English B1 Words: 2,139 Words (Intermediate)
All 2,139 English B1 words, each with its meaning and an example sentence: words to explain plans, experiences, and opinions with confidence. Practice them out loud with your AI language tutor to make them stick.
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- abandonleave behind, give up
- ablehaving the skill to do
- abnormalnot normal, unusual
- aboardon a ship, train, or plane
- aborigineoriginal native inhabitant, esp. Australian
- absencestate of being away
- absentnot present, away
- absolutecomplete, total
- absolutelycompletely, totally
- absorbsoak up, take in
- abstractexisting as an idea, not physical
- abundancea very large quantity
- abundantexisting in large quantities
- academicrelating to education or study
- academyschool for special training
- accentdistinctive way of pronouncing words
- acceptanceact of agreeing to accept
- accessmeans to enter or use something
- accessibleable to be reached or used easily
- accessoryextra item added to something
- accidentalhappening by chance, not planned
- accidentallyby chance, not on purpose
- accompanygo with someone, escort
- accomplishachieve or complete successfully
- according toas stated by, based on
- accountantperson who manages financial records
- accuracyquality of being correct, precise
- accuratecorrect and precise
- accuratelycorrectly, precisely
- accuseclaim someone did something wrong
- accustommake used to something
- achecontinuous dull pain
- achievementsomething accomplished successfully
- acknowledgeaccept or admit something is true
- acknowledgmentact of accepting something as true
- acquaintanceperson one knows slightly
- acquiregain or obtain something
- activeenergetic, engaged in activity
- actressfemale actor in film or theater
- adadvertisement
- adaptadjust to new conditions
- addresseeperson a letter is sent to
- administrationmanagement of a business or government
- admirationfeeling of respect and approval
- admissionentry permission, or a confession
- adopttake a child as your own, or take up
- adorableinspiring great affection, cute
- advancemove forward, make progress
- adverbword that describes a verb or adjective
- adverbialfunctioning as or relating to an adverb
- advertadvertisement (British)
- advertisepromote a product publicly
- adviserperson who gives advice
- aerobicsexercise set to music for fitness
- affecthave an influence or effect on
- affectiongentle feeling of fondness or love
- affordhave enough money for something
- afterwardlater, after that
- afterwardslater, after that
- agendalist of items to be discussed
- aggressiveready to attack, hostile
- agreementmutual arrangement or contract
- agriculturalrelating to farming
- agriculturethe practice of farming
- aidhelp, assistance
- aimpurpose or goal
- air conditioningsystem that cools indoor air
- air forcemilitary branch using aircraft
- airlinecompany providing air travel
- alcoholdrinks containing ethanol
- alcoholiccontaining alcohol
- alikesimilar, resembling each other
- allergichaving a bad reaction to a substance
- allowancesum of money given regularly
- aloudspoken so it can be heard
- alphabetset of letters used in a language
- alternativeavailable as another option
- altogethercompletely, or in total
- amazedfilled with great surprise
- amazingcausing great surprise, wonderful
- ambitioushaving a strong desire to succeed
- ambulancevehicle for transporting the injured or sick
- amounta quantity of something
- amusingcausing laughter, entertaining
- analysisdetailed examination of something
- analyzeexamine something in detail
- angerstrong feeling of annoyance
- anglespace between two lines that meet
- animatedlively, or made with animation
- animationtechnique of making moving images
- announcemake something known publicly
- announcementa public statement
- annoyancefeeling of slight anger
- annoyedslightly angry
- annualhappening once every year
- annuallyonce every year
- antsmall insect living in colonies
- antiopposed to something
- antiqueold valuable object
- antonymword opposite in meaning to another
- anxietyfeeling of worry or nervousness
- anxiouslyin a worried, nervous way
- anyhowin any case, regardless
- apelarge tailless primate
- apologystatement expressing regret
- apparentclearly visible or understood
- appealattractive quality, or serious request
- appetitenatural desire for food
- applaudclap hands to show approval
- applauseapproval shown by clapping
- applicationformal request, or software program
- appointchoose someone for a job
- appreciationrecognition of the value of something
- approacha way of dealing with something
- approvalofficial agreement or permission
- approveofficially agree to something
- approximatelyroughly, about
- architectperson who designs buildings
- arisecome into being, occur
- arithmeticbranch of math dealing with numbers
- armyorganized military land force
- arrangeorganize or plan something
- arrangementa plan or preparation
- arrestact of seizing someone under legal authority
- arrivalthe act of arriving
- arrowpointed weapon shot from a bow, or symbol
- artistperson who creates art
- artistichaving natural skill in art
- ashamedfeeling embarrassed or guilty
- asideto one side, away
- aspecta particular part or feature
- aspirincommon pain relieving drug
- assigngive a task to someone
- assignmenta task given to someone
- assisthelp someone
- assistancehelp or support
- associateconnect in mind, or spend time with
- assumesuppose something without proof
- astronomerscientist who studies stars and planets
- athleticphysically strong and fit
- Atlanticof the Atlantic Ocean
- atmospheregases around earth, or a mood
- atomicrelating to atoms or atomic energy
- attachfasten or join one thing to another
- attachmentfile joined to an email, or emotional bond
- attainsucceed in achieving something
- attendbe present at an event
- attractdraw attention or interest
- attractionquality drawing interest, or tourist site
- authoritypower to give orders, or official body
- auxiliaryproviding extra support, helping
- availableable to be used or obtained
- avenuea wide street, often tree lined
- awarehaving knowledge of a situation
- awarenessknowledge of a situation or fact
- awesomeextremely impressive, excellent
- awkwardcausing embarrassment, or hard to handle
B
- babysittake care of children temporarily
- babysitterperson who cares for children temporarily
- backachepain in the back
- backpackbag carried on the back
- backpackertraveler carrying a backpack
- backpackingtraveling carrying a backpack
- baconcured meat from a pig
- baggageluggage carried while traveling
- bakerperson who makes bread
- bakeryshop that sells bread and cakes
- balancestate of equilibrium, or remaining money
- baldhaving no hair on the head
- bandagestrip of cloth used to bind a wound
- banga sudden loud noise
- bank accountarrangement with a bank to hold money
- barenot covered, plain, empty
- barelyonly just, almost not
- barksharp sound a dog makes, or tree covering
- barmanman who serves drinks in a bar
- barrellarge cylindrical container
- basementroom below ground level
- basinwide bowl for water, or river area
- basisthe foundation or reason for something
- bathewash oneself, or swim
- battlea fight between armed forces
- beardhair on a man's chin and cheeks
- beasta large or dangerous animal
- beathit repeatedly, or defeat
- beautifullyin a beautiful manner
- beaverlarge rodent that builds dams
- because ofas a result of
- bedsidethe area beside a bed
- behalfas a representative of someone
- behaveact in a particular way
- beliefa strong feeling something is true
- beloveddearly loved
- beneathunder, in a lower position
- benefitan advantage or profit gained
- bentcurved, not straight
- betrisk money on an outcome
- bilingualable to speak two languages fluently
- bincontainer for rubbish
- biochemistrychemistry of living things
- biographywritten account of someone's life
- biologythe study of living organisms
- bishopsenior member of the clergy
- bittersharp unpleasant taste, or resentful
- bleedlose blood from the body
- blendmix together smoothly
- blessask for divine favor upon
- blessinga prayer of favor, or something beneficial
- blindunable to see
- blogregularly updated personal website
- bloggerperson who writes a blog
- blushred color in the face from embarrassment
- boasttalk with excessive pride
- boldshowing courage, or strong and clear
- boldlyin a courageous manner
- bombdevice designed to explode
- bonda strong connection, or financial certificate
- bookingarrangement to reserve something
- booma period of rapid growth
- bootheavy shoe covering the ankle
- borderline separating two areas or countries
- boremake someone feel uninterested
- boredomthe state of being bored
- bouncespring back after hitting a surface
- boundcertain to happen, or heading toward
- bowweapon for arrows, or a bend of the body
- boxingsport involving fighting with fists
- braceletjewelry worn on the wrist
- brainstorminggroup technique for generating ideas
- brand-newcompletely new, unused
- brassyellow metal alloy of copper and zinc
- bravelyin a courageous manner
- breakthroughsudden important discovery or advance
- breastfront chest area of a person or bird
- breathair taken into or out of the lungs
- breathlessout of breath, gasping
- breedproduce offspring, or raise animals
- breedingprocess of producing offspring
- brickrectangular block used for building
- briefshort in duration
- brieflyfor a short time
