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the

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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

be

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verb
Being

and

US / ənd /

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UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

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

that

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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’

have

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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

not

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

for

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preposition
Used to show the purpose, or need of something

you

US / jʊ /

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UK / ju /

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

this

US / ðɪs /

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UK / ðɪs /

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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

with

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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

about

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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)

get

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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

but

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conjunction
Used before you say something different, opposite

can

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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

they

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pronoun
Two or more people, animals, or things

just

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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)

what

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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
pronoun
Thing or things that; the same kind as
Used to emphasize something you are about to say

all

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

do

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other
Question words for 'do' verbs
verb
To act; to perform actions
To be enough; to be acceptable
To have a certain effect on something or someone

like

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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

will

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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

go

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noun
A turn in a game
verb
To attend or be at a place
To do an activity
To function properly
To move or travel to another place

one

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

there

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adverb
Used to illustrate the existence of something
In a particular respect
In that place or position, at that location

out

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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

from

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preposition
Starting at a particular place, time or level

make

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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

know

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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

think

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

time

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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

come

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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

want

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

more

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adjecitve
In addition; extra
Greater in amount, number, or size
adverb
To a greater degree; in greater quantity
For a longer period of time
determiner
Additional quantity
pronoun
A greater or additional number

when

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adjecitve
Concerning or during the time something happens
adverb
Word you use to ask about the time, or day
conjunction
Although
In the event that; if
pronoun
Which time

would

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other
Used to indicate something imagined
Used to ask or request something politely
Verb used to indicate possibility, request etc.
Used to indicate a preference
Used to indicate a reaction
Indicates something that occurred repeatedly
Used to indicate willingness or ability to do

now

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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

some

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adjecitve
Remarkable; very good (or very bad) in a way
Concerning a certain unclear degree, quantity
determiner
Used to refer to an unspecified amount or number
pronoun
Number of persons, things in a group, but not all

because

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conjunction
For a reason

take

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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

look

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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

good

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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

say

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noun
Power to decide or greatly influence something
verb
To indicate or give information using language
To use words to tell your message
To ask someone to give information to others

how

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adjecitve
To what degree? in what amount?
adverb
(Used to explain the way to do something)
exclamation
For what purpose or reason?
(Used to ask someone or something's condition)

right

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adjecitve
Correct or true
The south side of you looking at the rising sun
adverb
Exactly in a place or time
Being appropriate for a particular event
In a straight or direct manner
noun
Something you are legally or morally allowed to do
Ideal of what is just and good
Political view based on conservatism
verb
To fix something previously wrong or unjust
To make upright, as a boat that has turned over

really

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

thing

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noun
(Used to introduce the reason for something)
Something you cannot remember the name of

then

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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

way

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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

back

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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

these

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determiner
People, things, or ideas near you
pronoun
The objects near the speaker

into

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

well

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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

very

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adjecitve
Concerning a large degree or amount
adverb
A lot; much; many
Used to stress or emphasize a noun

could

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

other

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

over

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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

much

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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

even

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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

actually

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UK / ˈæktʃuəli /

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adverb
Used to add new (often different) information

give

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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

first

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

where

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

let

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

need

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noun
Thing you must have and cannot not have e.g. air
Thing you must have and cannot manage without
verb
To be unable to manage without something; require

down

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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

which

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determiner
Question word to ask about a person's choice
pronoun
(Used to describe something previously mentioned)
Question word to decide either, or

lot

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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

two

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number
2

try

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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

use

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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

also

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adverb
In addition; too; in a similar way

their

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determiner
Belonging to them

something

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adverb
In some degree or measure
noun
a person or thing of some value or consequence
pronoun
Thing that is not yet known or named
Approximately

than

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conjunction
Used to compare two things that are not equal

only

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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

start

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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

work

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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

put

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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

off

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UK / ɔ:f /

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adjecitve
(Of event) canceled; no longer occurring
Not having on; not wearing
Being somewhat wrong
adverb
Separated, removed, or away from a place or route
(Of a machine) no longer turned on or operating
(Of light, computer) no longer attached/connected
Far away in terms of time or space
preposition
Away or free from work
(Of foods, drink) old and bad to eat, drink
Extending or leading from something
No longer in or on some transport or vehicle

those

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UK / ðoz /

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

any

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UK / ˈɛni /

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

still

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UK / stɪl /

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adjecitve
Quiet; without sound
adverb
(Used of an action or condition that is ongoing)
noun
Machine or device for making alcohol
Photograph (not a video or moving image)

tell

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verb
To (strongly) advise a person to do something
To be able to guess
To say or communicate information to someone
To inform, but without speaking; indicate
To have a negative effect on someone
To order someone to do something; command
To recognize something based on certain signs
To report something to an authority
To explain something or teach someone something

kind

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adjecitve
In a caring and helpful manner
friendly and considerate
noun
One type of thing

find

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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

big

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UK / bɪɡ /

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adjecitve
Popular
Serious
Large

too

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UK / tu /

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adverb
In addition, also; with emphasis
Say that something is more than you want

mean

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UK / min /

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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

his

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UK / hɪz /

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pronoun
Something belonging to a male person

new

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UK / nu, nju /

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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

around

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adjecitve
Close to someone or something
adverb
Located on every side, or along something
With a motion that moves in a circle or a curve
Going here and there within (a place)
Turned or turning in the opposite direction
preposition
Roughly; approximately

feel

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UK / fil /

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

year

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UK / jɪr /

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noun
Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
Used to refer to the age of a person

why

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UK / hwaɪ, waɪ /

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

before

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UK / bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor /

