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The Most Annoying Things About Shopping At Aldi

Original YouTube Video | MashedFood Published on 2024-03-13 Level：97 Speed：89 maxwordlevel：24

Video vocabulary

catch

US / kætʃ /

•

UK / kætʃ, kɛtʃ /

noun
Amount of something that has been caught
Trick or something trying to deceive
verb
To stop something flying and hold it
To stop something and not let it go, e.g. animals
To get sick or get a disease from someone else
To find someone to do something, a task
To get stuck on or in something
To be trapped so you can’t escape
To be able to understand what someone is saying

grab

US / ɡræb /

•

UK / ɡræb /

verb
To take and hold something quickly

hit

US / hɪt /

•

UK / hɪt /

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
Time when a website is accessed
verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport

nothing

US / 'nʌθɪŋ /

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UK / ˈnʌθɪŋ /

noun
Item of little or no value, importance, interest
Number or value of zero
pronoun
Not anything, not a single thing

stay

US / steɪ /

•

UK / ste /

noun
Legal order to stop or delay an action
Strong rope or wire that supports a ship's mast
Period of time spent living in or visiting a place
verb
To keep trying without giving up
To remain in the same place and not move away
To spend time visiting a place or someone's home

wink

US / wɪŋk /

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UK / wɪŋk /

verb
To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
Closing one eye, as to make a signal to someone

crush

US / krʌʃ /

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UK / krʌʃ /

noun
Strong attraction to someone
verb
To break something into small pieces by pressing
To defeat someone or something (in a game)
To damage something by flattening it
To cause someone to feel humiliated

lack

US / læk /

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UK / læk /

noun
The state of not having or not having enough of
A shortage of something
verb
To not have, or not have enough, of something

place

US / pleɪs /

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UK / ples /

noun
Particular location, area or region
verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To put something in a certain location or position

own

US / əʊn /

•

UK / on /

adjecitve
Belong to oneself
determiner
Yours, his, hers, etc.; not belonging to another
pronoun
(Something) belong to myself
verb
To have something as your property

access

US / 'ækses /

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UK / ˈæksɛs /

noun
Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
verb
To be able to use or have permission to use

egg

US / eg /

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UK / ɛɡ /

noun
Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born

down

US / daʊn /

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UK / daʊn /

adjecitve
Being sad, sick, or unhappy
Not operating, working, or functioning as expected
adverb
In a sitting or lying position
Towards or on the ground, floor, or bottom
Written or copied onto a piece of paper or book
noun
A period of play in American Football
The soft, smooth hairs that cover a bird's body
preposition
Along something's path, course, or direction
Going from a higher position to a lower position
verb
To eat or drink very quickly and without stopping

friday

US / ˈfraɪdeɪ /

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UK / ˈfraɪdeɪ /

noun
Fifth day of the week; the day after Thursday

during

US / ˈdjʊərɪŋ /

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UK / ˈdʊrɪŋ, ˈdjʊr- /

preposition
At some point in the course of an event or thing

hunter

US / ˈhʌntə(r) /

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UK / ˈhʌntɚ /

noun
Someone who hunts animals to kill them
Person's name

inconvenience

US / ˌɪnkənˈvi:niəns /

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UK / ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns /

noun
Quality of being difficult or annoying to do

locate

US / ləʊ'keɪt /

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UK / ˈloˌket,loˈket /

verb
To find exactly where something is positioned
To put something in a new place

suppose

US / sə'pəʊz /

•

UK / səˈpoʊz /

conjunction
What if
verb
To imagine or guess what might happen

then

US / ðen /

•

UK / ðɛn /

adverb
A time that is not now
Following another thing in time or arrangement
Following on reasonably from what was just stated
At that time, not now

toilet

US / ˈtɔɪlət /

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UK / 'tɔɪlət /

noun
Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
verb
To wash and take care of your body

search

US / sɜ:tʃ /

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UK / sɜ:rtʃ /

noun
Examination of person to find something
Action to find an answer to a problem
Action of trying to find someone or something
verb
To examine a person's clothing to find something
To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
To look carefully for someone or something

shower

US / ˈʃaʊə(r) /

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UK / ˈʃaʊɚ /

noun
Device producing falling water for cleaning
Process of washing your body under running water
Party where a woman receives wedding/baby gifts
Giving someone many things, as gifts
Brief time when rain or snow is falling
verb
To wash your body under running water
To give someone many things as gifts

about

US / ə'baʊt /

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UK / əˈbaʊt /

adverb
To be ready to; going to
Nearly; approximately; roughly
Near; next to; close to
In every direction; in the area of
preposition
Concerning or of (a topic)

belove

US / bɪˈlʌv /

•

UK / /

verb
To love. Frequently, and now usually, in passive, with by, of (formerly also † with).

again

US / ə'ɡen /

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UK / əˈɡɛn /

adverb
One more time, once more

even

US / 'i:vn /

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UK / ˈivən /

adjecitve
Being equal in influence, power, possibility etc.
Being divided equally or fairly
(Of teams/contest) with similar chances of success
Smooth, level, or regular
Can be divided by 2; ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0
At a regular, equally steady manner
Remaining steady and unchanging
adverb
(When this is surprising) as well; too
(Used to compare two things/stress the difference)
verb
To make something level; to flatten
To make something equal

different

US / ˈdɪfrənt /

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UK / ˈdɪfrənt /

adjecitve
Not of the same kind; unlike other things

eye

US / aɪ /

•

UK / aɪ /

noun
The part of the body that you see with
The skill to see the good and bad parts of a thing
Hole at the end of a needle
verb
To watch or study something closely

label

US / 'leɪbl /

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UK / ˈlebəl /

noun
A (luxury) brand owned by a company
A word or term used to describe a person, thing
A piece of paper or material to identify something
verb
To use a term to describe, often negatively
To attach material to identify something

like

US / laɪk /

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UK / laɪk /

adjecitve
Being equal in status or kind to something else
Similar; the same
adverb
For example
preposition
Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
In a way similar to the way something is done
Such as; for example
verb
To want to
To find something pleasing; to prefer something

quest

US / kwest /

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UK / kwɛst /

noun
Long and challenging journey to find something

people

US / 'pi:pl /

•

UK / ˈpipəl /

noun
Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
Men, Women, Children

second

US / 'sekənd /

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UK / ˈsɛkənd /

adjecitve
2nd; the one following first
noun
Unit of time; one sixtieth of a minute
Short period of time that you wait for someone
(Do) soon

that

US / ðæt /

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UK / ðæt, ðət /

adjecitve
The person or thing being talked about
Used to identify something both the speakers know
adverb
Used to reinforce adjectives and adverbs
To such a degree
conjunction
Used to connect a noun clause
Used to introduce an adverbial clause
Used to introduce a noun clause
determiner
Used as a noun to refer to something
pronoun
Referring an object far away
Used to refer to the relative pronoun ‘which’

what

US / wɒt /

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UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

pronoun
Thing or things that; the same kind as
Used to emphasize something you are about to say
adjecitve
Used to refer to a particular amount, or number
Used to place emphasis on a particular quality
adverb
To a certain degree
determiner
Question words used for asking for information
exclamation
Used to express excitement, shock, or surprise
Used to ask people to repeat something they said

week

US / wi:k /

•

UK / wik /

noun
Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday

unlock

US / ˌʌn'lɒk /

•

UK / ʌnˈlɑk /

verb
To use a key or code to open something

cart

US / kɑ:t /

•

UK / kɑrt /

noun
Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
verb
To move things on a wheeled trolley
To move something with effort

dig

US / dɪg /

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UK / dɪɡ /

verb
To move material to create a hole

house

US / haʊs /

•

UK / haʊs /

noun
Place where a specific activity or business occurs
Building in which a family, person lives
verb
To give someone a place to live
To contain or store something

master

US / 'mɑ:stə(r) /

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UK / ˈmæstɚ /

adjecitve
Being very skilled at doing something
Being the main or most important thing or part
noun
Someone who is very skilled at doing something
Holding a higher degree from a university
Male teacher
Owner of an animal, e.g. a dog
verb
To gain control over something
To learn to do something very well

warehouse

US / ˈweəhaʊs /

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UK / ˈwerhaʊs /

noun
Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
verb
To store things in a large building

touch

US / tʌtʃ /

•

UK / tʌtʃ /

noun
Certain way of doing that makes something special
A small amount of something
Feeling of a surface
verb
To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
To be next to each other with no space between
To get involved with (used in negative)
To feel an object with your fingers, etc.

wilt

US / wɪlt /

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UK / wɪlt /

other
(Archaic) to wish or want
verb
(Plants) To become weak and limp
To become weak and to lose confidence

wine

US / waɪn /

•

UK / waɪn /

adjecitve
Dark red color
noun
Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes

apple

US / ˈæpl /

•

UK / ˈæpəl /

noun
Hard round red or green fruit with a white center

find

US / faɪnd /

•

UK / faɪnd /

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching
verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

enough

US / ɪˈnʌf /

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UK / ɪˈnʌf /

adjecitve
Sufficient to answer the need
adverb
To a satisfactory degree
pronoun
Equal to what is needed; as much as required
Adequate number or amount

great

US / ɡreɪt /

•

UK / ɡret /

adjecitve
Very large in size
Very important
Very good; fantastic; wonderful
adverb
Very good; better than before
noun
Successful and well-admired person

grocery

US / 'ɡrəʊsərɪ /

•

UK / 'ɡroʊsərɪ /

noun
Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods

mean

US / mi:n /

•

UK / min /

adjecitve
Being good at
Nasty; unkind
Not liking to spend money; cheap; stingy
noun
Average of a set of numbers
verb
To express a particular idea or thought
To intend to do something in particular
To have a particular meaning or value

offer

US / 'ɒfə(r) /

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UK / ˈɔfɚ, ˈɑfɚ /

noun
Price you say you are willing to pay for something
Act of making a thing available to be accepted
verb
To suggest a price you are willing to pay
To give the opportunity to accept something
To say you are willing to do something
To give or say something as an act of worship

mix

US / mɪks /

•

UK / mɪks /

noun
A combination of more than two things
verb
To combine two or more things to make one
To meet and get along with others, e.g. at a party

supplement

US / 'sʌplɪmənt /

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UK / ˈsʌpləmənt /

noun
Added extra to support or make something complete
Vitamins, etc. added to diet for health reasons
Additional section, e.g. of a newspaper
verb
To add extra to support or make something complete

snack

US / snæk /

•

UK / snæk /

noun
Small amount of food eaten between meals
verb
To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time

trusty

US / 'trʌstɪ /

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UK / ˈtrʌsti /

adjecitve
Worthy of trust or belief

annoying

US / əˈnɔɪɪŋ /

•

UK / əˈnɔɪɪŋ /

adjecitve
A little angry; upset
verb
To make someone angry

firm

US / fɜ:m /

•

UK / fɚm /

adjecitve
Fairly hard or solid, not soft
Unchanging and strong
noun
Company that sells goods or services
verb
To make something become more solid or durable

first

US / fɜ:st /

•

UK / fɚst /

adjecitve
1st; Coming before all others in time or place
noun
Something that has not happened before
Position of the winner of a competition

get

US / ɡet /

•

UK / ɡɛt /

verb
To become affected by illness or disease
To begin to feel or understand an emotion or idea
To send or bring someone or something home, etc.
To go somewhere to obtain something
To (cause to) do a particular thing
To obtain, receive or be given something
To currently have
To prepare for use
To understand something being said or read

invitation

US / ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn /

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UK / ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən /

noun
When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.