- brightlyin a shining or vivid manner
- broadwide, covering a large area
- broadcasta radio or television transmission
- broccoligreen vegetable with a treelike shape
- bronzebrown metal alloy of copper and tin
- brotherhoodfriendship between men, or an association
- bubblethin sphere of liquid enclosing air
- buddya close friend
- builderperson whose job is to construct buildings
- bulladult male cattle
- bulletsmall metal projectile fired from a gun
- bulletinshort official news report
- bumphit something by accident
- bunchgroup of things together
- burdenheavy load or responsibility
- bureauoffice providing information or service
- burglarperson who breaks in to steal
- burningon fire, extremely hot
- burstbreak open suddenly
- bustbreak something, or catch someone illegal
- butcherperson who sells meat
- buyerperson who buys something
C
- cabbageround leafy green vegetable
- cabinsmall wooden house or ship room
- cageenclosed structure for animals
- calculatework out a number using math
- calculationprocess of working out a number
- calculatordevice used to do calculations
- calfyoung cow, or back of the leg
- callerperson making a phone call
- calmnot worried, angry, or excited
- calmnessstate of being calm
- camellarge desert animal with humps
- campsiteplace set up for camping
- canalartificial waterway for boats
- cancelstop something planned from happening
- cancerserious disease with abnormal cell growth
- candlewax stick burned for light
- cannedpreserved and sealed in a can
- canteencafeteria at work or school
- capableable to do something well
- capacitymaximum amount something can hold
- capsulesmall container of medicine, or space pod
- captureact of catching or seizing
- careerjob or profession over time
- carelessnot paying enough attention
- carelesslyin a careless, inattentive way
- carelessnesslack of care or attention
- carpetthick fabric floor covering
- carriagehorse-drawn vehicle, or train car
- cartoncardboard box or container
- cashpointmachine that dispenses cash
- casualrelaxed, not formal
- categorizeput into groups or categories
- categorygroup of similar things
- cattlecows kept for farming
- cautiongreat care to avoid danger
- cautiouscareful to avoid danger
- cavenatural hollow space underground
- CD-ROMdisc storing computer data
- celebrityfamous or well-known person
- cellsmall room, or basic living unit
- centralin or near the middle
- central heatingsystem heating a whole building
- ceremonyformal event marking an occasion
- certaintystate of being sure
- challengingdifficult in an interesting way
- championwinner of a competition
- channelTV station, or narrow waterway
- chaoscomplete disorder and confusion
- characteristictypical feature or quality
- characterizedescribe the typical qualities of
- chargeprice asked, or formal accusation
- chariotancient horse-drawn cart
- charityorganization helping those in need
- charmquality of being attractive or pleasing
- chaseact of running after something
- chat showTV program with guest interviews
- check-in counterdesk for checking in at airports
- check-in deskdesk for checking in, e.g. hotel
- checkoutplace where you pay for goods
- cheerfulhappy and full of energy
- chemistpharmacist, or chemistry scientist
- chemistryscience of substances and reactions
- cherishcare for something deeply and fondly
- chest of drawerspiece of furniture with drawers
- chewing gumsweet gum chewed but not swallowed
- chiefmost important, main
- choirgroup of singers
- chokehave trouble breathing
- Christianrelating to Christianity
- chronologicalarranged in time order
- chucklesoft, quiet laugh
- circularshaped like a circle
- circustraveling show with performers, animals
- citizenshiplegal status of belonging to a country
- civilrelating to citizens, or polite
- civilizationadvanced, organized human society
- classicaltraditional, relating to ancient culture or old music
- classifyarrange into groups by type
- cliffsteep rock face by the sea
- climatetypical weather pattern of a region
- climberperson who climbs mountains or rocks
- clinicplace for medical treatment
- clipshort extract, or small fastener
- closelycarefully, or near in space
- coalblack rock burned as fuel
- coastalnear or relating to the coast
- codlarge edible sea fish
- coffinbox for burying a dead body
- collapsesudden fall or failure
- collarpart of a shirt around the neck
- columnistwriter of a regular newspaper column
- combinationmixture of two or more things
- combinejoin or mix together
- comedianentertainer who makes people laugh
- comedyfunny entertainment or film
- cometicy object orbiting the sun
- comfortstate of physical ease and relief
- commapunctuation mark showing a pause
- commandorder given with authority
- commentremark expressing an opinion
- commercialrelating to buying and selling
- commitcarry out, or pledge to something
- common sensepractical good judgment
- commonlyusually, in most cases
- companionperson who accompanies another
- comparisonact of comparing two things
- competetry to win against others
- competitiveeager to win, or relating to competition
- competitorperson or company competing
- complementsomething that completes or improves
- completelytotally, in every way
- complexmade of many connected parts, complicated
- complicatemake something more difficult
- complicateddifficult to understand or deal with
- complimentexpression of praise
- composecreate, especially music or writing
- compositionarrangement of parts, or piece of music
- compoundsubstance made of combined elements, or enclosed area
- compromiseagreement where both sides give up something
- concentrationfocused attention on one thing
- conceptabstract idea or notion
- concernedworried about something
- concludeend, or decide after considering
- conclusionfinal decision or ending part
- conductway a person behaves
- confidencebelief in one's own abilities
- confirmstate that something is true or certain
- confirmationstatement confirming something
- conflictserious disagreement or fight
- confusingdifficult to understand, unclear
- confusionstate of being unclear or bewildered
- congratulatepraise someone for an achievement
- connectjoin or link together
- connectionlink or relationship between things
- conquertake control by force
- consciousawake and aware
- consequentlyas a result, therefore
- conservationprotection of nature or resources
- conservativeresistant to change, traditional
- considerablelarge in amount or size
- considerationcareful thought about something
- consonantspeech sound other than a vowel
- constantlycontinuously, all the time
- constituteform or make up something
- constitutionbasic laws governing a country
- constructbuild or make something
- constructionprocess of building something
- consumeeat, drink, or use up
- consumerperson who buys goods or services
- consumptionact of using up resources
- containhave something inside
- contentmaterial or information contained within
- continualhappening often or repeatedly
- continuallyagain and again, repeatedly
- continuouswithout interruption, unbroken
- continuouslywithout pause or stop
- contraryopposite in nature or direction
- contributegive something to help achieve a result
- contributionsomething given to help a cause
- controversialcausing public disagreement
- conveycommunicate or express an idea
- convincepersuade someone that something is true
- copyrightlegal right to control creative work
- correctionchange that fixes a mistake
- cottonsoft plant fiber used for fabric
- coughpush air from lungs with a sudden noise
- councilgroup that makes decisions for a place
- counselingprofessional advice about personal problems
- counterrespond to oppose something
- countlesstoo many to count
- countyadministrative region within a country
- courageability to face fear or danger
- courageousbrave, showing courage
- courgettelong green vegetable, zucchini
- craftskilled activity making things by hand
- crashsudden violent collision or failure
- creatorperson who makes or invents something
- criminalperson who commits a crime
- crisistime of intense danger or difficulty
- criticperson who judges or reviews things
- criticalexpressing disapproval, or extremely important
- cropplant grown for food or use
- crossingplace where roads or paths cross
- crossroadsplace where roads intersect, or turning point
- crowlarge black bird
- cruelcausing pain deliberately
- crushstrong but brief romantic liking
- cucumberlong green salad vegetable
- cultivateprepare land and grow crops
- culturalrelating to culture, arts, or customs
- curetreatment that ends an illness
- curiositystrong desire to know or learn
- curiouseager to know or learn something
- curiouslyin a curious or strange way
- curlyhaving tight curls, not straight
- currencysystem of money used in a country
- currenthappening or existing now
- currentlyat the present time
- curriculumsubjects taught in a course
- curtaincloth hung to cover a window
- curvesmoothly bending line or shape
- cushionsoft padded pillow for sitting
- customsborder control checking goods entering a country
- CVdocument listing work history and skills
- cycleseries of events that repeat
D
- daisysmall white and yellow flower
- damageharm that reduces value or usefulness
- damagedharmed or broken
- dampslightly wet or moist
- dangerouslyin a dangerous manner
- darehave the courage to do something
- darknessabsence of light
- datingactivity of romantic meetings
- dazestate of confused shock
- dazzlebright light that impresses or blinds