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adverb
At a time earlier than the present; previously
conjunction
In advance of something happening
preposition
In front of someone or something

should

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UK / ʃʊd /

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other
Used to indicate what is proper or reasonable

show

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UK / ʃo /

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noun
False display of love, emotion or action
An event for displaying or promoting goods
Play, opera or theater production
Presentation that is broadcast on TV or radio
verb
To be easily seen or displayed
To display your emotions or feelings
To let someone see something; display
To explain or teach how something is done
To lead someone somewhere; point them to something
To prove something to be true, correct
To reveal or allow something to be seen

last

US / lɑ:st /

•

UK / læst /

A1

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

bit

US / bɪt /

•

UK / bɪt /

A1

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

through

US / θru: /

•

UK / θru /

A2

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

many

US / 'menɪ /

•

UK / ˈmɛni /

A1

determiner
Used to refer a large number of things

video

US / 'vɪdɪəʊ /

•

UK / ˈvɪdiˌo /

A2

adjecitve
Of a moving film, with sound
noun
Recording capturing action with sound
verb
To make a moving film of, with sound

happen

US / 'hæpən /

•

UK / ˈhæpən /

A1

verb
To take place or occur

leave

US / li:v /

•

UK / liv /

A1

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

after

US / 'ɑ:ftə(r) /

•

UK / ˈæftɚ /

A1

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

another

US / əˈnʌðə(r) /

•

UK / əˈnʌðɚ /

A1

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

every

US / 'evrɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛvri /

A1

adjecitve
Happening at equal specified intervals/distance
determiner
Including each person or thing in a group

long

US / lɒŋ /

•

UK / lɔŋ, lɑŋ /

A1

adjecitve
Large distance from one end to the other
Having many parts, e.g. a book with many chapters
adverb
For a large amount of time
noun
Person's name
verb
To have a strong desire for something or someone

he

US / hɪ /

•

UK / hi /

A1

pronoun
Object form of a male person you are talking about
Refer to a person whose sex is not stated or known

end

US / end /

•

UK / ɛnd /

A1

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

same

US / seɪm /

•

UK / sem /

A1

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

might

US / maɪt /

•

UK / maɪt /

A1

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

three

US / θri: /

•

UK / θri /

A1

number
Number 3

always

US / 'ɔ:lweɪz /

•

UK / ˈɔlwez,-wɪz,-wiz /

A1

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

help

US / help /

•

UK / hɛlp /

A1

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

different

US / ˈdɪfrənt /

•

UK / ˈdɪfrənt /

A1

adjecitve
Not of the same kind; unlike other things

probably

US / ˈprɒbəbli /

•

UK / ˈprɑbəbli /

A1

adverb
That is likely to happen or be true

bad

US / bæd /

•

UK / bæd /

A1

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

point

US / pɔɪnt /

•

UK / pɔɪnt /

A1

noun
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A certain time or stage in a process
Certain position in time or space
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

able

US / 'eɪbl /

•

UK / ˈebəl /

A2

adjecitve
Skilled; good at something
Having the ability to do something

turn

US / tɜ:n /

•

UK / tɚn /

A1

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

place

US / pleɪs /

•

UK / ples /

A1

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

run

US / rʌn /

•

UK / rʌn /

A1

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

thank

US / θæŋk /

•

UK / θæŋk /

A1

verb
To tell someone you are grateful to them

while

US / waɪl /

•

UK / hwaɪl, waɪl /

A1

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

maybe

US / ˈmeɪbi /

•

UK / ˈmebi /

A1

adverb
Possibly but not certainly; perhaps

hear

US / hɪə(r) /

•

UK / hɪr /

A1

verb
To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
To be told or find out information or facts
To consider or listen to a court case

away

US / ə'weɪ /

•

UK / əˈwe /

A1

adjecitve
Not present
adverb
Disappear completely
Doing something with a lot of energy
Not here; far from here; in a different direction
To a different area, location

second

US / 'sekənd /

•

UK / ˈsɛkənd /

A1

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
verb
To agree to support a proposal at a meeting

already

US / ɔ:lˈredi /

•

UK / ɔlˈrɛdi /

A1

adverb
Having happened or been done before this time

bring

US / brɪŋ /

•

UK / brɪŋ /

A1

verb
To take or go with someone to a place

few

US / fju: /

•

UK / fju /

A1

pronoun
Not many, a small number

anything

US / ˈeniθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈɛniˌθɪŋ /

A1

pronoun
A thing of any kind

change

US / tʃeɪndʒ /

•

UK / tʃendʒ /

A1

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

real

US / rɪəl /

•

UK / ˈriəl, ril /

A1

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

far

US / fɑ:(r) /

•

UK / fɑr /

A1

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

hope

US / həʊp /

•

UK / hop /

A1

noun
When you wish something will happen; what you wish
verb
To expect and want something to happen

though

US / ðəu /

•

UK / ðo /

A1

adverb
Although, despite the fact that

both

US / bəuθ /

•

UK / boθ /

A1

determiner
Used to refer to two things at the same time
pronoun
Used to refer to two things at the same time

game

US / ɡeɪm /

•

UK / ɡem /

A1

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

stuff

US / stʌf /

•

UK / stʌf /

A1

noun
Generic description for things, materials, objects
verb
To push material inside something, with force

hit

US / hɪt /

•

UK / hɪt /

A1

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

high

US / haɪ /

•

UK / haɪ /

A1

adjecitve
Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
Being of excellent quality or excellent standards
Larger than usual in number, amount or degree
Holding an important or powerful position
With a sound close to the top of the musical scale
Rising upward a great distance
adverb
At or to a place far above the ground
At a great value, amount or price
In a way that shows a lot of wealth
noun
(Weather) area of increased pressure

its

US / ɪts /

•

UK / ɪts /

A1

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

each

US / i:tʃ /

•

UK / itʃ /

A1

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

break

US / breɪk /

•

UK / brek /

A1

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather
verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

once

US / wʌns /

•

UK / wʌns /

A1

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

since

US / sɪns /

•

UK / sɪns /

A1

adverb
At a point before the present time
conjunction
For this reason; because
preposition
From the time in the past that

side

US / saɪd /

•

UK / saɪd /

A1

adjecitve
In addition to the central or most important thing
Next to, or very close to, the right or left of
noun
Position or opinion that is opposite to another
Right or left part of a person's body
Feature of someone's personality
Straight edge of an object
One of two or more groups fighting each other
verb
To decide to agree with one point, not the other

