorpion, stingray, or other animal to wound or inject venom Meaning Off Sound Off
parchment C1
/ˈpɑɹtʃmənt/ the specially prepared skin of a sheep, goat, or calf, formerly used as a durable writing surface Meaning Off Sound Off

Technology & Computing(3)

ledger C1
/ˈlɛdʒɚ/ a book, file, or computer record in which financial transactions are organized by account Meaning Off Sound Off
interface C1
/ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ The part of a computer system or program that a person uses to control it. Meaning Off Sound Off
processor C1
/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ The part of a computer that performs most of the calculations and runs programs. Meaning Off Sound Off

Literature & Storytelling(9)

manuscript C1
/ˈmæn.jəˌskɹɪpt/ A written or typed version of a book or article before it is published. Meaning Off Sound Off
sequel C1
/ˈsiːkwəl/ A book, film, or play that continues the story of an earlier one. Meaning Off Sound Off
flashback C1
/ˈflæʃ.bæk/ A part of a film, book, or play that shows an earlier event, interrupting the main story. Meaning Off Sound Off
realism C1
/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ A practical attitude that accepts the facts of a situation as they really are. Meaning Off Sound Off
protagonist C1
/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ The main character in a story, film, or play. Meaning Off Sound Off
couplet C1
/ˈkʌplət/ two successive lines of verse that form a unit, often sharing a meter and rhyme Meaning Off Sound Off
characterization C1
/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/ The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story. Meaning Off Sound Off
novella C1
/nəˈvɛlə/ a fictional prose narrative longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel Meaning Off Sound Off
dystopia C1
/dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ an imagined society in which oppressive rule or miserable living conditions make life deeply undesirable Meaning Off Sound Off

Media & Publishing(2)

commentary C1
/ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛ.ɹi/ A spoken description of an event as it happens, especially on radio or television. Meaning Off Sound Off
newsletter C1
/ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ A printed or emailed report sent out regularly with news for a particular group or about a particular topic. Meaning Off Sound Off

Photography & Images(4)

transparency C1
/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ Openness and honesty that allows others to see how things are done. Meaning Off Sound Off
panorama C1
/ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ A wide, unbroken view of a large area. Meaning Off Sound Off
saturation C1
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/ the state or process of being completely soaked, filled, or supplied to capacity Meaning Off Sound Off
viewfinder C1
/ˈvjuːfaɪndə(ɹ)/ the part of a camera that shows the scene the photographer is framing Meaning Off Sound Off

Music Theory(5)

bass C1
/bæs/ The low range of sound or musical tones. Meaning Off Sound Off
concerto C1
/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ A piece of music written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra. Meaning Off Sound Off
presto C1
/ˈprɛs.toʊ/ used to announce a sudden or seemingly magical result Meaning Off Sound Off
timbre C1
/ˈtæm.bɚ/ The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume. Meaning Off Sound Off
clef C1
/klɛf/ a symbol on a musical staff that identifies which pitches its lines and spaces represent Meaning Off Sound Off

Art & Music(4)

canvas C1
/ˈkænvəs/ A strong, rough cloth used for tents, sails, bags, and shoes. Meaning Off Sound Off
cabaret C1
/ˌkæbəˈreɪ/ live entertainment consisting of songs, comedy, dance, or short acts presented in a restaurant, nightclub, or intimate theater Meaning Off Sound Off
aesthetic C1
/ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/ Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beautiful things. Meaning Off Sound Off
jig C1
/dʒɪɡ/ a lively traditional dance with quick steps and jumps, or the music for it Meaning Off Sound Off

Film & Television(7)

footage C1
/ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ A piece of film or video that has been recorded. Meaning Off Sound Off
screenplay C1
/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ The written script for a film or television show, including dialogue and stage directions. Meaning Off Sound Off
prop C1
/pɹɑp/ An object used by actors on a stage or film set. Meaning Off Sound Off
adaptation C1
/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/ The process of changing to fit a new situation or environment. Meaning Off Sound Off
dub C1
/dɐb/ To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name. Meaning Off Sound Off
blockbuster C1
/ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ A book, film, or show that is very popular and successful. Meaning Off Sound Off
montage C1
/mɑnˈtɑʒ/ a sequence of short film clips edited together to combine events or show a longer period in a short time Meaning Off Sound Off