hard

US / hɑ:d /

•

UK / hɑː(r)d /

adjecitve
Difficult to do; difficult to understand
(Of facts) not able to be misunderstood; clear
(Of alcohol) strong
Involving or requiring lots of work, effort, care
Being full of pain, trouble, and problems
Strong
(Of edge) clear; sharp
Difficult to bend, break or cut; solid
adverb
With lots of force, power, or impact

particularly

US / pəˈtikjuləli /

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UK / pɚˈtɪkjələli, pəˈtɪk- /

adverb
Specially; more than others

logo

US / 'ləʊɡəʊ /

•

UK / ˈloˌɡo /

noun
Name, symbol or picture which represents a company

obvious

US / ˈɒbviəs /

•

UK / ˈɑbviəs /

adjecitve
Easily understood and clear; plain to see

spotlight

US / ˈspɒtlaɪt /

•

UK / ˈspɑ:tlaɪt /

noun
Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
verb
To highlight or put attention on something

curveball

US / /

•

UK / /

noun
Baseball Any of several pitches that veer to the left when thrown with the right hand and to the rig

each

US / i:tʃ /

•

UK / itʃ /

determiner
Every one of two or more things
pronoun
Per one person or thing

happen

US / 'hæpən /

•

UK / ˈhæpən /

verb
To take place or occur

method

US / 'meθəd /

•

UK / ˈmɛθəd /

noun
(Organized and planned) way of doing something

perspective

US / pə'spektɪv /

•

UK / pɚˈspɛktɪv /

noun
Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
Ability to understand what is important in life

avoid

US / ə'vɔɪd /

•

UK / əˈvɔɪd /

verb
To prevent from happening
To stay away from

anxiety

US / æŋ'zaɪətɪ /

•

UK / æŋˈzaɪɪti /

noun
Fear about what might happen; worry

cash

US / kæʃ /

•

UK / kæʃ /

noun
Physical money (not credit card or digital)
verb
To sell or give something to get money

chalk

US / tʃɔ:k /

•

UK / tʃɔk /

noun
Hard white powder used for drawing on boards
Soft white rock made of limestone
verb
To draw or write something with chalk

expect

US / ɪk'spekt /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɛkt /

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

deposit

US / dɪ'pɒzɪt /

•

UK / dɪˈpɑzɪt /

noun
Concentration of mineral left by a river
Part payment so that an item will be kept for you
Amount of money that is put into a bank account
verb
(Of rivers) to leave a layer of minerals, etc.
To lay down of layers, e.g. of soil, over time
To place or put something down in a certain place
To put money or valuable items in a bank

quirk

US / kwɜ:k /

•

UK / kwə:k /

noun
Strange aspect (of nature); strange habit
Something unusual or strange that occurs by chance

spice

US / spaɪs /

•

UK / spaɪs /

noun
Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
verb
To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste

spontaneity

US / ˌspɒntəˈneɪəti /

•

UK / ˌspɑ:ntəˈneɪəti /

noun
Quality of being impulsive

want

US / wɔnt /

•

UK / wɑnt, wɔnt /

noun
Something you desire or wish for
State or condition of poverty
verb
To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing

against

US / əˈgenst /

•

UK / əˈɡenst /

preposition
In physical contact with, as for support; next to
In opposition to; disagreeing with

deal

US / di:l /

•

UK / dil /

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

experience

US / ɪk'spɪərɪəns /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɪriəns /

noun
Thing a person has done or that happened to them
An event at which you learned something
Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
verb
To gain knowledge by doing things

firstly

US / ˈfɜ:stli /

•

UK / ˈfɚstli /

adverb
Before anything else

frequent

US / ˈfri:kwənt /

•

UK / ˈfrikwənt /

adjecitve
Happening often
verb
To go to a place regularly

frustration

US / frʌ'streɪʃn /

•

UK / frʌˈstreʃən /

noun
Annoyance because things don't go the way you want

equal

US / 'i:kwəl /

•

UK / ˈikwəl /

adjecitve
Same in shape, size, or number
verb
To add up or be the same as

now

US / naʊ /

•

UK / naʊ /

adverb
At the present time or moment
Right away or in the next possible moment
Used to refer to something that just happened
Time between the present and a moment in the past
conjunction
Resulting from or because of something

champion

US / 'tʃæmpɪən /

•

UK / 'tʃæmpɪən /

noun
Person who fights for or supports strongly
verb
To support or fight for something you believe in

fee

US / fi: /

•

UK / fi /

noun
Amount of money paid for a particular service

food

US / fu:d /

•

UK / fud /

noun
What people and animals eat to live
Things taken in by plants to maintain life
A particular style or type of cooking, e.g. Asian

not

US / nɒt /

•

UK / nɑt /

adverb
Word indicating the negative
(Used to form the negative of verbs)

pricing

US / ˈpraɪsɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈpraɪsɪŋ /

verb
To determine or set the cost of something

quite

US / kwaɪt /

•

UK / kwaɪt /

adverb
Not very; fairly
Very; In a complete or total manner

pancake

US / ˈpænkeɪk /

•

UK / ˈpænˌkek /

noun
Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.

survive

US / sə'vaɪv /

•

UK / sɚˈvaɪv /

verb
To continue to live despite illness or trouble

whole

US / həul /

•

UK / hol /

adjecitve
Complete or full; all of
Being in a good condition
noun
Complete amount or sum; total

carry

US / ˈkæri /

•

UK / ˈkæri /

verb
To have a child, be pregnant
To have a disease you might give to others
(Of stores) to sell a particular product
To hold something and move it to another place
To travel a long distance (sound)
To support the weight or burden of something

dairy

US / ˈdeəri /

•

UK / ˈderi /

adjecitve
Concerning or made from milk
noun
Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
Company that sells milk, cheese or butter

chaotic

US / keɪ'ɒtɪk /

•

UK / keɪˈɒtɪk /

adjecitve
Utterly confused

creature

US / ˈkri:tʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkritʃɚ /

noun
Animal of any type

dream

US / dri:m /

•

UK / drim /

noun
A wish or hope for something to happen
Imagination or image of something you want
Images, thoughts, feelings experienced when asleep
verb
To wish for something to happen
To experience thoughts, images while asleep

helpful

US / ˈhelpfl /

•

UK / ˈhɛlpfəl /

adjecitve
Doing things that help someone

nope

US / nəʊp /

•

UK / noʊp /

noun
A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'

impromptu

US / ɪm'prɒmptju: /

•

UK / ɪmˈprɑmptu, -tju /

adjecitve
Done with little or no preparation

pack

US / pæk /

•

UK / pæk /

noun
Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
Group of people, animals, or objects
verb
To put things in a suitcase to go on a trip
To crowd a place with a large amount of things
To put something into a container to store it

save

US / seɪv /

•

UK / sev /

noun
Preventing a player in a game from scoring a goal
preposition
Except; not including
verb
To make your computer keep a file
To keep for future use
To make something unnecessary; prevent
To keep money so that you will have it later
To keep something for future use, such as money
To keep or rescue someone or something from harm
To prevent a player in a game from scoring a goal
To avoid the unnecessary waste of energy, etc.

suburban

US / səˈbɜ:bən /

•

UK / səˈbɜ:rbən /

adjecitve
Of residential areas outside a city

same

US / seɪm /

•

UK / sem /

adjecitve
Being equal in quality and amount
Identical; not different
Not changing; constant

unicorn

US / ˈju:nɪkɔ:n /

•

UK / ˈjunɪˌkɔrn /

noun
Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead

can

US / kæn /

•

UK / kən,kæn /

noun
A metal container for storing food
other
Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
verb
To have permission to
To be possible to do
To preserve food by sealing it in a metal container

cardboard

US / ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d /

•

UK / ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd /

noun
Lightweight paper board

landscape

US / 'lændskeɪp /

•

UK / ˈlændˌskep /

noun
Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
Picture of natural scenery in a place
View of a (beautiful) country area or scene
verb
To make gardens that improve an area of land

veggie

US / ˈvedʒi /

•

UK / ˈvɛdʒi /

adjecitve
Shortened form of vegetable

civilization

US / ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən /

noun
A highly developed society

box

US / bɒks /

•

UK / bɑ:ks /

noun
A marked area of a baseball field
A container with four straight sides and a lid
Area of seating in a theater separated from others
A 4 sided container or shape printed on a page
Entire amount of something inside a container
verb
To strike someone on the side of the head
To pack an object in a six-sided container
To fight with gloved hands as a sport

brazen

US / ˈbreɪzn /

•

UK / ˈbrezən /

adjecitve
Shameless, impudent

embrace

US / ɪm'breɪs /

•

UK / ɛmˈbres /

noun
Act of holding someone closely
verb
To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug

favour

US / ˈfeɪvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfevɚ /

noun
What someone asks of you; helpful act; a kindness
verb
To prefer or promote over another

member

US / ˈmembə(r) /

•

UK / ˈmɛmbɚ /

noun
Part of the body of a human, animal
Person or thing belonging to a group or team

reputation

US / ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən /

noun
Common opinion that people have about someone

really

US / ˈri:əli /

•

UK / ˈriəˌli, ˈrili /

adverb
Used to stress something that is said; definitely
In a true or accurate manner
Very

stock

US / stɒk /

•

UK / stɑk /

adjecitve
(E.g. of a response) standard; usual; not original
noun
Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
Piece of a business, bought in the form of shares
verb
To keep some of, as items for sale

crispy

US / 'krɪspɪ /

•

UK / ˈkrɪspi /

adjecitve
Dry and breaking with a sharp sound

meal

US / mi:l /

•

UK / mil /

noun
Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
Grain that has been ground into a powder

sense

US / sens /

•

UK / sɛns /

noun
Certain mental feeling or emotion
Normal or clear state of mind
Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text
verb
To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
To recognize the presence of something

surprise

US / səˈpraɪz /

•

UK / sərˈpraɪz /

adjecitve
That surprises you; not expected
noun
Something unexpected that slightly shocks you
verb
To do something that another person didn't expect

weekly

US / 'wi:klɪ /

•

UK / ˈwikli /

adverb
Happening, published, or done once a week
noun
Magazine or newspaper published once a week

but

US / bət /

•

UK / bʌt,bət /

conjunction
Used before you say something different, opposite

fellow

US / 'feləʊ /

•

UK / ˈfɛlo /

adjecitve
Being of the same kind
noun
Man or a boy
Student paid to study and teach after college

give

US / ɡɪv /

•

UK / ɡɪv /

noun
Degree of flexibility in something, a material
verb
To hand over or present something to someone
To cause someone to have or experience something

good

US / ɡʊd /

•

UK / ɡʊd /

adjecitve
Proper, appropriate or right
(Of an amount) enough; plenty
Excellent; high quality
Acting well or properly; of moral character
In a positive or happy emotional state
noun
Advantage or benefit

life

US / laɪf /

•

UK / laɪf /

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

roulette

US / ru:'let /

•

UK / ruˈlɛt /

noun
Wheel with teeth for making a row of perforations

always

US / 'ɔ:lweɪz /

•

UK / ˈɔlwez,-wɪz,-wiz /

adverb
For a very long time
At all times; in every situation
For ever

after

US / 'ɑ:ftə(r) /

•

UK / ˈæftɚ /

adverb
Later than another time, or behind something
conjunction
Following something before
preposition
When an event happened or time has passed

already

US / ɔ:lˈredi /

•

UK / ɔlˈrɛdi /

adverb
Having happened or been done before this time

guess

US / ɡes /

•

UK / ɡɛs /

noun
Answer given when you don't know if it is correct
verb
To give an answer without knowing if it is correct

pristine

US / ˈprɪsti:n /

•

UK / prɪˈstiːn /

adjecitve
Being in a natural and undamaged state

specially

US / ˈspeʃəli /

•

UK / ˈspeʃəli /

adverb
Very; noticeably; greatly

weather

US / 'weðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwɛðɚ /

noun
Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
verb
To successfully deal with a difficult situation
To erode or become damaged due to the environment

wild

US / waɪld /

•

UK / waɪld /

adjecitve
Living in nature; not tame
(Of land) not developed by people
adverb
In a manner which lacks control
noun
A natural environment e.g. jungle, forest

will

US / wɪl /

•

UK / wɪl /

noun
Desire or choice of someone
Document saying who gets your money when you die
Strong desire to do something; determination
Desire to do something; strong wish to do
other
Used with verbs to express the future
verb
To leave property to someone after your death
To use mental effort to make something happen
Am (is, are) likely to do
To influence someone to do something
To make something happen by strongly wanting it

