English Vocabulary

• A1 844 words
• A2 1567 words
• B1 2503 words
• B2 3299 words
• C1 2769 words
• C2 7351 words
• C2+ 8965 words

Grammar & Function Words (394)

you A1
/jə/ The person or people being spoken to, as the subject of a sentence. M S
I A1
/aɪ/ The word a speaker or writer uses to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence. M S
the A1
/ðə/ Used before a noun to refer to a specific person or thing already known or mentioned. M S
to A1
/tuː/ In the direction of; so as to reach a place. M S
a A1
/æɪ/ used before a noun to refer to one person or thing that is not specific or not already known M S
it A1
/ɪt/ Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned M S
and A1
/ænd/ Used to join two words, phrases, or sentences that are taken together. M S
that A1
/ðət/ Used to introduce a clause stating what someone says, thinks, or believes. M S
of A1
/ʌv/ Belonging to or connected with someone or something. M S
is A1
/ɪz/ Third-person singular present tense of be M S
in A1
/ən/ Inside a place, container, or area. M S
what A1
/wʌt/ Used to ask for information about a thing or situation. M S
we A1
/wi/ Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and one or more other people. M S
me A1
/mi/ The form of 'I' used as the object of a verb or preposition. M S
this A1
/ðɪs/ Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby. M S
he A1
/ˈhiː/ Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known. M S
for A1
/fɔɹ/ Intended to belong to or be given to someone. M S
my A1
/maɪ/ Belonging to or connected with me. M S
on A1
/ɔn/ Working, active, or switched to operate. M S
have A1
/hæv/ To own or possess something. M S
your A1
/jɔː(ɹ)/ Belonging to or connected with you. M S
do A1
/də/ To carry out or perform an action or task. M S
was A1
/wəz/ Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it. M S
no A1
/no/ Used to give a negative answer or to refuse or disagree. M S

Numbers & Quantity (527)

two A1
/tu/ The number 2, equal to one plus one. M S
even A2
/ˈi.vən/ Used to stress something surprising or unexpected. M S
first A1
/fɝst/ Coming before all others in time, order, or position. M S
lot A1
/lɑt/ A large amount or number of something. M S
three A1
/fɹiː/ The number 3. M S
whole A2
/hoʊl/ Complete; with no part missing. M S
matter A2
/ˈmæt.ɚ/ A situation, subject, or affair that is being dealt with or considered. M S
second A1
/ˈsɛk.ənd/ coming right after the first in order, time, or position M S
five A1
/faɪv/ The number 5; one more than four. M S
different A1
/ˈdɪfɝənt/ Not the same as another or as before. M S
sleep A1
/ˈsliːp/ To rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body inactive. M S
four A1
/foɹ/ The number 4; one more than three. M S
number A1
/ˈnʌmbər/ A word or symbol like 5, 100, or 3.14 that tells you how many or which one. M S
cut A1
/kʌt/ A reduction in the amount, number, or size of something. M S
couple A2
/ˈkʌp.əl/ A small number; two or a few. M S
half A1
/hæf/ One of two equal parts of something. M S
six A1
/sɪks/ the number 6, coming after five and before seven M S
ten A1
/tɛn/ The number 10, which comes after nine and before eleven. M S
million A2
/ˈmɪl.jən/ The number 1,000,000. M S
figure A2
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/ A number, especially one written as a digit. M S
seven A1
/ˈsɛvən/ The number 7, coming after six and before eight. M S
round A2
/ɹʊnd/ One stage or part of a competition, game, or series of events. M S
box A1
/bɑks/ A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things. M S
group A1
/ɡɹup/ A number of people or things considered together. M S

Space, Position & Direction (1,536)

there A1
/ðə(ɹ)/ In or at that place, away from the speaker. M S
here A1
/ˈhɪɚ̯/ In or at this place, where the speaker is. M S
right A1
/ɹaɪt/ Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken. M S
out A1
/ˈɒʔ/ Away from the inside of a place or container. M S
up A1
/ʌp/ Toward or in a higher position. M S
back A1
[bax] To or toward the place, position, or time something came from. M S
way A1
/weɪ/ A method or manner of doing something. M S
down A1
/ˈdʌʊ̯n/ From a higher to a lower place or position. M S
off A1
/ɔf/ Away from a place, person, or thing. M S
again A1
/əˈɡɛ̟n/ One more time; once more. M S
away A1
/əˈweɪ/ To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing. M S
name A1
/neɪm/ The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing. M S
place A1
/ˈpleːs/ A particular point, area, or location. M S
hello A1
/hɛˈloʊ/ A word you say to greet someone. M S
left A1
/ˈlɛf/ On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right. M S
hell B2
/hɛl/ In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death. M S
together A1
/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ With each other; in one another's company. M S
end A1
/ɛnd/ The final part of an event, period, or activity M S
ago A1
/əˈɡoʊ/ Used to say how far back in the past something happened. M S
lost A2
/lɔsʈ/ Unable to find your way. M S
sit A1
/sɪt/ to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright M S
far A2
/fɑɹ/ At, to, or from a great distance. M S
shut A2
/ʃʌt/ To close something, or to become closed. M S
point A1
/ˈpɔɪnt/ An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion. M S

Time (738)

now A1
/naʊ/ At the present moment. M S
time A1
/tɑɪm/ What is measured in hours, minutes, days, and years; the continued passing of existence. M S
never A1
/ˈnɛv.ɚ/ At no time; not at any moment. M S
doing A1
/ˈduːɪŋ/ Present participle of "do". M S
life A1
/laɪf/ The state of being alive. M S
day A1
/dæɪ̯/ A period of 24 hours. M S
wait A1
/weɪt/ To stay where you are or delay doing something until something happens or someone arrives. M S
night A1
/naɪt/ The time between sunset and sunrise, when it is dark. M S
last A2
/læst/ Coming after all others; final. M S
always A1
/ˈɔl.weɪz/ On every occasion; every time. M S
ever A2
/ˈɛvɚ/ At any time. M S
stay A1
/steɪ/ To remain in one place and not leave. M S
today A1
/təˈdeɪ/ On this day, not yesterday or tomorrow. M S
morning A1
/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ The early part of the day, from when the sun rises until noon. M S
already A2
/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ Before now or before a particular time. M S
used A2
/juzd/ Past form of 'use'; describing something done with a tool or method. M S
tomorrow A1
/təˈmɑɹoʊ/ On the day after today. M S
meet A1
/mit/ To come together with someone, by chance or by arrangement. M S
alone A2
/əˈloʊn/ Without any other people. M S
soon A1
/sun/ In a short time from now. M S
later A1
/ˈleɪ.tɚ/ At some time in the future; after now. M S
year A1
/jɪɹ/ A period of 365 days, or twelve months. M S
late A1
/leɪt/ Arriving or happening after the expected time. M S
minute A1
/ˈmɪnɪt/ A unit of time equal to sixty seconds. M S

People & Society (1,624)

man A1
[ˈmɛə̯n] An adult male human being. M S
people A1
/ˈpi.pəl/ Human beings in general, considered as a group. M S
guy A2
/ɡæ/ A man or boy (informal). M S
girl A1
/ˈɡɜɹl/ A female child. M S
world A1
/wɜɹld/ The planet Earth and everything on it. M S
woman A1
/ˈwoʊmən/ An adult female human. M S
friend A1
/fɹɛnd/ A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member. M S
boy A1
/bɔːə/ A male child. M S
open A1
/ˈoʊ.pən/ Not shut; allowing things or people to pass through. M S
person A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sən/ A human being. M S
kid A2
/kɪd/ A child or young person (informal). M S
child A1
[tʃəɪ̯(ə)ɫd] A young human being who is not yet an adult. M S
lady A2
/ˈleɪ.di/ A polite word for a woman. M S
trust A2
/tɹʌst/ To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you. M S
stupid A2
/ˈst(j)yː.pɪd/ Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense. M S
sort B1
/soɹt/ A type or kind of thing or person. M S
boss A2
/bɔs/ The person who is in charge of you at work. M S
human A2
/ˈhjuː.mən/ Relating to people, rather than to animals, machines, or gods. M S
sex B1
/sɛks/ Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role. M S
master B2
/ˈmas.tə/ To learn or become very skilled at something. M S
secret A2
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ known to only a few people and kept hidden from others M S
darling B2
/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone. M S
chief B1
/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe. M S
general B1
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/ Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details. M S