Theater & Performance(4)

spotlight C1
/ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/ Public attention or the center of attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
farce C1
/fɑɹs/ A situation that is absurd or ridiculous, often because it is so badly handled. Meaning Off Sound Off
encore C1
/ˈɑnkoɹ/ an extra or repeated performance given after the scheduled program, usually in response to applause Meaning Off Sound Off
stagecraft C1
/ˈsteɪdʒˌkɹæft/ the practical skills and techniques used to create and manage a theatrical production Meaning Off Sound Off

Entertainment & Leisure(2)

heroine C1
/ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ The main female character in a story, film, or play. Meaning Off Sound Off
gala C1
/ˈɡeɪ.lə/ a special public celebration or entertainment, often held for a formal or charitable purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

Astronomy & Space(6)

gravity C1
/ˈɡɹævəti/ The natural force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
vacuum C1
/ˈvæ.kjuːm/ A space that contains no matter or air. Meaning Off Sound Off
aurora C1
/əˈrɔrə/ a display of colored light in the polar sky caused by charged solar particles interacting with the upper atmosphere Meaning Off Sound Off
spectrum C1
/ˈspɛktrəm/ A wide range of related ideas, opinions, qualities, or things. Meaning Off Sound Off
rotation C1
/ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ The act of turning around a central point or axis. Meaning Off Sound Off
exoplanet C1
/ˈɛksoʊˌplænət/ a planet located outside our solar system Meaning Off Sound Off

Chemistry(4)

crystal C1
/ˈkɹɪstəl/ A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass. Meaning Off Sound Off
hydrogen C1
/ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒ(ə)n/ The lightest chemical element (symbol H), a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas. Meaning Off Sound Off
chlorine C1
/ˈklɔːr.iːn/ the chemical element with atomic number 17, a toxic greenish-yellow halogen gas in its elemental form Meaning Off Sound Off
polymer C1
/ˈpɑləmɚ/ a large molecule made of many repeating smaller units linked together, or a material consisting of such molecules Meaning Off Sound Off

Physics(11)

interference C1
/ˌɪntəɹˈfɪɹɪns/ The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you. Meaning Off Sound Off
fusion C1
/ˈfjuːʒən/ The act of joining separate things into one, or the result of doing so. Meaning Off Sound Off
momentum C1
/ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ The driving force that keeps an idea, process, or campaign moving forward. Meaning Off Sound Off
density C1
/ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ How much of something there is in a given space or area. Meaning Off Sound Off
magnetism C1
/ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm/ The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other materials. Meaning Off Sound Off
torque C1
/tɔɹk/ a twisting force Meaning Off Sound Off
radioactivity C1
/ˌreɪdɪəʊakˈtɪvɪti/ Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus. Meaning Off Sound Off
optics C1
/ˈɑptɪks/ the branch of physics concerned with light, vision, and the behavior of electromagnetic radiation Meaning Off Sound Off
inertia C1
/ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ a disposition to remain inactive or inert Meaning Off Sound Off
capacitor C1
/kəˈpæ.sə.tɚ/ an electrical component that stores energy in an electric field between separated conductors Meaning Off Sound Off
convection C1
/kənˈvɛkʃən/ the transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas Meaning Off Sound Off

Biology & Genetics(11)

sperm C1
/spɜɹm/ a male reproductive cell that can fertilize an egg cell Meaning Off Sound Off
fossil C1
/ˈfɑsl̩/ the preserved remains or shape of a plant or animal that lived long ago Meaning Off Sound Off
parasite C1
/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ An animal or plant that lives on or inside another and feeds off it. Meaning Off Sound Off
reproduction C1
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ The biological process by which living things produce offspring. Meaning Off Sound Off
embryo C1
/ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ a plant, animal, or human in the earliest stages of development Meaning Off Sound Off
metabolism C1
/məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ the set of chemical processes by which a living organism converts substances into energy and materials needed for life, growth, and repair Meaning Off Sound Off
genome C1
/ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ The complete set of genetic information in an organism. Meaning Off Sound Off
chromosome C1
/ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order Meaning Off Sound Off
heredity C1
/həˈɹɛdəti/ Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants. Meaning Off Sound Off
invertebrate C1
/ɪnˈvɝː.tə.brət/ an animal without a backbone, such as an insect, mollusk, or worm Meaning Off Sound Off
genotype C1
/ˈd͡ʒɛnəˌtaɪp/ the genetic constitution of an organism, especially the combination of gene variants it has for a particular characteristic Meaning Off Sound Off