day

US / deɪ /

•

UK / de /

noun
A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
The period of time when it is light outside
Person's name

ever

US / 'evə(r) /

•

UK / ˈɛvɚ /

adverb
At any time; at all times in the future

certain

US / ˈsə:tn /

•

UK / ˈsɚtn /

adjecitve
Definite, fixed
Referring to an unspecified amount or quantity
Being sure about something; without doubt

item

US / ˈaɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈaɪtəm /

noun
Single, brief piece of news or reporting
Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group

jam

US / dʒæm /

•

UK / dʒæm /

noun
Blockage of cars, people making movement difficult
Difficult situation that is hard to resolve
When a machine stops functioning because stuck
Sweet spread for bread made by boiling fruit
verb
To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
To pack together so things cannot move freely
To push into a tight space until it can't move
To play music informally without much preparation
To stop functioning because something is stuck

strew

US / stru: /

•

UK / stru /

verb
To spread (e.g. flowers) by scattering

available

US / əˈveɪləbl /

•

UK / əˈveləbəl /

adjecitve
Present and able to be used
Able to be used at a scheduled time

coin

US / kɔɪn /

•

UK / kɔɪn /

noun
A small, flat piece of metal used as money
verb
To make coins from metal
To invent a new word that becomes popular

either

US / ˈaɪðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈiðɚ, ˈaɪðɚ /

adjecitve
One of two (used when there is a choice of two)
adverb
(After negative statements) likewise, in addition
conjunction
Used as the first of two connected things
determiner
Used as the first of two connected things
pronoun
The one or the other

extreme

US / ɪk'stri:m /

•

UK / ɪkˈstrim /

adjecitve
Very great in degree
Farthest from a center
Very severe; very strong
noun
Effort that is thought more than is necessary

discount

US / ˈdɪskaʊnt /

•

UK / ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt /

noun
A decrease in the price of something
verb
To consider to be not important or not true
To decrease the price of something
To refuse to accept an idea, suggestion as valid

here

US / hɪə(r) /

•

UK / hɪr /

adverb
In this place; at this location, position or time

new

US / nju: /

•

UK / nu, nju /

adjecitve
Not old, recently born, built or made
Being or doing something for the first time
Not felt, seen or known previously
Having been recently bought or obtained

quick

US / kwɪk /

•

UK / kwɪk /

adjecitve
Using very little time; moving far in little time
Learning and understanding rapidly and easily

roam

US / rəʊm /

•

UK / rom /

verb
To move about freely without a set destination

strategy

US / 'strætədʒɪ /

•

UK / ˈstrætədʒi /

noun
Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
other
Branch of military dealing with command

scan

US / skæn /

•

UK / skæn /

noun
A look inside the body with a special machine
verb
To look inside of the body with a special machine
To look at something very quickly for information
To look at all parts to find something
To make a digital copy of an image or a paper

small

US / smɔ:l /

•

UK / smɔl /

adjecitve
Little in size; not big
(Of letters) not written in capital letters
Being insignificant or minor
(Of a business) with few people or things; local
(Of voice) being soft and quiet
(Of a child) being young

veteran

US / 'vetərən /

•

UK / ˈvɛtərən /

adjecitve
Experienced through long service or practice
noun
Person experienced through long service

try

US / traɪ /

•

UK / traɪ /

noun
Act of putting the ball over the rugby goal line
verb
To make an effort, to attempt to do something
To examine someone or something in a court of law
To test to see if it is good or you like it
To make a person go through hardship; test
To examine something to see if it works

balance

US / ˈbæləns /

•

UK / ˈbæləns /

noun
Instrument for weighing things
Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
Money remaining after paying costs
verb
To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
To make two or more things equal

exactly

US / ɪgˈzæktli /

•

UK / ɪɡˈzæktli /

adverb
No more and no less than; precisely

initiation

US / ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn /

•

UK / ɪˌnɪʃiˈeʃən /

noun
Ritual ceremony to welcome newcomers

race

US / reɪs /

•

UK / res /

noun
Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
People who share physical features or culture
verb
To take part in a running or swimming competition
To move or go at a very fast pace
To take someone, something to a place very quickly

flow

US / fləʊ /

•

UK / flo /

noun
Amount of something that moves through an area
verb
To move steadily and easily in a certain direction

ripe

US / raɪp /

•

UK / raɪp /

adjecitve
(Of a smell) disgusting
Fully grown or mature; ready to eat
Being ready, mature or appropriate for something

weird

US / wɪəd /

•

UK / wɪrd /

adjecitve
Odd or unusual; surprising; strange

someone

US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun
Person who is not known or named

tad

US / tæd /

•

UK / tæd /

noun
A small amount of something

overhead

US / ˌəʊvəˈhed /

•

UK / ˌoʊvərˈhed /

adjecitve
Located above your head or in the sky
Above a person's head or in the sky
noun
Regular and necessary cost, such as rent and heat

make

US / meɪk /

•

UK / mek /

noun
Product made by a particular company; brand
verb
To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
To get to (a place) on time
To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
To create something by putting things together
To earn a certain amount of money at a job
To cause or force a person to do something
To cause something to happen or be formed

run

US / rʌn /

•

UK / rʌn /

noun
Journey between two places made by ship or car
Series of similar things or successes and failures
Act of running; exercise of running
verb
To depart or travel according to a schedule
To cause an animal to move in a certain direction
(Of an engine) to be operating
To start or use a computer program
To flow in a certain direction, like a liquid
To manage or operate a business
To operate or drive something
(Of a road) to go from one place to another
To move your legs faster than walking

steal

US / sti:l /

•

UK / stil /

noun
A bargain; something bought very cheaply
Act of taking the ball or a base from another
verb
To move quietly or secretly to or from a place
To secretly take something that belongs to another

shine

US / ʃaɪn /

•

UK / ʃaɪn /

noun
Act of using a polish to clean shoes
verb
To point a light in a certain direction
To make something clean by using a polish
To make or produce a bright light

universe

US / ˈju:nɪvɜ:s /

•

UK / ˈjunəˌvɚs /

noun
All of space that contains planets and stars
Things surrounding a person, affecting their life

department

US / dɪˈpɑ:tmənt /

•

UK / dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt /

noun
Division of a larger part or organization

list

US / lɪst /

•

UK / lɪst /

noun
Lean of a boat to one side
Series of written names, words or numbers
verb
To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
To present for sale for a specific price
To write a series of names, words, or numbers

pretty

US / 'prɪtɪ /

•

UK / ˈprɪti /

adjecitve
Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
adverb
Very; to a great degree

perforate

US / ˈpɜ:fəreɪt /

•

UK / ˈpɜ:rfəreɪt /

verb
To make a hole through something

paper

US / ˈpeɪpə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpeɪpər /

adjecitve
Not existing in reality, or done infrequently
Made from the material that we use to make books
noun
Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
Written test
Newspaper
Pages of a book are made from this

speed

US / spi:d /

•

UK / spid /

noun
How fast or slow something is or is done
verb
To move quickly when completing an action
To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow

expedition

US / ˌekspəˈdɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən /

noun
Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
Short trip to a specific place, e.g. for shopping

design

US / dɪˈzaɪn /

•

UK / dɪˈzaɪn /

noun
The way something is planned, to fulfill a purpose
verb
To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
To think of a plan

else

US / els /

•

UK / ɛls /

adverb
Otherwise; if you fail to
(Of person place thing etc.) besides; in addition

figure

US / ˈfiɡə /

•

UK / ˈfɪɡjɚ /

noun
Your body shape
Numbers in a calculation
Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
Picture or diagram giving information in a text
Person who is very important or famous
Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
Amount that is expressed in numbers
verb
To appear in a game, play or event
To calculate how much something will cost
To understand after thinking; work out

due

US / dju: /

•

UK / du, dju /

adjecitve
When something is required or expected
Owed to a person as a right
noun
Something you deserve; something you can expect

guarantee

US / ˌɡærən'ti: /

•

UK / ˌɡærənˈti /

noun
A promise to repair a broken product
Promise that something will be done as expected
verb
To promise to repair a broken product
To promise that something will happen or be done
To promise to pay if another person fails to do so

huge

US / hju:dʒ /

•

UK / hjudʒ /

adjecitve
Very very large

nowhere

US / 'nəʊweə(r) /

•

UK / ˈnoˌhwɛr, -ˌwɛr /

adverb
Not in or at any place; no place

heart

US / hɑ:t /

•

UK / hɑrt /

noun
A feeling of care for others; compassion
Courage, confidence, and emotional strength
Be cheerfully encouraging
Most essential, important, or central part
Referring to a promise or something important
State or feelings of affection or deep love
Core part of a vegetable, e.g. a lettuce
The part of the body that pumps blood
Place where emotions are believed to be felt
A shape that represents love

move

US / mu:v /

•

UK / muv /

noun
Act of moving a playing piece in chess, etc.
An action; doing something
Step taken to achieve a goal
verb
To cause someone to have certain emotions
To cause something to change to a different place
To change where people live or a business operates
To take action to do or achieve something

rite

US / raɪt /

•

UK / raɪt /

noun
Act that is part of a religious ceremony

section

US / 'sekʃn /

•

UK / ˈsɛkʃən /

noun
A part of a whole
Specific area or region within a larger place
Specific group of people from a larger group
Part of a book, newspaper, etc.
verb
To divide something into smaller parts

their

US / ðɛː /

•

UK / ðer /

determiner
Belonging to them

way

US / weɪ /

•

UK / we /

adverb
Used to emphasize the amount of something
noun
Particular aspect of something being thought about
One of various choices that could be made
Particular existing condition or state
(Often long) distance or length of time
How something is done
Route to go to a place
Small street
Usual behavior, emotions or habits of someone

trove

US / trəʊv /

•

UK / troʊv /

noun
Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden

yes

US / jes /

•

UK / jɛs /

adverb
Way to say you agree or will do something

ambient

US / 'æmbɪənt /

•

UK / ˈæmbiənt /

adjecitve
Of or in the surrounding area or air

fill

US / fɪl /

•

UK / fɪl /

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full
verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

option

US / 'ɒpʃn /

•

UK / ˈɑpʃən /

noun
A choice
Right to buy or sell at a certain price and time

loose

US / lu:s /

•

UK / lus /

adjecitve
(Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
Not tightly attached or held
Not being attached to or contained within anything
Not tightly controlled, organized, or governed
verb
To shoot or fire something from a gun

leisurely

US / ˈli:ʒəli:, ˈleʒə- /

•

UK / ˈliʒəli, ˈlɛʒə- /

adjecitve
Not hurried or forced

embark

US / ɪmˈbɑ:k /

•

UK / ɪmˈbɑ:rk /

verb
To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane

budget

US / 'bʌdʒɪt /

•

UK / ˈbʌdʒɪt /

adjecitve
Low cost; inexpensive
noun
Amount of money planned to be spent
verb
To make a plan for how to spend your money

unfortunately

US / ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənətli /

•

UK / ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli /

adverb
In a way that is to be regretted; unluckily

the

US / ðə /

•

UK / ðə /

article
Used to refer to something already mentioned
Used to show there is only one of something
determiner
Used to describe all of a family

person

US / 'pɜ:sn /

•

UK / 'pɜ:rsn /

noun
Man, woman or child

stretch

US / stretʃ /

•

UK / strɛtʃ /

noun
Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
A consecutive row of things
A period of time
verb
To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
To make something bigger by pulling on it

might

US / maɪt /

•

UK / maɪt /

other
Used to politely request an action
Used to express that something could happen
Power, strength, force or influence

let

US / let /

•

UK / lɛt /

verb
To allow someone to do something
Introducing a suggestion to do something together
To rent a house, etc. to others

little

US / 'lɪtl /

•

UK / ˈlɪtl /

adjecitve
Being short in length of time
Not great in size, amount, or degree; small
Being very young or younger than others
adverb
By an amount or degree that is not very much
Not often; rarely
noun
A person's name