Family & Relationships (241)

father A1
/ˈfæ.ðə(ɹ)/ A male parent. M S
dad A1
/dæd/ A father; a male parent (informal). M S
mother A1
/ˈmʌðɚ/ A female parent; a woman who has or raises a child. M S
son A1
/sʌn/ A person's male child. M S
mom A1
/mɑm/ Mother (informal). M S
family A1
/ˈfæ.m(ə )li/ A group of people who are related, especially parents and their children. M S
brother A1
/ˈbɹʌðɚ/ A boy or man who has the same parents as you M S
wife A1
/waɪf/ The woman a man is married to. M S
daughter A1
/ˈdɔ.tɚ/ A person's female child. M S
husband A1
/ˈhʌzbənd/ The man that a woman is married to. M S
married A2
/ˈmæɹ.id/ Having a husband or a wife. M S
sister A1
/ˈsɪs.tɚ/ a girl or woman who has the same parents as you M S
uncle A1
/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ The brother of your mother or father, or your aunt's husband. M S
daddy A1
/ˈdæd.i/ A father; used especially by or to young children (informal). M S
marry A2
/ˈmæɹi/ To become someone's husband or wife. M S
marriage B1
/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life. M S
mum A1
/mʌm/ A child's word for mother. M S
mama B2
/ˈmɑmə/ An informal, affectionate word for mother. M S
relationship B1
/ɹəˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/ The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or behave toward each other. M S
boyfriend A1
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ A male partner in a romantic relationship. M S
queen A2
/kwiːn/ A woman who rules a country, usually because she was born into a royal family. M S
Mrs. A1
/ˈmɪsɪz/ A title used before the name of a married woman. M S
partner A1
/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/ A person you do an activity or share a business with. M S
aunt A1
/ɑːnt/ The sister of your mother or father, or your uncle's wife. M S

Emotions & Feelings (858)

like A1
/laɪ̯k/ To enjoy something or find it pleasant. M S
yeah A2
/jɛ(ə)/ An informal way of saying yes. M S
love A1
/lʌv/ To care very deeply about someone. M S
sorry A1
/ˈsɑɹ.i/ Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention. M S
thank A1
/ˈfæ̞ŋk/ To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done. M S
sure A1
/ʃɔː(ɹ)/ Feeling certain about something; having no doubt. M S
thanks A1
/ˈθeɪ̯ŋks/ Used to tell someone you are grateful. M S
happy A1
/ˈhæpi/ Feeling or showing pleasure and joy. M S
hope A1
/hoʊp/ To want something to happen and believe it might. M S
worry A2
/ˈwɝ.i/ To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen. M S
damn B2
/ˈdæm/ Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal). M S
afraid A1
/əˈfɹeɪd/ Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something. M S
wish A2
/wɪʃ/ To want something to be true, especially something unlikely. M S
hate A2
/heʔ/ To dislike someone or something very strongly. M S
lord B2
/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title. M S
funny A1
/ˈfʊn.ɪ/ Making you laugh; amusing. M S
black A1
/blæk/ Of the darkest colour, like the night sky with no light. M S
feeling A1
/ˈfi.lɪŋ/ An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear. M S
scared A2
/skɛ(ə)ɹd/ Feeling fear; frightened. M S
red A1
/ɹɛd/ Having the colour of blood, strawberries, or a setting sun. M S
wonderful A1
/ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ Extremely good; making you feel very happy or pleased. M S
mad A2
/ˈmæd/ Angry or annoyed. M S
worried A2
/ˈwʌɹ.id/ Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen. M S
tired A1
/ˈtaɪɚd/ Feeling that you need rest or sleep. M S

Describing People (667)

only A1
/ˈɑːn.li/ Being the single one of its kind; with no others. M S
mean A1
/miːn/ To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for. M S
sir A2
/sɝ/ a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important M S
nice A1
/ˈnaːs/ Pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive. M S
kind A1
/kaɪnd/ A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category. M S
hi A1
/haɪ/ A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone. M S
stuff A2
/stɐf/ Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are. M S
able A2
[ˈeɪ̯.bw] having the power, skill, or chance to do something M S
welcome A1
/ˈwɛlkəm/ Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive. M S
perhaps A2
/pɚˈhæps/ Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe. M S
dude B1
/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). M S
certainly A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/ Without any doubt; definitely. M S
frank A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/ Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable. M S
lovely A2
/ˈlʌv.li/ Very beautiful or attractive. M S
smart B1
/smɑɹt/ Intelligent and clever. M S
honest B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/ Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying. M S
dare B1
/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening. M S
madam B2
/ˈmæd.əm/ A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer. M S
patient A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed. M S
character A2
/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ A person in a story, film, or play. M S
honestly B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ In a truthful and sincere way. M S
brilliant A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/ Very good; excellent or wonderful. M S
brave A2
/bɹæɪv/ Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain. M S
goodness B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/ The quality of being kind, moral, and good. M S

Describing Qualities (4,365)

well A1
/ˈwɛʊ̯/ In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way. M S
good A1
/ɡʊd/ Of a high standard or quality; pleasing. M S
really A1
/ˈɹɪ.li/ Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say. M S
too A1
/tu/ More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable. M S
very A1
/ˈvɛri/ To a great degree; extremely. M S
little A1
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/ Small in size or amount. M S
thing A1
/ˈθiŋ/ An object that is not named exactly. M S
great A1
/ɡɹeɪt/ Very good, excellent, or wonderful. M S
new A1
/nju/ Made, created, or bought recently. M S
long A1
/lʊŋɡ/ Measuring a large distance from one end to the other. M S
old A1
/old/ Having lived for many years; not young. M S
big A1
/bɪɡ/ Large in size, amount, or degree. M S
fine A1
/ˈfaːn/ Good enough; satisfactory or in good health. M S
bad A1
/bæd/ Of poor quality, or not good in some way. M S
trying C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure. M S
real A1
/ɹil/ Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented. M S
baby A1
/ˈbeɪbi/ A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk. M S
actually A2
/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising M S
pretty A1
/ˈpɹɪt.i/ To a fairly large degree; quite. M S
bit A2
/ˈbɪt/ A small amount or piece of something. M S
tonight A1
/təˈnaɪt/ During the evening or night of today. M S
hard A1
/hɑɹd/ With a lot of effort or force. M S
problem A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/ A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved. M S
excuse B2
/ɪksˈkjuz/ A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure. M S

Communication (746)

oh A1
[ö̞] Used to express surprise. M S
okay A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on M S
tell A1
[tʰɔː] To give someone information by speaking or writing. M S
say A1
/seɪ/ To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing. M S
uh A2
/ʌː/ used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking M S
maybe A1
/ˈmeɪ.bi/ Perhaps; possibly. M S
call A1
/kɔl/ To telephone someone. M S
talk A1
/tɔk/ To say things; to speak to someone. M S
listen A1
/ˈlɪs.ən/ To pay attention to a sound with your ears. M S
ask A1
/æsk/ To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information. M S
um A2
/ʌm/ a sound used while hesitating, thinking, or searching for words M S
word A1
/wɜɹd/ A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written. M S
read A1
/ɹid/ To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning. M S
speak A1
/spik/ To say words using your voice. M S
question A1
/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/ A sentence asking for information or an answer. M S
wow A2
/waʊ/ Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration. M S
whoa A2
/woʊ/ used as a command for a horse or other animal to stop or slow down M S
answer A1
/ˈæn.sɚ/ Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request. M S
hmm C2+
/hm̩/ a sound used to show that someone is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or mildly interested M S
write A1
/ɹaɪt/ To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil. M S
voice A2
/vɔjs/ The sound a person makes when speaking or singing. M S
sign A2
/ˈsaɪn/ A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning. M S
ooh C2
/ˈuː/ used to express surprise, admiration, pleasure, or discomfort M S
explain A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/ To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it. M S

