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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

US / bɪ /

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UK / bi /

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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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UK / ðæt, ðət /

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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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UK / hæv /

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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

US / nɒt /

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UK / nɑt /

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

for

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UK / fɔr,fə /

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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

US / wɪð /

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UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

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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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UK / əˈbaʊt /

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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

US / ɡet /

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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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UK / bʌt,bət /

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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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UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

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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

US / frəm /

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UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

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preposition
Starting at a particular place, time or level

see

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verb
To go on a date with someone
To predict whether something is, or will be true
To understand what someone says
To use your eyes to look at something
To visit a place often for sightseeing or pleasure
To visit or meet with someone
To find out by waiting or looking
To watch (a game, movie or TV show)

make

US / meɪk /

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UK / mek /

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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

think

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UK / θɪŋk /

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

your

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UK / jʊr, jɔr, jor,jə /

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determiner
Belonging to you; belonging to the other person

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

US / kʌm /

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UK / kʌm /

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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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UK / wɑnt, wɔnt /

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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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UK / mɔr, mor /

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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

US / wʊd /

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UK / wʊd /

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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

because

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UK / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkʌz /

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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

here

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

look

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UK / lʊk /

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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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UK / ˈriəˌli, ˈrili /

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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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UK / we /

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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

these

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

into

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UK / ˈɪntu /

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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

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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UK / ˈovɚ /

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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

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

give

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UK / ɡɪv /

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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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UK / hwɛr, wɛr /

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

people

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

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

little

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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

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

our

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UK / aʊr /

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determiner
Belonging to us

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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UK / tu /

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number
2

try

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UK / traɪ /

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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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UK / ju:s /

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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

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

those

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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)

kind

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

big

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adjecitve
Popular
Serious
Large

day

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UK / de /

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

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

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

call

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noun
A order or request for action
The sound an animal makes, often when in danger
A correct prediction, e.g. a decision in a game
A short visit to a place or person
A decision by a referee or umpire in a game
verb
To make a request or order for action
(Animal) to make sounds to warn of danger
To announce the date of an election
To make a judgment about something
To give someone or something a name
To guess in advance the result or outcome
To visit a place or person for a short time
To phone someone
To speak, announce or shout in a loud voice

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 /

A1

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

sure

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UK / ʃʊr /

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adjecitve
Having no doubts about something
Have confidence in your own words or actions
Firmly established or held; being firm or stable
Being correct or true
adverb
What you say to agree willingly

great

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UK / ɡret /

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

keep

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UK / kip /

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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

video

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UK / ˈvɪdiˌo /

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

watch

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UK / wɑtʃ /

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noun
Period of time someone is responsible for guarding
Device you wear on your wrist that shows the time
Official warning statement, e.g. of bad weather
verb
To keep in check, manage, or control something
To look at something for entertainment, e.g. TV
To guard a place or people; protect child, etc.
To look at carefully to work out what is happening
To protect and care for someone or something

after

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UK / ˈæftɚ /

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

another

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UK / əˈnʌðɚ /

A1

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

never

US / 'nevə(r) /

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UK / ˈnɛvɚ /

A1

adverb
Not ever; not at any time

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

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

pretty

US / 'prɪtɪ /

•

UK / ˈprɪti /

A1

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

three

US / θri: /

•

UK / θri /

A1

number
Number 3

probably

US / ˈprɒbəbli /

•

UK / ˈprɑbəbli /

A1

adverb
That is likely to happen or be true

again

US / ə'ɡen /

•

UK / əˈɡɛn /

A1

adverb
One more time, once more

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

live

US / lɪv /

•

UK / liv /

A1

adjecitve
Being broadcast as events happen, not recorded
Carrying electric current; able to give a shock
Glowing because burning; hot
Not yet killed (for food)
adverb
(Music, drama) as it is performed
verb
To be alive
To experience a particular type of life
To make your home in a house or town

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

life

US / laɪf /

•

UK / laɪf /

A1

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

own

US / əʊn /

•

UK / on /

A1

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

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

world

US / wɜ:ld /

•

UK / wɜrld /

A1

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

few

US / fju: /

•

UK / fju /

A1

pronoun
Not many, a small number

whole

US / həul /

•

UK / hol /

A1

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

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

though

US / ðəu /

•

UK / ðo /

A1

adverb
Although, despite the fact that

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

check

US / tʃek /

•

UK / tʃɛk /

A1

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

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”

name

US / neɪm /

•

UK / nem /

A1

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

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

easy

US / ˈi:zi /

•

UK / ˈizi /

A1

adjecitve
Not hard to do; not difficult

face

US / feɪs /

•

UK / fes /

A1

noun
Side or outer surface of something
An expression using mouth, nose, eyes etc.
Front part of the head where eyes, mouth etc. are
Characteristics you show in public
verb
To cover a surface with something like paint
To deal with a problem or responsibilities
To look toward; point in a certain direction