alone

US / ə'ləʊn /

•

UK / əˈlon /

adjecitve
Apart from others
Without equal
adverb
Without anyone or anything else

big

US / bɪɡ /

•

UK / bɪɡ /

adjecitve
Popular
Serious
Large

welcome

US / 'welkəm /

•

UK / ˈwɛlkəm /

adjecitve
Being what was wanted or needed
noun
Friendly greeting to someone who has arrived
verb
To greet someone who has just arrived
To accept or receive something happily and gladly

passage

US / 'pæsɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈpæsɪdʒ /

noun
Process of moving through time
Journey by ship from one place to another
Narrow opening which things can go through

coupon

US / ˈku:pɒn /

•

UK / ˈku:pɑ:n /

noun
Piece of paper used in exchange for a discount

bad

US / bæd /

•

UK / bæd /

adjecitve
Not good; wrong
Lacking in good morals; evil
No longer fresh; spoiled

turn

US / tɜ:n /

•

UK / tɚn /

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather
verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

than

US / ðən /

•

UK / ðən /

conjunction
Used to compare two things that are not equal

one

US / wʌn /

•

UK / wʌn /

pronoun
You; we; people in general; someone
The thing or person previously referred to
adjecitve
Used to refer to people generally
Being a strong example of (something mentioned)
number
Number 1

other

US / 'ʌðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʌðər /

adjecitve
A thing different from that mentioned
determiner
(Something) else; not the first (one)
pronoun
Being the one and only thing of that category

lucky

US / 'lʌkɪ /

•

UK / ˈlʌki /

adjecitve
Fortunate; having good things happen by chance

into

US / 'ɪntə /

•

UK / ˈɪntu /

preposition
Moving or going inside something
In the same direction as; in the direction of
So as to become; taking the state of

dance

US / dɑ:ns /

•

UK / dæns /

noun
A series of steps and movements in time to music
A social event with dancing while music is playing
verb
To move your body rhythmically to music

solution

US / səˈlu:ʃn /

•

UK / səˈluʃən /

noun
Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
Way to solve or deal with a problem

less

US / les /

•

UK / lɛs /

adjecitve
Smaller in amount or degree
adverb
To a smaller degree
noun
A smaller amount
preposition
With the subtraction of

jackpot

US / 'dʒækpɒt /

•

UK / ˈdʒækˌpɑt /

noun
The big prize in a lottery, game of chance, etc.

map

US / mæp /

•

UK / mæp /

noun
Diagram showing the geography of an area
verb
To draw a diagram to show the geography of an area
To find points of similarity between things

favourite

US / ˈfeɪvərɪt /

•

UK / 'fevərɪt /

adjecitve
Best liked or most enjoyed
noun
A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most

follow

US / ˈfɔləu /

•

UK / ˈfɑlo /

verb
To come after someone; be guided by someone
To support someone, e.g. singer or comedian
To be the logical result of something
To happen after something else happens
To believe a set of values or a moral teacher
To understand something happening or being said

encounter

US / ɪn'kaʊntə(r) /

•

UK / ɛnˈkaʊntɚ /

noun
A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
verb
To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
To meet someone or something unexpectedly

tradition

US / trəˈdɪʃn /

•

UK / trəˈdɪʃən /

noun
An event, custom or way common to a people or race
Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time

shop

US / ʃɒp /

•

UK / ʃɑ:p /

noun
Place to learn how to fix or make things; class
Place where things are fixed or repaired, e.g. cars
Place which sells things
verb
To look for or buy goods or services

this

US / ðɪs /

•

UK / ðɪs /

adjecitve
Used to indicate something already been discussed
Used to indicate something happening around now
adverb
An indication by a physical motion or gesture
A specific amount of
determiner
Person, thing, or idea near you
pronoun
Person, thing that has already been discussed

ready

US / 'redɪ /

•

UK / ˈrɛdi /

adjecitve
Being likely or about to do something
Being willing to do a task
verb
To prepare something for use or action

play

US / pleɪ /

•

UK / pleɪ /

noun
Loose, free movement between two objects
Single action in a sports game
Performance in which people act in a theater
verb
To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
To perform music on an instrument
To use a device, e.g. a video game
To do something for enjoyment and fun
To do or perform a game or sport

may

US / meɪ /

•

UK / me /

noun
5th month of the year
other
Used to express a desire
Expresses permission, possibility or probability
Used to show that a thing could be true

fruit

US / fru:t /

•

UK / frut /

noun
Result or product of something
Food that grows on a tree or bush, usually sweet
verb
To grow e.g. apples, bananas, as a plant or a tree

free

US / fri: /

•

UK / fri /

adjecitve
Living, happening without being controlled
Costing no money
Not working; not busy
verb
To release (e.g. bird) from a cage or prison

flip

US / flɪp /

•

UK / flɪp /

noun
Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
Movement of something from one position to another
verb
To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
To move into a different position quickly
To move a button or switch to turn on or off

across

US / əˈkrɔs /

•

UK / əˈkrɔs,əˈkrɑs /

adverb
Distance from one side to another
(Go) from one side to the other of something

you

US / jʊ /

•

UK / ju /

pronoun
Person someone is speaking or writing to
Person or people in general

transparent

US / trænsˈpærənt /

•

UK / trænsˈpærənt /

adjecitve
Being open to see and to public criticism
Able to be seen through
Being simple and easily understood

simply

US / ˈsɪmpli /

•

UK / ˈsɪmpli /

adverb
In an easy or clear manner

scenic

US / ˈsi:nɪk /

•

UK / ˈsinɪk /

adjecitve
Having beautiful scenery

raspberry

US / ˈrɑ:zbəri /

•

UK / ˈræzberi /

noun
Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush

rent

US / rent /

•

UK / rɛnt /

verb
To give the use of something in return for payment
To cut a piece of cloth by tearing it

fine

US / faɪn /

•

UK / faɪn /

adjecitve
Good, acceptable or satisfactory
Of high quality; made with great skill
In a careful or exact manner; into small pieces
Being of high quality
Good; okay; no problem
(Of weather) good; not raining
noun
Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
verb
To pay money because you broke a law

also

US / 'ɔ:lsəʊ /

•

UK / ˈɔlso /

adverb
In addition; too; in a similar way

attempt

US / ə'tempt /

•

UK / əˈtɛmpt /

noun
Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
verb
To try to do something challenging or difficult

parking

US / ˈpɑ:kɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈpɑ:rkɪŋ /

noun
The area you can park your car
verb
To stay still without moving
To leave your car, bike in a certain place

stand

US / stænd /

•

UK / stænd /

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market
verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

price

US / praɪs /

•

UK / praɪs /

noun
Person's name
Cost of something in money
verb
To determine or set the cost of something

playroom

US / ˈpleɪruːm /

•

UK / ˈpleɪruːm /

noun
Recreation room for children's play

reusable

US / ˌri:ˈju:zəbl /

•

UK / riˈjuzəbl: /

adjecitve
Able to be used or got again; sustainable

frozen

US / 'frəʊzn /

•

UK / ˈfroʊzn /

adjecitve
Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
verb
To store an item of food in a cold place
To make someone to not want to communicate
To stop moving and be still; stay the same

exception

US / ɪkˈsepʃn /

•

UK / ɪkˈsɛpʃən /

noun
Something different or not included

essential

US / ɪ'senʃl /

•

UK / ɪˈsɛnʃəl /

adjecitve
Extremely or most important and necessary

deep

US / di:p /

•

UK / dip /

adjecitve
Complex and important
Extreme or intense
Going far down from the surface
Low in pitch, as a sound
adverb
At a certain distance beneath the surface

butter

US / ˈbʌt.ə /

•

UK / ˈbʌt̬.ɚ /

noun
Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
verb
To spread butter on bread

accept

US / ək'sept /

•

UK / ækˈsɛpt /

verb
To agree to receive or take something offered
To admit that something is true or correct

while

US / waɪl /

•

UK / hwaɪl, waɪl /

conjunction
In spite of the fact that; although
During the time that; at the same time
noun
Short amount of time

trade

US / treɪd /

•

UK / treid /

noun
A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
Action of buying and selling things in business
The buying and selling of goods and services
Exchanging something for something else
Job often requiring physical skills, e.g. plumbing
verb
To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
To give something in return for something else

practically

US / ˈpræktɪkli /

•

UK / ˈpræktɪkli /

adverb
Nearly, almost, or in effect

probably

US / ˈprɒbəbli /

•

UK / ˈprɑbəbli /

adverb
That is likely to happen or be true

once

US / wʌns /

•

UK / wʌns /

adverb
One time; one instance
At a time in the past
conjunction
When; as soon as

inside

US / ˌɪn'saɪd /

•

UK / ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /

adjecitve
Being in something
Being in a building
adverb
Into a house; indoors
noun
Inner part or surface of something

eat

US / i:t /

•

UK / it /

verb
To put food in your mouth

corner

US / 'kɔ:nə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkɔrnɚ /

noun
Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
verb
To force into a position impossible to escape from
To go around a bend in the road (often by driving)

bag

US / bæɡ /

•

UK / bæɡ /

noun
Soft container to put things in and carry with you
verb
To catch an animal while hunting
To put an item or items into a bag

strawberry

US / 'strɔ:bərɪ /

•

UK / ˈstrɔˌbɛri /

noun
Sweet fleshy red fruit

pantry

US / ˈpæntri /

•

UK / ˈpæntri /

noun
Room for preparation or storage of foods

reason

US / 'ri:zn /

•

UK / ˈrizən /

noun
Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
Explanation for why something occurred or was done
verb
To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

plus

US / plʌs /

•

UK / plʌs /

noun
A benefit or advantage
preposition
In addition; add
In addition to; Indicates a number above
Having a value greater than zero

market

US / ˈmɑ:kɪt /

•

UK / ˈmɑ:rkɪt /

noun
Need or demand for a particular product or service
Area or region where a certain product is sold
Public event where people sell goods on tables
Institution where stocks are bought and sold
verb
To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise

feel

US / fi:l /

•

UK / fil /

verb
To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
To sense through direct contact; touch

charming

US / ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ /

adjecitve
Being very likable; attractive
verb
To cause others to like you or do what you want

area

US / 'eərɪə /

•

UK / ˈɛriə /

noun
Amount of measured space
A specific section or space; part of a region
A subject or field of study

shopper

US / ˈʃɒpə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʃɑpɚ /

noun
Someone who visits stores to buy things

walk

US / wɔ:k /

•

UK / wɔk /

noun
Journey on foot done for pleasure or exercise
verb
To move with your legs at a slowish pace

use

US / ju:s /

•

UK / ju:s /

noun
Ability to employ something
Need to enable it to work
Permission to do something with something
Act of spending money
Operation of a machine for its function
verb
To have; to eat, drink, consume etc.
To need to operate or work
To operate a machine, e.g. a computer
To treat a person badly
To do something with, for a task or purpose

sell

US / sel /

•

UK / sɛl /

verb
To exchange something for money
To persuade people to do, like or agree

route

US / ru:t /

•

UK / rut, raʊt /

noun
Way to get from one place to another place; path
Path or way that people often use
Method of achieving a certain result
verb
To send along a particular path or way

realize

US / 'ri:əlaɪz /

•

UK / ˈriəˌlaɪz /

verb
To become aware of or understand mentally

exclusive

US / ɪk'sklu:sɪv /

•

UK / ɪkˈsklusɪv /

adjecitve
Being available only to people with a lot of money
Available to only a particular person, group

ensure

US / ɪn'ʃʊə(r) /

•

UK / ɛnˈʃʊr /

verb
To make something sure, certain, or safe

cruise

US / kru:z /

•

UK / kruz /

noun
A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
verb
To easily achieve
To travel by boat or car for leisure

eternal

US / ɪ'tɜ:nl /

•

UK / ɪˈtɚnəl /

adjecitve
Endless; constant; never ending

chase

US / tʃeɪs /

•

UK / tʃes /

noun
Act of going after someone to catch them
other
To try very hard to get something that you want
verb
To go after with the intention of catching