Mind & Cognition (698)

know A1
/no/ To have information or facts in your mind. M S
think A1
[ˈθæŋk] To have an opinion or belief about something. M S
hey A2
/heɪ/ An informal way of saying hello. M S
find A1
/faɪnd/ To discover or get something after searching or by chance. M S
thought A2
/θɔt/ An idea or opinion that comes into your mind. M S
believe A1
/bɪˈliv/ To accept that something is true. M S
understand A2
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ To know the meaning of something; to comprehend. M S
remember A1
/ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ To keep something in your mind and be able to bring it back; to not forget. M S
mind A2
/ˈmaɪnd/ The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers. M S
idea A1
[ɑjˈdɪː(‿ɹ)] A thought or suggestion about what to do. M S
guess A1
/ɡɛs/ To give an answer or opinion without being sure if it is correct. M S
thinking A2
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ The activity of using your mind to consider or reason about something. M S
forget A1
/fɚˈɡɛt/ To not be able to remember something. M S
reason A1
/ˈɹi.zən/ The cause or explanation for why something happens or is done. M S
follow A2
/ˈfɒlə/ To go or come after someone or something. M S
dream A2
/dɹiːm/ A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep. M S
careful A2
/ˈkɛɹfəl/ Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm. M S
wonder A2
/ˈwʌndɚ/ To want to know something; to ask yourself about it. M S
mistake A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/ Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge. M S
suppose A2
/səˈpoʊz/ To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain. M S
imagine A1
/ɪˈmɛd͡ʒ.ɪn/ To form a picture or idea of something in your mind. M S
definitely A2
/ˈdɛfənətli/ Without any doubt; certainly. M S
expect A2
/ɪkˈspɛkt/ To think or believe that something will probably happen. M S
attention A2
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something. M S

Senses & Perception (431)

see A1
/ˈsi/ to notice or be aware of something using your eyes M S
look A1
/lʊk/ To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it. M S
still A1
/stɪl/ Without moving or making a sound. M S
feel A1
/fil/ To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state. M S
hear A1
/ˈhɪɚ/ To notice a sound with your ears. M S
miss A1
/mɪs/ To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you. M S
watch A1
/ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention. M S
clear A2
/klɪɹ/ Easy to understand, see, or hear. M S
lose A2
/luːz/ To stop having something, often by accident. M S
touch A2
/tʌt͡ʃ/ The sense by which you feel things through your skin. M S
sound A2
/ˈsæʊ̯nd/ Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear. M S
sense A2
/sɛns/ One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world. M S
sweet A2
/swit/ Having the taste of sugar. M S
quiet A1
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/ Making little or no noise. M S
calm B1
/kɑm/ Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset. M S
finish A1
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/ To complete something or bring it to an end. M S
dark A1
/dɑɹk/ The absence of light. M S
mark A2
/mɑɹk/ A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see. M S
smell A2
/ˈsmɛl/ To notice or sense an odour through your nose. M S
notice A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ Attention paid to someone or something. M S
bell B1
/bɛl/ A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck. M S
taste B1
/teɪst/ To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth. M S
video A1
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen. M S
applause B1
/əˈplɔz/ The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval. M S

Education & Learning (215)

course A1
/kɔɹs/ A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject. M S
school A1
/skul/ A place where children go to be taught. M S
learn A1
/lɝn/ To gain knowledge or a skill, especially by studying or practising. M S
college A1
/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ A place where students study after secondary school, often to earn a degree. M S
teacher A1
/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school. M S
teach A1
/tiːt͡ʃ/ To help someone learn something by giving them lessons or information. M S
professor B1
/pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/ A teacher at a college or university. M S
final A2
/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ Coming last; happening at the end. M S
study A1
/ˈstʌd.i/ To spend time learning about a subject, often at school or college. M S
student A1
/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/ A person who is studying at a school, college, or university. M S
training A2
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ The process of teaching or learning the skills needed to do a job or activity. M S
command B1
/kəˈmænd/ An order telling someone to do something. M S
lesson A1
/ˈlɛs.ən/ A period of time in which a teacher teaches a subject or skill to students. M S
subject A1
/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ The thing being talked or written about. M S
university A2
/ˌjunəˈvərsədi/ A place of higher education where students study for degrees and do research. M S
knowledge A2
/ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience. M S
senior A2
/ˈsinjɚ/ Higher in rank, position, or importance than others. M S
learning A2
/ˈlɝnɪŋ/ The process of gaining knowledge or skills. M S
education A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/ The process of teaching or learning, especially at a school or university. M S
library A1
/ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/ A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow. M S
homework A1
/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ Work that a teacher gives students to do at home. M S
degree A2
/dɪˈɡɹiː/ A unit for measuring temperature. M S
exam A2
/ɪɡˈzæm/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school. M S
investigate B1
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ To carefully examine something in order to find out the facts or the truth. M S

Work & Careers (335)

work A1
/wɜː(ɹ)k/ Activity that you do to make or achieve something, especially as a job. M S
job A1
/dʒɑb/ The regular paid work that a person does to earn a living. M S
working B1
/ˈwɝkɪŋ/ Present participle of work; doing a job or task. M S
office A1
/ˈɔ.fɪs/ A room or building where people work, usually at desks. M S
running A2
/ˈɹʊnɪŋ/ The activity or sport of moving quickly on foot. M S
meeting A1
/ˈmitɪŋ/ An organized gathering of people for a particular purpose. M S
system A2
/ˈsɪstəm/ A set of connected parts that work together as a whole. M S
mission B1
/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ An important job or task that a person or group is given. M S
stage A2
/steɪd͡ʒ/ A raised platform where actors, singers, or speakers perform in front of an audience. M S
manager A2
/ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ A person whose job is to be in charge of a business, shop, or part of an organization. M S
career B1
/kəˈɹɪɹ/ The job or profession you do over a long part of your working life. M S
crew B2
/kɹu/ The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. M S
project A1
/ˈpɹɑ.dʒɛkt/ A planned piece of work with a particular aim, done over a period of time. M S
gang B2
/ˈɡæŋ/ An organized group of criminals. M S
interview A1
/ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/ a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job. M S
staff A2
/stɑːf/ The group of people who work for a company, school, or organization. M S
assistant A2
/əˈsɪstənt/ A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work. M S
carter B1
/ˈkɑrtɚ/ a person whose work is driving a cart or transporting loads by cart M S
hire B1
/haɪɹ/ To give someone a job and pay them to work for you. M S
task A2
/task/ A piece of work that you have to do. M S
mason B2
/ˈmeɪsən/ a craftsman who works with stone or brick M S
miller B2
/ˈmɪlər/ a person who owns or operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour M S
interrupt B1
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in. M S
cooper B2
/ˈkupɚ/ a craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, buckets, and similar vessels M S