someone

US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

A1

pronoun
Person who is not known or named

quite

US / kwaɪt /

•

UK / kwaɪt /

A1

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

question

US / 'kwestʃən /

•

UK / ˈkwɛstʃən /

A1

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

such

US / sʌtʃ /

•

UK / sʌtʃ /

A1

adverb
(Used to emphasize the quality of an adjective)
determiner
Being similar to
(Thing) as previously stated or referred to

add

US / æd /

•

UK / æd /

A1

verb
To include as well
To put two things or numbers together, e.g. 2+2

couple

US / 'kʌpl /

•

UK / ˈkʌpəl /

A2

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

learn

US / lɜ:n /

•

UK / lɚn /

A1

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience

reason

US / 'ri:zn /

•

UK / ˈrizən /

A1

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

important

US / ɪmˈpɔ:tnt /

•

UK / ɪmˈpɔrtnt /

A1

adjecitve
Having power or authority
Having a big effect on (person, the future)

least

US / li:st /

•

UK / list /

A1

adverb
In the smallest or lowest way
noun
Something that is of the lowest or smallest degree

ready

US / 'redɪ /

•

UK / ˈrɛdi /

A1

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

problem

US / ˈprɒbləm /

•

UK / ˈprɑbləm /

A1

adjecitve
Causing trouble
noun
Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
Question to show understanding of a math concept

sit

US / sɪt /

•

UK / sɪt /

A1

verb
To take an exam
To be in a resting position on a chair
To provide seating for people
To remain in a still position while being painted

small

US / smɔ:l /

•

UK / smɔl /

A1

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

yet

US / jet /

•

UK / jɛt /

A1

adverb
At a later time (used after ‘not’)
(Used to emphasize that thing is, will be greater)
Eventually; at a future time
Until now; up to the present
conjunction
Adding to what has been said, often as a contrast

full

US / fʊl /

•

UK / fʊl /

A1

adjecitve
Containing all the parts; complete
Containing or holding as much as possible
Having had enough food
adverb
In a direct manner; completely

follow

US / ˈfɔləu /

•

UK / ˈfɑlo /

A1

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

early

US / ˈɜ:li /

•

UK / ˈɜ:rli /

A1

adjecitve
Happening or appearing before
adverb
Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
Happening sooner than expected

moment

US / 'məʊmənt /

•

UK / 'moʊmənt /

A1

noun
Very short or brief period of time
A particular period in time

job

US / dʒɒb /

•

UK / dʒɑ:b /

A1

noun
Something that must be done
Regular work at which you earn money

create

US / krɪ'eɪt /

•

UK / kriˈet /

A1

verb
To make, cause, or bring into existence

line

US / laɪn /

•

UK / laɪn /

A1

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

fall

US / fɔ:l /

•

UK / fɔl /

A1

noun
Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
A drop in amount; decrease
Dropping from a standing position to the ground
verb
To drop in amount; to decrease
To come down from a higher position suddenly
To go from standing to the ground, by accident

absolutely

US / ˈæbsəlu:tli /

•

UK / ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli /

A2

adverb
Completely; totally; very

half

US / hɑ:f /

•

UK / hæf, hɑf /

A1

adjecitve
Not complete
adverb
Partly; somewhat
noun
One of two equal periods of game time in a sport
The part you get when one is divided into two;

behind

US / bɪˈhaɪnd /

•

UK / bɪˈhaɪnd /

A1

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

team

US / ti:m /

•

UK / tim /

A1

noun
Group of people working on a task together
Group of people playing a sport together

stand

US / stænd /

•

UK / stænd /

A1

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

lead

US / li:d /

•

UK / lid /

A1

adjecitve
Being the main part in movies or plays
noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game
verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

include

US / ɪnˈklu:d /

•

UK / ɪnˈklud /

A1

verb
To make someone, something part of a group

fact

US / fækt /

•

UK / fækt /

A1

noun
Something that is known or proved to be true

case

US / keɪs /

•

UK / kes /

A1

noun
Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
Set of facts about a crime
Set of facts about an event
Example or instance of something
verb
To find out about a place, as in planning to steal

less

US / les /

•

UK / lɛs /

A1

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

front

US / frʌnt /

•

UK / frʌnt /

A1

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

word

US / wɜ:d /

•

UK / wɚd /

A1

noun
Unit of language that has a meaning
Promise
Short remark or piece of information
verb
To express something by choosing particular words

pay

US / peɪ /

•

UK / pe /

A1

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

across

US / əˈkrɔs /

•

UK / əˈkrɔs,əˈkrɑs /

A1

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

wrong

US / rɒŋ /

•

UK / rɔŋ, rɑŋ /

A1

adjecitve
Not morally or socially acceptable
Not right, incorrect; not true; bad
Being inappropriate or unsuitable
noun
Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
verb
To harm someone or treat someone unfairly

fast

US / fɑ:st /

•

UK / fæst /

A1

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

later

US / ˈleɪtə(r) /

•

UK / ˈletɚ /

A1

adverb
Happening after now

level

US / 'levl /

•

UK / ˈlɛvəl /

A2

adjecitve
(Sports) equal to another
Being steady and determined (e.g. a voice)
noun
Specific height of something
Amount of ability you have compared to others
Floor or deck within a building
Tool used to determine if something is lying flat
verb
To aim a gun at someone
To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
To make things flat or even
To make a score equal to another, in sports

order

US / 'ɔ:də(r) /

•

UK / ˈɔrdɚ /

A1

noun
Religious or social group, as of nuns
Instructions to others to do what you want
State in which things are neat and organized
What you ask to buy, e.g. food in restaurant
Social or political control of an area
verb
To put things in a sequence, e.g. a, b, c
To give instructions to others to do what you want
To ask for something you want to buy, e.g. a meal

expect

US / ɪk'spekt /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɛkt /

A1

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

during

US / ˈdjʊərɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈdʊrɪŋ, ˈdjʊr- /

