English Vocabulary
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schedule
A2
/ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/
A plan that lists when activities or events will happen.
spending
B1
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/
The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization.
sometime
B1
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
At a time that is not stated exactly.
ID
A2
/aɪˈdiː/
An official card or document that proves who you are.
episode
A2
/ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/
One part of a story shown in a TV or radio series.
previously
B1
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/
At an earlier time; before now.
normally
B1
/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/
Usually; most of the time.
current
B1
/kəˈrɛɳʈ/
Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time.
background
A2
/ˈbæk(ɡ)ɹaʊnd/
The part of a scene or picture that is behind the main objects.
childhood
A2
/ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/
The period of a person's life when they are a child.
coincidence
B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection.
latest
A2
/ˈleɪtəst/
Most recent; newest.
swimming
A1
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
The activity or sport of moving through water using your body.
daily
A2
/ˈdeɪli/
Happening or done every day.
flash
B1
/flæʃ/
To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time.
impressed
B2
/ɪmˈpɹɛst/
Feeling admiration because something is very good.
Thursday
A1
/ˈθɔːz.də/
The day of the week between Wednesday and Friday.
possibility
B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The chance that something may happen or be true.
June
A1
/d͡ʒun/
The sixth month of the year, after May and before July.
Tuesday
A1
/ˈtjuːz.deɪ/
The day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.
anytime
C2
/ˈɛn.iˌtaɪm/
at any time; whenever it is convenient or possible
term
B1
/tɝm/
A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.
afterwards
B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
At a later time; after something else has happened.
launch
B1
/lɑːnt͡ʃ/
To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign.
lifetime
B2
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/
The length of time that someone is alive or that something exists or works.
recent
A2
/ˈɹi.sənt/
Having happened or started a short time ago.
warrior
B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
frozen
B1
/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/
Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form.
developed
A2
/dɪˈvɛləpt/
(of a country) Wealthy, industrialized, and economically advanced.
meantime
C1
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
The period of time between two events; used mainly in the phrase 'in the meantime'.
foster
C1
/ˈfɔ.stɚ/
To encourage the development or growth of something.
tattoo
B2
/tæˈtuː/
A permanent picture or design made on the skin using ink and a needle.
Wednesday
A1
/ˈwɛdⁿnz.deɪ/
The day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday.
occasion
B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/
A particular time when something happens.
ad
B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/
a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information
monitor
B1
/ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/
A screen that shows information from a computer.
discover
A2
/dɪˈskʊvə/
To find or learn about something for the first time.
previous
B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/
Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.
farewell
B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/
Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time).
August
A1
/ɔˈɡʌst/
The eighth month of the year, after July and before September.
session
B1
/ˈsɛʃən/
A period of time spent doing a particular activity.
stretch
B1
/stɹɛt͡ʃ/
To reach out your arms, legs, or body to their full length.
meanwhile
B1
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
During the time between two events; in the time being.
engagement
B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
experienced
B1
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/
Having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.
July
A1
/d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/
The seventh month of the year, after June and before August.
bum
B2
/bʌm/
The part of the body you sit on; the buttocks
development
B1
/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp.mᵻnʈ/
The process of growing or changing into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.
constantly
B1
/ˈkɑnstənʔli/
All the time or very often; again and again.
tense
B1
/tɛns/
A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future.
currently
B1
/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/
At the present time; now.
shortly
B1
/ˈʃɔɹtli/
In a short time; soon.
September
A1
/sɛpˈtɛmbɚ/
The ninth month of the year, coming after August and before October.
delay
A2
/dəˈleɪ/
To make something happen later than planned, or to do it later than you should.
temporary
B1
/ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/
Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
retired
A2
/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/
No longer working, especially because of having reached old age.
valentine
B2
/ˈvaləntaɪn/
A card or message sent to someone you love on Saint Valentine's Day.
damaged
B1
/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/
Harmed, broken, or spoiled in some way.
terrified
B1
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
Extremely frightened.
phase
B2
/feɪz/
One stage in a series of changes or in a process that happens over time.
October
A1
/ɑkˈtoʊ.bəɹ/
The tenth month of the year, coming after September and before November.
intended
B2
/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
Planned or meant to happen.
nowadays
A2
/ˈnuː.ə.deɪz/
At the present time, especially compared with the past.
permanent
B1
/ˈpɜɹ.mə.nənt/
Lasting for a very long time or for ever; not temporary.
fried
A2
/fɹaɪd/
Cooked in hot fat or oil.
November
A1
/noʊˈvɛmbɚ/
The eleventh month of the year, between October and December.
nap
B1
/ˈnæp/
A short sleep, usually during the day.
groom
B1
/ɡɹum/
To clean and care for an animal's coat by brushing it.
instant
A2
/ˈɪnstənt/
A very short moment of time.
overnight
B1
/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
For or during the night.
gig
C1
/ˈgɪg/
A single live performance by a musician or band.
December
A1
/dɪˈsɛm.bɚ/
The twelfth and last month of the year, after November.
dated
B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular.
era
B1
/iə.ɹə/
A period of history marked by a particular character or set of events.
scar
B2
/skɑɹ/
A permanent mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
surprising
A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Causing surprise; unexpected.
January
A1
/ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/
The first month of the year, coming after December and before February.
villa
B2
/ˈvɪlə/
A large, comfortable house, often in the countryside or by the sea and used for holidays.
cycle
B1
/ˈsaɪ.kəl/
A set of events that happen again and again in the same order.
retire
A2
/ɹəˈtaɪɹ/
To stop working permanently, usually because of age.
thrilled
B2
/θɹɪld/
Very excited and pleased.
prior
B2
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/
Coming before in time; earlier or previous.
eternity
B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/
Time that has no end; endless time.
old-fashioned
B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
absence
B1
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
the fact of not being in a place where you are usually expected
daylight
A2
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun during the day.
plague
B2
/pleɪɡ/
A very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.
scheduled
B2
/ˈskɛdʒʊld/
Planned to happen at a particular time.
depression
B1
/dəˈpɹɛʃn̩/
A mental illness that makes someone feel very sad and hopeless for a long time.
accompany
B1
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
To go somewhere together with someone.
February
A1
/ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/
The second month of the year, after January and before March.
proven
B2
/ˈpɹu.vn̩/
Shown to be true, effective, or reliable.
tan
B2
/ˈtæn/
A brown colour the skin gets after spending time in the sun.
pregnancy
C1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
The condition or period of carrying a developing baby in the womb.
autumn
A1
/ˈɔtəm/
The season between summer and winter, when leaves fall and the weather grows cooler.
terrifying
B2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Causing extreme fear; very frightening.