Business & Commerce (175)

business A1
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services to make money. M S
company A2
/ˈkɒmp(ə)ni/ A business that makes or sells goods, or provides services. M S
agent A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else. M S
client B1
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant. M S
opportunity A2
/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/ A chance to do something, especially something useful or good. M S
market A2
/ˈmɑɹkɪt/ A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors with stalls. M S
contract B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/ A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce. M S
trade A2
/ˈtreɪd/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services. M S
insurance B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ An agreement in which you pay a company money so that they will pay you if something bad happens, such as an accident or illness. M S
fishing A2
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ The activity or sport of catching fish. M S
chain A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery. M S
demand B1
/dɪˈmænd/ A strong and firm request for something. M S
customer A2
/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/ A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business. M S
offering C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service. M S
industry B1
/ɪnˈɖəs.ʈri/ The making of goods in factories on a large scale. M S
brand A2
/bɹænd/ A name or logo that identifies a company's products or services. M S
product A2
/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ Something that is made or grown to be sold. M S
dealer B1
/ˈdiːlɝ/ A person or business that buys and sells a particular product. M S
commercial B1
/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/ Connected with buying and selling or with business. M S
strategy A2
/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ A plan of action made to reach a particular goal. M S
salary A2
/ˈsaləɾe/ A fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually each month, for their work. M S
profit B1
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/ The money you gain after subtracting your costs, especially in business. M S
management B1
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ The act of running or controlling a business or organization. M S
budget A2
/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ A plan of how much money you have and how you will spend it M S

Money & Finance (358)

money A1
/ˈmʌn.i/ The coins and banknotes used to buy and sell things. M S
pay A1
/ˈpeɪ/ To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work. M S
check A1
/t͡ʃɛk/ To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe. M S
deal A2
/ˈdiːl/ An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something. M S
means B2
/minz/ A method or way of achieving a result. M S
dear A1
/dɪɹ/ Loved very much; precious to you. M S
buy A1
/baɪ/ To get something by paying money for it. M S
poor A1
/pʊɚ/ Having little money or few possessions. M S
worth B1
/wɝθ/ Having a particular value or price. M S
sell A1
/sɛl/ to give something to someone in exchange for money M S
paid B1
/peɪd/ Receiving money for work done. M S
spend A1
/spɛnd/ To pay out money to buy or do something. M S
bill A2
/ˈbɪl/ A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services. M S
bank A1
/ˈbæŋk/ A business where people keep money and borrow it. M S
rich A1
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ Having a lot of money or valuable possessions. M S
cash A2
/kæʃ/ Money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cards or checks. M S
owe B1
/oʊ/ To have to pay money back to someone. M S
price A1
/ˈpɹɐɪ̯s/ The amount of money you must pay to buy something. M S
cost A2
/ˈkɔst/ The amount of money needed to buy or do something. M S
beg A2
/ˈbeɪɡ/ To ask people for money or food, usually because you are poor. M S
responsible B1
/ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ In charge of something and expected to deal with it. M S
due B1
/djuː/ Expected to happen, arrive, or be ready at a particular time. M S
account A2
/əˈkaʊnt/ An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services. M S
credit A2
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/ Praise or recognition for something you have done. M S

Shopping & Services (107)

order A1
/ˈɔɹ.dɚ/ The way things are arranged in relation to one another. M S
hotel A1
/ˈhoʊ.tɛl/ A building where travellers pay to stay overnight and are given meals and other services. M S
service B1
/ˈsɝ.vɪs/ Work done by one person or organization that helps or benefits others. M S
store A2
/stɔɹ/ A building or shop where you can buy things. M S
shop A1
/ʃɑp/ A building or place where goods or services are sold to the public. M S
restaurant A1
/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table. M S
ticket A1
/ˈtɪk.ət/ A printed piece of paper that shows you have paid to travel or to enter a place. M S
appointment A2
/əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time. M S
sale A2
/seːl/ The act of selling something, or an item that is sold. M S
delivery B1
/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ The act of taking goods, mail, or other items to a place or person. M S
mall A2
/mɔːl/ A large building or area with many shops and restaurants under one roof. M S
waiter A1
/ˈweɪtɚ/ A person, especially a man, whose job is to serve food and drink to customers at their tables in a restaurant. M S
counter B1
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ A long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or bank where people are served. M S
repair A2
/ɹɪˈpɛɹ/ To fix something that is broken or damaged. M S
waitress A1
/ˈweɪ.tɹɪs/ A woman whose job is to serve food and drink to customers at their tables in a restaurant. M S
reservation B1
/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ An arrangement made in advance to keep a room, table, or seat for you. M S
receipt A2
/ɹɪˈsit/ A piece of paper showing that you have paid for something. M S
stall B1
/stɔl/ A small open shop or table where goods are sold, especially in a market. M S
purchase B2
/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ Something that you have bought. M S
buyer B1
/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ A person who buys something. M S
merchant B1
/ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or as a business. M S
cupboard A2
/ˈkʌb.ɚd/ A piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used to store food, dishes, or other things. M S
sew A2
/ˈsoʊ̯/ To join or repair pieces of cloth using a needle and thread. M S
cafeteria A2
/ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ A self-service restaurant where you choose your food and carry it to a table, often in a school or workplace. M S

House & Home (325)

home A1
/hoʊm/ The place where you live. M S
house A1
/ˈhæʊ̯s/ A building where one or more people live. M S
room A1
/ɹum/ A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling. M S
door A1
/do(ː)ɹ/ A flat barrier on a hinge that you open and close to enter or leave a room, building, or vehicle. M S
bed A1
[ˈbeː] A piece of furniture that you sleep on. M S
alive A2
/əˈlaɪv/ Living; not dead. M S
living B1
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ Having life; alive. M S
table A1
/ˈteɪbl̩/ A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at. M S
floor A1
/flɔɹ/ The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building. M S
window A1
/ˈwɪn.doʊ/ An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air. M S
wall A1
/wɔl/ A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another. M S
apartment A2
/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat. M S
kitchen A1
/ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ A room where meals are prepared and cooked. M S
bathroom A1
/ˈbæθˌɹum/ A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet. M S
chair A1
/t͡ʃeɹ/ A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs. M S
garden A1
/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/ An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown. M S
roof A2
/ɹuːf/ The covering on top of a building that protects it from rain and weather. M S
chef A2
/ʃɛf/ A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant. M S
gate A2
/ɡeɪt/ A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed. M S
clock A1
/klɑk/ A device that shows the time, usually on a wall or table. M S
bedroom A1
/ˈbɛdˌɹum/ A room used for sleeping. M S
toilet A1
/ˈtɔɪ.lət/ A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste. M S
downstairs A2
/daʊnˈstɛɹz/ On or to a lower floor of a building. M S
garage A2
/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept. M S

Food & Drink (525)

eat A1
/it/ To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it. M S
water A1
/ˈwɔ.tɚ/ The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals need to live. M S
drink A1
/dɹɪŋk/ To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. M S
honey A2
/ˈhʌni/ A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar. M S
food A1
/fuːd/ The things that people and animals eat to stay alive. M S
dinner A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/ The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. M S
coffee A1
/ˈkɔː.fɪ/ A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans. M S
lunch A1
/ˈlʌntʃ/ A meal eaten in the middle of the day. M S
tea A1
/ti/ A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves. M S
hungry A1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ Wanting or needing to eat. M S
sake A2
/ˈseɪk/ The benefit, good, or advantage of someone or something. M S
wine A2
/waɪn/ An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes. M S
beer A2
/ˈbiə/ An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops. M S
chicken A1
/ˈt͡ʃɪkən/ A common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat. M S
breakfast A1
/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/ The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. M S
cook A1
/kʊk/ To prepare food by heating it. M S
milk A1
/mɪlk/ The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food. M S
meat A1
/miːt/ The flesh of an animal eaten as food. M S
serve A2
/sɝv/ To give people food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant. M S
feed A2
/ˈfiːd/ To give food to a person or animal. M S
brown A1
/ˈbɹæʊ̯n/ Having the colour of chocolate, coffee, or earth M S
prepare A2
/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ To make something ready for a future use or event. M S
usual A2
/ˈju.ʒuəl/ Happening or done most of the time; normal and expected. M S
spread A2
/spɹɛd/ To open out or stretch something over a wider area. M S