someone

US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

A1

pronoun
Person who is not known or named

almost

US / 'ɔ:lməʊst /

•

UK / ˈɔlˌmost, ɔlˈmost /

A1

adverb
Only a little less than, nearly, not quite

else

US / els /

•

UK / ɛls /

A1

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

enjoy

US / ɪnˈdʒɔɪ /

•

UK / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ /

A1

verb
To take pleasure in something

nothing

US / 'nʌθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈnʌθɪŋ /

A1

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

hand

US / hænd /

•

UK / hænd /

A1

noun
Cards given to a player in a card game
Piece of a clock that points to the time
Someone who performs physical tasks or work
Body part at the end of a person's arm
Help for someone performing a particular action
Condition of having power or influence
Member of the crew of a ship
verb
To give something to someone personally

definitely

US / ˈdefɪnətli /

•

UK / ˈdefɪnətli /

A2

adverb
Without question; beyond doubt

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

minute

US / 'mɪnɪt /

•

UK / ˈmɪnɪt /

A1

adjecitve
Very very small
noun
Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
Short period of time
Unit of time equal to 60 seconds
verb
To record in writing what is said at a meeting

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

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

under

US / ˈʌndə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʌndɚ /

A1

adjecitve
In the same place as another thing, but lower
adverb
In a lower quantity or price than expected
preposition
According to the terms of an agreement or law
Managed or controlled by the authority of
Being of a lesser quality or amount than expected
Influenced or affected by something or someone
Less or lower in age, amount, size or number

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

kid

US / kɪd /

•

UK / kɪd /

A2

adjecitve
Made from young goat skin
noun
Child or young person
Young goat
verb
To make fun of someone in a gentle way; to tease

buy

US / baɪ /

•

UK / baɪ /

A1

noun
Something you pay for
verb
To believe something; accept
To get something by paying money for it

moment

US / 'məʊmənt /

•

UK / 'moʊmənt /

A1

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

create

US / krɪ'eɪt /

•

UK / kriˈet /

A1

verb
To make, cause, or bring into existence

hour

US / 'aʊə(r) /

•

UK / aʊr /

A1

noun
60 minutes
Particular time of the day
Fixed, regularly occurring time

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;

inside

US / ˌɪn'saɪd /

•

UK / ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /

A2

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

course

US / kɔː(r)s /

•

UK / kɔː(r)s /

A2

noun
The route or direction e.g. a river moves along
A series of lessons given over time
Part of a meal that is served separately
Place where horses etc. race against each other
Route or direction that a river, etc. moves along
verb
To flow somewhere rapidly and in great quantity

miss

US / mɪs /

•

UK / mɪs /

A1

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

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

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

either

US / ˈaɪðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈiðɚ, ˈaɪðɚ /

A1

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

allow

US / əˈlaʊ /

•

UK / əˈlaʊ /

A1

verb
To admit the validity or truth of something
To let or permit someone do something

favourite

US / ˈfeɪvərɪt /

•

UK / 'fevərɪt /

A1

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

family

US / 'fæməlɪ /

•

UK / ˈfæmli /

A1

noun
Close group of people or organizations
A group of people who are related through blood
Group of related plants or animals

build

US / bɪld /

•

UK / bɪld /

A1

noun
Your physical shape; physique
verb
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

yourself

US / jɔ:ˈself /

•

UK / jʊrˈsɛlf, jɔr-, jor-, jə- /

A1

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

experience

US / ɪk'spɪərɪəns /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɪriəns /

A1

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

later

US / ˈleɪtə(r) /

•

UK / ˈletɚ /

A1

adverb
Happening after now

power

US / 'paʊə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpaʊɚ /

A1

noun
Legal or official right to perform certain actions
Ability to move forcefully and quickly
Energy of something (e.g. electricity or fuel)
Mathematical way to multiply a number
Condition of being in political control
Physical force, energy, and strength
verb
To give energy to something, e.g. by electricity
To move something forcefully and quickly

crazy

US / 'kreɪzɪ /

•

UK / ˈkrezi /

A2

adjecitve
Mentally ill; mad
Not being sensible or practical
Really like someone or something very much
noun
Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd

huge

US / hju:dʒ /

•

UK / hjudʒ /

A2

adjecitve
Very very large

pull

US / pʊl /

•

UK / pʊl /

A1

noun
Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
Force something has that draws other things to it
Using your hands to move something to you
verb
To breathe in smoke, as from a pipe
To hold something and move it toward you
To remove something by force

eye

US / aɪ /

•

UK / aɪ /

A1

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

everybody

US / ˈevribɒdi /

•

UK / ˈɛvriˌbɑdi, -ˌbʌdi /

A1

pronoun
Every person; everyone

chance

US / tʃɑ:ns /

•

UK / tʃæns /

A1

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

write

US / raɪt /

•

UK / raɪt /

A1

verb
To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
To invent or create a computer program
To create a song or piece of music

along

US / əˈlɒŋ /

•

UK / əˈlɔ:ŋ /

A1

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

true

US / tru: /

•

UK / tru: /

A1

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

piece

US / pi:s /

•

UK / pis /

A1

noun
A counter in a board game
Small part of something larger
verb
To put items together to assemble something

outside

US / ˌaʊtˈsaɪd /

•

UK / aʊtˈsaɪd, ˈaʊtˌsaɪd /

A2

adverb
Beyond the limits or edges of some place, thing
noun
Area around or near something, such as a building
preposition
Beyond the limits or edges of some place, thing

link

US / lɪŋk /

•

UK / lɪŋk /

A2

noun
Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
Connection between two or more things or people
Webpage item you click to go to another webpage
verb
To join or connect together