actually

US / ˈæktʃuəli /

•

UK / ˈæktʃuəli /

adverb
Used to add new (often different) information

true

US / tru: /

•

UK / tru: /

adjecitve
Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual

unpredictable

US / ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl /

•

UK / ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl /

adjecitve
Difficult to guess about (the future)

toss

US / tɒs /

•

UK / tɔ:s /

verb
To throw something into the air, e.g. casually

old

US / əʊld /

•

UK / old /

adjecitve
Having existed for a long time, not young or new
Age of a person since birth

post

US / pəʊst /

•

UK / post /

noun
Message delivered or shared in an online group
Piece of wood, metal in the ground for support
Job or position within an organization or company
Place where a soldier, etc. is ordered to go
verb
To send a letter or package using stamps
To share a message on an internet discussion group
To send a soldier somewhere to do a job
To put a message in public for everyone to see

stake

US / steɪk /

•

UK / stek /

noun
Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
The share you have in a company
Post stuck in the ground you can tie things to
verb
To bet or wager on an outcome
To risk something important by taking a risk

throw

US / θrəʊ /

•

UK / θroʊ /

noun
Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
Forcibly putting someone on the ground
verb
To use your arm to make something fly in the air
To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
To confuse or upset someone
(E.g. judo) to forcibly put someone on the ground
To put something somewhere suddenly and roughly

work

US / wɜ:k /

•

UK / wɚk /

adjecitve
Activity completed in order to make money
noun
The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
Everything created by an author, artist, musician
Activity you do in order to make money
Place of employment
Final product or result of a some labor or effort
verb
To bring into a specific state of success
To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
To do your job in your company or workplace
To make an effort to do something
To operate a machine or device

workforce

US / ˈwɜ:kˌfɔ:s /

•

UK / ˈwə:kˌfɔrs /

noun
The total number of working people

avocado

US / ˌævəˈkɑ:dəʊ /

•

UK / ˌævəˈkɑ:doʊ /

noun
Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone

everything

US / 'evrɪθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ /

pronoun
All of the things mentioned

crowd

US / kraʊd /

•

UK / kraʊd /

noun
Large group of people together in one place
verb
To force too many things, people into
(Lots of people) to meet together in one place

envision

US / ɪnˈvɪʒn /

•

UK / ɪnˈvɪʒn /

verb
To imagine or picture in your mind

original

US / ə'rɪdʒənl /

•

UK / əˈrɪdʒənəl /

adjecitve
Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
Being unique or thinking differently from others

otherwise

US / ˈʌðəwaiz /

•

UK / ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz /

adverb
In an additional or different way
Unless; or

queue

US / kju: /

•

UK / kju /

noun
Line of people or cars waiting for something

shuffle

US / 'ʃʌfl /

•

UK / ˈʃʌfəl /

verb
To change the order of items/people in a group

risk

US / rɪsk /

•

UK / rɪsk /

noun
Actions that cause potential problems
verb
To do something potentially dangerous or foolish

they

US / ðeɪ /

•

UK / ðe /

pronoun
Two or more people, animals, or things

brave

US / breɪv /

•

UK / brev /

adjecitve
Not letting fear or danger stop you acting
noun
(Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
verb
To not be afraid of doing something dangerous

akin

US / əˈkɪn /

•

UK / əˈkɪn /

adjecitve
Similar to; like; almost the same as

change

US / tʃeɪndʒ /

•

UK / tʃendʒ /

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else
verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

hold

US / həʊld /

•

UK / hold /

noun
Section of a ship or plane used for storing things
Influence or power held over someone
Place of support for hands or feet when climbing
verb
To agree to keep something for someone
To have the capacity to support/contain something
To control an area and protect it from attack
To not allow someone to leave a place
To cause an event to happen at a place or time
To use hands or arms to carry or keep something
To have a specific quality or property
To keep an image, belief or feeling in your mind
To have or own something
To wait before being able to talk on the phone
To limit the movement of someone in a sport

staff

US / stɑ:f /

•

UK / stæf /

noun
Employees of a company
Long stick that a person uses to help them walk
verb
To hire workers for a business

bit

US / bɪt /

•

UK / bɪt /

noun
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
Small piece of something
verb
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught

believe

US / bɪ'li:v /

•

UK / bɪˈliv /

verb
To think or accept that something is true
To have a particular opinion about something

display

US / dɪˈspleɪ /

•

UK / dɪˈsple /

noun
Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
verb
(Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
To put so they can be seen or be bought

encourage

US / ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ /

•

UK / ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr- /

verb
To increase the chance of something happening
To make someone more determined or confident

joy

US / dʒɔɪ /

•

UK / dʒɔɪ /

noun
Deep happiness and pleasure about something
Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
verb
To experience happiness or to be glad

look

US / lʊk /

•

UK / lʊk /

noun
Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
The way someone, something appears to be
Act of searching for or examining something
verb
To appear to be; seem

mythical

US / ˈmɪθɪkl /

•

UK / ˈmɪθɪkəl /

adjecitve
Based on beliefs unsupported by facts

pay

US / peɪ /

•

UK / pe /

noun
Money you receive from your job, work, etc.
verb
To give money for goods or work done
To give (attention, respect, etc.) to
To be punished or suffer for something you did
To make (a visit) to a person or place

miss

US / mɪs /

•

UK / mɪs /

noun
Action of not hitting something or someone
Form of address to unmarried girl or woman
verb
To be absent
To fail to hit something e.g. a ball
To do without something
To fail to see or sense something
To fail to understand someone's message
To be too late to ride on something e.g. train
To feel you want to see someone who is not there

thank

US / θæŋk /

•

UK / θæŋk /

verb
To tell someone you are grateful to them

shamelessly

US / 'ʃeɪmləslɪ /

•

UK / ˈʃemləslɪ /

adverb
Without shame, no matter what you did

belt

US / belt /

•

UK / bɛlt /

noun
Band of material worn around a person's waist
Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
verb
To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
To put a belt around something or someone

consistency

US / kən'sɪstənsɪ /

•

UK / kənˈsɪstənsi /

noun
Quality of behaving or meaning the same
Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy

all

US / ɔ:l /

•

UK / ɔl /

adverb
Completely; totally
determiner
Being every one of something
pronoun
100% of something; the complete amount

chance

US / tʃɑ:ns /

•

UK / tʃæns /

adjecitve
Happening by luck; not planned
Taking a risk to try something
noun
The way something happens without planning
An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
The possibility that something will happen
verb
To occur just through luck; happen
To take a risk to try something

everyone

US / ˈevriwʌn /

•

UK / ˈɛvriˌwʌn /

pronoun
Every person; everybody

fast

US / fɑ:st /

•

UK / fæst /

adjecitve
In a way that is difficult to move or change
Moving or able to move quickly
Showing time that is later than the actual time
adverb
With a great deal of speed
noun
Period of time when a person chooses not to eat
verb
To refuse food for a long time

journey

US / 'dʒɜ:nɪ /

•

UK / ˈdʒɚni /

noun
Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
verb
To travel through a place

its

US / ɪts /

•

UK / ɪts /

adjecitve
Referring to or belonging to ‘it’
determiner
Of something; belonging or related to something
other
Possessive form of “it”

pocket

US / 'pɒkɪt /

•

UK / ˈpɑkɪt /

adjecitve
(As if) small enough to fit in your pocket
noun
Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
Area of space
verb
To put something into your pocket
To take or hide something illegally

return

US / rɪ'tɜ:n /

•

UK / rɪ'tɜ:rn /

adjecitve
Do again; repeated
noun
Faulty or unwanted product sent back to a company
Enter key; the main key on the computer keyboard
Profit made as a result of a business activity
Process of going back to a previous way or state
verb
To hit something back to the other player or team
To come back after being away from somewhere
To repay someone's actions, kindness etc.
To put, bring, take, give, or send something back
To occur again

produce

US / prə'dju:s /

•

UK / prəˈdus, -ˈdjus, pro- /

noun
Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
verb
To grow something naturally
To make something appear
To manufacture something using machines
To control the making a movie or television show

super

US / ˈsu:pə(r) /

•

UK / ˈsupɚ /

adjecitve
Of the highest quality; great; marvelous

who

US / hu: /

•

UK / hu /

pronoun
Which person
Used to introduce information about people

worker

US / ˈwɜ:kə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwɜ:rkə(r) /

noun
Person who works

bring

US / brɪŋ /

•

UK / brɪŋ /

verb
To take or go with someone to a place

discover

US / dɪˈskʌvə(r) /

•

UK / dɪˈskʌvɚ /

verb
To find something new that was not known before

take

US / teɪk /

•

UK / tek /

noun
Filming of a single scene for TV or the movies
verb
To accept something that is offered
To use a method of traveling, e.g. a bus or train
To use a camera to make (a photo)
To pick up something and go away with it
To study a subject in school
To attempt to pass (an exam)
To require a certain amount of time, money, space

check

US / tʃek /

•

UK / tʃɛk /

adjecitve
Decorated with squares made up of lines
noun
Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
Printed piece of paper you sign to pay for things
A mark on a form, equivalent to 'yes'; tick
Mark used to show that something is correct
Procedure to prevent errors or control something
verb
To confirm the details of something are correct
To leave your things with staff who look after it
To examine something to see if something is wrong
To examine in order to prevent errors/a problem

designate

US / 'dezɪɡneɪt /

•

UK / ˈdɛzɪɡˌnet /

verb
To officially choose for a position; appoint
To identify or mark something for a purpose

difficult

US / 'dɪfɪkəlt /

•

UK / ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /

adjecitve
Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it

question

US / 'kwestʃən /

•

UK / ˈkwɛstʃən /

noun
Issue or problems you are dealing with
What you ask about; issue
verb
To ask for or try to get information
To have or express concerns or uncertainty

purchase

US / ˈpɜːtʃəs /

•

UK / ˈpɜːrtʃəs /

noun
Something that you bought
Strong hold on something; grip
verb
To buy something; to get by paying money for it

stumble

US / 'stʌmbl /

•

UK / ˈstʌmbəl /

noun
Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
Act of tripping and almost falling
verb
To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
To trip and almost fall

wonder

US / 'wʌndə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwʌndɚ /

noun
Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
verb
To feel curious about something
To think or consider about something over time

few

US / fju: /

•

UK / fju /

pronoun
Not many, a small number

fact

US / fækt /

•

UK / fækt /

noun
Something that is known or proved to be true

much

US / mʌtʃ /

•

UK / mʌtʃ /

adjecitve
Very; to a high level or degree
adverb
A lot; large amount; a high degree of
Nearly; basically
On many occasions; often
noun
A large amount; a great quantity

system

US / 'sɪstəm /

•

UK / ˈsɪstəm /

adjecitve
Working in an organized, logical way
noun
Set of organized, planned ideas that work together

zucchini

US / zuˈki:ni /

•

UK / zʊ'ki:nɪ /

noun
Long green marrow squash plant like a cucumber

ask

US / ɑ:sk /

•

UK / æsk /

verb
To say to someone that you want something

delightful

US / dɪˈlaɪtfl /

•

UK / dɪˈlaɪtfəl /

adjecitve
Greatly pleasing or entertaining

land

US / lænd /

•

UK / lænd /

noun
Region or country
Earth; the ground
verb
To arrive or cause a boat to arrive at the shore
To obtain or get something that you wanted
To (cause to) come down to the ground safely
To cause to arrive in a specific place or state

lettuce

US / ˈletɪs /

•

UK / ˈlɛtəs /

noun
Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves

limit

US / 'lɪmɪt /

•

UK / ˈlɪmɪt /

noun
Point beyond which it is not possible to go
verb
To stop or prevent an increase past a point

source

US / sɔ:s /

•

UK / sɔrs, sors /

adjecitve
Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
noun
Piece of information; a person giving information
Place from which something necessary comes
verb
To get, e.g. a raw material, from somewhere