Science & Research(11)

helium C1
/ˈhiː.li.əm/ a very light, colorless, and odorless element that is one of the six inert gasses Meaning Off Sound Off
lithium C1
/ˈlɪθ.i.əm/ the chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3, a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive alkali metal and the lightest metal Meaning Off Sound Off
iodine C1
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/ the chemical element with atomic number 53, a dark halogen that forms a violet vapor when heated Meaning Off Sound Off
prism C1
/ˈprɪzəm/ a transparent optical element with flat faces that refracts light, often separating it into colors Meaning Off Sound Off
cobalt C1
/ˈkoʊbɔlt/ the chemical element with atomic number 27, a hard silvery-blue metal used in alloys, batteries, magnets, and pigments Meaning Off Sound Off
infusion C1
/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ the introduction of a new element, quality, or resource that changes or strengthens something Meaning Off Sound Off
stimuli C1
/ˈstɪm.jʊˌlaɪ̯/ Things that cause a reaction or response in people, animals, or things (plural of stimulus) Meaning Off Sound Off
barium C1
/ˈbɛriːəm/ a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group Meaning Off Sound Off
chromium C1
/ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/ the chemical element with atomic number 24 and symbol Cr, a hard, lustrous metal used especially in alloys and protective plating Meaning Off Sound Off
gallium C1
/ˈɡæliəm/ a chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal. Meaning Off Sound Off
einsteinium C1
/aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ a synthetic radioactive chemical element with atomic number 99 and symbol Es Meaning Off Sound Off

Mathematics & Measurement(2)

centimetre C1
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm Meaning Off Sound Off
tot up C1
to add amounts together to find their total Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Nature & Landscape(12)

glen C1
/ɡlɪn/ a narrow, secluded valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland and often containing a stream Meaning Off Sound Off
terrain C1
/təˈɹeɪn/ An area of land, especially with regard to its natural features. Meaning Off Sound Off
ing C1
/ɪŋ/ northern English dialect: a low meadow, especially one beside a river and liable to flooding Meaning Off Sound Off
peninsula C1
/pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ A long piece of land that sticks out into the sea, with water on most sides. Meaning Off Sound Off
otter C1
/ˈɑtɚ/ A small river or sea animal with webbed feet and thick brown fur that eats fish. Meaning Off Sound Off
knoll C1
/noʊl/ a small, rounded natural hill or mound Meaning Off Sound Off
glade C1
/ɡleɪd/ An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest. Meaning Off Sound Off
pinewood C1
/ˈpaɪn.wʊd/ a forest or grove of pine trees Meaning Off Sound Off
Tasmanian C1
/tæzˈmeɪniən/ a native or inhabitant of Tasmania, an island state of Australia Meaning Off Sound Off
tributary C1
/ˈtrɪbjəteri/ a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake Meaning Off Sound Off
sandbar C1
/ˈsændˌbɑːr/ a long, narrow ridge of sand formed in a river, lake, or sea by moving water or waves Meaning Off Sound Off
rivulet C1
/ˈɹɪv.jə.lɪt/ a small stream or brook, often a minor tributary of a river Meaning Off Sound Off

Animals(37)