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

base

US / beɪs /

•

UK / bes /

A2

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.)

ago

US / əˈgəʊ /

•

UK / əˈgoʊ /

A1

adverb
At a specified length of time in the past

beautiful

US / 'bju:tɪfl /

•

UK / ˈbjutəfəl /

A1

adjecitve
Having dome something well
Being very attractive or appealing physically

control

US / kən'trəʊl /

•

UK / kənˈtrol /

A1

noun
A device designed to operate a machine
Participant in experiment that is left untouched
Act to dominate or command; make manageable
A law limiting the growth or spread of something
A place which overseas or manages e.g. a factory
verb
To direct or influence the behavior of something

cover

US / 'kʌvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkʌvɚ /

A1

noun
A different version of another song
Bed sheets; blankets
(Police or military) protection from attack
Amount of money to be paid in an insurance claim
Thing you put over something to close or hide it
Front and back part of a book or magazine
Shelter built to protect from the natural elements
verb
To record a different version of another song
To include as part of its area
To put something over something to hide it
To discuss a subject in a talk or meeting
To form a layer over something so it is hidden
To have sufficient funds to pay for something
To include something within an agreed limit
To report news on TV, radio or in a newspaper
(Police or military) to protect from attack
To travel a certain distance in a given time
To wrap something with something, such as a cloth

wear

US / weə(r) /

•

UK / wer /

A1

noun
Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
Damage from continual use over a long period
verb
To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
To display an expression or emotion on the face
To become weaker or damaged from continued use

weird

US / wɪəd /

•

UK / wɪrd /

B1

adjecitve
Odd or unusual; surprising; strange

special

US / 'speʃl /

•

UK / ˈspɛʃəl /

A1

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

system

US / 'sɪstəm /

•

UK / ˈsɪstəm /

A1

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

future

US / ˈfju:tʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfjutʃɚ /

A1

noun
Time that is to come after the present

listen

US / ˈlɪsn /

•

UK / ˈlɪsən /

A1

verb
To carefully consider what someone is saying

issue

US / 'ɪʃu: /

•

UK / ˈɪʃu /

A2

noun
Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
Single edition of a magazine
verb
To make something available to be used or sold
To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner

jump

US / dʒʌmp /

•

UK / dʒʌmp /

A1

noun
Large sudden increase
An act of springing into the air
Bar or other thing that is jumped over
A sudden movement due to surprise
verb
To attack someone suddenly
To push your body into the air with your legs
To suddenly decide to do something
To make a sudden movement due to surprise

mention

US / 'menʃn /

•

UK / ˈmɛnʃən /

A2

noun
Act of referring to or talking about something
verb
To refer to or talk or write about something

bunch

US / bʌntʃ /

•

UK / bʌntʃ /

B1

noun
A group of things of the same kind
verb
To group people or things closely together
(Cloth) to gather/be gathered together in folds

camera

US / 'kæmərə /

•

UK / ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə /

A2

noun
Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film

picture

US / 'pɪktʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpɪktʃɚ /

A1

noun
General situation or state of being
Mental image of what something is or looks like
Movie; film
Painting, drawing or photograph on paper or screen
verb
To understand or imagine something
To imagine someone or something in an image

phone

US / fəʊn /

•

UK / foʊn /

A2

noun
Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
verb
To talk to someone using a telephone

difficult

US / 'dɪfɪkəlt /

•

UK / ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /

A1

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

wonder

US / 'wʌndə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwʌndɚ /

A1

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

box

US / bɒks /

•

UK / bɑ:ks /

A1

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

sell

US / sel /

•

UK / sɛl /

A1

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

release

US / rɪ'li:s /

•

UK / rɪ'li:s /

A2

noun
Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
Relief from sadness, suffering or trouble
Act of freeing from a jail, cage, prison, etc.
verb
To free someone from a responsibility or burden
To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
To allow to leave a jail, cage, etc.; let out
To let go of something you are holding

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

worth

US / wɜ:θ /

•

UK / wɚθ /

A2

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

movie

US / ˈmu:vi /

•

UK / ˈmuvi /

A1

noun
Motion picture; film

itself

US / ɪtˈself /

•

UK / ɪtˈsɛlf /

A1

pronoun
Referring to it

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

dead

US / ded /

•

UK / dɛd /

A1

adjecitve
Not alive
Being bored or not interested
Unable to operate because electricity etc. ran out
Being unable to feel, physically or emotionally
adverb
Completely; absolutely

normal

US / 'nɔ:ml /

•

UK / ˈnɔrməl /

A1

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

record

US / 'rekɔ:d /

•

UK / ˈrekərd /

A1

noun
Highest or most extreme level achieved
Round plastic disc on which music has been stored
History of a person's past actions or achievements
verb
To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
To write down or say what happened
To put music, sounds onto a device to store it

feature

US / 'fi:tʃə(r) /

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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