- deadlinetime by which something must be done
- deadlyable to cause death
- deafunable to hear
- dealerperson who trades in goods
- debrisscattered pieces of broken material
- debtmoney owed to someone
- decisionchoice made after consideration
- declarationformal public statement
- declarestate something officially or firmly
- declinegradual decrease or worsening
- decreasereduction in amount or size
- dedicatedevote time or effort to something
- deedaction performed, often notable
- defeatwin against, beat in a contest
- defendprotect from harm or attack
- defenderperson who protects or defends
- defenseaction of protecting against attack
- deficiencylack or shortage of something needed
- definestate the exact meaning of
- definiteclearly certain or decided
- definite articlegrammar word specifying a noun, 'the'
- definitelywithout doubt, certainly
- definitionexact meaning of a word
- deleteremove or erase something
- delicateeasily broken or damaged
- delightgreat pleasure or joy
- delightedvery pleased and happy
- delightfulvery pleasant or charming
- deliverbring something to a place
- deliveryact of bringing goods to someone
- demandstrong request, or desire for a product
- democracygovernment elected by the people
- democraticrelating to or supporting democracy
- demonstrateshow clearly, or protest publicly
- demonstrationpublic protest, or a practical display
- denystate that something is not true
- departleave a place, especially at the start of a journey
- departmentdivision of an organization or store
- departureact of leaving a place
- dependentrelying on someone or something else
- depositinitial payment, or sum kept in a bank
- depressedvery sad, or suffering from depression
- depressingcausing feelings of sadness
- depressionmental illness, or period of economic decline
- deprivetake something away from someone
- depthdistance from top to bottom or surface to bottom
- deriveobtain something from a source
- deservebe worthy of or entitled to something
- designerperson who plans how things look
- desirestrong feeling of wanting something
- despaircomplete loss of hope
- desperatefeeling extreme need or hopelessness
- despitewithout being affected by, in spite of
- destinationplace someone is traveling to
- destructionact of destroying something completely
- destructivecausing great damage or harm
- detectiveperson who investigates crimes
- determinationfirmness of purpose, strong will
- determinefind out or decide something exactly
- devastatedestroy completely, or severely upset
- devastatinghighly destructive or deeply upsetting
- developmentprocess of growing, improving, or creating
- devicetool or piece of equipment for a purpose
- devotiongreat love, loyalty, or enthusiasm
- diagramdrawing that explains how something works
- dialcircular control or display with numbers
- dialogconversation between two or more people
- diameterdistance straight across a circle
- diapergarment worn by babies to absorb waste
- differbe different, or disagree with someone
- digitalusing electronic technology, not analog
- diligencecareful and steady effort at a task
- diligenthardworking and careful
- dioxidechemical compound containing two oxygen atoms
- directlyin a straight line, or without delay
- dirtsoil, or unclean matter
- disabilityphysical or mental condition that limits activity
- disableswitch off a function, or injure permanently
- disabledhaving a physical or mental impairment
- disagreementdifference of opinion between people
- disappointfail to meet someone's hopes or expectations
- disappointmentfeeling of sadness from unmet expectations
- disastersudden event causing great damage or suffering
- disastrousextremely unsuccessful or harmful
- disc jockeyperson who plays recorded music for an audience
- discomfortslight pain or feeling of unease
- discountreduction in the usual price
- discouragemake someone less confident or enthusiastic
- discoveryact of finding something for the first time
- discriminationunfair treatment based on group membership
- diseaseillness affecting a person, animal, or plant
- disgustingextremely unpleasant, causing disgust
- dishwashermachine that washes plates and cutlery
- diskflat round object, or storage device
- dissolvemix completely into a liquid
- distanceamount of space between two points
- distantfar away in space or time
- distinctionclear difference, or a mark of honor
- distinctlyclearly, in a way easy to notice
- distinguishrecognize a difference between things
- distributegive something out to many people
- distributionact of giving something out or spreading it
- districtdefined area of a town or country
- disturbanceinterruption of peace or normal order
- divejump headfirst into water
- diverperson who dives, especially underwater
- diverseshowing great variety, very different
- divinerelating to a god, or wonderful
- divingsport of jumping into water or exploring underwater
- divorcedno longer legally married
- DJperson who plays recorded music for an audience
- docinformal word for a document or a doctor
- documentwritten, printed, or digital record
- documentaryfilm or program about real events and facts
- dolphinintelligent marine mammal that lives in the ocean
- dotsmall round mark or spot
- downwardmoving or leading toward a lower position
- dozeshort light sleep, a nap
- dozena group of twelve
- dragpull something along with effort
- dramaticsudden and striking, or theatrical
- drowndie from being unable to breathe underwater
- drunkaffected by too much alcohol
- dudeinformal word for a man
- dullboring, or not bright or sharp
- dumpplace where waste is left
- dustbincontainer for household waste
- dustycovered with dust
- dutymoral or legal obligation
- duty-freesold without the usual government tax
- duvetthick soft quilt used as a bed cover
- dynastyseries of rulers from the same family
E
- eagervery keen or enthusiastic to do something
- eagernessstrong enthusiasm or desire
- earachepain felt inside the ear
- earnestserious and sincere in intention
- easternlocated in or belonging to the east
- easygoingrelaxed and not easily worried or annoyed
- ecoshort for ecological, relating to the environment
- ecologicalrelating to the environment and living things
- ecologystudy of living things and their environment
- economicrelating to trade, industry, and money
- economicsstudy of production, trade, and wealth
- economywealth and resources of a country
- ecosystemcommunity of living things and their environment
- ecstasyfeeling of intense happiness or joy
- edgeouter border or line where something ends
- editionversion of a published book or newspaper
- educateteach someone, especially in school
- effectiveproducing the result that is intended
- efficiencyability to work well without wasting time or resources
- efficientworking well without wasting time or resources
- elbowjoint between the upper and lower arm
- electionformal process of choosing leaders by voting
- electricalrelating to or powered by electricity
- electricityform of energy used to power devices
- electrontiny particle with a negative electric charge
- electronicoperated by small electronic components like chips
- elementbasic part of something, or a chemical substance
- eliminateremove or get rid of something completely
- embarrasscause someone to feel ashamed or awkward
- embarrassedfeeling ashamed or awkward
- embarrassmentfeeling of shame or awkwardness
- emergecome out into view, or become known
- emotionstrong feeling such as joy or anger
- emotionalrelating to emotions, or showing strong feeling
- emotionallyin a way related to emotions or feelings
- emperormale ruler of an empire
- emphasisspecial importance given to something
- emphasizegive special importance to something
- empiregroup of countries or regions ruled by one power
- employmentstate of having paid work
- enablemake something possible for someone
- enclosesurround completely, or put inside a letter
- encounterunexpected or chance meeting
- encouragementsupport or advice that gives confidence
- encouraginggiving hope or confidence
- encyclopediabook or resource with information on many subjects
- endangerput someone or something at risk of harm
- endlesshaving or seeming to have no end
- enduresuffer something difficult without giving up
- enemyperson or group that opposes or hates another
- engagetake part in something, or attract attention
- engagedhaving formally agreed to marry, or occupied
- enginemachine that produces power to make something move
- engineeringdesign and building of machines, roads, and structures
- Englishmanman who is from England
- enjoyablegiving pleasure or enjoyment
- enjoymentpleasure or satisfaction from doing something
- enrichimprove the quality or value of something
- ensuremake certain that something happens
- entertainamuse or interest people
- entertainerperson who performs to amuse an audience
- enthusiasmstrong excitement or interest in something
- enthusiastperson who is very interested in a particular activity
- enthusiasticshowing strong excitement or interest
- entirewhole, with no part left out
- entirelycompletely, in every way
- entryact of entering, or an item in a record
- environmentalrelating to the natural world and its protection
- environmentalistperson who works to protect the natural environment
- equalthe same in amount, value, or status
- equalitystate of being equal in rights or status
- equallyin an equal way or to the same degree
- equipmenttools or items needed for a particular purpose