nest C1
/nɛst/ A structure that a bird or other animal builds to lay eggs and raise its young. Meaning Off Sound Off
goose C1
/ɡus/ A large water bird with webbed feet and a long neck, bigger than a duck. Meaning Off Sound Off
prey C1
/pɹeɪ/ An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal. Meaning Off Sound Off
hawk C1
/ˈhɔk/ a bird of prey with keen eyesight, broad wings, and a hooked bill Meaning Off Sound Off
pigeon C1
/ˈpə.dʒən/ A common grey bird with a plump body and short legs, often seen in towns and cities. Meaning Off Sound Off
predator C1
/ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food. Meaning Off Sound Off
peacock C1
/ˈpiː.kɑːk/ A large male bird with a long, brightly coloured tail that it can spread out like a fan. Meaning Off Sound Off
antenna C1
/ænˈtɛn.ə/ one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans Meaning Off Sound Off
hedgehog C1
/ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ A small spiny mammal that rolls into a ball when threatened and is active at night. Meaning Off Sound Off
aquarium C1
/əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ A glass tank or bowl filled with water for keeping fish and other water animals. Meaning Off Sound Off
snail C1
/sneɪl/ A small slow-moving animal with a soft body and a spiral shell on its back. Meaning Off Sound Off
mink C1
/mɪŋk/ a small, dark-furred semiaquatic carnivorous mammal related to weasels Meaning Off Sound Off
stallion C1
/ˈstæljən/ an adult uncastrated male horse, especially one kept for breeding Meaning Off Sound Off
fetus C1
/ˈfiːtəs/ An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal. Meaning Off Sound Off
hoof C1
/hʊf/ the hard covering at the end of the foot of a horse, deer, sheep, or other ungulate Meaning Off Sound Off
louse C1
/laʊs/ a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives on the skin, hair, or feathers of a person or animal Meaning Off Sound Off
shrew C1
/ʃɹuː/ a small, active, insect-eating mammal with a pointed snout, resembling a mouse Meaning Off Sound Off
manger C1
/ˈmeɪn.dʒɚ/ an open box or trough in a stable from which horses, cattle, or other animals feed Meaning Off Sound Off
mite C1
/maɪt/ any of numerous minute arachnids, many of which live as parasites on animals or plants Meaning Off Sound Off
tigress C1
/ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/ a female tiger Meaning Off Sound Off
lasso C1
/ˈlæs.oʊ/ a long rope with a sliding loop used especially to catch cattle or horses Meaning Off Sound Off
centaur C1
/ˈsen.tɔːr/ in Greek mythology, a creature with a horse's body and a human head, arms, and torso Meaning Off Sound Off
burro C1
/ˈbɝː.oʊ/ a small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal in the southwestern United States or Mexico Meaning Off Sound Off
ewe C1
/juː/ An adult female sheep. Meaning Off Sound Off

Gardening & Horticulture(12)

cutting C1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/ A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one. Meaning Off Sound Off
sod C1
/sɑd/ a piece or layer of grass-covered surface soil held together by its roots Meaning Off Sound Off
pollen C1
/ˈpɑlən/ the fine powder produced by flowers that contains male reproductive cells Meaning Off Sound Off
graft C1
/ɡɹæft/ To join part of one plant onto another so they grow together as one. Meaning Off Sound Off
sprout C1
/spɹaʊt/ To begin to grow; to produce new shoots or leaves. Meaning Off Sound Off
foliage C1
/ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ The leaves of plants. Meaning Off Sound Off
shrub C1
/ʃɹʌb/ a woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with several stems rising at or near the ground Meaning Off Sound Off
trowel C1
/ˈtraʊəl/ a mason's hand tool with a flat metal blade, used to spread and shape mortar or plaster Meaning Off Sound Off
propagation C1
/pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/ The multiplication or natural increase in a population. Meaning Off Sound Off
trellis C1
/ˈtrɛl.ɪs/ a framework or lattice of wood, metal, or another material used to support climbing plants Meaning Off Sound Off
seedling C1
/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ A young plant that has just grown from a seed. Meaning Off Sound Off
mulch C1
/mʌlt͡ʃ/ material spread over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, or protect plants Meaning Off Sound Off

Plants & Agriculture(15)