pop

US / pɒp /

•

UK / pɑp /

B2

adjecitve
Type of music or art popular with many people
noun
Sweet soda drink
verb
To cause something to open or burst suddenly
To go to or in a place for a brief period of time

totally

US / ˈtəʊtəli /

•

UK / ˈtotl:ɪ /

A1

adverb
In a complete way; completely; absolutely

opportunity

US / ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ /

•

UK / ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju- /

A2

noun
Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance

goal

US / ɡəʊl /

•

UK / ɡol /

A2

noun
Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
(Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
(Sports) act of scoring by putting a ball in a net

content

US / 'kɒntent /

•

UK / ˈkɑnˌtɛnt /

A2

adjecitve
Being happy or satisfied
noun
Information in something, e.g. book or computer

provide

US / prə'vaɪd /

•

UK / prəˈvaɪd /

A1

verb
To make available; to supply for use
To make certain something will happen or be done
To offer or give something that is wanted, needed

likely

US / 'laɪklɪ /

•

UK / ˈlaɪkli /

A1

adjecitve
With a good chance that a thing will really happen
Seeming suitable or good for a particular purpose

position

US / pəˈzɪʃn /

•

UK / pəˈzɪʃən /

A1

noun
Person's opinion or attitude about something
Specific location where someone or something is
Where you play or your role on a sports team
Person's job or status level
Set of conditions affecting what you can (not) do
verb
To put in a particular location or direction

report

US / rɪ'pɔ:t /

•

UK / rɪˈpɔrt, ˈport /

A1

noun
Account of the necessary facts and information
The telling of news in the media
Official statement about something
verb
To submit a report or bill to the government
To write in a newspaper or speak on a news program
To state something officially
To officially present yourself to an authority
To describe something by telling it to others

speed

US / spi:d /

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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

near

US / nɪə(r) /

•

UK / nɪr /

A1

adjecitve
Being close in time; happening soon
Being similar to something
adverb
Closely related or associated
preposition
With a small distance between things
verb
To move closer in time or space

compare

US / kəm'peə(r) /

•

UK / kəmˈpɛr /

A1

verb
To consider how similar and different things are

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

incredible

US / ɪnˈkredəbl /

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UK / ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl /

A2

adjecitve
Very good; amazing
Really good; amazing; great
Very hard to believe

price

US / praɪs /

•

UK / praɪs /

A1

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

massive

US / ˈmæsɪv /

•

UK / ˈmæsɪv /

B1

adjecitve
Very big; large; too big

product

US / ˈprɒdʌkt /

•

UK / ˈprɑdəkt /

A1

noun
Item that can be bought
End result of a process
(Math) the total from multiplying two numbers

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)

connect

US / kə'nekt /

•

UK / kəˈnɛkt /

A2

verb
To associate a thing with something else
To join or attach things together
To become friends with another person
To transfer from one part of a trip to another

dollar

US / ˈdɒlə(r) /

•

UK / ˈdɑ:lə(r) /

A1

noun
A basic unit of money equal to 100 cent

quality

US / 'kwɒlətɪ /

•

UK / ˈkwɑlɪti /

A2

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

voice

US / vɔɪs /

•

UK / vɔɪs /

A1

noun
Ability to sing well
Sound made when you speak or sing
Opinion; support; right to expression
verb
To express a thought or opinion, by using words

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

general

US / 'dʒenrəl /

•

UK / ˈdʒɛnərəl /

A1

adjecitve
Widespread, normal or usual
noun
Top ranked officer in the army

extremely

US / ɪkˈstri:mli /

•

UK / ɪk'strimlɪ /

B1

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

fail

US / feɪl /

•

UK / fel /

A1

noun
A mark on a test showing you did not pass
verb
To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
To not do or provide something that is needed
To stop working or functioning; to break down
To not achieve a goal, or to go wrong

project

US / prəˈdʒekt /

•

UK / prəˈdʒɛkt /

A1

noun
A planned piece of work for specific purpose
Group of homes built by government for poor people
verb
To predict what will happen in the future
To show something on a screen using light
To stick out past the edge of something

reveal

US / rɪ'vi:l /

•

UK / rɪˈvil /

A2

verb
To show something that was hidden before

degree

US / dɪˈgri: /

•

UK / dɪˈɡri /

A2

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

image

US / 'ɪmɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈɪmɪdʒ /

A2

noun
Picture, sculpture or painting of something
General idea or opinion of something
verb
To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine

technology

US / tek'nɒlədʒɪ /

•

UK / tɛkˈnɑlədʒi /

A2

noun
Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.