Clothing & Appearance (347)

face A1
/feːs/ The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin. M S
hair A1
/ˈheːɹ/ The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head. M S
wear A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/ To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body. M S
clothes A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/ Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses. M S
dress A1
/dɹɛs/ To put clothes on yourself or someone else. M S
suit A2
/sjuːt/ A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt. M S
pants A2
/ˈpænts/ A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers. M S
hat A1
/hæ̞ʔ/ A covering for the head, often with a brim. M S
dressed A2
/ˈdɹɛst/ Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes. M S
shirt A1
/ʃɜɹt/ A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons. M S
style A2
/ˈstaɪl/ A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something. M S
naked B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/ Not wearing any clothes; bare. M S
coat A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/ A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm. M S
jacket A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips M S
uniform A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers. M S
fashion A2
/ˈfæʃən/ The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them. M S
sand B1
/ˈsænd/ Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts. M S
crown A2
/kɹæʊ̯n/ A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels. M S
shoe A1
/ˈʃu/ A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel. M S
classic A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/ Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind. M S
outfit B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/ A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion. M S
costume B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun. M S
underwear B1
/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes. M S
kit A2
/kɪt/ A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together. M S

Travel (73)

stop A1
/stɑp/ A place where a bus or train regularly halts to let passengers on and off. M S
trip A1
/tɹɪp/ A journey to a place, often for a short time and a particular purpose. M S
flight A2
/ˈflɐɪ̯t/ A journey made by plane. M S
travel A1
/ˈtɹævəl/ To go from one place to another, especially over a long distance. M S
journey A2
/ˈd͡ʒɝni/ An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance. M S
tour A2
/tɔː(ɹ)/ A short journey to see a place, building, or area. M S
airport A1
/ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ A place where aircraft take off and land, with runways and terminals for passengers. M S
map A1
/ˈmæp/ A drawing of an area that shows where places, roads, and features are. M S
vacation A1
/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A period of time away from work or school spent resting or travelling. M S
holiday A1
/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ A period of time spent away from work or school for rest or travel. M S
route A2
/ɹʉːt/ The way you take to get from one place to another. M S
transfer B1
/tɹænsˈfɚ/ To move something or someone from one place to another. M S
passport B1
/ˈpæspɔɹt/ An official document that proves who you are and your nationality, used for foreign travel. M S
hop B1
/hɑp/ To jump a short distance, often on one foot. M S
abroad A2
/əˈbɹɔd/ in or to a foreign country M S
suitcase A2
/ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ A large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other things when you travel. M S
luggage B1
/ləˈɡed͡ʒ/ The bags and cases you carry your belongings in when travelling. M S
arrival B1
/əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ The act of reaching a place. M S
cruise A2
/kɹuːz/ A holiday spent travelling on a ship and stopping at different places. M S
destination B1
/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ The place where someone or something is going. M S
circuit B2
/ˈsɝ.kɪt/ A complete path that an electric current flows around. M S
expedition B1
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ A long, organized journey made by a group for a particular purpose, such as exploration. M S
chart A2
/t͡ʃɑɹt/ A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures. M S
globe A2
/ɡloʊb/ The world; planet Earth. M S

Transportation (338)

car A1
/kɑɹ/ A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine, used to carry a small number of people. M S
street A1
/stɹit/ A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it. M S
road A2
/ɾoːɖ/ A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along. M S
ship A2
/ˈʃɪp/ A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea. M S
train A1
/tɹeɪn/ A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine. M S
station A1
/ˈsteɪʃən/ A place where trains or buses stop so passengers can get on and off. M S
boat A1
/ˈboʊ̯t/ A small vehicle for travelling on water. M S
plane A1
/pleɪn/ A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air. M S
truck A2
/tɹʊk/ A large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods. M S
board A2
/bɔɹd/ A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material. M S
bus A1
/bʌs/ A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route. M S
track A2
/ˈtræk/ A path or rough road. M S
engine A2
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines. M S
van A2
/væn/ A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people. M S
lee B2
/liː/ the sheltered side of something, away from the wind M S
driver A1
/ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ A person who controls and operates a vehicle. M S
bike A1
/baɪk/ A bicycle; a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedalling. M S
crash B1
/kɹæʃ/ A serious accident in which a vehicle hits something. M S
traffic A2
/ˈtræfɪk/ The cars and other vehicles moving along a road. M S
taxi A1
/ˈtæksi/ A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. M S
vehicle A2
/ˈvi.ə.kəl/ A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used to carry people or goods from place to place. M S
cab A2
/kæb/ A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. M S
wheel A2
/wil/ A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine. M S
gear B2
/ˈɡiə/ The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity. M S

Verbs of Movement (334)

go A1
/ɡoʊ/ To move or travel from one place to another. M S
come A1
/kʌm/ To move toward the speaker or to a place. M S
take A1
/teɪk/ To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you. M S
leave A1
/liːv/ To go away from a place or person. M S
move A1
/muːv/ To change position or go from one place to another. M S
bring A1
/ˈbɹɪŋ/ To carry or take something or someone to the place where you are or are going. M S
run A1
/ɹʌn/ To move quickly on foot, faster than walking. M S
hit A2
/hɪt/ To bring your hand or an object forcefully against something. M S
anyway A2
/ˈɛniweɪ/ Regardless of what was said before; in spite of that. M S
walk A1
/wɔk/ To move along on foot, one step at a time. M S
bye A1
/baɪ/ Used to say goodbye. M S
send A2
/sɛnd/ To make an object, message, or person go from one place to another. M S
drive A1
/dɹaɪv/ To control and operate a vehicle such as a car. M S
lucky A2
/ˈlʌki/ Having good luck; helped by good fortune. M S
return A2
/ɹɪˈtɝn/ To come or go back to a place. M S
step A2
/ˈstɛp/ The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere. M S
throw A2
/θɹoʊ/ To send something through the air using your hand and arm. M S
pass A2
/pɑːs/ A success in a test or exam. M S
ride A1
/ˈraɪd/ To sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, or similar. M S
fly A1
/flaɪ/ To travel through the air, as a bird or aircraft does. M S
carry A1
/ˈkæɹi/ To hold something and move it from one place to another. M S
jump A2
/d͡ʒʌmp/ To push yourself off the ground and into the air using your legs. M S
cross A2
/kɹɔs/ To go from one side of something to the other. M S
lock A2
/lɑk/ A device that keeps a door, box, or gate shut and is opened with a key or code. M S

Sports & Fitness (155)

game A1
/ɡeɪm/ An activity with rules that you play for fun or to win. M S
team A1
/tiːm/ A group of people who play a sport or game together against others. M S
save A2
/seɪv/ To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. M S
shoot A2
/ʃut/ To fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit someone or something with a bullet. M S
win A1
/wɪn/ To be the best or first in a game, race, or competition. M S
bet B1
/ˈbɛt/ To risk money on the result of a race, game, or event. M S
ball A1
/bɔl/ A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked. M S
fix A2
/ˈfɪks/ To repair something that is broken or not working. M S
match A1
/mæt͡ʃ/ A sporting contest between two people or teams. M S
race B1
/ˈreɪs/ A competition to see who or what is the fastest. M S
favorite A1
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ Liked more than all others. M S
coach A2
/koʊt͡ʃ/ A person who trains people in a sport or skill. M S
football A1
/ˈfʊtbɔl/ A team ball game in which players try to get a ball into the other team's goal; in most of the world this means soccer. M S
player A1
/ˈpleɪ.ɚ/ A person who takes part in a game or sport. M S
winner A2
/ˈwɪnɚ/ A person, team, or animal that wins a competition. M S
victory B1
/ˈvɪktəri/ A success in a battle, contest, or struggle. M S
score B1
/skoɹ/ The number of points each side has won in a game or contest. M S
prize B1
/ˈpɹɑ̟ɪ̯z/ A reward given to the winner of a contest, competition, or lottery. M S
bowl A2
/boʊl/ A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid. M S
baseball A2
/ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ A team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases to score. M S
defeat B1
/dɪˈfiːt/ To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest. M S
gym B1
/d͡ʒɪm/ A place with equipment where people exercise and lift weights. M S
bat B2
/bæt/ A small flying animal that comes out at night and feeds on insects or fruit. M S
exercise A1
/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ Physical activity done to stay fit and healthy. M S