- eraperiod of time in history marked by events
- essencemost basic and important quality of something
- essentialabsolutely necessary
- establishmentorganization or business, or the act of founding it
- estimateroughly calculate the value or amount of something
- eternallasting forever, without end
- eternitytime without end, or a very long time
- evenlyin equal amounts, or in a balanced way
- eventuallyafter some time, in the end
- evidentclearly seen or understood, obvious
- exactcompletely accurate and correct
- examinationformal test, or a detailed inspection
- examinelook at closely, or test someone's knowledge
- examinerperson who tests or inspects something officially
- excellencequality of being outstanding or extremely good
- excessamount that is more than necessary or usual
- exchange ratevalue of one currency compared to another
- excitedlyin an excited or eager way
- excitementfeeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
- exclusivelimited to a particular group, or not shared
- exhaustedextremely tired
- existencestate of being real or living
- exitway out of a building or vehicle
- expandbecome or make something larger
- expensecost of something, or money spent
- experiencedhaving knowledge or skill gained from practice
- experimentscientific test to discover or prove something
- explorationact of traveling through or examining something new
- explosionsudden violent burst, often with a loud noise
- exposereveal something hidden, or leave something uncovered
- extendmake something longer, or offer something
- extensivelyto a great extent, or in a thorough way
- extentsize, scale, or degree of something
- extinctno longer existing, having died out
- extinctionstate of dying out completely
- extraordinaryvery unusual or remarkable
- extremevery great in degree, or severe
- extreme sportssports that involve high risk and danger
- eyesightability to see
F
- face to facein person, directly facing another person
- face-to-facehappening in person, directly with another
- facilityplace, building, or equipment for a particular purpose
- fadelose color, strength, or clarity gradually
- failurelack of success, or an unsuccessful attempt
- faintnot clear or strong, barely noticeable
- faithfulloyal and reliable
- fakenot genuine, made to look real
- fallenhaving dropped down, or killed in battle
- fantasyimaginative story, or a pleasant daydream
- farawaydistant, located far away
- farewellact of saying goodbye
- farmingpractice of growing crops or raising animals
- farmlandland used for growing crops or raising animals
- fartherat or to a greater distance
- farthestat or to the greatest distance
- fascinateattract and interest someone greatly
- fashionablepopular or stylish at a particular time
- fastenclose or attach something firmly
- favorableshowing approval, or advantageous
- faxdocument sent electronically over phone lines
- feastlarge and impressive meal, often for celebration
- fellowa man or boy, or a companion
- ferryboat that carries passengers regularly across water
- festiverelating to celebration, or cheerful
- fetchgo and bring back something or someone
- feverishlywith great excitement, energy, or urgency
- fifthitem after fourth, or one of five equal parts
- fillingmaterial that fills a hole or gap
- film-makerperson who makes films
- filterdevice that removes unwanted material
- financeprovide money for something
- financialrelating to money
- findingresult of an investigation
- fingerpart of the hand
- fire stationbuilding where firefighters are based
- firefighterperson who puts out fires
- fireworkdevice that explodes with light
- firmstrong and steady, or decided
- firmlyin a strong, steady way
- first floorlevel above the ground floor
- first ladywife of the president
- first-floorlocated on the first floor
- fitnessstate of being physically healthy
- flashshowy or expensive looking
- flavortaste of food or drink
- flockgroup of birds or sheep
- flowsteady movement of something
- flucommon illness like a bad cold
- fluentable to speak a language smoothly
- fluentlyin a smooth, skillful way
- flunkfail a test or class
- flutethin musical wind instrument
- foldcrease made by bending something
- folkpeople in general
- fondhaving a liking for someone or something
- fondnessgentle liking or affection
- foolishlacking good sense
- footlower part of the leg
- forbiddennot allowed by rule or law
- forecastprediction of future weather or events
- foreheadpart of the face above the eyes
- forgivestop being angry about a wrong
- formalsuitable for official or serious occasions
- formallyin an official or proper way
- formatway something is arranged or presented
- formerexisting or happening before now
- formulaset method or mathematical rule
- forthforward or onward in time or space
- fortnightperiod of two weeks
- fortunatelucky, having good fortune
- foundationbase that supports a structure
- fountainstructure that sends up water for decoration
- fragmentsmall broken piece of something
- freelywithout restriction or limit
- freezerappliance that keeps food frozen
- freezingextremely cold
- frequencyhow often something happens
- frequenthappening often
- frequentlyoften, many times
- freshmanfirst-year student
- friendlinessquality of being kind and warm
- frightsudden feeling of fear
- frostthin layer of ice on surfaces
- frozenturned solid by extreme cold
- frustratedannoyed because of being unable to succeed
- frustrationfeeling of being upset or annoyed
- frying panflat pan used for cooking food
- fuelmaterial burned for energy
- full stoppunctuation mark that ends a sentence
- full-timeworking the whole standard week
- fundamount of money saved for a purpose
- funeralceremony for burying the dead
- fursoft hair covering an animal
- furnishput furniture into a room
- furthermorein addition, also
- furthestto the greatest distance
- fussunnecessary excitement or complaint
G
- gainincrease or improvement in something
- gallrude and disrespectful boldness
- gallonunit of liquid measurement
- gapempty space between two things
- gardeningactivity of growing plants
- garmentpiece of clothing
- gaycheerful and lively, or homosexual
- geeexpression of surprise
- geneunit of heredity in living things
- generalaffecting most people or things
- generallyin most cases, usually
- generateproduce or create something
- generouswilling to give freely
- geneticrelating to genes or heredity
- geneticallyin a way relating to genes
- geneticsscience of heredity and genes
- gentlemanpolite or respectable man
- geographicalrelating to the study of the earth
- geographystudy of the earth's surface
- geologystudy of rocks and the earth
- gesturemovement of the hand or body
- giantextremely large in size
- giftedhaving natural talent or ability
- gigglelight, silly laugh
- gingerspicy root used in cooking
- giraffetall African animal with a long neck
- glancebrief or hurried look
- glidesmooth, effortless movement through air
- glimpsebrief or partial view
- glintsmall flash of light
- globalrelating to the whole world
- gloriouswonderful, magnificent
- glorygreat honor or fame
- goalkeeperplayer who defends the goal
- goddessfemale god
- golferperson who plays golf
- goodnessexpression of surprise
- goodsitems bought and sold
- gorgeousextremely beautiful or pleasant
- gorillalarge African ape
- gossipcasual talk about other people
- governrule or control a country
- governorleader of a state or region
- gownlong formal dress
- grabseize something suddenly
- gracefulmoving in a smooth, elegant way
- graduationcompletion of a course of study
- grantsum of money given for a purpose
- graphdiagram showing relationships between numbers
- graphicvivid and detailed, or visual
- graphicsvisual images on a screen or page
- gratitudefeeling of being thankful
- graveplace where a dead body is buried
- gravysauce made from meat juices
- greenhouseglass building for growing plants
- greetingwords or gesture of welcome
- grillframe used for cooking food over heat
- groomman about to be or just married
- ground floorfloor of a building at street level
- groupingcollection of things put together
- growthprocess of increasing in size
- guaranteeformal promise something will happen
- guidancehelp or advice given
- guideperson or book that gives directions
- guiltfeeling of having done wrong
- guiltyresponsible for wrongdoing
- guitaristperson who plays the guitar
- gymplace with equipment for exercise
- gymnasticssport involving physical exercises and balance
H
- habitatnatural home of a plant or animal
- hairdresserperson who cuts and styles hair
- hairdryerdevice that dries hair with air
- hammertool for hitting nails
- hand-heldsmall enough to be held in the hand
- handballteam sport played with the hands
- handkerchiefsmall cloth for wiping the nose or face
- handshakeact of shaking hands as a greeting
- handwritingway a person writes by hand
- handyuseful or convenient
- hangattach something from above
- hangingsuspended from above
- harborsheltered place for ships
- hard-workingputting a lot of effort into work
- hardshipsevere difficulty or suffering
- harnessstraps used to secure or control
- hastydone too quickly, rushed
- hatchsmall opening in a floor or ceiling
- hatredintense dislike or hostility
- hauntplace someone visits often
- havensafe or peaceful place
- hazarddanger or risk
- headlinetitle of a newspaper article
- healbecome healthy again
- healinghelping to cure or restore health
- hearingability to hear sounds
- heart attacksudden failure of the heart