heather C1
/ˈhɛðɚ/ a low evergreen plant with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland Meaning Off Sound Off
rye C1
/ɹaɪ/ A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder. Meaning Off Sound Off
aspen C1
/ˈæs.pən/ a poplar tree whose leaves tremble readily because they grow on flattened stalks Meaning Off Sound Off
starch C1
/stɑɹtʃ/ a complex carbohydrate stored by plants and found abundantly in foods such as grain and potatoes Meaning Off Sound Off
wicker C1
/ˈwɪk.ɚ/ flexible twigs, cane, or similar plant material woven to make baskets, furniture, and other objects, or the woven work itself Meaning Off Sound Off
primrose C1
/ˈprɪmˌroʊz/ a low-growing plant of the genus Primula, typically bearing pale yellow flowers early in spring Meaning Off Sound Off
alfalfa C1
/ˌælˈfælfə/ a perennial legume, Medicago sativa, grown widely for hay, animal feed, and soil improvement Meaning Off Sound Off
manatee C1
/ˈmænəˌtiː/ a large, slow-moving, plant-eating aquatic mammal of the genus Trichechus, with paddle-like flippers and a broad rounded tail Meaning Off Sound Off
potpourri C1
/ˌpoʊ.pʊˈriː/ a fragrant mixture of dried flower petals, herbs, and spices used to scent a room Meaning Off Sound Off
pimento C1
/pɪˈmɛntoʊ/ allspice: the dried aromatic berry of the tropical tree Pimenta dioica, or the tree itself Meaning Off Sound Off
peppercorn C1
/ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ a dried berry of the pepper plant, used whole or ground as a spice Meaning Off Sound Off
liber C1
/ˈlaɪbɚ/ the living inner bark of a plant, especially the tissue that conducts food; phloem Meaning Off Sound Off
stamen C1
/ˈsteɪmən/ the pollen-producing male organ of a flower, typically consisting of an anther on a filament Meaning Off Sound Off
digester C1
/daɪˈdʒestər/ a sealed vessel in which plant, animal, or other material is broken down by heat, pressure, chemicals, or enzymes Meaning Off Sound Off
sepal C1
/ˈsɛpəl/ one of the usually green, leaflike parts that enclose a flower bud and together form the calyx Meaning Off Sound Off

Weather & Climate(4)

squall C1
/skwɔːl/ a sudden, brief increase in wind speed, often accompanied by rain or snow Meaning Off Sound Off
snowdrift C1
/ˈsnoʊˌdrɪft/ a mound or bank of snow piled up by the wind Meaning Off Sound Off
thundercloud C1
/ˈθʌn.dərˌklaʊd/ a large dark cloud, usually a cumulonimbus, that produces thunder and lightning Meaning Off Sound Off
slack off C1
to decrease in strength, amount, or activity Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Environment & Ecology(2)

sustainable C1
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. Meaning Off Sound Off
dispose of C1
to get rid of something or arrange for it to leave your possession Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Places & Geography(45)

ministry C1
/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ A government department responsible for a particular area, usually headed by a minister. Meaning Off Sound Off
homeland C1
/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ The country where someone was born or that they think of as home. Meaning Off Sound Off
asylum C1
/əˈsaɪləm/ Protection given by a country to someone who has fled danger in their own country. Meaning Off Sound Off
parish C1
/ˈpæɹɪʃ/ A local church district with its own church and priest. Meaning Off Sound Off
rendezvous C1
/ˈrɑːn.deɪ.vuː/ an arranged meeting at a particular time and place Meaning Off Sound Off
shrine C1
/ʃraɪn/ a sacred place dedicated to a deity, saint, ancestor, relic, or other revered figure Meaning Off Sound Off
mainland C1
/ˈmeɪnlənd/ The main area of land of a country or continent, as opposed to its islands. Meaning Off Sound Off
plaza C1
/ˈplɑːzə/ A town's public square. Meaning Off Sound Off
courtyard C1
/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings. Meaning Off Sound Off
saloon C1
/səˈlun/ A bar or public place where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in the American Old West. Meaning Off Sound Off
junction C1
/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ A place where two or more roads, railways, or routes meet. Meaning Off Sound Off
boundary C1
/ˈbaʊndəɹi/ A line that marks where one area ends and another begins. Meaning Off Sound Off
franchise C1
/ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ The right to sell a company's products or services in a particular area, or a business run under such a right. Meaning Off Sound Off
archive C1
/ˈɑɹkaɪv/ A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept. Meaning Off Sound Off
delegation C1
/ˌdɛləˈgeɪʃən/ A group of people chosen to represent a country, organization, or group. Meaning Off Sound Off
orchard C1
/ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ An area of land where fruit or nut trees are grown. Meaning Off Sound Off
burgundy C1
/ˈbɝɡəndi/ wine produced in the Burgundy region of eastern France, especially its red or white table wine Meaning Off Sound Off
vegetation C1
/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ plants in general, especially the plants that grow in a particular area Meaning Off Sound Off
acre C1
/ˈeɪ.kɚ/ A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres. Meaning Off Sound Off
highland C1
/ˈhaɪlənd/ an elevated, hilly, or mountainous area of land Meaning Off Sound Off
stronghold C1
/ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊld/ a place fortified to withstand attack; a fortress Meaning Off Sound Off
waterfront C1
/ˈwɔtɝˌfrənt/ The land or part of a town next to a river, lake, or sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
tract C1
/tɹækt/ A large area of land. Meaning Off Sound Off
sovereignty C1
/ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ The power of a country to govern itself without outside control. Meaning Off Sound Off