Health & Medicine (489)

doctor A1
/ˈdɑktɚ/ A person who is trained and qualified to treat sick or injured people. M S
hurt A2
/hɝt/ To cause physical pain or injury to someone. M S
sick A1
/ˈsɪk/ Not healthy; ill. M S
hospital A1
/ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ A place where sick or injured people are treated by doctors and nurses. M S
pain A2
/pæɪn/ An unpleasant physical feeling caused by illness or injury. M S
burn A2
/bɔːn/ To be on fire, or to damage or destroy something with fire or heat. M S
treat B1
/tɹiːt/ To behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way. M S
medical A2
/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ Relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injury. M S
drug A2
/ˈdrʌg/ An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine. M S
health A1
/hɛlθ/ The general condition of a person's body and mind. M S
operation B1
/ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A piece of surgery done on the body by a doctor. M S
nurse A1
/nɝs/ A person trained to care for sick or injured people, usually in a hospital. M S
surgery B1
/ˈsɝ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ Medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into the body to repair or remove something. M S
medicine A2
/ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ A substance you take to treat or cure an illness. M S
ill A2
/ɪl/ Not in good health; sick. M S
suffer B1
/ˈsʌfɚ/ To feel pain, distress, or hardship. M S
wound B1
/wyːnd/ An injury to the body, such as a cut, where the skin is broken. M S
disease B1
/dɪˈziz/ An illness that affects people, animals, or plants. M S
treatment B1
/ˈtɹiːtmənt/ Medical care given for an illness or injury. M S
cure B1
/kjɔː(r)/ To make an illness or a sick person healthy again. M S
ambulance B1
/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital quickly. M S
commit B1
/kəˈmɪt/ To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime. M S
therapy B2
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Treatment intended to cure or relieve a health problem. M S
clinic B1
/ˈklɪn.ɪk/ A place where people go for medical treatment, usually without staying overnight. M S

The Human Body (454)

head A1
/hɛd/ The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, and mouth. M S
heart A2
/hɑɹt/ The organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body. M S
hand A1
/ˈhænd/ The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb. M S
body A1
/ˈbɑ.di/ The whole physical structure of a person or animal. M S
blood A2
/blʌd/ The red liquid that the heart pumps around the body. M S
pick A2
/pɪk/ To choose one or more things from a group. M S
eye A1
/ˈaɪ/ One of the two organs in your face that you see with. M S
mouth A1
/maʊθ/ The opening in your face that you use for eating and speaking. M S
brain A2
/ˈbɹæ̝ɪ̯n/ The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feeling, and movement. M S
blow A2
/blaː/ To push air out through your mouth. M S
cell B1
/sɛl/ The smallest basic unit that makes up all living things. M S
colonel C2+
/ˈkɝ.nl̩/ A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines). M S
foot B1
/fʊt/ The part of the body at the end of the leg that you stand and walk on. M S
arm A1
/ɑɹm/ The part of the body from the shoulder to the hand. M S
leg A1
/leɪɡ/ One of the two long parts of the body that people use to stand and walk. M S
nose A1
[noːz] The part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling. M S
neck A2
/nɛk/ The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders. M S
skin A2
/skɪn/ the natural outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal M S
finger B1
/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ One of the four long thin parts at the end of the hand, sometimes including the thumb. M S
stomach A2
/ˈstʌm.ək/ The part of the body where food is digested after you eat. M S
suck B2
/sʌk/ To pull liquid or air into your mouth using your lips and breath. M S
ear A1
/ˈɛː/ One of the two organs on the sides of the head that you hear with. M S
bone A2
/boʊn/ One of the hard white parts that form the skeleton of a person or animal. M S
tear A2
/tɛɹ/ To pull or rip something apart, often by accident. M S

Technology & Computing (176)

phone A1
/ˈfoʊ̯n/ A device used to talk to people over distances, now often a small portable one that also runs apps. M S
TV A1
/ˌtiːˈviː/ Television; programmes broadcast to be watched on screen. M S
camera A1
/ˈkæm.ə.ɹə/ A device for taking photographs or recording video. M S
computer A1
/kəmˈpjutɚ/ an electronic machine that stores and processes information and runs programs M S
code A2
/koʊd/ Instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do. M S
file B1
/ˈfaɪl/ A named collection of data stored on a computer. M S
program A2
/ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/ A radio or television show. M S
page A1
/peɪd͡ʒ/ One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper. M S
permission A2
/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/ The act of allowing someone to do something. M S
site A2
/saɪt/ a place on the internet where you can read pages and find information; a website M S
data A2
/ɖɑ.ʈɑ/ Facts and figures collected for analysis or to draw conclusions. M S
trap A2
/tɹæp/ A device made to catch animals. M S
mail A2
/mel/ Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post. M S
Internet A1
/ˈɪn(t)əɹˌnɛt/ the worldwide computer network that lets people share information and communicate. M S
technology A2
/tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/ Machines, equipment, and methods created from scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. M S
button A2
/ˈbʌt.ən/ A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole. M S
screen A2
/skɹiːn/ The flat surface of a TV, computer, or phone on which images appear. M S
device B1
/dɪˈvaɪs/ A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one. M S
online A2
/ˈɔnlaɪn/ Connected to the Internet. M S
network B1
/ˈnɛt.wɝk/ A large group of people, things, or places that are connected to each other. M S
wipe B2
/waɪp/ To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, hand, or similar. M S
bug A2
/bʌɡ/ A small insect M S
technically B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising. M S
serial B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ Arranged in or forming a series; happening one after another. M S

Media & Publishing (169)

show A1
/ʃoʊ/ To let someone see something. M S
news A1
/nuːz/ Information about recent and important events. M S
book A1
/bʊk/ A set of printed pages held together inside a cover, that you read. M S
report A2
/ɹɪˈpoɹt/ A spoken or written account of something, especially news or the results of research. M S
radio A1
/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/ A device that receives sound broadcasts such as music and news. M S
tom C1
/tɑm/ an abbreviation of tome or volume in older bibliographic citations, especially citations to French works M S
press B1
/ˈprɛs/ To push firmly against something. M S
ghost B1
/ɡoʊst/ The spirit of a dead person that some believe can appear to the living. M S
issue A2
/ˈɪʃuː/ An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about M S
ed B2
/ɛd/ a written abbreviation of edition, especially in bibliographic references M S
television A1
/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ A device with a screen and speakers for watching broadcast programmes. M S
studio B1
/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ A room where radio or television programmes, music, or films are made. M S
media A2
/ˈmi.di.ə/ The newspapers, television, radio, and websites that report news to the public. M S
series B1
/ˈsɪɹ.iz/ A number of similar things or events that come one after another. M S
section A1
/ˈsɛkʃən/ one of the parts that something is divided into M S
reporter A2
/ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ A person who collects news and writes or broadcasts it for newspapers, radio, or television. M S
magazine A1
/mæɡ.əˈzin/ A regular publication with articles, stories, and pictures on paper or online. M S
newspaper A1
/ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/ A printed or digital publication, usually daily or weekly, containing news and articles. M S
writer A1
/ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ A person who writes books, stories, or articles, especially as a job. M S
channel B1
/ˈt͡ʃænəl/ A television or radio station and its programmes. M S
article A1
/ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website. M S
drama A2
/ˈdɹɑmə/ A play for the theater, television, radio, or film, especially a serious one. M S
collection B1
/kəˈlɛkʃən/ A group of similar things kept or brought together. M S
print A2
/pɹɪnt/ To produce words or pictures on paper using a machine. M S

