English Vocabulary
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only
A1
/ˈɑːn.li/
Being the single one of its kind; with no others.
mean
A1
/miːn/
To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for.
sir
A2
/sɝ/
a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important
nice
A1
/ˈnaːs/
Pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.
kind
A1
/kaɪnd/
A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category.
hi
A1
/haɪ/
A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.
stuff
A2
/stɐf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
able
A2
/[ˈeɪ̯.bw]/
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
welcome
A1
/ˈwɛlkəm/
Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
perhaps
A2
/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
dude
B1
/duːd/
A man, especially a young one (informal).
certainly
A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
frank
A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
lovely
A2
/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
smart
B1
/smɑɹt/
Intelligent and clever.
honest
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/
Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
dare
B1
/dɛ(ə)ɹ/
To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening.
madam
B2
/ˈmæd.əm/
A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer.
patient
A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
character
A2
/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/
A person in a story, film, or play.
honestly
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
In a truthful and sincere way.
brilliant
A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
brave
A2
/bɹæɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
goodness
B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
genius
B2
/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/
A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability.
familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
clever
A2
/ˈklɛv.ɚ/
Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.
mercy
B2
/ˈmɝsi/
Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm.
capable
B1
/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/
Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.
decent
B2
/ˈdiːsənt/
Good enough; fairly good or acceptable.
nasty
B1
/ˈnaː.sti/
Very unpleasant or disgusting.
rude
A2
/ɹud/
Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.
friendly
A1
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/
Kind, warm, and easy to talk to.
saint
C1
/seɪnt/
A dead person officially recognised by a church as especially holy.
cruel
B1
/ˈkɹuːəl/
Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.
behave
A2
/bɪˈheɪv/
To act in a particular way.
shy
B1
/ʃaɪ/
Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
selfish
B1
/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/
caring only about yourself and not about other people
lad
C1
/læd/
A boy or young man.
frankly
B2
/ˈfɹæŋkli/
Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt.
generous
B1
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
Willing to give money, time, or help freely.
loyal
B1
/ˈlɔɪəl/
Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.
confident
A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
personality
A2
/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/
The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.
intelligent
A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.
stubborn
B1
/ˈstʌbɚn/
Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.
talented
B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/
Having a natural ability to do something very well.
naughty
B2
/ˈnɔti/
(especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told.
nicely
B2
/ˈnaɪsli/
In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.
abuse
B2
/əˈbjus/
cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
magnificent
B1
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.
wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
ultimate
B2
/ălʈɪmeʈ/
The greatest or most extreme possible.
lazy
A2
/ˈleɪzi/
Not willing to work or make an effort.
description
A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
creative
A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.
polite
A2
/pəˈlaɪt/
Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
humble
B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/
Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others.
harsh
C1
/hɑɹʃ/
Cruel, unkind, or severe.
keen
B1
/kin/
Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.
dedicated
C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.
kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
kindly
A2
/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
bold
B1
/ˈbɒld/
Brave and confident; willing to take risks.
sucker
B2
/ˈsʌkɚ/
a gullible person who is easily deceived or exploited; informal and disapproving
genuine
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/
Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake.
compliment
B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/
Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.
brutal
C1
/ˈbɹu.təl/
Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel.
deed
B1
/diːd/
Something that is done; an action.
reference
B1
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/
A mention of something or someone.
greet
A2
/ɡɹiːt/
To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.
vicious
C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/
Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone.
arrogant
B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/
Believing you are better or more important than other people.
elegant
B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/
Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.
devoted
B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/
Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.
regard
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
unpleasant
A2
/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/
Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset
sincere
B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/
Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending.
subtle
B2
/ˈsʌtəl/
So slight that it is not easy to notice.
classy
C1
/ˈklæsi/
Elegant, stylish, and impressive in a tasteful way.
offend
B2
/əˈfɛnd/
To upset or annoy someone by saying or doing something rude or hurtful.
underestimate
B2
/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
To think that something is smaller, easier, or less important than it really is.
jackass
C1
/ˈdʒækˌæs/
informal and insulting: a foolish, stupid, or badly behaved person
hospitality
B2
/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
Friendly and generous treatment of guests and visitors.
facilities
B2
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
slack
C1
/slæk/
The loose part of a rope or line that is not pulled tight.
presidential
B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/
Relating to a president or to a presidency.
rib
B2
/ɹɪb/
One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.
idle
B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Not being used or not working at the moment.
genuinely
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
In a sincere and honest way; truly.
courageous
B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Having or showing courage; brave.
wink
B2
/ˈwɪŋk/
To close and open one eye quickly as a friendly or secret signal.
dolphin
B1
/ˈdɑlf.ɪn/
An intelligent sea mammal with a long nose, known for being playful and friendly toward humans.
generosity
B2
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/
The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.
crude
C1
/kɹuːd/
Made or done in a simple, rough way; not skilfully finished.
cheeky
B2
/ˈt͡ʃiːki/
Slightly rude or bold, often in a way that is funny or charming.