A1

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

fight

US / faɪt /

•

UK / faɪt /

A1

noun
An argument or quarrel
Act of trying to hurt someone by hitting them
A struggle to do a difficult task
verb
To argue or quarrel with someone about something
To try to hurt someone by hitting them
To struggle to do a difficult task

drive

US / draɪv /

•

UK / draɪv /

A1

noun
A person's ambition and motivation to do something
Action of moving cattle from one place to another
A part of a computer which stores the data
A trip by car
Power to move or operate an engine, car, etc.
Action of hitting a golf ball
Hard area where cars are parked leading to a house
verb
To move cattle from one place to another
To control a vehicle so that it moves somewhere
To force to go somewhere, or do or be something
To give power to move or operate an engine, etc.
To hit a golf ball
To push or hit an object into something else

completely

US / kəmˈpli:tli /

•

UK / kəmˈpliːtli /

A1

adverb
In every way or as much as possible

quick

US / kwɪk /

•

UK / kwɪk /

A1

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

finish

US / ˈfɪnɪʃ /

•

UK / ˈfɪnɪʃ /

A1

noun
End of something; completion
Final coat (of paint) applied to a surface
verb
To use or consume all of something
To reach the end; to complete something
To put a final surface (e.g. paint) on something

spend

US / spend /

•

UK / spɛnd /

A2

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

low

US / ləʊ /

•

UK / lo /

A1

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

possible

US / ˈpɒsəbl /

•

UK / ˈpɑsəbəl /

A1

adjecitve
Being able or appropriate for a task or purpose
Having a chance of happening, or being true

car

US / kɑ:(r) /

•

UK / kɑr /

A1

noun
A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people

instead

US / ɪnˈsted /

•

UK / ɪnˈstɛd /

A1

adverb
When one thing is replaced by another

pass

US / pɑ:s /

•

UK / pæs /

A1

noun
Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
An entry permit, e.g. to a place or concert
Narrow valley in the mountains you can go through
Act of getting more than the minimum score
verb
To give a ball to another player in a sport
To decide not to play in a round of a game
To hand something to another person
To go by someone or something without stopping
To approve a law or proposal
To move; appear, happen
To travel through or near a place
To be successful with (e.g. a test)
To spend time doing or happening

special

US / 'speʃl /

•

UK / ˈspɛʃəl /

A1

adjecitve
Being additional or extra
Different, better or greater than normal
noun
Heavily discounted sales item

area

US / 'eərɪə /

•

UK / ˈɛriə /

A1

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

clear

US / klɪə(r) /

•

UK / klɪr /

A1

adjecitve
Empty; without anything in it or on it
Being certain and without doubt
Being without any streaks, spots, or cracks
Easy to understand; well-explained; obvious
adverb
Completely; entirely; through the whole of
Away from; free from
verb
To recover from or remove a problem
To get rid of the entire contents of
To give permission for something to happen
To make a place or surface empty by removing
To prove that someone is not guilty or to blame

future

US / ˈfju:tʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfjutʃɚ /

A1

noun
Time that is to come after the present

straight

US / streɪt /

•

UK / stret /

A2

adjecitve
Not having curves, bends, or angles
Not gay; heterosexual
honest and direct
adverb
in a line; immediately; honestly and directly

focus

US / 'fəʊkəs /

•

UK / ˈfokəs /

A2

noun
Main purpose or center of interest or activity
verb
To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
To keep your attention, concentration on one thing

sign

US / saɪn /

•

UK / saɪn /

A1

noun
Indication that something exists or will happen
Motion or movement that expresses your thoughts
A board in the street that conveys information
Mark or symbol with an understood meaning
verb
To communicate by using ones hands and gestures
To write your signature on a document

short

US / ʃɔ:t /

•

UK / ʃɔrt /

A1

adjecitve
Measuring a small distance
Happening for a small amount of time
Unfriendly or rude
adverb
Less than what is needed
Suddenly stopping what you are saying or doing
noun
Burning out of an electric current
verb
(Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty

consider

US / kən'sɪdə(r) /

•

UK / kənˈsɪdər /

A1

verb
To think carefully about something

term

US / tɜ:m /

•

UK / tɚm /

A1

noun
Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
Length of time something is expected to happen
Fixed period of weeks for learning at school
The (precise) name given to something
verb
To call; give a name to

situation

US / ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən /

A1

noun
Place, position or area that something is in
Circumstance or condition surrounding an event
An unexpected problem or difficulty

notice

US / 'nəʊtɪs /

•

UK / ˈnotɪs /

A1

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

test

US / test /

•

UK / test /

A1

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

form

US / fɔ:m /

•

UK / fɔrm /

A1

noun
Sports team or person's current winning record
Document you complete when making an application
Visible shape or style; type; kind
verb
To organize something such as a club or group
To develop; to come into a shape or substance
To make something into a particular shape

middle

US / 'mɪdl /

•

UK / ˈmidl /

A1

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

difficult

US / 'dɪfɪkəlt /

•

UK / ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /

A1

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

quickly

US / ˈkwɪkli /

•

UK / ˈkwɪklɪ /

A1

adverb
Without taking a lot of time; fast

main

US / meɪn /

•

UK / men /

A1

adjecitve
Most important; most often used

extra

US / 'ekstrə /

•

UK / 'ekstrə /

A2

adjecitve
More than necessary; additional
noun
Items more than you need; additional items
Person who has a small part in a movie
Special version of a newspaper

difference

US / 'dɪfrəns /

•

UK / ˈdɪfərəns, ˈdɪfrəns /

A1

noun
A thing or issue that people do not agree about
Not of the same kind; unlike other things

red

US / red /

•

UK / rɛd /

A1

adjecitve
Being the color of blood

result

US / rɪ'zʌlt /

•

UK / rɪˈzʌlt /

A2

noun
Something produced through tests or experiments
Final score of a competition, election or game
verb
To be the outcome of other causes and effects

example

US / ɪgˈzɑ:mpl /

•

UK / ɪɡˈzæmpəl /

A1

noun
Thing, person which represents a category

worth

US / wɜ:θ /

•

UK / wɚθ /

A2

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

season

US / ˈsi:zn /

•

UK / ˈsizən /

A1

noun
One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
Time of year when something usually happens
verb
To add pepper and salt to something
To prepare wood for use by allowing it to dry