- heartedhaving a certain kind of feeling
- heartylarge and satisfying, or warm and sincere
- heaterdevice that produces heat
- heavenplace believed to be home of God
- heavenlywonderful, delightful
- heelback part of the foot
- heightmeasurement from bottom to top
- helmetprotective covering for the head
- helplessunable to help oneself
- herdgroup of large animals together
- hesitatepause before doing or saying something
- hiddenkept out of sight
- highlightdraw attention to something important
- highlyto a great degree
- hippart of the body between waist and thigh
- hireemploy someone, or pay to use something
- historianperson who studies history
- historicimportant in history
- historicalrelating to the past or history
- HIVvirus that can lead to AIDS
- holysacred, connected with God
- homelesshaving no home
- honesttruthful and sincere
- honestlyin a truthful way
- honestyquality of being truthful
- honeymoonholiday taken after a wedding
- hopshort jump
- hopefulfeeling that something good will happen
- hopefullyit is hoped that
- hopelesswithout any hope
- horizonline where the sky meets the land
- horndevice that makes a warning sound
- horribleextremely unpleasant or bad
- horrifyshock or fill with horror
- hostelbudget place for travelers to stay
- householdpeople living together in one home
- houseworkcleaning and tasks done at home
- hugeextremely large
- humanityall human beings collectively
- humidhaving a lot of moisture in the air
- humorquality of being funny
- humorousfunny, causing laughter
- hungerfeeling of needing food
- huntact of searching for or chasing
- hurriedlyin a fast, rushed way
- hutsmall simple shelter or house
I
- ice hockeyteam sport played on ice with sticks
- ice skatingsport of gliding on ice with skates
- identitywho or what someone is
- identity cardofficial card proving who you are
- idiomphrase with a non-literal meaning
- idolperson greatly admired
- ignorepay no attention to something
- illegallyin a way that breaks the law
- illnessstate of being unwell
- illuminatelight up a place or object
- imaginaryexisting only in the mind
- imitatecopy the actions of someone
- immediatehappening right away
- immediatelyright away, at once
- immigratemove permanently to another country
- immigrationact of moving to live in another country
- impairweaken or damage something
- impressionopinion or feeling formed about something
- impressivecausing admiration
- impropernot suitable or correct
- improvementact of making something better
- incidentevent, often unpleasant or unusual
- includingas one part of the whole
- incomemoney earned from work or investment
- inconvenientcausing difficulty or trouble
- incorrectnot accurate or right
- increasinglymore and more over time
- incredibleimpossible or hard to believe
- incrediblyto an extreme or surprising degree
- indefinite articlegrammatical word for any one thing
- independentfree from control by others
- indirectnot going straight to the point
- indirectlyin a way that is not direct
- individualrelating to a single person or thing
- indoorsinside a building
- industrialrelating to manufacturing industries
- industryeconomic activity of producing goods
- inevitablecertain to happen, unavoidable
- infectionillness caused by bacteria or viruses
- infinitivebase form of a verb
- informto tell someone about something
- informativegiving useful information
- ingredientitem used to make a dish
- inhabitantperson who lives in a place
- inhaleto breathe air into the lungs
- initialfirst letter of a name
- initiallyat the beginning, at first
- injectto put a liquid into something with a needle
- injurydamage to a part of the body
- inkcolored liquid used for writing
- innermostclosest to the center or inside
- innocentnot guilty of a crime
- innovatorperson who introduces new ideas or methods
- inquiryrequest for information, official investigation
- insanementally ill, very foolish
- inscribeto write or carve words on something
- inscriptionwords written or carved on something
- insightclear understanding of something complex
- insistto demand something firmly
- inspectioncareful examination of something
- inspireto give someone motivation or ideas
- installto set up equipment or software for use
- instancea particular example or case
- instead ofin place of, as an alternative to
- instituteorganization for education or research
- instructioninformation about how to do something
- instructorperson who teaches a skill
- insuranceprotection against loss, paid by fees
- intendto plan or mean to do something
- intensevery strong or extreme
- intensivethorough and concentrated in a short time
- intentionplan or purpose in mind
- intentionallyon purpose, deliberately
- interactto communicate or react with each other
- interactioncommunication between people or things
- intermediatebetween beginner and advanced level
- intermissionshort break during a show or event
- internalexisting or happening inside something
- internationallyinvolving many countries
- interruptto stop someone speaking or something happening
- intervalperiod of time between two events
- intervieweeperson who is being interviewed
- introductionact of introducing, opening part of a text
- invasionact of entering by force to attack
- investto put money into something to make a profit
- investigationofficial examination of facts about an event
- invitationwritten or spoken request to attend something
- involuntarilywithout choosing to, not on purpose
- involveto include something as a necessary part
- involvedtaking part in something, complicated
- ironstrong metal, appliance for pressing clothes
- ironingact of pressing clothes with an iron
- irregularnot following the usual pattern or rule
- irritateto annoy someone, to cause discomfort to skin
- isleisland, especially a small one
- isolationstate of being alone or separated
- ivoryhard white material from elephant tusks
J
- jadehard green gemstone
- jailplace where criminals are kept
- jarglass container with a lid
- jazzstyle of music with strong rhythm
- jealousfeeling envy of someone
- jewelprecious stone or gem
- jogto run slowly for exercise
- joggingrunning slowly for exercise
- jointshared or combined by two or more people
- journalpersonal diary, academic magazine
- journalistperson who writes news stories
- judgmentopinion or decision made after thinking
- jugcontainer with a handle for liquids
- juicyfull of juice
- jumperknitted sweater
- junglethick tropical forest
- justicefair treatment, the legal system
K
L
- labroom for scientific work, short for laboratory
- laboratoryroom equipped for scientific experiments
- ladderset of steps for climbing
- lambyoung sheep, meat from a young sheep
- landlordperson who rents property to tenants
- largelymostly, to a great extent
- lastingcontinuing for a long time
- latecomerperson who arrives late
- latelyrecently, in the near past
- laughtersound or act of laughing
- launchto start something, to send into use
- lawfulallowed or recognized by law
- layto put something down carefully
- layerone thickness of material covering a surface
- leadershipability to lead a group
- leadingmost important or successful
- leaguegroup of sports teams competing together
- leanthin, without much fat
- leapto jump a long way or high
- lectureeducational talk to an audience
- legalallowed by or relating to law
- legallyin a way allowed by law
- lengthmeasurement of how long something is
- lessento make or become smaller
- lettuceleafy green vegetable used in salad
- liarperson who tells lies
- liberateto set someone or something free
- liberationact of setting free
- librarianperson who works in a library
- lifeguardperson who watches swimmers for safety
- lifelonglasting a whole life
- liftelevator, a free ride in someone's car
- lightersmall device used to light cigarettes
- lightlygently, to a small degree
- lightningbright flash of light in a storm
- likenessresemblance to another person or thing
- limitpoint beyond which something cannot go
- limitationrule or fact that limits something
- limitedrestricted in amount, size, or scope
- limpto walk unevenly because of an injured leg
- linkconnection between two things
- liquidflowing freely like water, not solid or gas
- literaryrelating to literature or writing
- literaturewritten works, especially novels and poems
- liverorgan that cleans the blood
- loafbread shaped and baked as one whole piece
- locateto find the exact position of something
- locationparticular place or position
- lodgesmall house, often in the countryside
- logpiece of a cut tree trunk, a written record
- logicreasoning based on facts and rules
- logosymbol or design representing a company
- lorrylarge vehicle for carrying goods
- lossact of losing something or someone
- lotterygame where prizes are won by chance
- loudproducing a lot of noise
- loudspeakerdevice that makes sound louder
- lovinglyin a way that shows love or care
- loyalfaithful and supportive
- loyaltyquality of being faithful and supportive
- luggagebags and suitcases used for traveling
- lungorgan used for breathing
- luxurygreat comfort provided by expensive things
M
- magicalrelating to magic, wonderfully exciting
- magicianperson who performs magic tricks
- magnificentextremely beautiful or impressive
- mailboxbox for receiving letters
- mainmost important, largest, or central
- maintainto keep something in good condition, to continue
- maintenancework done to keep something in good condition
- majoritythe larger part of a group