stream

US / stri:m /

•

UK / strim /

noun
Classes split into ability levels
A small river
verb
To send a constant flow of data over the internet
To split classes or students into ability levels

package

US / ˈpækɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈpækɪdʒ /

adjecitve
Presented as one item but includes several
noun
Box or container items are placed in for mailing
A container for items for sale, e.g. food
Group of several items or services offered as one
verb
To present or sell a group of things as one item
To put something into a container to store it

spare

US / speə(r) /

•

UK / spɛr /

adjecitve
Being extra or in reserve
noun
Extra part; something in reserve for replacements
verb
To make (money or time) available for
To save from being hurt or punished
To allow someone not to do something unpleasant

start

US / stɑ:t /

•

UK / stɑrt /

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared
other
Beginning of something in place or time
verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

test

US / test /

•

UK / test /

noun
A medical examination
Action to establish the truth or nature of
Examination; questions to measure knowledge
verb
To be given a medical examination
To try to establish the truth or nature of
To ask a series of questions to measure knowledge

vegetable

US / ˈvedʒtəbl /

•

UK / ˈvɛdʒtəbəl, ˈvɛdʒɪtə- /

adjecitve
Made from plants such as tomato, lettuce, carrots
noun
Plant that is raised and eaten as food

well

US / wel /

•

UK / wɛl /

adjecitve
Being in a fortunate, good condition or state
Healthy and in good condition
adverb
In an acceptable, proper, or successful manner
In a complete, total, or full manner
A great and considerable degree
In a successful way, in a good or satisfactory way
exclamation
Used to begin or continue a particular statement
Used to show you want to start saying something
Used to express that you are waiting for a reply
You say this to change the topic of a conversation
Used to indicate you are making a final remark
noun
Long deep hole in the ground to get water
verb
To cause your eyes to fill with tears

yourself

US / jɔ:ˈself /

•

UK / jʊrˈsɛlf, jɔr-, jor-, jə- /

pronoun
Reflexive form of 'you', used for an emphasis

culinary

US / ˈkʌlɪnəri /

•

UK / ˈkjuləˌnɛri,ˈkʌlə- /

adjecitve
Concerned with cooking

for

US / fə(r) /

•

UK / fɔr,fə /

preposition
Used to show the purpose, or need of something

haven

US / /

•

UK / /

noun
Place where people can feel safe and happy

player

US / ˈpleɪə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpleɚ /

noun
Machine that plays recorded material
Person who plays a musical instrument
Person who plays games on devices
Person who plays sports

spend

US / spend /

•

UK / spɛnd /

verb
To use money to pay for something
To use time in order to do something
To use up something completely

reminder

US / rɪˈmaɪndə(r) /

•

UK / rɪˈmaɪndər /

noun
Something that causes one to remember something

through

US / θru: /

•

UK / θru /

adjecitve
having finished using or doing something
adverb
From the beginning of something until the end
preposition
Over, in, across an entire thing or place
Allowing you to pass between, or to
By a particular way or process; by the use of

time

US / taɪm /

•

UK / taɪm /

noun
Speed at which music is played; tempo
Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
Occasion when something happens
Period or occasion that something occurred
Period in history or the past
Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
How long an event takes; duration
verb
To check speed at which music is performed
To choose a specific moment to do something
To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

vibe

US / vaɪb /

•

UK / vaɪb /

noun
Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively

why

US / waɪ /

•

UK / hwaɪ, waɪ /

adverb
Question word to ask for a reason
exclamation
(Used to express surprise or approval)

worth

US / wɜ:θ /

•

UK / wɚθ /

other
the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
having a particular value, especially in money

home

US / həʊm /

•

UK / hom /

adjecitve
A sports team's own field or place of play
adverb
Into the correct or intended position
noun
House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
Institution for sick or elderly people
Place where a person or a family lives
Country where a person lives or was born
Region that is native to peoples, plant or animals
verb
To move towards a particular target location

just

US / dʒʌst /

•

UK / dʒʌst /

adjecitve
Proper or appropriate; as is deserved
Doing or being what is right or fair
Legally correct; having enough evidence
adverb
Almost; nearly
Exactly at the time of
Exactly (the same as, like)

line

US / laɪn /

•

UK / laɪn /

noun
Border that divides two places or regions
Long crease in the skin, often from age
Mark that is long, straight and very thin
Row of words, letters or numbers that are written
Telephone connection
People waiting one behind the other; queue
Long thin wire, e.g. for electrical signal
verb
To put material along the inside of something

range

US / reɪndʒ /

•

UK / rendʒ /

noun
Cooking stove with multiple burners
Given distance from a point; how far plane can fly
Large grassy area where cattle wander and feed
Group or chain of mountains
Set of things with something in common
Limits within which something extends or varies
A set of products, e.g. so that people can choose
verb
To cover an area from one point to another
To extend to or vary within given limits
To put things in a row or in line
To wander or explore

black

US / blæk /

•

UK / blæk /

adjecitve
Color of the sky on a dark night
noun
A person with dark skin, often of African origin
Person's name
verb
To fill in something to make it a very dark color

blueberry

US / ˈblu:bəri /

•

UK / ˈblu:beri /

noun
Sweet edible dark blue berries

enthusiast

US / ɪnˈθju:ziæst /

•

UK / ɪnˈθu:ziæst /

noun
A person having a strong liking for something

head

US / hed /

•

UK / hɛd /

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river
verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

middle

US / 'mɪdl /

•

UK / ˈmidl /

adjecitve
Equal distance from extremes
noun
Place that is halfway between two things

never

US / 'nevə(r) /

•

UK / ˈnɛvɚ /

adverb
Not ever; not at any time

quality

US / 'kwɒlətɪ /

•

UK / ˈkwɑlɪti /

noun
Feature associated with someone or something
High level of worth or excellence

stallion

US / ˈstæliən /

•

UK / ˈstæljən /

noun
Male horse that is used for breeding

grandma

US / ˈgrænmɑ: /

•

UK / ˈɡrændˌmɑ, /

noun
Mother of your father or mother

rip

US / rɪp /

•

UK / rɪp /

noun
A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
verb
To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
To remove or take by pulling it forcefully

counter

US / 'kaʊntə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkaʊntɚ /

noun
A point in a discussion that puts an opposite view
A narrow table top for serving/preparing food
Person or device that adds the number of things
A token or flat piece used in games
prefix
Being opposite or against something
verb
To say or do something in opposition or resistance
To try to prevent, as by making a different point

hunt

US / hʌnt /

•

UK / hʌnt /

noun
A search for animals to kill for food
Person's name
verb
To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
To look for very carefully; search for

nickel

US / 'nɪkl /

•

UK / ˈnɪkəl /

noun
American coin worth 5 cents

ritual

US / 'rɪtʃʊəl /

•

UK / ˈrɪtʃuəl /

adjecitve
Performed as part of a ceremony
Being done in a regular, expected or similar way
noun
Social or religious ceremony always done the same

those

US / ðəʊz /

•

UK / ðoz /

determiner
The people or things we are talking about
pronoun
The objects far from the speaker

though

US / ðəu /

•

UK / ðo /

adverb
Although, despite the fact that

treasure

US / 'treʒə(r) /

•

UK / ˈtrɛʒɚ /

noun
Valuable things collected, and often hidden
Someone or something that is worth a lot
verb
To value something you keep very much
To take great care of because you love/value it

unpleasant

US / ʌnˈpleznt /

•

UK / ʌnˈplɛzənt /

adjecitve
Causing a bad feeling in people
Being unfriendly; not nice

art

US / ɑ:t /

•

UK / ɑrt /

noun
Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
A skill or talent you have

car

US / kɑ:(r) /

•

UK / kɑr /

noun
A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people

chill

US / tʃɪl /

•

UK / tʃɪl /

noun
State of being a little cold
Feeling of fear or being frightened
Slight cold or illness that makes you shake
verb
To make something cold, e.g. a drink
To become less tense about something

choice

US / tʃɔɪs /

•

UK / tʃɔɪs /

adjecitve
Of good quality or taste; desirable
noun
Decision between two or more possibilities

low

US / ləʊ /

•

UK / lo /

adjecitve
Having a small quantity, supply, or amount
Being unhappy or unpleasant in attitude
Not high; being near the ground, or bottom
(Of a voice, sound) being soft; quiet
noun
Situation of not having a lot of something

conveyor

US / kənˈveɪə(r) /

•

UK / kənˈveɚ /

noun
Person who conveys (carries or transmits)

instance

US / 'ɪnstəns /

•

UK / ˈɪnstəns /

noun
An example of something; case
verb
To give as an example of something else

process

US / prə'ses /

•

UK / ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs /

noun
Dealing with official forms in the way required
Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
verb
To organize and use data in a computer
To deal with official forms in the way required
To prepare by treating something in a certain way
To adopt a set of actions that produce a result
To convert by putting something through a machine

percent

US / pə'sent /

•

UK / pɚˈsɛnt /

adverb
One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %

store

US / stɔ:(r) /

•

UK / stɔr, stor /

noun
Place where things are kept for future use
Place where you can go to buy things
verb
To put things in a place for later use

upon

US / əˈpɔn, əpən /

•

UK / əˈpɑn, əˈpɔn /

preposition
More formal term for 'on'

with

US / wɪð /

•

UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

preposition
As an employee of a certain company
Against something or someone
By using something as a means
Due to; because of
Including
Possessing as a feature
Related to
(Of the manner/attitude by which you do something)
Used to express that people or things are together

beholder

US / bɪˈhəʊldə(r) /

•

UK / bɪˈhoʊldə(r) /

noun
Person who is looking

browse

US / braʊz /

•

UK / braʊz /

verb
To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore

confetti

US / kənˈfeti /

•

UK / kənˈfɛti /

noun
Small pieces of colored paper thrown at a wedding

juicy

US / 'dʒu:sɪ /

•

UK / ˈdʒusi /

adjecitve
(Of a fruit) full of juice

last

US / lɑ:st /

•

UK / læst /

adjecitve
Most recent; the latest
The one before
adverb
Final; with nothing following; after all others
Most recent; the latest
determiner
The one at the end
verb
To remain or continue for a certain period of time

have

US / həv /

•

UK / hæv /

verb
To drink, smoke, eat or use something
To experience the effects of something
To organize an event, or join in an activity
To own, possess, or hold something
To cause to happen or produce a particular effect

plan

US / plæn /

•

UK / plæn /

noun
Drawing of how something should be done or made

outer

US / ˈaʊtə(r) /

•

UK / ˈaʊtɚ /

adjecitve
Far away
Being farther away from the center
On or around something; away from the center

thrill

US / θrɪl /

•

UK / θrɪl /

noun
Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
verb
To feel sudden excitement or pleasure

part

US / pɑ:t /

•

UK / pɑ:rt /

adjecitve
To some degree; half; not fully
noun
Division of a book
Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
A line in a person's hair, made with a comb
Character an actor plays on stage, movie, or TV
Some, but not all of a specific thing
Role in causing something to happen
verb
To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
To move two things apart creating a space
To leave someone, or to break off a relationship

without

US / wɪˈðaʊt /

•

UK / wɪðˈaʊt, wɪθ- /

preposition
Not with; not having

blow

US / bləʊ /

•

UK / blo /

noun
Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
Act of making air come out of your mouth
A hit or strike from an object
verb
To move something using air
To make air come quickly out of your mouth
To clear something by forcing air through it

conveniently

US / kən'vi:njəntlɪ /

•

UK / kənˈvinjəntlɪ /

adverb
In a way that takes little effort or trouble

desert

US / 'dezət /

•

UK / ˈdɛzət /

noun
Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
verb
To leave a place for ever; abandon
To leave when one is needed or expected to stay

US / nekst /

•

UK / nɛkst /

adverb
The one that follows another in time or order
At a time or place directly after the present one
noun
The one that follows after
adjecitve
Immediately after the previous one
First occurrence after the present one

location

US / ləʊˈkeɪʃn /

•

UK / loʊˈkeɪʃn /

noun
Particular position or area of place, event, etc.