rather

US / 'rɑ:ðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈræðɚ, ˈrɑðɚ /

A1

adverb
Somewhat; fairly; not that much

roll

US / rəʊl /

•

UK / rol /

A2

noun
Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
A list of names (e.g. for school)
Very deep, low, and continuous sound
Thick layer or fold of fat or skin on your body
Act of completely turning over
verb
To continue along as time normally progresses
To make something shaped like a ball or a tube
To produce a very deep and continuous sound
To make something smooth/flat using rounded tool
To move something on small wheels; move like this
To move along a surface by turning many times

design

US / dɪˈzaɪn /

•

UK / dɪˈzaɪn /

A1

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

normal

US / 'nɔ:ml /

•

UK / ˈnɔrməl /

A1

adjecitve
Standard or regular way of doing something
Having standard mental or physical ability, health

feature

US / 'fi:tʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfitʃɚ /

A2

adjecitve
Main; important
noun
Special report in a magazine or paper
Distinctive or important point of something
verb
To highlight or give special importance to

wish

US / wɪʃ /

•

UK / wɪʃ /

A1

noun
Expression of a hope for something in the future
verb
To want something to happen or to become true

medium

US / 'mi:dɪəm /

•

UK / ˈmidiəm /

A2

noun
Method of expressing ideas or feelings
Something available in a middle size or condition
Person who claims to communicate with the dead

attack

US / ə'tæk /

•

UK / əˈtæk /

A2

noun
Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
verb
To try to destroy, beat, or injure

slow

US / sləʊ /

•

UK / sloʊ /

A1

adjecitve
Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
(Clock) showing time earlier than the actual time
Having difficulty understanding simple things
Moving or happening without speed; not fast
verb
To move, with less speed than before
To move or go without much speed

event

US / ɪˈvent /

•

UK / ɪˈvɛnt /

A1

noun
Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
Something that happens that you will remember
Race or contest in a sports activity or program

simply

US / ˈsɪmpli /

•

UK / ˈsɪmpli /

A1

adverb
In an easy or clear manner

remain

US / rɪˈmeɪn /

•

UK / rɪˈmen /

A2

verb
To be left behind; to continue to exist
To stay in a place when other people have gone
To be left undone (after other things changed)

cost

US / kɒst /

•

UK / kɔ:st /

A1

noun
A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
The price you pay for something
verb
To make someone suffer or lose something of value

speed

US / spi:d /

•

UK / spid /

A2

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

manage

US / ˈmænɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈmænɪdʒ /

A1

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

track

US / træk /

•

UK / træk /

A2

noun
A circular course for running
Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
Path in a field or a forest made by walkers
Often circular course laid out for car racing
One of multiple musical recordings on an album
Band surrounding the wheels of a tank
Metal lines that trains ride on
verb
To use marks to follow a wild animal
To move a certain way/follow a particular course
To record and examine the progress of something

double

US / 'dʌbl /

•

UK / ˈdʌbəl /

A2

adjecitve
Concerning or intended for use by two people
Two times the amount or degree; twice
Made of two parts that are the same, similar
noun
Person that is exactly like someone else
verb
To be used for two functions at the same time
To make or become twice as much

major

US / 'meɪdʒə(r) /

•

UK / ˈmedʒɚ /

A2

adjecitve
Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
Important, serious, or large in scope, size
noun
High-ranking officer in the army
Main subject you study at university
verb
To study a particular subject at university

switch

US / swɪtʃ /

•

UK / swɪtʃ /

A2

noun
A change or shift from one method to another
Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
Thin flexible piece of wood or stick
verb
To exchange or replace something for another thing

price

US / praɪs /

•

UK / praɪs /

A1

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

available

US / əˈveɪləbl /

•

UK / əˈveləbəl /

A1

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

plus

US / plʌs /

•

UK / plʌs /

A2

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

fix

US / fɪks /

•

UK / fɪks /

A2

noun
Answer to a problem
verb
To arrange or prepare something
To attach something so it will not move or change
To dishonestly arrange the result of a game
To make an animal unable to produce young
To make something whole or able to work again

exist

US / ɪɡ'zɪst /

•

UK / ɪɡˈzɪst /

A1

verb
To be present, alive or real

corner

US / 'kɔ:nə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkɔrnɚ /

A2

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)

attention

US / əˈtenʃn /

•

UK / əˈtɛnʃən /

A2

noun
Taking notice of someone or something
(Soldiers) Standing with straight backs

message

US / 'mesɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈmɛsɪdʒ /

A2

noun
Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
Piece of information that is told/given to someone
verb
To communicate using text

raise

US / reɪz /

•

UK / rez /

A1

noun
Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
Pay increase
verb
To increase a bet above another when playing cards
To gather donations for a cause or charity
To bring up and educate a child to maturity
To bring a dead person to life
To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
To increase (salary, etc.)
To grow or care for plants or animals

serve

US / sɜ:v /

•

UK / sɚv /

A2

verb
To act in a particular position or office
To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
To be used for a particular purpose
To give someone food or drinks
To give a person or group a service that is needed
To spend a particular amount of time in prison
To help customers find products and making sales
To give an official paper to appear in court

particular

US / pəˈtɪkjələ(r) /

•

UK / pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ, pəˈtɪk- /

B2

adjecitve
One specific (one)
Having firm ideas about what is desirable
Being special or more than is typical

quality

US / 'kwɒlətɪ /

•

UK / ˈkwɑlɪti /

A2

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

clearly

US / ˈklɪəlɪ /

•

UK / ˈklɪrlɪ /

A1

adverb
In a way that is easy to understand; obviously

hide

US / haɪd /

•

UK / haɪd /

A1

noun
The skin of an animal used for making leather
verb
To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found

handle

US / 'hændl /

•

UK / ˈhændl /

A2

noun
The part of a door you hold to open it
Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
verb
To cope with or take responsibility for
To control a machine, car etc.
To control or be controlled /used in a certain way
To deal with a particular situation/person; manage
To buy, sell, or move materials or goods
To hold, control, or use something with the hands
To touch objects with the hands to look at them

although

US / ɔ:lˈðəu /

•

UK / ɔlˈðo /

A1

conjunction
Despite the fact that; however

pressure

US / 'preʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈprɛʃɚ /

A2

noun
Anxiety caused by difficult problems
Force, weight when pressing against a thing
Strong persuasion to do something
verb
To apply force to something
To persuade or force someone to do something