tool

US / tu:l /

•

UK / tul /

A2

noun
Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
verb
To provide a workshop with the right equipment

expensive

US / ɪkˈspensɪv /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɛnsɪv /

A1

adjecitve
Costing a lot of money

code

US / kəʊd /

•

UK / kod /

A2

noun
A password made of a set of letters or numbers
Set of rules for behavior
A secret language using secret symbols
Written part of a computer program
verb
To express information in a series of numbers
To write a secret message using secret symbols
To write programs using computer languages

directly

US / dəˈrektli /

•

UK / dɪˈrɛktli, daɪ- /

A2

adverb
In a frank and honest way
Right away; immediately

mostly

US / ˈməʊstli /

•

UK / ˈmoʊstli /

A2

adverb
In large part; mainly or chiefly

success

US / sək'ses /

•

UK / səkˈsɛs /

A2

noun
Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
A successful person; one who achieved their aims

reality

US / rɪ'ælətɪ /

•

UK / riˈælɪti /

A2

noun
What is true, as opposed to what is imagined

billion

US / ˈbɪljən /

•

UK / ˈbɪljən /

A2

noun
Number 1,000,000,000

insane

US / ɪnˈseɪn /

•

UK / ɪnˈsen /

B2

adjecitve
Mentally ill; crazy
Being mentally disturbed
Being crazy or stupid

app

US / æp /

•

UK / æp /

A2

noun
Small applications for smartphones

physical

US / ˈfɪzɪkl /

•

UK / ˈfɪzɪkəl /

A2

adjecitve
Concerning the body of a person
Concerning things that can be seen or touched
noun
Health check at the doctors' or hospital

waste

US / weɪst /

•

UK / west /

A2

noun
Materials left over after a process has finished
verb
To kill or severely harm someone
To use valuable things ineffectively

device

US / dɪˈvaɪs /

•

UK / dɪˈvaɪs /

A2

noun
Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
Method of doing something; a way

reaction

US / rɪ'ækʃn /

•

UK / riˈækʃən /

A2

noun
Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
Feeling or action in response to something

poor

US / pʊə(r) /

•

UK / pʊr /

A1

adjecitve
Inferior; below the normal standard
Deserving of pity or sympathy
Without money; not rich

doubt

US / daʊt /

•

UK / daʊt /

A1

noun
Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
verb
To question the truth or certainty of something

successful

US / səkˈsesfl /

•

UK / səkˈsɛsfəl /

A2

adjecitve
Having the desired effect or result
Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status

partner

US / 'pɑ:tnə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpɑrtnɚ /

A2

noun
One you have a business/personal relationship with
Someone you have personal relationship with
verb
To join with others for work or other activity

addition

US / əˈdɪʃn /

•

UK / əˈdɪʃən /

A2

noun
Act of adding something; thing that is added

platform

US / 'plætfɔ:m /

•

UK / ˈplætˌfɔrm /

B1

noun
Flat, raised structure that people stand on
Area from which you board a train at a station

dinner

US / ˈdɪnə(r) /

•

UK / ˈdɪnɚ /

A1

noun
Main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

frame

US / freɪm /

•

UK / frem /

A2

noun
Structure that holds a picture or photo
A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
Main part of structures supporting the other parts
verb
To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
To put say or write something in a careful way
To put a picture in a protective structure

demand

US / dɪ'mɑ:nd /

•

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

entirely

US / ɪnˈtaɪəli /

•

UK / ɪnˈtaɪərli /

A2

adverb
Wholly; completely

capture

US / 'kæptʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkæptʃɚ /

B1

verb
To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
To record, tape, or film something
To catch and prevent from being free
To take control of a place or object by force

stock

US / stɒk /

•

UK / stɑk /

B2

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

core

US / kɔ:(r) /

•

UK / kɔr, kor /

A2

noun
Important central part of something
verb
To take out the central section of a fruit

chip

US / tʃɪp /

•

UK / tʃɪp /

B1

noun
Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
Thin piece of fried potato or other food
Act of hitting a ball high but not very far
verb
To break a small piece off something such as a cup
To break into small pieces, often with a tool
To hit or kick a ball high but not very far

majority

US / mə'dʒɒrətɪ /

•

UK / məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr- /

B1

noun
Amount that is more than half of a group

battery

US / ˈbætri /

•

UK / ˈbætəri /

B1

noun
Portable device that stores electricity
Large group of similar things functioning together

crowd

US / kraʊd /

•

UK / kraʊd /

A2

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

development

US / dɪ'veləpmənt /

•

UK / dɪˈvɛləpmənt /

A2

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

operate

US / ˈɒpəreɪt /

•

UK / ˈɑ:pəreɪt /

A1

verb
To control or handle something, such as a machine
To control or manage something such as a business
To be working or being used
To perform surgery on someone

pro

US / prəʊ /

•

UK / proʊ /

A2

noun
Reason given in support of something
Someone experienced and very good at something
Playing a golf, tennis etc. as a job

plug

US / plʌg /

•

UK / plʌɡ /

B1

noun
Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
A promotion of a product
verb
To use an object to block a hole
To promote or advertise a product

pocket

US / 'pɒkɪt /

•

UK / ˈpɑkɪt /

A2

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

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

nowhere

US / 'nəʊweə(r) /

•

UK / ˈnoˌhwɛr, -ˌwɛr /

A2

adverb
Not in or at any place; no place

epic

US / 'epɪk /

•

UK / ˈɛpɪk /

B2

adjecitve
Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
noun
A long story, often about many people and events

fancy

US / 'fænsɪ /

•

UK / ˈfænsi /

A2

adjecitve
Unusual and attractive in design
verb
To want to have or do something; feel like
To imagine or suppose that something will happen
To believe or imagine something that is not true

afford

US / ə'fɔ:d /

•

UK / əˈfɔrd, əˈford /

A2

verb
To make available, to provide
To have enough money to pay for something

invest

US / ɪn'vest /

•

UK / ɪnˈvɛst /

A2

verb
To use resources to build for the future

experiment

US / ɪk'sperɪmənt /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɛrəmənt /

A2

noun
Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
verb
To create and perform tests to research something
To try something new that you haven't tried before

select

US / sɪ'lekt /

•

UK / sɪˈlɛkt /

A2

verb
To choose a suitable thing from a group

vision

US / 'vɪʒn /

•

UK / ˈvɪʒən /

A2

noun
Ability to see; eyesight
Something you see in your imagination or dreams
Ability to plan for the future of something

typical

US / ˈtɪpɪkl /

•

UK / ˈtɪpɪkəl /

A2

adjecitve
Normal; usual; expected

digital

US / ˈdɪdʒɪtl /

•

UK / ˈdɪdʒɪtl /

A1

adjecitve
Using electronic signals or computers

net

US / net /

•

UK / nɛt /

A2

adjecitve
Remaining amount after something is taken away
noun
Internet
Crossed rope, fibers with partly open pattern
Crossed ropes that make up the back of a goal
verb
To catch or cover something in a mesh, often fish
To gain or earn a certain amount of money
To hit a ball into a goal during a sports event

toy

US / tɔɪ /

•

UK / tɔɪ /

A2

adjecitve
Something small in size compared to an original
noun
Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
verb
To play with (your food, someone's feelings)

apple

US / ˈæpl /

•

UK / ˈæpəl /

A1

noun
Hard round red or green fruit with a white center

girlfriend

US / 'ɡɜ:lfrend /

•

UK / ˈɡə:lˌfrɛnd /

A1

noun
Romantic female friend of a man or boy

icon

US / 'aɪkɒn /

•

UK / ˈaɪˌkɑn /

B1

noun
Small image on a computer screen
Person widely recognized as a symbol of something

essential

US / ɪ'senʃl /

•

UK / ɪˈsɛnʃəl /

A2

adjecitve
Extremely or most important and necessary

sweat

US / swet /

•

UK / swɛt /

A2

noun
An amount of hard work
(Of work, job) hard; needing effort
Liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
verb
To do an amount of hard work
To be worried or anxious about something
To produce drops of water from your skin when hot

enable

US / ɪˈneɪbl /

•

UK / ɛˈnebəl /

A2

verb
To make it possible to do something

status

US / 'steɪtəs /

•

UK / ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs /

A2

noun
Position or rank relative to others in a society
Legal position of a person or thing
Current state or position of a thing

unlock

US / ˌʌn'lɒk /

•

UK / ʌnˈlɑk /

B1

verb
To use a key or code to open something

conference

US / ˈkɒnfərəns /

•

UK / ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns /

A2

noun
Series of lectures held as an event
An association of US sports teams

magical

US / ˈmædʒɪkl /

•

UK / ˈmædʒɪkəl /

A2

adjecitve
Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic

laptop

US / ˈlæptɒp /

•

UK / ˈlæpˌtɑp /

C2

noun
Portable computer small enough to use on your lap

vast

US / vɑ:st /

•

UK / væst /

A2

adjecitve
Being very large in size or amount

consumer

US / kənˈsju:mə(r) /

•

UK / kənˈsumɚ /

A2

noun
Person who buys goods or services

command

US / kə'mɑ:nd /

•

UK / kəˈmænd /

A2

noun
Electronic order to a computer to do something
An order to control things or others
verb
To be able to see far from a certain location
To give an order; have control over others
To have or get (respect or attention)

developer

US / dɪˈveləpə(r) /

•

UK / dɪˈveləpər /

A2

noun
Someone who develops real estate

villain

US / 'vɪlən /

•

UK / ˈvɪlən /

B2

noun
Character in a story who is mean or evil
Someone who gets blamed for causing a problem
Bad or evil person

announcement

US / əˈnaʊnsmənt /

•

UK / əˈnaʊnsmənt /

A2

noun
Act of informing people about something publicly

hardware

US / ˈhɑ:dweə(r) /

•

UK / ˈhɑ:rdwer /

A2

noun
Physical parts of a computer, machine or device
Items such as computers, monitors and keyboards
Metal tools or parts used to repair something

scroll

US / skrəʊl /

•

UK / skroʊl /

B2

noun
A long rolled piece of paper with writing on it
Something shaped like a rolled piece of paper
other
To move up, down, or across a computer screen
verb
To move up and down a computer screen

keyboard

US / 'ki:bɔ:d /

•

UK / ˈkiˌbɔrd /

A2

noun
A set of keys on a piano or computer

acquire

US / ə'kwaɪə(r) /

•

UK / əˈkwaɪr /

A2

verb
To get or earn something by thinking or working

controller

US / kənˈtrəʊlə(r) /

•

UK / kənˈtrolɚ /

A2

noun
Someone who manages and checks a company's money
Someone responsible for managing /making decisions