Art & Music (366)

music A1
/ˈmju.zɪk/ Sounds arranged in a pleasing way using melody, rhythm, and harmony. M S
dance A1
/dæns/ To move your body in time to music. M S
beat B1
/biːt/ To defeat someone in a game, contest, or fight. M S
song A1
/sɔŋ/ A short piece of music with words that you sing. M S
piece A1
/piːs/ A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off. M S
picture A1
/ˈpɘk.t͡ʃɘː/ A drawing, painting, or photograph of something or someone. M S
club A1
/klʌb/ A group of people who meet because they share an interest or activity. M S
art A1
/ɑɹt/ The making of things like paintings, drawings, or sculptures to be beautiful or express ideas. M S
singing A2
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ The activity of making music with your voice. M S
draw A1
/dɹɑ/ To make a picture or pattern with a pen, pencil, or similar tool. M S
artist B1
/ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ A person who creates art, such as paintings or sculptures. M S
painting A1
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ A picture made by applying paint to a surface. M S
image A2
/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ A picture, photo, or representation of someone or something. M S
theme B1
/θiːm/ The main subject or idea of a book, film, talk, or piece of art. M S
design A1
/dɪˈzaɪn/ A plan or drawing showing how something will be made or how it will work. M S
theater A1
/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ A building where plays or films are shown. M S
carol C1
/ˈkærəl/ a joyful song, especially a traditional religious song sung at Christmas M S
version B1
/ˈvɝʒən/ A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing. M S
concert A1
/kənˈsɝt/ a public performance of music M S
drawing A2
/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon. M S
jazz B1
/d͡ʒæz/ A style of music with African American roots, known for improvisation, swing, and strong rhythm. M S
opera B2
/ˈɑp.ə.ɹə/ A dramatic play set to music in which the words are sung rather than spoken. M S
poetry B1
/ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/ Writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings and ideas. M S
poem B1
/ˈpoʊ.əm/ A piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings or ideas. M S

Entertainment & Leisure (143)

play A1
/pleɪ/ A story written to be performed by actors on a stage. M S
die A2
/daɪ/ To stop living. M S
part A2
/pɑɹt/ One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole. M S
party A1
/ˈpɑɹ.ti/ A social event where people meet to celebrate, eat, and have fun. M S
fun A1
/fʌn/ Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time. M S
wedding A2
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/ A ceremony at which two people get married, often with a celebration afterwards. M S
movie A1
/ˈmuːvi/ A story told through moving pictures and sound, shown on a screen. M S
film A2
/fɪlm/ A story or events recorded as moving pictures and shown in a cinema or on screen; a movie. M S
star A1
/stɑɹ/ A bright point of light seen in the night sky. M S
relax A2
/ɹɪˈlæks/ To rest and become calm, free from worry or effort. M S
joke A2
/d͡ʒoʊk/ Something said or done to make people laugh. M S
hero A2
/ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ A person who is admired for their bravery or for doing something good and difficult. M S
cast B2
/kast/ To choose an actor for a role in a film or play. M S
toy A2
/tɔɪ/ An object for children to play with. M S
festival A1
/ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ A series of special events celebrating something, such as music, film, or culture. M S
footage C1
/ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ A piece of film or video that has been recorded. M S
comedy B1
/ˈkɑmədi/ Entertainment, such as films or shows, that is meant to make people laugh. M S
musical A2
/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ Connected with music or its performance. M S
cinema A1
/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ A building where people go to watch films. M S
plot B1
/plɑt/ The main events and story of a book, film, or play. M S
entertainment A2
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ Activity such as films, music, or games that gives people enjoyment. M S
celebration B1
/ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ A party or special event held to mark a happy occasion. M S
gamble B1
/ˈgæmbəl/ to risk money on a game, contest, or uncertain event in the hope of winning more M S
scenario C1
/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ A description of a possible sequence of events that might happen. M S

Science & Research (527)

control A2
/kənˈtɹoʊl/ The power to direct, manage, or make decisions about something. M S
energy A2
/ˈɛn.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ The strength and ability to be active without getting tired. M S
science A1
/ˈsaɪ.əns/ The study of the physical world through observation and experiment, covering subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology. M S
research A2
/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/ A careful study to discover new facts or information. M S
lab B1
/læb/ A room or building equipped for scientific work; short for laboratory. M S
theory B1
/ˈθɪ.ɹi/ A set of ideas that explains how or why something happens, supported by evidence. M S
reaction B1
/ɹiˈækʃən/ The way you behave or feel because of something that has happened. M S
experiment B1
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ A scientific test done to discover something or to check whether an idea is true. M S
oxygen B1
/ˈɑk.sɪ.d͡ʒən/ A colourless, odourless gas that humans and animals need to breathe and that makes up part of the air. M S
scientific A2
/ˈsaɪ(.ə)n.ʈɨ.fɪk/ Relating to science or the way science is done. M S
discovery B1
/dɪsˈkʌv(.ə).ɹi/ Something that is found or learned for the first time. M S
gravity C1
/ˈɡɹævəti/ The natural force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward each other. M S
analysis B1
/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ The careful study of something by examining its parts in detail. M S
chemical A2
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ A substance, such as an element or compound, used in or produced by chemistry. M S
poker C2+
/ˈpoʊkɚ/ One who pokes. M S
vital B2
/ˈvaɪtəl/ Extremely important; essential. M S
galaxy C2
/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/ a vast gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and other astronomical objects M S
react B1
/ɹiːˈækt/ To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened. M S
formula B1
/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ A mathematical or scientific rule written with symbols. M S
element B1
/ˈɛləmənt/ One of the parts that together make up a whole. M S
genetic B1
/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents. M S
physics B1
/ˈfɪz.ɪks/ The science that studies matter, energy, and how they affect each other. M S
chemistry B1
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ The science that studies what substances are made of and how they change. M S
allergic B1
/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance. M S

Mathematics & Measurement (519)

area A2
/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/ A particular part of a place or region. M S
level A2
/ˈlɛvəl/ A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is. M S
tape A2
/ˈteɪp/ A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together. M S
weight A2
/weɪt/ How heavy something or someone is. M S
unit A2
/ˈjuː.nɪt/ A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring something. M S
square A2
/skweɹ/ A flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles. M S
circle A2
/ˈsɜɹkəl/ A perfectly round shape, like a ring. M S
yard B1
/jɑɹd/ The area of ground around a house, often with grass. M S
division B2
/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split. M S
average A2
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The result of adding several amounts and dividing by how many there are. M S
complex B1
/kɑmˈplɛks/ Having many connected parts and so difficult to understand or deal with. M S
math A1
/mæθ/ The study of numbers, shapes, and quantities; mathematics. M S
angle B1
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ The space between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees. M S
scale A2
/skæɪl/ The size or extent of something, especially when it is large. M S
measure B1
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ To find the size, amount, or degree of something. M S
height B1
/haɪt/ How tall a person or thing is. M S
troy C1
/trɔɪ/ designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones M S
ton B2
/tʌn/ A very large amount of something. M S
shove C2
/ʃʌv/ the act of giving a push to someone or something M S
perspective B2
/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation. M S
cam C1
/kæm/ A ridge or mound of earth. M S
ranger B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ An official who looks after and protects a forest or park. M S
length B1
/leŋθ/ How long something is from one end to the other. M S
mademoiselle C2
/ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/ A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking. M S