extremely

US / ɪkˈstri:mli /

•

UK / ɪk'strimlɪ /

B1

adverb
In a way that is much more than usual or expected

floor

US / flɔ:(r) /

•

UK / flɔr, flor /

A1

noun
Large area used for a particular purpose
Part of a room on which you stand
Particular level in a building; storey
verb
To hit or push someone to the ground
To surprise or confuse someone who can't respond

performance

US / pə'fɔ:məns /

•

UK / pɚˈfɔrməns /

A2

noun
Act of doing something
Activity done to entertain an audience

prepare

US / prɪˈpeə(r) /

•

UK / prɪˈper /

A1

verb
To make something ready for use

improve

US / ɪm'pru:v /

•

UK / ɪmˈpruv /

A1

verb
To make, or become, something better

impact

US / 'ɪmpækt /

•

UK / ˈɪmˌpækt /

A2

noun
A striking effect or result to hit with force
Very strong influence
Act or force of one thing hitting something else
verb
To hit or strike someone or something with force

stage

US / steɪdʒ /

•

UK / stedʒ /

A1

noun
Place where actors or musicians perform for others
Particular point during development or growth
verb
To organize an event to gain public interest
To be fake or not real
To produce and perform a play or concert

pack

US / pæk /

•

UK / pæk /

A1

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

specific

US / spəˈsɪfɪk /

•

UK / spɪˈsɪfɪk /

A2

adjecitve
Precise; particular; just about that thing
Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing

among

US / əˈmʌŋ /

•

UK / əˈmʌŋ /

A1

preposition
In the center of several things

effort

US / ˈefət /

•

UK / ˈɛfət /

A2

noun
Amount of work used trying to do something

slightly

US / ˈslaɪtli /

•

UK / ˈslaɪtli /

B1

adverb
Only a little

tip

US / tɪp /

•

UK / tɪp /

A2

noun
End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
Extra money given for good service
Hint or clue; helpful idea for what to do
Place you leave or get rid of garbage
Extremely unclean place, that is not neat
verb
To pour or move something from a place, container
To give extra money for good service
To say someone/something is likely to succeed/win
To cause something to move into a leaning position
To lift one side or edge so the contents fall out
To hit something softly, so that it changes course

produce

US / prə'dju:s /

•

UK / prəˈdus, -ˈdjus, pro- /

A1

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

recent

US / 'ri:snt /

•

UK / ˈrisənt /

A1

adjecitve
Happening or beginning not long ago

race

US / reɪs /

•

UK / res /

A2

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

current

US / 'kʌrənt /

•

UK / ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr- /

A2

adjecitve
Happening or being in the present time
noun
Electricity flowing through wires
Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky

positive

US / ˈpɒzətɪv /

•

UK / ˈpɑzɪtɪv /

A2

adjecitve
Showing agreement or support for something
Being sure about something; knowing the truth
Having the charge produced by electrons
Being good or useful
Showing that a chemical is present in a test

range

US / reɪndʒ /

•

UK / rendʒ /

A2

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

avoid

US / ə'vɔɪd /

•

UK / əˈvɔɪd /

A2

verb
To prevent from happening
To stay away from

individual

US / ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl /

•

UK / ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl /

A2

adjecitve
Made for use by one single person
Having a distinct manner different from others
noun
Single person, looked at separately from others

standard

US / 'stændəd /

•

UK / ˈstændəd /

A2

adjecitve
Being the accepted normal level of quality
(Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
noun
Official unit of measuring something
Principle of behaving in a moral way

gain

US / ɡeɪn /

•

UK / ɡen /

A2

noun
An increase in something, such as weight
verb
To increase in something, such as weight
To get something wanted, needed or valued

heat

US / hi:t /

•

UK / hit /

A2

noun
State of anger, excitement, or arguing
Particular temperature at which to cook something
High temperature
One of series of races to find the finalists
Hot temperature, conditions, or weather
verb
To make hot or hotter

degree

US / dɪˈgri: /

•

UK / dɪˈɡri /

A2

noun
Amount or extent of something
Unit for measuring temperature or angles
Qualification received after completing university

target

US / 'tɑ:ɡɪt /

•

UK / ˈtɑrɡɪt /

A2

noun
A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
Group you are trying to sell to or influence
Something shot at to practice shooting
verb
To try to influence; direct a message toward
(Army) to aim an attack at something

introduce

US / ˌɪntrəˈdju:s /

•

UK / ˌɪntrəˈdus, -ˈdjus /

A1

verb
To open an essay to set the scene
To guide or explain something, e.g. a town
To begin the use of a new thing or practice
To make someone known to another by name
To insert or put something inside another thing

mix

US / mɪks /

•

UK / mɪks /

A2

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

benefit

US / 'benɪfɪt /

•

UK / ˈbɛnəfɪt /

A2

noun
Good result or effect, something advantageous
verb
To have a good effect or be helpful

arrive

US / əˈraɪv /

•

UK / əˈraɪv /

A1

verb
To reach the place you are traveling to

address

US / ə'dres /

•

UK / əˈdrɛs /

A1

noun
Exact street location of a place
A formal speech to a group of people
verb
To write the place someone lives on a letter
To refer to someone or something formally
To make a formal speech to a group of people
To try to find a solution to; think about

reality

US / rɪ'ælətɪ /

•

UK / riˈælɪti /

A2

noun
What is true, as opposed to what is imagined

necessarily

US / ˌnesəˈserəli /

•

UK / ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr- /

A2

adverb
In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable

perform

US / pə'fɔ:m /

•

UK / pɚˈfɔrm /

A1

verb
To carry out an action well or successfully
To entertain an audience by dancing, singing etc.