Law & Government(13)

warrant C1
/ˈwɔɹənt/ An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
verdict C1
/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ The decision a jury or judge makes about whether someone is guilty in a court case. Meaning Off Sound Off
ruling C1
/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ An official decision made by a court or someone in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
magistrate C1
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/ An official who acts as a judge in a lower court, dealing with minor offences. Meaning Off Sound Off
jurisdiction C1
/d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ The official power to make legal decisions and apply the law. Meaning Off Sound Off
patent C1
/ˈpætənt/ An official right giving an inventor sole control over making and selling an invention for a set period. Meaning Off Sound Off
notary C1
/ˈnoʊ.t̬ɚ.i/ a public official authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify that documents are genuine Meaning Off Sound Off
loophole C1
/ˈluːphoʊl/ an ambiguity, omission, or exception in a law or rule that allows its purpose to be avoided Meaning Off Sound Off
entitlement C1
/ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) Meaning Off Sound Off
suffrage C1
/ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/ the legal right to vote in political elections Meaning Off Sound Off
comply with C1
to act according to a rule, requirement, or request Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
conform to C1
to follow or meet a stated rule, standard, or expectation Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
preside over C1
to lead or hold authority over an organization or activity Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Politics & International Affairs(2)

diplomatic C1
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ Relating to the work of managing relations between countries. Meaning Off Sound Off
exchequer C1
/ɛksˈtʃɛkɚ/ the national treasury or financial department of a government Meaning Off Sound Off

Crime & Justice(3)

heist C1
/haɪst/ A robbery, especially a planned theft from a bank, museum, or similar institution. Meaning Off Sound Off
vigilante C1
/ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/ A person who takes it upon themselves to pursue or punish suspected wrongdoers without legal authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
prey on C1
to exploit people by taking advantage of their weakness or hopes Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

War & Conflict(8)

corps C1
/kɔɹ/ A large military unit made up of several divisions. Meaning Off Sound Off
commandant C1
/ˈkɑːmənˌdænt/ the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district Meaning Off Sound Off
court-martial C1
/ˈkɔrtˌmɑr.ʃəl/ a military court, or a trial held by such a court, for members of the armed forces accused of breaking military law Meaning Off Sound Off
deployment C1
/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ The movement of military forces into position, especially before action. Meaning Off Sound Off
ordnance C1
/ˈoɹdnəns/ military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment Meaning Off Sound Off
infantryman C1
/ˈɪn.fən.tri.mən/ a soldier who serves in the infantry and is trained to fight primarily on foot Meaning Off Sound Off
beachhead C1
/ˈbiːtʃhɛd/ a defended position on an enemy shore, seized by landing troops and held so that an invasion can push inland Meaning Off Sound Off
mow down C1
to kill or strike down many people indiscriminately Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Religion & Belief(3)

baptism C1
/ˈbæptɪzəm/ a Christian sacrament or rite involving water that marks spiritual cleansing and admission to the Church Meaning Off Sound Off
archangel C1
/ˈɑrkeɪndʒəl/ an angel of the highest or a particularly high rank in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition Meaning Off Sound Off
theology C1
/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of God, religion, and religious beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

Materials & Substances(59)