quickly

US / ˈkwɪkli /

•

UK / ˈkwɪklɪ /

adverb
Without taking a lot of time; fast

unexpectedly

US / ˌʌnɪk'spektɪdlɪ /

•

UK / ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ /

adverb
In a surprising way because not expected

behind

US / bɪˈhaɪnd /

•

UK / bɪˈhaɪnd /

adjecitve
Concerning a later or slower time than expected
Being in a losing position in a sporting event
Being in the past; old fashioned
adverb
Remaining
noun
The part of the body that one sits on
preposition
At or toward the back of someone or something
Supporting or helping someone

could

US / kəd /

•

UK / kʊd /

other
Past form of 'can' to mean have ability
Used to ask for something politely, or to offer

enjoy

US / ɪnˈdʒɔɪ /

•

UK / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ /

verb
To take pleasure in something

checkout

US / ˈtʃekaʊt /

•

UK / ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt /

noun
Counter in a supermarket where you pay for goods

hopeful

US / 'həʊpfl /

•

UK / 'hoʊpfl /

adjecitve
Having or showing hope

know

US / nəʊ /

•

UK / noʊ /

verb
To be familiar with a person or place, thing
To feel sure or be convinced about something
To discover or be aware of something
To be able to distinguish
To have knowledge of things

hutch

US / hʌtʃ /

•

UK / hʌtʃ /

noun
Cage or small building for small animals

often

US / ˈɔfən /

•

UK / ˈɔfən,ˈɑfən,ˈɔftən,ˈɑf- /

adverb
Many times; frequently; on many occasions

ninety

US / 'naɪntɪ /

•

UK / ˈnaɪnti /

number
90

simplicity

US / sɪm'plɪsətɪ /

•

UK / sɪmˈplɪsɪti /

noun
Being easy to understand or use

town

US / taʊn /

•

UK / taʊn /

noun
Small city
Part of city with shops and entertainments

peanut

US / ˈpi:nʌt /

•

UK / ˈpiˌnʌt /

noun
Edible small nut which grows under the ground

world

US / wɜ:ld /

•

UK / wɜrld /

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
Political division due to some kind of similarity

unexpected

US / ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd /

•

UK / ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd /

adjecitve
Surprising because it was not expected

adventure

US / əd'ventʃə(r) /

•

UK / ædˈvɛntʃɚ /

noun
An exciting and often dangerous experience
verb
To have an exciting or dangerous experience

dual

US / ˈdju:əl /

•

UK / ˈdu:əl /

adjecitve
(Of two similar things) existing/used side by side

notice

US / 'nəʊtɪs /

•

UK / ˈnotɪs /

noun
Time by when you must leave, e.g. if you are fired
Paper with an announcement, e.g. pinned to a board
verb
To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing

owl

US / aʊl /

•

UK / aʊl /

noun
Bird with large eyes that hunts at night

confusion

US / kən'fju:ʒən /

•

UK / kənˈfjuʒən /

noun
Not knowing what to do; state of disorder

end

US / end /

•

UK / ɛnd /

noun
The point where a process or activity stops
A point that marks the limit of something; finish
Goal or desired result
The tip, edge or limit of something
verb
To be the last part of something

exist

US / ɪɡ'zɪst /

•

UK / ɪɡˈzɪst /

verb
To be present, alive or real

discovery

US / dɪ'skʌvərɪ /

•

UK / dɪˈskʌvəri /

noun
Learning something for the first time

needle

US / 'ni:dl /

•

UK / ˈnidl /

noun
Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
Very thin pointed object used in sewing
Thin pointed leaves of some trees, e.g. pine tree
verb
To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks

restock

US / ˌriːˈstɒk /

•

UK / ˌriːˈstɑːk /

verb
(Of stores) to stock (their shelves)

manage

US / ˈmænɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈmænɪdʒ /

verb
To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
To run or operate a business by directing others

remember

US / rɪ'membə(r) /

•

UK / rɪˈmɛmbɚ /

verb
To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
To hold a thought in your mind to not forget it
To bring a previous image or idea to your mind

scene

US / si:n /

•

UK / sin /

noun
Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
View that looks like a picture
Place where something particular happened
Part of an act in a play

twelve

US / twelv /

•

UK / twɛlv /

number
12

clip

US / klɪp /

•

UK / klɪp /

noun
A metal holder used for keeping things together
Brief part of a television show or movie
verb
To attach things together using a metal pin
To cut a small section or piece out from something
To hit something briefly at an angle

far

US / fɑ:(r) /

•

UK / fɑr /

adjecitve
A long way away
Being a long way away
adverb
To a large degree or extent

leave

US / li:v /

•

UK / liv /

noun
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work
verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

peculiar

US / pɪ'kju:lɪə(r) /

•

UK / pɪˈkjuljɚ /

adjecitve
Not usual or normal; strange

madness

US / ˈmædnəs /

•

UK / ˈmædnɪs /

noun
Obsolete term for legal insanity

snag

US / snæɡ /

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UK / snæɡ /

noun
Unforeseen difficulty, an obstacle
verb
To catch something on something sharp
To break or hinder progress

where

US / hwɛə /

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UK / hwɛr, wɛr /

conjunction
At or in the place which
In whatever place
pronoun
Word you use to ask the location of something

base

US / beɪs /

•

UK / bes /

noun
Place military personnel live, train, and operate
Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
Unit of counting, e.g. 10 for counting
Most important idea or ingredient to add others
Origin or start from which something came
Main place where an organization or a person works
verb
To use as the starting point or origin for
To have as the main location for (company, etc.)

and

US / ənd /

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UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

conjunction
Used to refer to two or more things
Plus; in addition; on top of that
Used to introduce an action that follows another

back

US / bæk /

•

UK / bæk /

adjecitve
Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
adverb
Have returned to a place you were before
noun
The part of a chair that the upper body leans upon
Location at the rear of something
The reverse of side something
Area on the rear of your body
verb
To bet money on something
To go backwards in a car
To support and encourage someone or some cause

estate

US / ɪˈsteɪt /

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UK / ɪˈstet /

noun
A large piece of land, usually with a large house
Group of houses all built at the same time

lot

US / lɒt /

•

UK / lɑt /

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

money

US / 'mʌnɪ /

•

UK / ˈmʌni /

noun
Coins or notes we use to pay for things

variety

US / və'raɪətɪ /

•

UK / vəˈraɪɪti /

noun
Particular type of thing or person

another

US / əˈnʌðə(r) /

•

UK / əˈnʌðɚ /

adjecitve
One more, but not this
determiner
One more added
pronoun
One more (thing)

bread

US / bred /

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UK / brɛd /

noun
Money or earnings
Baked food made from flour, used in sandwiches

environment

US / ɪn'vaɪrənmənt /

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UK / ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt, -ˈvaɪən- /

noun
Natural world in which plants and animals live
The entire surrounding conditions of something

real

US / rɪəl /

•

UK / ˈriəl, ril /

adjecitve
Actually existing or happening, not imagined
Being important or special

savour

US / ˈseɪvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈsevɚ /

verb
To enjoy a feeling, taste, smell for a long time

sometimes

US / ˈsʌmtaɪmz /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz /

adverb
Only at certain times; occasionally

vigilant

US / ˈvɪdʒɪlənt /

•

UK / ˈvɪdʒələnt /

adjecitve
Being watchful; careful to monitor events

along

US / əˈlɒŋ /

•

UK / əˈlɔ:ŋ /

adverb
As a companion; taken with someone
preposition
At a point on a line

finesse

US / fɪ'nes /

•

UK / fəˈnɛs /

noun
When something is done in a perfect skillful way

from

US / frəm /

•

UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

preposition
Starting at a particular place, time or level

infamously

US / 'ɪnfəməslɪ /

•

UK / 'ɪnfəməslɪ /

adverb
In a bad way that makes you quite famous

out

US / aʊt /

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UK / aʊt /

adverb
No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
Away from home, business, or the usual place
In a direction/movement away from inside or center
noun
Act when a batter cannot continue playing
verb
To tell people a secret

national

US / 'næʃnəl /

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UK / ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl /

adjecitve
Concerning a nation as a whole
noun
A person of a particular country

outskirt

US / 'aʊtˌskɜ:t /

•

UK / ˈaʊtˌskət /

other
A part of the city far removed from the center

over

US / 'əʊvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈovɚ /

adverb
Finished; no longer happening
Towards the ground/away from a standing position
noun
A set of six consecutive balls bowled in cricket
other
Finished
preposition
Showing the relation when a thing is above another
On or covering something
Above or across something
More than you need
From one side to the other
In the direction of; toward

aisle

US / aɪl /

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UK / aɪl /

noun
Long narrow space between rows of seats

large

US / lɑ:dʒ /

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UK / lɑ:rdʒ /

adjecitve
Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat

most

US / məʊst /

•

UK / most /

adverb
Very; extremely
Greatest possible degree
pronoun
Nearly all of something

recipe

US / 'resəpɪ /

•

UK / ˈrɛsəˌpi /

noun
Conditions likely to create a particular result
Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients

secret

US / 'si:krət /

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UK / 'si:krət /

adjecitve
That you don't want others to know; private
noun
Information you do not want others to know

stack

US / stæk /

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UK / stæk /

noun
A large number or amount of something
Large tube through which smoke exits a building
verb
To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes

adage

US / ˈædɪdʒ /

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UK / ˈædɪdʒ /

noun
Wise, well-known phrase about common experiences

arcade

US / ɑ:ˈkeɪd /

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UK / ɑ:rˈkeɪd /

noun
Covered passageway with shops on either side

couple

US / 'kʌpl /

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UK / ˈkʌpəl /

noun
Two people in a romantic relationship
Two of something; two people; a pair
verb
To join something to something else
(Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
To put two people or things together

couponing

US / /

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UK / /

noun
The distribution of coupons or vouchers offering discounts on particular goods or services.

cereal

US / 'sɪərɪəl /

•

UK / ˈsɪriəl /

noun
Breakfast food eaten with milk
Grain that can be eaten

familiar

US / fəˈmɪliə(r) /

•

UK / fəˈmɪljɚ /

adjecitve
Well-known or easily recognized

keep

US / ki:p /

•

UK / kip /

noun
Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
Money spent on you so you can live in a place
verb
To continue doing something; not to stop
To stop balls going in a goal in sports
To not give back or return something
(Of food) to not spoil or not rot
To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
To have and continue to hold something
To do something that you have promised or agreed
To stay in a certain place or condition
To maintain the rules

name

US / neɪm /

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UK / nem /

noun
What something or someone is called
verb
To state what someone is called, e.g. John

rather

US / 'rɑ:ðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈræðɚ, ˈrɑðɚ /

adverb
Somewhat; fairly; not that much

supermarket

US / ˈsju:pəˌmɑ:kit /

•

UK / ˈsupɚˌmɑrkɪt /

noun
Self-service store selling groceries etc.

come

US / kʌm /

•

UK / kʌm /

verb
To arrive at a place
(Of mail) to be delivered
To move toward someone; go with someone
To reach a certain point or state

any

US / 'enɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛni /

adjecitve
One, or some, no matter which
pronoun
One (thing) of many; some

decide

US / dɪ'saɪd /

•

UK / dɪˈsaɪd /

verb
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To make a legal judgment in court
to affect the result of something

game

US / ɡeɪm /

•

UK / ɡem /

noun
Activity with rules that people play to have fun
Birds and animals people hunt to kill and eat
Match between two teams

help

US / help /

•

UK / hɛlp /

noun
Something given to enable a person to do something
Assistance given to someone in need
Someone who makes something easier or possible
verb
To act to enable a person to do something; assist
To make something better or less difficult

local

US / ˈləʊkl /

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UK / ˈloʊkl /

adjecitve
Relating to a particular area, city, or town
noun
Bus or train, that stops at most stations
People who live in the area being discussed
The pub you most frequently go to

match

US / mætʃ /

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UK / mætʃ /

noun
Something that is equal to or the same as another
Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A sports competition between two people or teams
Person or thing that goes well with another
verb
To equal or be as good as something else
To work well or look good with something else

policy

US / 'pɒləsɪ /

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UK / ˈpɑlɪsi /

noun
Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.