overall

US / ˌəʊvər'ɔ:l /

•

UK / ˈovɚˌrɔl /

A2

adjecitve
Viewed as a whole; in general, not as details

item

US / ˈaɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈaɪtəm /

A2

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

datum

US / ˈdeɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm /

B1

noun
Item of factual information

correct

US / kə'rekt /

•

UK / kəˈrɛkt /

A2

adjecitve
Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
True or accurate
verb
To fix a problem
To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
To punish in order to improve

response

US / riˈspɔns /

•

UK / rɪˈspɑns /

A2

noun
Something said/written as an answer to something
Reaction to something that has occurred
Reply to part of a song or reading, as in church

flip

US / flɪp /

•

UK / flɪp /

B2

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

measure

US / ˈmeʒə(r) /

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UK / ˈmɛʒɚ /

A1

noun
Plan to achieve a desired result
Tool used to calculate the size of something
verb
To determine the value or importance of something
To calculate size, weight or temperature of

condition

US / kənˈdɪʃn /

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UK / kənˈdɪʃən /

A2

noun
Disease or other medical problem
The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
Something required in a business contract; term
verb
To improve something to make it better
To cause to behave automatically in a certain way

concern

US / kənˈsɜ:n /

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UK / kənˈsɚn /

A2

noun
Company, firm or business
Feeling of worry or anxiety
verb
To be about a particular topic
To have a direct impact on someone
To be responsible or mixed up in; to be involved
To feel worry or anxiety

negative

US / 'neɡətɪv /

•

UK / ˈnɛɡətɪv /

A2

adjecitve
Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
In mathematics, being less than zero
Focusing on the bad aspects; pessimistic
noun
The opposite to a positive electrical charge
In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
Reply to a question or statement that means 'no'
Image on camera film used to make a photo

summer

US / ˈsʌmə(r) /

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UK / ˈsʌmɚ /

A1

noun
Part of the year when the weather is hot
verb
To spend time in a place in the warm months

pain

US / peɪn /

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UK / pen /

A1

noun
Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
Something or someone that bothers or upsets you
verb
To cause someone to feel upset or worry

weekend

US / ˌwi:kˈend /

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UK / ˈwi:kend /

A2

noun
Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week

credit

US / 'kredɪt /

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UK / ˈkrɛdɪt /

A2

adjecitve
Having a positive amount of money
noun
System to buy something and pay for it later
Points earned instead of money
Quality of having a good reputation for a reason
Points earned towards a university degree
verb
To add a certain amount of money to a total
To recognize someone's achievements or help

lift

US / lɪft /

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UK / lɪft /

A2

noun
Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
Movement of something to higher position
verb
To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
To move something to higher position
To make something increase in amount
To make something disappear often by stealing it

admit

US / əd'mɪt /

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UK / ædˈmɪt /

A2

verb
To acknowledge that something is true or right
To allow someone to enter
To go to hospital for a few days
To agree that you did something bad; to own up

impressive

US / ɪmˈpresɪv /

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UK / ɪmˈprɛsɪv /

B1

adjecitve
Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive

solution

US / səˈlu:ʃn /

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UK / səˈluʃən /

A2

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

demand

US / dɪ'mɑ:nd /

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UK / dɪˈmænd /

A2

noun
Desire customers have to buy product, service
A strong request for someone to do something
verb
To strongly request someone to do something

soft

US / sɒft /

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UK / sɔft, sɑft /

A2

adjecitve
Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
Showing a sympathetic and gentle heart
Not rough to the touch; light in feel
(Of lights, music) not too bright; not too loud

evidence

US / 'evɪdəns /

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UK / ˈɛvɪdəns /

A1

noun
Factual proof that helps to establish the truth

host

US / həʊst /

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UK / host /

A2

noun
Mass; a great number
Person who entertains guests
Plant or animal on or in which parasites live
Presenter on a television or radio program
verb
To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
To lead or start a party, program, or other event
To lead a TV or radio show as the announcer

suit

US / su:t /

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UK / sut /

A1

noun
Set of clothes including jacket and pants or skirt
Law case involving a claim of some kind
Set of playing cards such as hearts or diamonds
verb
To be appropriate for a given situation
(Of clothes) to look good on someone

safety

US / ˈseɪfti /

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UK / ˈsefti /

A1

noun
Device on a gun to prevent accidental shooting
State of being free from harm or danger

element

US / 'elɪmənt /

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UK / ˈɛləmənt /

A2

noun
Essential or particular part of something

boss

US / bɒs /

•

UK / bɔs, bɑs /

A1

noun
Person in charge of you at work
verb
To give orders to someone in an unpleasant way

chase

US / tʃeɪs /

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UK / tʃes /

A2

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

majority

US / mə'dʒɒrətɪ /

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UK / məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr- /

B1

noun
Amount that is more than half of a group

rain

US / reɪn /

•

UK / ren /

A1

noun
Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
verb
(Of water from the clouds) to fall

progress

US / 'prəʊɡres /

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UK / ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs /

A2

noun
Act of moving forward
Improvement or development
verb
To move forward or toward a place or goal

upgrade

US / ˌʌpˈgreɪd /

•

UK / ˈʌpˌɡred /

B1

noun
Updated or better version of something
verb
To improve something in terms of quality

production

US / prəˈdʌkʃn /

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UK / prəˈdʌkʃən, pro- /

A2

noun
Process of producing or growing food naturally
Process of making something on a large scale
Process of making a movie or TV show

sky

US / skaɪ /

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UK / skaɪ /

A2

noun
The place where we see clouds above us

development

US / dɪ'veləpmənt /

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UK / dɪˈvɛləpmənt /

A2

noun
Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
A new event related to a previous event

mask

US / mɑ:sk /

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UK / mæsk /

B1

noun
Covering to hide or disguise the face
Way of pretending to behave that is not real
other
To hide something so that it cannot be seen
verb
To hide something so that it cannot be seen
To keep people from noticing (emotions/intentions)

driver

US / ˈdraɪvə(r) /

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UK / ˈdraɪvɚ /

A1

noun
People who move cattle from one place to another
Someone who operates a vehicle
A club with a wooden head used when playing golf

split

US / splɪt /

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UK / splɪt /

A2

adjecitve
No longer married or in a relationship
(Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
(Of a decision) when people cannot decide a winner
noun
Difference of opinion in a group causing a break
Separation or a break in something
verb
To become divided or broken along a straight line
To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
To have difference of opinion in a group
To separate into two or more pieces
To divide something in an even or fair way

temperature

US / ˈtemprətʃə(r) /

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UK / ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə- /