- managementact of controlling a business, the people who control it
- mankindall human beings
- mapletree with broad leaves, known for its syrup
- marblehard stone used for building, a small glass ball toy
- marinerelating to the sea
- markedclearly noticeable
- marriagelegal union between two people
- mashto crush food into a soft mass
- massinvolving a large number of people or things
- massivevery large in size or amount
- mathematicianexpert in mathematics
- mathematicsthe study of numbers and shapes
- maximumthe greatest amount or level possible
- mayorelected head of a city or town
- meaningfulhaving purpose, importance, or value
- meanwhileat the same time, in the period between
- measureaction taken to achieve a result, a unit of size
- measurementsize or amount found by measuring
- mechanicperson who repairs machines, especially vehicles
- mechanicalrelating to machines or moved by machinery
- meditateto calm the mind through quiet focus
- meditationpractice of calming and focusing the mind
- Mediterraneanthe sea between southern Europe and North Africa
- mediummiddle in size, amount, or degree
- meltto change from solid to liquid by heating
- membershipstate of belonging to a group or club
- memorableworth remembering, easily remembered
- memorizeto learn something so it can be recalled exactly
- mendto repair something that is broken or torn
- mentalrelating to the mind
- mentallyin a way relating to the mind
- merchantperson who buys and sells goods
- merenothing more than, used to emphasize smallness
- merelyonly, simply, and nothing more
- messuntidy or dirty state
- message boardonline space where people post messages
- messyuntidy or disorganized
- middle-agedin the middle of adult life, between forty and sixty
- mildgentle or not severe
- mileunit of distance equal to 1.6 kilometers
- mineralnatural solid substance found in the earth
- minimizeto reduce something to the smallest amount possible
- minimumthe smallest amount or level possible
- minornot very important, small in size or effect
- minoritythe smaller part of a group
- minusreduced by, used to subtract a number
- miraclean event that seems impossible, caused by a higher power
- mischiefplayful behavior that causes minor trouble
- miserablevery unhappy or uncomfortable
- miserygreat suffering or unhappiness
- misleadto give someone a false or wrong idea
- missionimportant task or purpose given to someone
- mistyfull of mist, hard to see through
- misunderstandingfailure to understand something correctly
- mixing bowllarge bowl used for mixing ingredients
- modal verbverb like can or must that shows ability or need
- modemdevice that connects a computer to the internet
- moderateaverage in amount, not extreme
- modifyto change something slightly
- moisturesmall amount of water in the air or on a surface
- moleculesmallest unit of a chemical substance
- monitorcomputer screen, a device that checks something
- monkman who lives a religious life in a monastery
- monsterlarge, frightening, imaginary creature
- monthlyhappening or done every month
- monumentstructure built to remember a person or event
- morallesson about right and wrong behavior
- moreoverin addition, furthermore
- mosquitosmall flying insect that bites and sucks blood
- mosssmall soft green plant that grows on damp surfaces
- motherlanda person's native country
- motionlessnot moving at all
- motivateto give someone a reason to act
- motivationreason or enthusiasm for doing something
- motivereason for doing something, often a crime
- motormachine that produces motion or power
- motorcycletwo-wheeled vehicle with an engine
- mottoshort phrase expressing a belief or aim
- mountmountain, used before its name
- mountaintopthe top of a mountain
- mournto feel deep sadness, especially after a death
- movementact of moving, a group working for a shared goal
- mudsoft wet earth
- muleanimal that is a mix of a horse and donkey
- murdererperson who has killed someone
- musclebody tissue that produces movement
- mustardyellow paste used as a condiment
- mutualshared or felt by two or more people
- mythtraditional story, a widely believed but false idea
N
- nailthin metal pin, hard covering on fingers and toes
- nakednot wearing any clothes
- napshort sleep, especially during the day
- narrateto tell a story, especially aloud
- narrativein the form of a story
- narrownot wide, having a small width
- nastyvery unpleasant or unkind
- nationalistperson with strong loyalty to their own nation
- naturallyin a natural or expected manner
- navy blueof a dark blue color
- nearbylocated a short distance away
- necklacejewelry worn around the neck
- nectarsweet liquid made by flowers
- needlethin sharp tool for sewing or injections
- negotiatediscuss to reach an agreement
- negotiationdiscussion aimed at reaching agreement
- neighborhoodarea within a town or city
- nephewson of your sibling
- nervousnessfeeling of worry or anxiety
- nessa narrow point of land into water
- networksystem of connected people or things
- neutralnot supporting either side
- neverthelessdespite that; even so
- newbornvery recently born
- newcomerperson who has just arrived
- newlyvery recently; not long ago
- next doorin the nearest house or room
- next-doorliving in the nearest house
- nicknameinformal name for a person
- niecedaughter of your sibling
- nightlifeentertainment available at night
- noddownward movement of the head
- noisilyin a loud, noisy way
- nonenot any of a group
- nonethelessdespite that; nevertheless
- nonsenseideas or words that are foolish
- norand not; used with neither
- normallyin the usual or expected way
- northeastrelating to the direction between north and east
- northeasternlocated in the northeast
- northernof or in the north
- northwestrelating to the direction between north and west
- northwesternlocated in the northwest
- noticeableeasy to see or notice
- noticeboardboard for displaying public notices
- notiona belief or general idea
- notoriousfamous for something bad
- novelistperson who writes novels
- nowherenot in or to any place
- nuclearrelating to atomic energy or weapons
- nucleuscentral part of a cell or atom
- numerousexisting in large numbers
- nutrientsubstance that provides nourishment
- nutritionprocess of getting food for health
- nutritiouscontaining substances the body needs
O
- objecta physical thing you can see or touch
- objectionexpression of disapproval
- objectivegoal you are trying to achieve
- observationact of watching something carefully
- observewatch carefully; notice
- obstaclesomething that blocks progress
- obtainget or acquire something
- obviouseasy to see or understand
- obviouslyclearly; as is easily seen
- occasiona particular time or event
- occasionalhappening sometimes but not often
- occasionallysometimes, but not often
- occupyfill or take up space
- occurhappen or take place
- oceana very large body of sea water
- offensivecausing anger or offense
- officiallyin an official, formal way
- oilycovered in or containing oil
- old-fashionednot modern; outdated in style
- oneselfreflexive form referring to a person in general
- onstagehappening on a theater stage
- ontoto a position on a surface
- openinga gap, or a job vacancy
- operationa planned activity, or a surgery
- oppositionstrong disagreement or resistance
- oppresstreat people cruelly and unfairly
- oppressioncruel or unjust treatment
- optiona thing that may be chosen
- orala spoken exam or test
- orbitcurved path around a planet
- orchestralarge group of musicians playing together
- orderlyarranged in a neat way
- ordinarynormal; not special or unusual
- organbody part with a function, or musical instrument
- organicgrown without artificial chemicals
- organisma single living plant or animal
- organizationa group of people with a purpose
- originthe point where something begins
- otherwisein a different way; or else
- ought toshould; expresses duty or advice
- out-of-dateno longer current or valid
- outdoorhappening or used outside
- outdoorsoutside, not inside a building
- outeron the outside; farther out
- outlawa criminal who avoids the law
- outlinedescribe the main points briefly
- outstandingextremely good; excellent
- outwardappearing on the outside
- outweighbe greater or more important than
- overcomesuccessfully deal with a problem
- overjoyedextremely happy
- overnightlasting or happening during one night
- overwhelmaffect someone very strongly
- overwhelmingvery great in effect or amount
- overworkworking too much; excessive labor
- owehave a duty to pay back
- owingstill to be paid; due
- oxygengas needed for breathing
P
- pacespeed of moving or doing something
- packagea wrapped parcel or box
- packingact of putting things into containers
- paddleshort oar for a small boat
- paidreceiving or involving payment
- painphysical or emotional suffering
- painfulcausing physical or emotional pain
- palelight in color; lacking color
- palminner surface of the hand, or tropical tree
- parachuteequipment for jumping safely from a plane
- paradisea place of perfect happiness
- paralyzemake unable to move or act
- parcela wrapped package sent by mail
- parentalrelating to a parent or parents
- parkingspace for leaving vehicles
- parrotcolorful bird that can mimic speech
- part-timeworking fewer than usual hours
- partialnot complete; only in part
- participantperson taking part in an activity
- participatetake part in an activity
- participleverb form used as adjective or in tenses
- particularlyespecially; more than usual