Nature & Landscape (269)

earth A2
/ɝθ/ The planet that we live on, third from the Sun. M S
land A2
/lænd/ The solid, dry part of the earth's surface. M S
sea A1
/siː/ The large area of salt water that covers much of the earth, or a particular part of it. M S
park A1
/pɑɹk/ A public area of grass and trees in a town where people relax and play. M S
island A1
/ˈaɪlənd/ A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water M S
tree A1
/tɹiː/ A tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leaves. M S
river A1
/ˈɹɪvɚ/ A large natural stream of water flowing across land toward the sea, a lake, or another river. M S
moon A2
/mun/ The large round object that shines in the sky at night and circles the Earth. M S
nature A2
/ˈneɪ̯.tʃə(ɹ)/ The physical world of plants, animals, and landscapes that people did not make. M S
stone A2
/stoʊ̯n/ The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material. M S
beach A1
/bit͡ʃ/ An area of sand or small stones next to the sea or a lake. M S
natural A2
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ Existing in nature and not made or caused by people. M S
mountain A1
/ˈmaʊn.tən/ A very high, steep hill, usually with rocky sides and a peak. M S
lake A2
/ˈleɪk/ A large body of water surrounded by land. M S
hill A2
/hɪl/ A raised area of land, higher than the ground around it but smaller than a mountain. M S
forest A2
/ˈfɔɹəst/ A large area thickly covered with trees. M S
ocean A2
/ˈoʊ.ʃən/ The vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth. M S
desert A2
/ˈdɛz.ɚt/ A large dry area of land, often covered with sand, where little grows. M S
flower A1
/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ The colourful part of a plant that produces seeds, often with a pleasant smell. M S
coast A2
/koʊst/ The land along the edge of the sea. M S
valley A2
/ˈvæli/ A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it. M S
bay A2
/ˈbeː/ A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land. M S
dirt B1
/dɝt/ A substance such as mud or dust that makes things unclean. M S
cave B1
/keɪv/ A large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground. M S

Animals (842)

dog A1
/dɔɡ/ A common four-legged animal often kept as a pet or for work. M S
horse A1
/hɔɹs/ A large four-legged animal that people ride and use for pulling loads. M S
fish A1
/ˈfɪ̝ʃ/ An animal that lives in water and breathes through gills, usually with scales and fins. M S
cat A1
/kæt/ A small furry animal with whiskers and a tail, often kept as a pet. M S
bear A2
/bɜː(ɹ)/ A large, heavy wild animal with thick fur and strong claws. M S
sergeant B2
/ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police. M S
animal A1
/ˈæn.ᵻ.məl/ A living creature that can move and feel, such as a dog, bird, or fish, but not a plant. M S
bird A1
/bɝd/ An animal with feathers and wings that lays eggs and can usually fly. M S
martin B2
/ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ a swallow-like bird with long pointed wings that catches insects while flying M S
bite A2
/baɪt/ To cut into or grip something with your teeth. M S
pig A1
/pɪɡ/ A farm animal with a fat body, short legs, and a flat nose, kept for its meat. M S
egg A1
/ˈ(j)ɛɡ/ A rounded object laid by a bird, especially a hen, used as food. M S
wolf B2
/wʊlf/ A large wild animal of the dog family that hunts in groups. M S
beast B1
/ˈbiːst/ An animal, especially a large or dangerous wild one. M S
creature A2
/ˈkɹi.tʃɚ/ A living thing, especially an animal. M S
snake A1
/ˈsneɪk/ A long, legless reptile with a thin body and a forked tongue. M S
pen A1
/ˈpɛn/ A thin instrument that holds ink and is used for writing or drawing. M S
stock B2
/stɑk/ The supply of goods that a shop or business has available to sell. M S
tiger A1
/ˈtaɪɡɚ/ A large, powerful wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia. M S
species B2
/ˈspiːʃiːz/ A group of living things that are similar and can breed with one another. M S
lion A1
/ˈlaɪən/ A large wild cat with a tan coat, the males having a shaggy mane, native to Africa and India. M S
jay B2
/ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ a noisy, often brightly colored bird of the crow family, typically with a crest M S
wing B1
/ˈwɪŋɡ/ One of the two body parts a bird, bat, or insect uses to fly. M S
sheep A1
/ʃip/ A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, kept for its wool and meat. M S

Plants & Agriculture (493)

field A2
/ˈfi(ː)ld/ An area of open land, especially one used for crops or grazing. M S
grow A1
/ɡɹoʊ/ To get bigger in size over time, as living things do naturally. M S
farm A1
/fɑɹm/ An area of land and buildings used for growing crops or raising animals. M S
plant A2
/plænt/ A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves and roots, such as a flower or tree. M S
rick C1
/ɹɪk/ a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch M S
amen C2+
/(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ Certainly; verily. M S
lily A1
/ˈlɪli/ A tall garden flower with large, showy, often trumpet-shaped blooms. M S
apple A1
/ˈæp.əl/ A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh. M S
pink A1
/ˈpiŋk/ A pale red colour, like that of many flowers. M S
bud B2
/bʌd/ A small swelling on a plant that grows into a leaf or flower M S
holly B2
/ˈhɑli/ an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Ilex, typically with glossy prickly leaves and red berries M S
clay A2
/kleɪ/ A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics. M S
soil B1
/sɔɪl/ The top layer of earth in which plants grow. M S
weed B2
/wiːd/ A wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or in a garden. M S
farmer A1
/ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ A person who owns or works on a farm. M S
ranch B2
/ˈɹænt͡ʃ/ a large farm or tract of land used primarily for raising cattle, sheep, horses, or other livestock M S
heather C1
/ˈhɛðɚ/ a low evergreen plant with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland M S
root A2
/ɹuːt/ The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients. M S
electrical B1
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ Connected with or operated by electricity. M S
brandy C2
/ˈbɹændi/ distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice M S
creep C1
/kɹiːp/ To move slowly, quietly, and carefully. M S
seed A2
/ˈsiːd/ a small part of a plant from which a new plant grows M S
harvest A2
/ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ The crops that are gathered in, or the amount gathered. M S
bloom A2
/bluːm/ To produce flowers; to open into flower. M S

Weather & Climate (135)

cool A1
/kul/ Slightly cold in a pleasant way. M S
hot A1
/hɑt/ Very recent and exciting; in great demand. M S
cold A1
/kold/ Having a low temperature, or feeling a low temperature. M S
wind A2
/ˈwaɪ̯nd/ Air moving naturally across the land, sometimes with great force. M S
smoke A2
/smoʊk/ The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning. M S
warm A1
/wɔɹm/ Having a pleasant temperature that is fairly high but not hot. M S
rain A1
/ɹeɪn/ Water that falls from clouds in drops. M S
weather A1
/ˈwɛð.ɚ/ The state of the air outside at a particular time and place, such as how hot, cold, wet, or windy it is. M S
snow A1
/snoʊ̯/ Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather. M S
storm A2
/stɔɹm/ Very bad weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or lightning. M S
thunder B1
/ˈθʌndɚ/ The loud rumbling or crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning. M S
disaster B1
/dɪˈzas.təː/ A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life. M S
temperature A2
/ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ A measure of how hot or cold something is. M S
hail B2
/heɪl/ When small balls of ice fall from the sky. M S
cloud A2
/ˈklæʊ̯d/ A mass of water droplets floating in the sky, often grey or white. M S
lightning B1
/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ A bright flash of light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity. M S
sunny A1
/ˈsʊni/ Having a lot of bright sunshine. M S
breeze A2
/bɹiːz/ A light, gentle wind. M S
flood A2
/flʌd/ A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry. M S
climate B1
/ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ The usual weather conditions of an area over a long period of time. M S
fog A2
/fɔɡ/ A thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see. M S
frost B1
/fɹɔst/ A thin layer of tiny ice crystals that forms on cold surfaces. M S
hurricane B1
/ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ A very powerful tropical storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain. M S
sticky B1
/ˈstɪki/ Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks. M S