rick C1
/ɹɪk/ a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch Meaning Off Sound Off
hank C1
/hæŋk/ a coil, loop, or bundle of yarn, rope, hair, or other long flexible material Meaning Off Sound Off
scum C1
/skʌm/ a film of foam, dirt, impurities, or vegetation that forms on the surface of a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off
rod C1
/ɹɑd/ A long, thin, straight bar or stick of wood or metal. Meaning Off Sound Off
mole C1
/mɒʊl/ A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water. Meaning Off Sound Off
grease C1
/ɡɹis/ a thick oily or fatty substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery Meaning Off Sound Off
foam C1
/foʊm/ a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off
strap C1
/stɹæp/ A narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used to fasten, carry, or hold something. Meaning Off Sound Off
stud C1
/stʌd/ a small projecting fastener or ornament, usually made of metal Meaning Off Sound Off
plumbing C1
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/ The pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or sewage in a building. Meaning Off Sound Off
duct C1
/dʌkt/ a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance Meaning Off Sound Off
garland C1
/ˈɡɑːr.lənd/ a decorative chain or ring of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as an ornament Meaning Off Sound Off
pipeline C1
/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ A long pipe used to carry oil, gas, or water over a distance. Meaning Off Sound Off
cavity C1
/ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ A hole or hollow space inside a solid object. Meaning Off Sound Off
incense² C1
/ɪnˈsɛns/ To make someone extremely angry. Meaning Off Sound Off
plaque C1
/plak/ A flat piece of metal, stone, or wood with writing on it, fixed to a wall or monument to remember a person or event. Meaning Off Sound Off
methane C1
/ˈmɛθeɪn/ the simplest hydrocarbon, CH4, a colorless flammable gas that is the principal component of natural gas and a powerful greenhouse gas Meaning Off Sound Off
slag C1
/slæɡ/ waste material separated from metal during smelting or refining Meaning Off Sound Off
thong C1
/θɔŋ/ a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening Meaning Off Sound Off
wad C1
/wɑːd/ a small, compact mass of soft material, such as cotton, paper, or cloth Meaning Off Sound Off
nugget C1
/ˈnʌɡ.ɪt/ a naturally occurring solid lump of a precious metal, especially gold Meaning Off Sound Off
handcuff C1
/ˈhænd.kʌf/ a locking metal or plastic restraint placed around a wrist, usually used as one of a joined pair Meaning Off Sound Off
clank C1
/klæŋk/ a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another Meaning Off Sound Off
elixir C1
/ɪˈlɪksɚ/ a mythical or magical liquid believed to cure disease, preserve youth, or prolong life Meaning Off Sound Off

Architecture & Buildings(5)

timber C1
/ˈtɪmbɚ/ Wood prepared for building or making things. Meaning Off Sound Off
restoration C1
/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of returning something to its original or former condition. Meaning Off Sound Off
ventilation C1
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ The process of letting fresh air into a room or building and removing stale air. Meaning Off Sound Off
pavilion C1
/pəˈvɪl.jən/ a light, often open-sided roofed structure used for shelter or recreation in a park, garden, or public place Meaning Off Sound Off
atrium C1
/ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ a large central space inside a building, often open through several floors and lit from above Meaning Off Sound Off

Tools, Machines & Construction(18)

buzzer C1
/ˈbʌzɚ/ A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal. Meaning Off Sound Off
mechanism C1
/ˈmik.ə.nɪ.zəm/ A part of a machine or a set of moving parts that does a particular job. Meaning Off Sound Off
gadget C1
/ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/ A small, often clever device or tool that does a particular job. Meaning Off Sound Off
radiator C1
/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/ A metal device that gives off heat to warm a room, usually carrying hot water or steam. Meaning Off Sound Off
apparatus C1
/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ A complex machine or set of equipment built for a particular job. Meaning Off Sound Off
chisel C1
/ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ A hand tool with a sharp flat blade, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal. Meaning Off Sound Off
appliance C1
/əˈplaɪ.əns/ A machine or device used in the home, such as a fridge or washing machine. Meaning Off Sound Off
trappings C1
/ˈtræpɪŋz/ the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity Meaning Off Sound Off
automation C1
/ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation Meaning Off Sound Off
vise C1
/vaɪs/ a tool with two jaws that close to hold an object firmly while it is being worked on Meaning Off Sound Off
utensil C1
/ˈju.tɛn.sɪl/ A tool or container used in the kitchen for cooking or eating. Meaning Off Sound Off
repeater C1
/rɪˈpiː.tɚ/ an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it, often after amplifying it Meaning Off Sound Off
cathode C1
/ˈkæθ.oʊd/ a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device Meaning Off Sound Off
resonator C1
/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtər/ an object, chamber, or part of an instrument that vibrates at particular frequencies and strengthens or shapes a sound Meaning Off Sound Off
taximeter C1
/ˈtæk.siˌmiː.t̬ɚ/ a device in a taxi that calculates and displays the fare according to distance traveled and waiting time Meaning Off Sound Off
mnemonic C1
/nɪˈmɑnɪk/ a device or technique used to aid memory retention Meaning Off Sound Off
hew out C1
to form or carve something by cutting with heavy blows Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
prop up C1
to support something by placing a solid object against or beneath it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off