- passionvery strong feeling or enthusiasm
- passivenot active; accepting without resisting
- passportofficial document for international travel
- passwordsecret word used for access
- patienceability to wait calmly
- patrolgroup that guards or watches an area
- patterna repeated design or arrangement
- pausea short stop or break
- peanutsmall edible nut from a legume plant
- peculiarstrange or unusual
- pennilesshaving no money at all
- pennysmall coin of low value
- perfor each
- percentone part in every hundred
- performerperson who performs for an audience
- permanentlasting forever or for a long time
- permanentlyin a lasting or unchanging way
- permitallow something to happen
- personallyfrom your own point of view
- persuadeconvince someone to do something
- persuasiveable to convince people
- phantomnot real but seeming to exist
- pharmacyshop that sells medicine
- phenomenona fact or event that can be observed
- philosopherperson who studies fundamental truths
- philosophystudy of fundamental questions about existence
- phoenixmythical bird reborn from ashes
- photocopya copy made by a machine
- phrasal verbverb combined with a preposition or adverb
- phrasea small group of words
- physicsscience of matter and energy
- piebaked dish with pastry and filling
- pietydeep religious devotion
- pillowsoft cushion for the head
- pinfasten with a small sharp pin
- pineappletropical fruit with spiky skin
- pipetube for carrying liquid or gas
- pitdeep hole, or fruit stone
- plainsimple, without decoration
- platformraised area, or place for boarding trains
- pleasantlyin an agreeable, pleasing way
- plugdevice that connects to an electrical socket
- pocket moneysmall allowance given to a child
- poetperson who writes poems
- poetryliterary work written in verse
- poisonsubstance that can kill or harm
- poisonouscontaining poison; harmful if consumed
- polelong straight stick, or Earth's axis end
- policyofficial plan of action
- politelyin a polite, courteous way
- politicianperson involved in politics or government
- politicsactivities related to governing a country
- pollutantsubstance that damages the environment
- pondsmall area of still water
- popcornpuffed corn eaten as a snack
- porkmeat from a pig
- portharbor town, or a computer socket
- positivehopeful, or greater than zero
- positivelyin a hopeful or definite way
- possessown or have something
- possessionsomething owned; the state of owning
- possessivewanting to control or keep something
- possibilitya chance that something may happen
- postcardcard sent by mail with a picture
- postmanperson who delivers mail
- potround container for cooking or plants
- potentialcapacity for future development
- potteryobjects made from clay
- poundBritish currency, or a unit of weight
- povertystate of being extremely poor
- powderdry substance of fine particles
- practicaluseful and sensible; realistic
- praiseexpression of approval or admiration
- prayerwords spoken to a god
- preciousof great value; loved deeply
- preferencea liking for one thing over another
- prefixletters added before a word
- pregnantcarrying an unborn baby
- prejudiceunfair opinion formed without reason
- preparationact of getting ready for something
- preparedready for something; willing
- prepositionword showing place, time, or direction
- preschoolfor children before school age
- prescriptiondoctor's written order for medicine
- presencefact of being in a place
- presentationtalk given to explain information
- preservationact of keeping something safe from harm
- preservekeep something safe or unchanged
- presidenthead of a country or organization
- pressnews media, or a printing machine
- previoushappening or existing before
- priestreligious leader who performs ceremonies
- primarilymainly; for the most part
- primary schoolschool for young children
- primitivesimple; from an early stage
- principlea basic rule or belief
- prisonbuilding where criminals are kept
- prisonerperson held in prison or captivity
- privacystate of being free from observation
- prizereward given for winning
- probabilitylikelihood that something will happen
- proceedcontinue with an action or plan
- processseries of steps to reach a result
- proclaimannounce something officially and publicly
- procrastinationhabit of delaying tasks
- producerperson or company that makes something
- productiveproducing a lot; efficient
- professionjob requiring special training
- professorsenior university teacher
- progressforward movement or improvement
- prohibitionofficial act of forbidding something
- prominentimportant and well known
- promoteraise in rank, or support publicly
- promotionadvancement in rank, or publicity
- pronounword used in place of a noun
- proofevidence that shows something is true
- properlycorrectly; in the right way
- propertysomething owned, especially land or buildings
- proportionpart of a whole; ratio
- proposalplan or suggestion offered formally
- proposesuggest a plan, or ask to marry
- prosperitystate of being successful and wealthy
- prosperoussuccessful and financially wealthy
- protectkeep someone or something safe
- protectionthe act of keeping something safe
- protectivegiving or intended to give protection
- protesta strong objection or complaint
- proudfeeling pleased about an achievement
- proveshow that something is true
- proverba short traditional wise saying
- providedon the condition that
- psychologicalrelating to the mind or mental states
- puba place that serves drinks
- public transportbuses, trains, and other shared transport
- publiclyin a way that is public, openly
- publishera company that produces books
- pullovera knitted sweater pulled over the head
- pumpa device that moves liquid or gas
- punishmake someone suffer for an offense
- punishmenta penalty for doing something wrong
- pupila school student, or part of the eye
- puppya young dog
- purenot mixed with anything else
- purifymake something clean or pure
- pursea small bag for money
- puzzlea game or problem to solve
Q
- quakean earthquake, informal
- qualifiedhaving the right skills or training
- qualifyreach the required standard
- quantityan amount of something
- question markthe punctuation mark showing a question
- questionnairea set of written questions for research
- queuea line of people waiting
R
- racea competition to see who is fastest
- racialrelating to a person's race
- radiationenergy given off as particles or waves
- rageviolent, uncontrollable anger
- raila bar to hold onto, or railway track
- railroada railway, American English
- railwaya track for trains
- rainfallthe amount of rain that falls
- rainforesta dense tropical forest
- ranka position in a hierarchy
- rapidhappening very quickly
- rapidlyin a fast way
- rarenot common, unusual
- rarelynot often, seldom
- raspberrya small red or purple berry
- rationa fixed amount allowed to each person
- rationalbased on reason, sensible
- razora tool for shaving hair
- reactrespond to something that happens
- realisticseeing things as they really are
- realitythe way things really are
- rearrangechange the order or position of things
- reasonablefair and sensible
- rebuildbuild something again
- recallremember something from the past
- receptionthe desk where visitors are welcomed
- recitesay a text aloud from memory
- reclaimget something back that was lost
- recognizeknow someone or something you've seen before
- recommendsuggest something as good or suitable
- recordingsound or video saved for later
- recoverget better after illness or damage
- recoverythe process of getting better
- recycledprocessed for reuse, not new
- recyclingturning waste into reusable material
- reducemake something smaller or less
- reductiona decrease in size or amount
- reefa ridge of rock or coral
- refereean official who enforces rules in sport
- reflectionan image seen in a mirror
- refreshmentsfood and drinks served at an event
- refundmoney given back to a customer
- refusalan act of saying no
- refusewaste material, rubbish
- regainget something back after losing it
- regardview someone or something a certain way
- regardingabout or concerning something
- regionan area of a country or the world
- regionalrelating to a particular region
- registeran official written list or record
- registrationthe act of officially recording something
- regulationan official rule or law
- rejectrefuse to accept something
- relateshow a connection between things
- relationa connection between things or people
- relationshipthe way people or things are connected
- relativeconsidered in comparison to something else
- relativelyin comparison with other things
- relaxinghelping you feel calm and rested
- reliableable to be trusted, consistent
- religionbelief in and worship of a god
- religiousrelating to religion or faith
- relydepend on someone or something
- remainderthe part that is left over
- remarksay something as a comment
- remarkableunusual and worth noting
- remedya treatment or cure for a problem
- remembrancethe act of remembering someone or something
- remote controla device to operate something from a distance
- removetake something away or off
- renewmake something valid or new again
- repaypay back money owed
- repeatedlyagain and again
- representativea person who acts on behalf of others
- reproduceproduce offspring, or copy something exactly
- republica country led by elected representatives
- reputationthe opinion people generally have of someone
- requireneed something for a purpose