sensor

US / ˈsensə(r) /

•

UK / ˈsɛnsɚ, -ˌsɔr /

B2

noun
Device that detects movement or physical stimuli

symbol

US / 'sɪmbl /

•

UK / ˈsɪmbəl /

A2

noun
Image that means or represents something
An image that represents a message of some kind
Person or thing who represents a larger quality

worldwide

US / ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd /

•

UK / ˈwɚldˈwaɪd /

B1

adjecitve
Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
adverb

virtual

US / ˈvɜ:tʃuəl /

•

UK / ˈvɚtʃuəl /

B1

adjecitve
Existing only on the internet or on a computer
Existing only in a digital world
Almost being; nearly complete

barrier

US / 'bærɪə(r) /

•

UK / ˈbæriɚ /

B1

noun
Difficult situation preventing something happening
Structure or object that stops free movement

asset

US / 'æset /

•

UK / ˈæsˌɛt /

A2

noun
Thing that has value to you

stunning

US / ˈstʌnɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈstʌnɪŋ /

B2

adjecitve
Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
verb
To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
To incapacitate using a special gun

rack

US / ræk /

•

UK / ræk /

B1

noun
A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
verb
To cause someone pain or suffering

convenient

US / kənˈvi:niənt /

•

UK / kənˈvinjənt /

A2

adjecitve
Allowing you to do something with less trouble

engineering

US / ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ /

•

UK / ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ /

B1

noun
The practical application of science to industry

facebook

US / 'feɪsbʊk /

•

UK / 'feɪsbʊk /

A1

intransitive verb
Spend time using the social media application Facebook.

pinch

US / pɪntʃ /

•

UK / pɪntʃ /

B1

noun
A very small amount of something
A painful squeeze between the thumb and finger
verb
To cause pain by pressing against something
To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
To steal

hood

US / hʊd /

•

UK / hʊd /

B2

noun
Front part of the car that covers the engine
A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.

airplane

US / ˈeəpleɪn /

•

UK / ˈɛrˌplen /

B1

noun
A machine that flies through the air

render

US / ˈrendə(r) /

•

UK / ˈrɛndɚ /

B1

verb
To cause to be in a certain state or condition
To digitally make an image ready for use
To remove the fat from meat while it is cooking
To give or offer something to someone
To show or present something

processing

US / ˈprəʊsesɪŋ , prəˈsesɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈprɑːsesɪŋ , prəˈsesɪŋ /

B1

noun
Preparation by treating something in a certain way
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

organic

US / ɔ:ˈgænɪk /

•

UK / ɔrˈɡænɪk /

B1

adjecitve
Developing naturally and without a set structure
Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
Concerning living things

strap

US / stræp /

•

UK / stræp /

B1

noun
Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support

parallel

US / 'pærəlel /

•

UK / ˈpærəˌlɛl /

B1

adjecitve
(Of two lines) at equal distance from each other
(Of computer operation) happening at the same time
Very similar and often occurring at the same time
noun
A line on a map a set distance from the equator
verb
To be equal to, or like, something else
To compare

widespread

US / ˈwaɪdspred /

•

UK / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /

A2

adjecitve
Happening or existing in many places

swipe

US / swaɪp /

•

UK / swaɪp /

C1

verb
To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
To hit someone with a big wild swing

addiction

US / əˈdɪkʃn /

•

UK / əˈdɪkʃən /

B1

noun
Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs

eyeball

US / ˈaɪbɔ:l /

•

UK / ˈaɪˌbɔl /

C2

noun
The round part of the eye

june

US / dʒu:n /

•

UK / dʒu:n /

A1

noun
6th month of the year
Person's name

marvel

US / ˈmɑ:vl /

•

UK / ˈmɑ:rvl /

B2

noun
Something that causes wonder or astonishment

consumption

US / kənˈsʌmpʃn /

•

UK / kənˈsʌmpʃən /

B1

noun
The act of buying and using products
The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
A serious disease of the lungs

arrival

US / əˈraɪvl /

•

UK / əˈraɪvəl /

A1

noun
When someone or something gets to at a place

maximize

US / ˈmæksɪmaɪz /

•

UK / ˈmæksəˌmaɪz /

B1

verb
To make as large or great as possible

lawsuit

US / ˈlɔ:su:t /

•

UK / ˈlɔˌsut /

C2

noun
A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision

cafe

US / 'kæfeɪ /

•

UK / kæ'feɪ /

A1

noun
Small restaurant selling drinks and snacks

flop

US / flɒp /

•

UK / flɑ:p /

B2

noun
Book, movie etc. that is a total sales failure
Sound of something large hitting water
verb
To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
To move loosely and without precision
(Of a show, program) to be a total failure

headset

US / ˈhedset /

•

UK / ˈhɛdˌsɛt /

C2

noun
Headphones

revolutionary

US / ˌrevə'lu:ʃənərɪ /

•

UK / ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri /

B2

adjecitve
Marking a significant change in something
Relating to a violent replacement of a government
noun
Person fighting to replace a government