think

US / θɪŋk /

•

UK / θɪŋk /

verb
To have an idea about something without certainty
To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

amusement

US / ə'mju:zmənt /

•

UK / əˈmjuzmənt /

noun
State of being amused or feeling enjoyment

connection

US / kəˈnekʃn /

•

UK / kəˈnɛkʃən /

noun
Something that joins things together; being joined
Person you know who can help you in some way
Changing vehicles when traveling

convenience

US / kənˈvi:niəns /

•

UK / kənˈvinjəns /

noun
Quality of being easy to do or saving time

brand

US / brænd /

•

UK / brænd /

noun
A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
Product made or designed by a named company
verb
To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
To give a famous name to a product or service

efficiency

US / ɪˈfɪʃnsi /

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UK / ɪˈfɪʃənsi /

noun
Working well; producing something without waste

friendly

US / ˈfrendli /

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UK / ˈfrɛndli /

adjecitve
Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
noun
Game played not in a competition

front

US / frʌnt /

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UK / frʌnt /

adjecitve
Opposite of back; the forward part of an object
noun
Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
Area where fighting in a war is happening
Place where air of different temperatures meets
verb
To have the forward part facing something
To lead a group of people, usually a band

only

US / ˈəunli /

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UK / ˈonli /

adverb
Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
Not very important or serious
Just that type of thing, person
Short time ago; not before a certain time
conjunction
Except; but

put

US / pʊt /

•

UK / pʊt /

phrasal verb
to make a light stop shining by pressing or moving a switch
verb
To move or place a thing in a particular position
To rate something in importance or value
To write or say something in a certain manner

spring

US / sprɪŋ /

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UK / sprɪŋ /

noun
Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
Sudden jump from one place to another
The time when plants start growing after winter
Place where water flows from beneath the ground
verb
To lessen the impact of something under pressure
To jump into the air

unpredictability

US / ˌʌnprɪˌdɪktə'bɪlətɪ /

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UK / ˌʌnprɪˌdɪktə'bɪlətɪ /

noun
Lack of predictability; randomness

Subtitles section

Aldi is like the world's biggest arcade game, because if you don't bring your own quarter, you won't be allowed to play.

You're cruising through the aisles, tossing groceries into your cart, and feeling like you've got this whole grocery shopping thing figured out.

But there's a catch.

When you get to the checkout, it's like a frenzied sprint, and you've got to keep up.

The conveyor belt moves quicker than your grandma chasing after a Black Friday deal.

You find yourself in a race against time, trying to pack your groceries with the finesse of a Tetris champion, while your purchases stream at you faster and faster.

But here's a secret that not everyone knows.

There's actually a designated bagging area, conveniently located behind the checkout counters.

Instead of trying to jam your food into bags in a frenzy during checkout, just put the checked items back in the cart and head over to the bagging area for a much more leisurely bagging experience.

Not only does this method keep things moving at Aldi speed, but it also ensures that your eggs survive the journey, and your bread doesn't end up looking like it went through a WWE match.

More than this, it's the way you're supposed to pack at Aldi, so the person at your checkout will thank you for following the rules and not holding up the line.

Aldi is great in a lot of ways, but the checkout lines can be long.

If you've ever found yourself standing in what seems like an eternal queue, you're not alone.

The checkout lines at Aldi have a knack for testing the limits of your chill vibes.

Just thinking about it might give you a touch of the Aldi anxiety.

Managing the long lines at Aldi is just a part of the experience, a trade off for the chain's low prices.

But even though the line sometimes stretches down the aisles, it turns out they move along pretty fast.

Faster, in fact, than most other grocery stores.

The secret to these fast lines?

You guessed it, it's those super speed conveyor belts.

The fact that you're supposed to pack your items in the post checkout bagging area may seem annoying at first, but it's actually part of the flow designed to speed up the checkout process for Aldi's huge crowds.

It's all about balance in the Aldi universe.

At Aldi, free bags are like the unicorns of the shopping world — mythical creatures that you might catch a glimpse of if you're lucky.

Forget about the days when stores showered you with free bags like confetti at a celebration.

Nope.

At Aldi, you're on your own in the bag department.

Though it's true that the lack of free bags at Aldi can be a source of frustration, there are some solutions.

The most obvious, of course, is to do what most Aldi veterans do — bring along your own reusable bags from home.

which also helps the environment.

But what happens if you decide to make an impromptu, unplanned stop at Aldi, or you simply forget to bring your own bags from home?

Well, there are a couple options.

Firstly, Aldi does have plastic and reusable bags available.

You simply have to pay for them.

If you want to avoid that fee, though, you'll have to risk filling your cart with loose groceries, which is why some Aldi shoppers have taken to simply leaving a stash of bags in their car at all times.

Just keep them in your bag hutch.

Now there's new bag hutch!

Bag Hutch is specially made for bags and holds up to twelve bags!"

Welcome to the land of Aldi, where the hunt for name brands is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

You navigate the aisles with a hopeful heart, scanning the shelves for familiar logos and iconic packaging, only to realize that at Aldi, it's all about exclusive house brands.

Forget about your go to cereal or trusty peanut butter.

Here, it's a brave new world of Aldi originals.

Around ninety percent of goods at Aldi are Aldi exclusive brands, making the search for your beloved national brands akin to a treasure hunt without a map.

And while Aldi's exclusive brands are budget friendly and often surprise you with unexpectedly good quality, like their Winking Owl wines, sometimes you just want well known labels.

So if you have a deep emotional connection to your favorite national brands, Aldi might throw you a bit of a curveball.

It's a reminder that here, the spotlight shines on Aldi's own creations, and the big name players are taking a backseat.

Instead of getting put out, embrace the adventure, try the Aldi exclusives, and who knows, you might just discover a new favorite.

If you think off label equals off quality,

Think again!

Shopping for fruits and veggies at Aldi is a bit like playing vegetable roulette.

You might hit the jackpot, or you might feel like your salad dreams just got crushed.

It's not that Aldi's produce section is bad, it's just a little more hit or miss than you might expect if you're used to shopping at other large grocery chains.

You might stumble upon the crispiest apples or the juiciest oranges, but then again, you may run into wilted lettuce or be unable to find a ripe avocado.

Shopping for produce at Aldi can be a bit of a gamble, and

the stakes are high when you're planning a week's worth of meals.

So, what are your options?

Some people choose to go to Aldi for ambient goods and even chilled and frozen items, but give the fruit and vegetable aisle a miss.

Instead, you could go to another grocery store with a better reputation for produce or even a local farmer's market.

Otherwise, stay vigilant when buying your produce.

Otherwise, you may get an unpleasant surprise when it's time to eat.

And then there's Aldi's most infamously annoying quirk, the quarter.

Heading to Aldi is an initiation into a world where shopping carts come with a price tag.

You're ready to start your shopping trip when you realize you need a quarter deposit to rent a shopping cart, and you're not carrying any cash.

At Aldi, a quarter is the key to unlocking the grocery kingdom.

Forget about the days when shopping carts roamed free like wild stallions.

Aldi has a different strategy, a quarter for cart trade that leaves you either digging through your pockets like a treasure hunter or shamelessly asking fellow shoppers for a spare coin.

It's a rite of passage, a ritual dance with the shopping cart gods.

The first time you encounter this peculiar Aldi tradition, you might feel a mix of confusion and amusement.

Or you might just be really irritated.

Some places nickel and dime you, but only Aldi is brazen enough to quarter you.

Still, it's important to note that you will get the quarter back when you return the cart, so it makes some sense, as the system encourages people to bring their carts back rather than leaving them strewn all over the parking lot.

That means Aldi doesn't need to employ someone to corral carts, which equals fewer overheads for Aldi and bigger savings for you.

Frequent Aldi shoppers know it isn't always guaranteed that you'll find what you're looking for.

If you're used to shopping in bigger, more well stocked supermarkets, as you browse the aisles, you quickly realize that the odds of finding everything on your list aren't in your favor, and that often means going to a second grocery store to supplement your Aldi buys.

Most Aldi enthusiasts have mastered the art of the dual shop shuffle.

You might snag your pantry essentials, dairy, and snacks at Aldi, and then go to another store for your produce or brand names.

As long as you don't expect Aldi to be the only stop on your grocery shopping trip, you can manage your expectations.

Go in knowing that you'll need to hit another store after, and it won't feel like a blow.

You've made your grocery list and clipped your coupons when you realize that Aldi doesn't accept them.

In this time of extreme couponing and discount dreams, Aldi stands firm in its own pricing strategy.

And, unfortunately, that strategy means no coupons.

The question is, why?

Turns out there's a good reason behind it.

Aldi's no coupon policy is a nod to simplicity and transparent pricing.

They believe that even without coupons, you're practically guaranteed a less expensive shopping trip at Aldi due to lower base prices that are already a steal.

Plus, Aldi does weekly discounts on a range of products across the store.

Keeping an eye on these is the best way to save more money at Aldi.

At Aldi, the only consistency is the delightful unpredictability of the shelves.

You never know exactly what you'll find and what you won't.

One week, the zucchinis are stacked to the heavens, and the next, it's a zucchini desert.

Shopping at Aldi is a thrilling journey through a landscape where the offerings are as unpredictable as a weather forecast in spring.

You might walk in one day, envisioning a stack of blueberry pancakes, only to be offered the choice of strawberries, raspberries, and nothing else.

It's not just that Aldi doesn't always have what you're looking for, it's that they often don't even have the same thing you just bought there on your last trip, which can make it quite difficult to plan your grocery shopping.

As annoying as it can be, though, it might be helpful to flip the perspective.

The ever changing landscape of Aldi's offerings is an invitation to embrace culinary spontaneity, to try new recipes, and to savor the joy of unexpected discoveries.

So next time the shopping list feels like a game of chance, remember, the spice of life is variety, and Aldi has a lot of it, even if they might not have the actual spice you went there to buy.

You've probably noticed that Aldi isn't like other supermarkets in the shelf stocking department.

Rather than having someone stack each item on its shelves, products are displayed in the outer packaging they came in.

For most items, this means cardboard boxes with the perforated fronts ripped off for easier access.

Not the most elegant solution, but fine.

However, sometimes, this makes certain products harder to get to.

For instance, packages of toilet paper are stacked in larger plastic packages.

If you're the first one on the scene, you'll need to tear through that outer packaging to get to the smaller packages of TP inside.

So it's not as easy as just grabbing a stack off the shelf.

You have to work for it.

And let's not forget the aesthetics.

Most Aldi stores look a tad less like a pristine grocery haven and more like a crowded warehouse.

The display boxes, while practical for restocking efficiency, can leave the store looking a bit like a toddler's playroom after a particularly chaotic play date.

But once again, there's a method to the madness, as everything at Aldi's is designed to keep costs down.

The less time workers need to spend on displays, the less Aldi's needs to pay their workforce, a savings that helps keep prices down.

fewer members of staff to stack the shelves.

For you, it's a lower cost.

The old adage when it comes to selling is that location is the most important thing.

Location, location, location.

But Aldi's is the exception to the rule.

With Aldi's, your quest for budget friendly groceries sometimes takes you to the far reaches of town.

As you embark on the journey to your local Aldi, you can't help but wonder if you're on a grocery run or a suburban expedition.

Yes, convenience is in the eye of the beholder.

And sometimes, your nearest Aldi feels like it's on the outskirts of civilization.

The inconvenience of Aldi store locations is real.

They're rarely near other stores you frequent and more likely to be on the edge of town with little else of note around.

It's the price you pay for those pocket friendly prices and the Aldi treasure trove.

But once again, Aldi chalks even this up to their attempts to keep prices down so they can pass the savings on to you.

Weird locations in the middle of nowhere mean that real estate prices are lower.

So embrace the scenic route, enjoy the drive, and you might even discover charming corners of your town you never knew existed.