A2

noun
When you your body heat is above normal
How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather

guarantee

US / ˌɡærən'ti: /

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UK / ˌɡærənˈti /

A2

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

zone

US / zəʊn /

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UK / zoʊn /

B1

noun
Area of space designated for a particular use
verb
To divide an area for a particular reason

ultimate

US / ˈʌltɪmət /

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UK / ˈʌltəmɪt /

A2

adjecitve
Basic; original; most significant
Being the greatest example of something
Happening or coming at the end of process; final

brilliant

US / 'brɪlɪənt /

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UK / ˈbrɪljənt /

A2

adjecitve
Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
Being very bright, like a diamond; shining

nowhere

US / 'nəʊweə(r) /

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UK / ˈnoˌhwɛr, -ˌwɛr /

A2

adverb
Not in or at any place; no place

row

US / rəʊ /

•

UK / roʊ /

A2

noun
Loud argument or quarrel between people
Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
Loud, unpleasant, and undesirable noise
verb
To move a boat using oars
To argue or quarrel loudly about something

favour

US / ˈfeɪvə(r) /

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UK / ˈfevɚ /

A2

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

excellent

US / ˈeksələnt /

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UK / ˈɛksələnt /

A2

adjecitve
Extremely good

package

US / ˈpækɪdʒ /

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UK / ˈpækɪdʒ /

A1

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

drag

US / dræɡ /

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UK / dræɡ /

A2

noun
Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
Boring or annoying thing/activity
verb
To reluctantly move or go somewhere
To feel that progress or time is moving slowly
To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground

wing

US / wɪŋ /

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UK / wɪŋ /

A2

noun
Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
One of the two parts on the side of a plane, bird
verb
To fly to a place

reference

US / 'refrəns /

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UK / ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns /

A2

noun
A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
A location on a map
verb
To cite a piece of research in speech or writing

expose

US / ɪk'spəʊz /

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UK / ɪkˈspoʊz /

A2

noun
News article revealing secret information
verb
To make visible, without covering or protection
To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
To be talked about in the media
To make a secret known to the public
To experience something, often a harmful thing

complain

US / kəmˈpleɪn /

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UK / kəmˈplen /

B1

verb
To say something is wrong and should be changed

emotion

US / iˈməuʃən /

•

UK / ɪˈmoʃən /

A2

noun
A feeling such as sadness, anger or love

grand

US / ɡrænd /

•

UK / ɡrænd /

A2

adjecitve
A counter for 1000 of something
Great in amount, number or size
Being highest in status or rank; impressive

wet

US / wet /

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UK / wɛt /

A1

adjecitve
Concerning a bar that serves or sells alcohol
Having or experiencing a great deal of rain
Containing water or liquid; not dry
verb
To accidentally pee in clothes or a bed

height

US / haɪt /

•

UK / haɪt /

A2

noun
Distance of something from the bottom to the top

british

US / ˈbrɪtɪʃ /

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UK / ˈbrɪtɪʃ /

A1

adjecitve
Concerning the culture and people of British

department

US / dɪˈpɑ:tmənt /

•

UK / dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt /

A2

noun
Division of a larger part or organization

pure

US / pjʊə(r) /

•

UK / pjʊr /

A2

adjecitve
Not mixed with anything else
Being morally good

max

US / mæks /

•

UK / mæks /

A2

noun
Person's name
Short for 'maximum'

transform

US / træns'fɔ:m /

•

UK / trænsˈfɔrm /

C2

verb
To change the shape completely in a good way

nicely

US / ˈnaɪsli /

•

UK / 'naɪslɪ /

A2

adverb
In a pleasing way; in a polite way

disaster

US / dɪ'zɑ:stə(r) /

•

UK / dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs- /

A2

noun
State of extreme ruin and misfortune

nightmare

US / ˈnaɪtmeə(r) /

•

UK / ˈnaɪtˌmɛr /

A2

noun
Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping

sacrifice

US / 'sækrɪfaɪs /

•

UK / ˈsækrəˌfaɪs /

B1

noun
Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
Person/animal killed to please a god
Giving up your life for others, for a cause etc.
Decision to give up a thing to get another thing
other
Decision to give up a thing to get another thing
verb
To kill an animal or human to please a god
To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
To give up a thing you want to get another thing

radio

US / ˈreɪdiəʊ /

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UK / ˈreɪdioʊ /

A2

adjecitve
Concerning the broadcasting of sound
noun
System of sending/receiving signals through air
Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
verb
To broadcast a message to be heard by radio

disappointed

US / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

•

UK / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

B1

adjecitve
Feeling you did not meet expectations
verb
To not meet the expectations of others or yourself

improvement

US / ɪmˈpru:vmənt /

•

UK / ɪmˈpruvmənt /

A2

noun
Addition or change that makes something better

consume

US / kən'sju:m /

•

UK / kənˈsum /

A2

verb
To eat, drink, buy or use up something
To take all your energy; focus the attention

peak

US / pi:k /

•

UK / pik /

B1

noun
Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
The very top of a mountain
State when something is at its best
Time or point when the highest level occurs
verb
To reach the highest or best point

competitive

US / kəmˈpetətɪv /

•

UK / kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv /

B1

adjecitve
Being strongly driven to win or be better than

indicate

US / ˈɪndɪkeɪt /

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UK / ˈɪndɪˌket /

A2

verb
To show something; direct attention to; point out
To represent something using a symbol or sign

grip

US / ɡrɪp /

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UK / ɡrɪp /

A2

noun
Strong understanding of an idea
Control over something or someone
Part of an object to help you hold onto it
Act of holding something firmly
other
Control over something or someone
verb
To hold someone's interest
To hold something in your hand very firmly

proof

US / pru:f /

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UK / pruf /

A2

noun
Act of showing that something exists or is true
Version of a document to be checked for errors
Special coating that protects something
Something which shows that something else is true
verb
To read a written work to check for mistakes
To protect by painting on a special coating

rear

US / rɪə(r) /

•

UK / rɪr /

The painful weakness exposed in McLaren's upgraded F1 car

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