unreal

US / ʌnˈri:əl, -ˈri:l /

•

UK / ʌnˈriəl, -ˈril /

A2

adjecitve
Seeming strange or imaginary

compute

US / kəm'pju:t /

•

UK / kəmˈpjut /

A1

verb
To find out by calculating or estimating

pod

US / pɒd /

•

UK / pɑ:d /

B2

noun
Seed container that grows on plants

clarity

US / 'klærətɪ /

•

UK / ˈklærɪti /

B1

noun
Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood

scam

US / skæm /

•

UK / skæm /

B2

noun
A trick to fool other people to get their money
verb
To trick to fool other people to get their money

hinge

US / hɪndʒ /

•

UK / hɪndʒ /

B2

noun
Metal piece that attaches a door/gate to the wall
verb
To be dependent on or caused by

framework

US / ˈfreɪmwɜ:k /

•

UK / ˈfreɪmwɜ:rk /

B1

noun
Skeleton structure of a building or construction
Basic structure of something

iphone

US / 'aɪfon /

•

UK / 'aɪfon /

A1

noun
Smartphone manufactured by Apple Computers

persona

US / pəˈsəʊnə /

•

UK / pərˈsoʊnə /

B2

noun
Personality that you project in public

excel

US / ɪkˈsel /

•

UK / ɪkˈsɛl /

B2

verb
To perform an activity better than others

specialized

US / ˈspeʃəlaɪzd /

•

UK / ˈspɛʃəlˌaɪzd /

A2

verb
To focus on one area of a field or profession
To name something individually

insecure

US / ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r) /

•

UK / ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr /

B1

adjecitve
Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
Not being safe or stable

unity

US / 'ju:nətɪ /

•

UK / ˈjunɪti /

B2

noun
Being in full agreement; being joined together
Quality of having parts that fit or work together

immersive

US / ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

•

UK / ɪˈmɜːrsɪv /

A1

adjective
(of a computer display or system) generating a three-dimensional image which appears to surround the

dome

US / dəʊm /

•

UK / doʊm /

B2

noun
Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball

adoption

US / ə'dɒpʃn /

•

UK / ə'dɑ:pʃn /

A2

noun
Act of accepting and starting a new practice

seamlessly

US / ˈsiːmləsli /

•

UK / ˈsiːmləsli /

A1

adverb
In a flowing, uninterrupted manner

billy

US / 'bɪlɪ /

•

UK / ˈbɪli /

A1

noun
Male goat

augment

US / ɔ:ɡ'ment /

•

UK / ɔɡˈmɛnt /

B2

verb
To make something larger, stronger, more effective

privately

US / 'praɪvətlɪ /

•

UK / ˈpraɪvɪtlɪ /

A1

adverb
In a private way; quietly or secretly

worthless

US / ˈwɜ:θləs /

•

UK / ˈwɜ:rθləs /

B2

adjecitve
Being of no value; without positive aspects
Having no importance or value

specially

US / ˈspeʃəli /

•

UK / ˈspeʃəli /

A2

adverb
Very; noticeably; greatly

puke

US / pju:k /

•

UK / pjuk /

C1

verb
(Informal) to vomit; be sick

tracker

US / 'trækə(r) /

•

UK / 'trækər /

B2

noun
Person using marks to follow a wild animal

slit

US / slɪt /

•

UK / slɪt /

B2

verb
To make a narrow cut

chillin

US / 'tʃɪlɪ /

•

UK / ˈtʃɪli /

A1

composer

US / kəmˈpəʊzə(r) /

•

UK / kəmˈpoʊzə(r) /

A2

noun
Person who writes music

latency

US / 'leɪtənsɪ /

•

UK / ˈletn:si /

B2

noun
State of being not yet evident or active

ipad

US / ˈaɪˌpæd /

•

UK / ˈaɪˈpæd /

A1

spatial

US / ˈspeɪʃl /

•

UK / ˈspeʃəl /

B1

adjecitve
About space

dystopian

US / dɪs'tɒpɪk /

•

UK / dɪs'tɒpɪk /

A1

noun
As bad as can be; characterized by human misery

paradigm

US / ˈpærədaɪm /

•

UK / ˈpærəˌdaɪm, -ˌdɪm /

B1

noun
A set of ideas for understanding or explaining
Way of looking at things

spreadsheet

US / ˈspredʃi:t /

•

UK / ˈsprɛdˌʃit /

C2

noun
Computer file for performing calculations

drench

US / drentʃ /

•

UK / drentʃ /

A1

verb
To make someone or something extremely wet

keynote

US / ˈki:nəʊt /

•

UK / ˈki:noʊt /

C2

adjecitve
Main; central; basic; most important
noun
Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.

dork

US / dɔ:k /

•

UK / dɔrk /

A1

noun
A stupid, inept, or foolish person

javascript

US / ˈdʒɑːvəskrɪpt /

•

UK / ˈdʒɑvəˌskrɪpt /

A1

noun
An object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within

macbook

US / /

•

UK / /

A1

facetime

US / ˈfeɪs taɪm /

•

UK / ˈfeɪs taɪm /

A1

noun
Time spent in face-to-face contact with someone.
verb
Have a face-to-face conversation with (someone) over the internet using the mobile app FaceTime.

metaverse