English Vocabulary
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common
A2
/ˈkɑ.mən/
Happening or found often; usual.
main
B1
/ˈmeɪn/
Most important; chief or principal.
flying
A2
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Able to fly or moving through the air.
note
A1
/noʊt/
A short piece of writing to help you remember something.
cup
A1
/kʌp/
A small container with a handle that you drink from.
tight
B1
/taɪt/
Fitting your body very closely.
hardly
A2
/ˈhɑɹdli/
Almost not; only to a very small degree.
possibly
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bli/
Perhaps; maybe.
somehow
B1
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
In some way that is not known or explained.
challenge
A2
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/
A difficult task that tests someone's ability.
strength
A2
/[st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ]/
The physical power that lets you do hard things like lifting.
size
A2
/saɪz/
how big or small something is
color
A1
/ˈkʌl.ə/
The quality of an object, such as red, blue, or green, that comes from the light it reflects.
nearly
A2
/ˈnɪɹli/
Almost, but not completely or exactly.
fantastic
A2
/fænˈtæs.tɪk/
Extremely good; wonderful.
incredible
B1
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/
Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good.
truly
A2
/ˈtɹuːli/
In a real and genuine way; really.
survive
A2
/sɚˈvaɪv/
To stay alive, especially after a dangerous or difficult situation.
fake
B1
/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
perfectly
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/
In a way that has no faults or mistakes.
original
A2
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nəl/
Existing first, before any copies or changes were made.
condition
A2
/kənˈɖi.ʃən/
The state that someone or something is in at a particular time.
unfortunately
A2
/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
Used to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something.
heat
A2
/ˈhiːt/
The quality of being hot; high temperature.
proof
B1
/pɹuf/
Information or facts that show something is true.
ugly
B1
/ˈʌɡli/
Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful.
exist
A2
/ɛɡˈzɪst/
To be real or present; to have being.
bullet
B1
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun
sword
B1
/[sɔɹd]/
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing.
shower
A1
/ˈʃuː.ɐ/
The act of washing yourself while standing under water sprayed from above.
weak
A2
/wi(ː)k/
Not physically strong.
tiny
B1
/ˈtaɪni/
Extremely small.
pool
A1
/puːl/
A small amount of liquid lying on a surface.
property
B1
/ˈpɹɑpɚti/
A building or piece of land that someone owns.
slowly
A2
/ˈslaːli/
At a slow speed; not quickly.
model
A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/
A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works.
flat
A1
/flæt/
Smooth and level, with no part higher than another.
insane
B1
/ɪnˈseɪn/
Seriously mentally ill.
path
A2
/pɑːθ/
A narrow track for walking, often through fields, woods, or a garden.
soft
A2
/sɔft/
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
paint
A1
/peɪnt/
A coloured liquid that is spread onto a surface and dries to protect it or add colour.
block
B1
/blɑk/
To stop something or someone from moving or making progress.
castle
A2
/ˈkæsəl/
A large strong building with thick walls, built in the past to defend against attack.
barely
B1
/ˈbɛɹ.li/
Almost not at all; only just.
likely
A2
/ˈlaɪkli/
Probably going to happen or be true.
rough
B1
/ɹɐf/
Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
obvious
B1
/ˈɑb.vi.əs/
Easy to see or understand; clear.
tongue
B1
/tʊŋɡ/
The soft, movable organ in the mouth used for tasting, eating, and speaking.
smith
A1
/smɪθ/
A worker who shapes metal with a hammer and other tools, especially a blacksmith.
complicated
B1
/ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/
Hard to understand or deal with because of many parts or details.
shape
A2
/ˈʃeɪp/
The outer form of something, such as a circle or square.
particular
A2
/pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/
Used to talk about one specific thing rather than others in general.
bath
A1
/bæθ/
The act of washing your whole body while sitting in water.
assume
B1
/əˈsjuːm/
To believe that something is true without having proof.
grant
B1
/ɡɹænt/
To officially give or allow something, such as permission or a request.
sexy
B2
/ˈsɛk.si/
Sexually attractive or appealing.
badly
A2
/ˈbæd.li/
In a poor or unsatisfactory way; not well.
golden
A2
/ˈɡoʊl.dən/
Having the bright, warm yellow colour of gold.
mystery
A2
/ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/
Something that is hard or impossible to understand or explain.
rat
B2
/ɹæt/
A small grey or brown rodent with a long tail, larger than a mouse.
crack
B2
/ˈkræk/
A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated.
healthy
A1
/ˈhel.θi/
In good health; not sick or weak.
palace
A2
/ˈpæl.ɪs/
A large, grand building where a king, queen, or other ruler lives.
pure
B1
/ˈpjʊə(ɹ)/
Not mixed with anything else; clean and free of other substances.
firm
B1
/fɜɹm/
Fairly hard and not easily pressed in or moved.
mirror
A2
/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/
A piece of glass with a special backing that you can see your reflection in.
monkey
A2
/ˈmʊŋki/
A small to medium-sized animal that usually has a long tail and lives mainly in trees.
miracle
B1
/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/
An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God.
extremely
A2
/ɪksˈtɹimli/
To a very great degree; very.
literally
B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/
In the exact, basic sense of the words; not figuratively.
unbelievable
B1
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/
So surprising or extreme that it is hard to believe; amazing.
curious
B1
/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/
Wanting to know or learn about something.
edge
B1
/ed͡ʒ/
The outer line or border where something ends.
tip
A2
/ˈtɪp/
A small amount of extra money given to thank someone for a service, such as a waiter.
penny
B1
/ˈpɪni/
A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent.
mostly
A2
/ˈmoʊstli/
In most cases; for the most part; mainly.
false
A1
/fɔls/
Not true or correct.
champagne
A2
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
A sparkling white wine, traditionally from the Champagne region of France.
dust
A2
/dʌst/
Fine, dry powder made of tiny bits of dirt or other matter that settles on surfaces or floats in the air.
monsieur
C2
/məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/
A man, especially a French gentleman.
ordinary
A2
/ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/
Normal and not special in any way; everyday.
pilot
A2
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
A person who flies an aircraft.
darkness
B1
/ˈdɑɹknɪs/
The state of having little or no light.
rare
B1
/ɹɛ/
Not happening or found very often; uncommon.
grade
B1
/ɡɹeɪd/
A mark or score given for work at school or in a test.
wide
A2
/wɑed/
Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.
solution
A2
/səˈl(j)uːʃən/
A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
effort
A2
/ˈɛf.ɚt/
The physical or mental energy used to do something.
unusual
A2
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Not usual or common; different from what you normally see
sharp
B1
/ʃɑɹp/
Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
shadow
A2
/ˈʃædoʊ/
A dark shape made on a surface when something blocks the light.
warrant
C1
/ˈwɔɹənt/
An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone.
squad
B2
/ˈskwɑd/
A small group of people working or trained together for a common purpose.
similar
A2
/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/
Almost the same, sharing features but not exactly alike.
fully
A2
/ˈfʊli/
Completely; to the greatest possible degree.
robin
A2
/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/
A small songbird with a bright red or orange breast.