- requirementsomething that is needed or demanded
- rescuean act of saving someone from danger
- researchera person who studies a subject in detail
- resemblelook or seem like something else
- reservationan arrangement made in advance
- reservean area protected for wildlife
- residentliving permanently in a place
- residentialrelating to homes rather than businesses
- resistrefuse to accept or fight against something
- resolvefind a solution to a problem
- resorta place people visit for a holiday
- resourcesomething useful that can be used
- respectadmiration for someone's qualities
- respectableconsidered proper and acceptable
- respondreply or react to something
- responsibilitya duty to deal with something
- responsiblehaving a duty to take care of something
- resta period of relaxing, or what remains
- restorebring something back to its original state
- restrictput a limit on something
- retailthe selling of goods to the public
- retaincontinue to have or keep something
- retelltell a story again, often differently
- retrospectthinking back about the past
- reunificationthe process of joining separated parts again
- reunifybring separated parts together again
- revisechange something to correct or improve it
- revisiona change made to improve something
- rewardsomething given for good behavior or effort
- rewritewrite something again in a different way
- ridfree something of an unwanted thing
- riddlefill something full of holes
- ridiculousvery silly or unreasonable
- ripefully grown and ready to eat
- risean increase, or upward movement
- riskthe possibility of danger or loss
- roadsidethe edge of a road
- robota machine that can do tasks automatically
- rollinggently rising and falling
- rottendecayed and spoiled
- roughnot smooth, or difficult
- routinea regular way of doing things
- rubbera strong flexible material
- rubbishwaste material, or nonsense
- rudelyin an impolite way
- runawaya person who has left home or escaped
- runwaythe strip a plane takes off from
S
- sacredconnected with religion, holy
- sadnessthe feeling of being sad
- safaria trip to see wild animals
- safeguardsomething that protects against harm
- safelywithout harm or risk
- safetythe condition of being safe
- salesmana man who sells goods
- salmona large pink fleshed fish
- sandfine grains found on beaches
- sandalan open shoe worn in warm weather
- satellitean object that orbits a planet
- satisfactiona feeling of pleasure from achieving something
- satisfiedpleased because a need is met
- saucepana deep pan with a handle for cooking
- saucera small plate placed under a cup
- scana medical image, or a quick look
- scaremake someone afraid
- scaredfeeling very afraid
- scarycausing feelings of fear
- scatterthrow or spread things in different directions
- scenichaving beautiful natural scenery
- scholara person who studies a subject deeply
- scholarshipmoney awarded to support a student's studies
- schoolmatea fellow student at the same school
- schoolteachera person who teaches at a school
- science fictionfiction based on imagined future science
- scoldcriticize someone angrily for doing wrong
- scopethe range of a subject or activity
- scorethe number of points scored
- scratcha small cut or mark on a surface
- sculpturea work of art carved or shaped
- seasonone of the four parts of the year
- seawaterwater from the sea
- seaweedplants that grow in the sea
- second-handpreviously owned, not new
- secondary schoola school for older children, after primary
- secretlywithout others knowing
- securesafe from danger or loss
- securityprotection from danger or threat
- seizetake hold of something quickly and firmly
- selectcarefully chosen, exclusive
- selectiona range of things to choose from
- self-servicewhere customers serve themselves
- selfishcaring only about oneself
- sensationa physical feeling, or great excitement
- separationthe act of being kept apart
- sequencea set of things in a particular order
- seriesa number of related things or events
- seriousimportant and not funny, or severe
- servera computer that provides data, or a waiter
- servicehelp or work provided to others
- sessiona period of time for an activity
- settingthe place and time of a story
- settlemove to live somewhere permanently
- settlementa small community, or an agreement
- settlera person who settles in a new area
- severevery serious or intense
- severelyto a very serious extent
- sexbeing male or female, or physical intimacy
- shadowydark and full of shadows, or unclear
- shallownot very deep
- shamea painful feeling of guilt, or a pity
- shamefuldeserving to feel shame
- sharphaving a fine edge, or sudden and clear
- shaveremove hair close to the skin
- sheercomplete and total, or very steep
- sheeta flat piece of paper
- sheltera place giving protection from danger
- sheriffa local law enforcement officer, US
- shiftmove from one place or position to another
- shinybright and reflecting light
- shivershake slightly from cold or fear
- shockedvery surprised and upset
- shockingcausing great surprise or distress
- shoppera person who is shopping
- shortagea lack of something needed
- shortlysoon, in a short time
- shrimpa small edible shellfish
- sicknessillness, or the feeling of being unwell
- sidewalka path for walking beside a road
- sigha long deep breath showing emotion
- signala sign that gives information or a warning
- signaturea person's name written by hand
- significanceimportance or meaning
- signposta sign showing directions
- silentcompletely quiet, without sound
- silka smooth fabric made from silkworm thread
- similaritya way in which things are alike
- similarlyin a similar way
- simplifymake something easier to understand or do
- simultaneouslyat the same time
- skeletonthe frame of bones in a body
- skinthe outer covering of a body
- skyscrapera very tall building
- slaverythe state of being owned as property
- sleevepart of a garment covering the arm
- slightan insult or act of disrespect
- slightlyto a small degree
- slipsmall piece of paper, minor mistake
- sloganshort memorable phrase used in advertising
- slopesurface that slants up or down
- slotnarrow opening, scheduled time period
- smokerperson who smokes tobacco regularly
- sneezesudden burst of air from the nose
- snowboardboard used to glide over snow
- snowstormstorm with heavy snow and strong wind
- soap operaTV drama series about everyday lives
- social networkingusing websites to connect with people
- sociallyin a way related to society or friends
- soilto make something dirty
- solidfirm and stable, not liquid or gas
- somehowin a way not known or specified
- someplacein or to some unspecified place
- sometimeat an unspecified point in time
- sometimeson some occasions, not always
- sootheto calm or comfort someone
- sophomorestudent in their second year
- sorepainful or aching
- sorrowdeep feeling of sadness
- sorta type or kind of something
- soulthe spiritual part of a person
- sourhaving a sharp, acidic taste
- southeastrelating to the direction between south and east
- southernlocated in or coming from the south
- southwestrelating to the direction between south and west
- souveniritem kept as a reminder of a trip
- sparklesmall flash of light or brightness
- specialistperson with expert knowledge in a field
- specializeto focus on a particular area of work
- speciallyfor a particular purpose
- spectacularvery impressive or dramatic
- spectatorperson who watches an event
- spellingthe way a word is written correctly
- sphereround three-dimensional shape, area of activity
- spicesubstance used to flavor food
- spicyhaving a strong, hot flavor
- spidersmall eight-legged creature that spins webs
- spinachleafy green vegetable
- spiralwinding continuously around a center point
- spirita person's mood, character, or a ghost
- spiritualrelating to the soul, not physical things
- spoilto ruin something, or overindulge someone
- spongesoft porous material used for cleaning
- sponsorperson or company that funds an activity
- sportsrelating to or used for sport
- sportsmanshipfair and honest behavior in sports
- stablesteady, not likely to change
- stallsmall stand for selling goods
- standardlevel of quality used for comparison
- stareto look fixedly at something
- statussocial standing, or current state of things
- steadilyin a gradual, consistent way
- steadyfirmly fixed or consistent, not changing
- steamhot vapor produced from boiling water
- steelstrong metal made from iron and carbon
- steeprising or falling sharply
- stemto originate from, or stop a flow
- stickto attach to something or remain fixed
- stickersmall adhesive label or picture
- stickytending to stick to things
- stirto mix a liquid using a spoon
- storagespace or act of keeping things for later
- stormycharacterized by strong wind and rain
- storytellerperson who tells or writes stories
- strainmental or physical stress, tension
- strangelyin an odd or unusual way
- strategiccarefully planned to achieve a goal
- strawthin tube for drinking, or dried grain stalks
- strawberrysmall red fruit with seeds outside
- streamsmall narrow river, or continuous flow
- strengthento make something stronger
- stressmental tension caused by pressure
- stressedfeeling mental or emotional strain
- stressfulcausing mental or emotional strain
- stretchto extend or pull to make longer
- strickenseriously affected by something bad
- striplong narrow piece of material
- stripelong narrow band of color
- strugglehard effort to achieve something difficult
- stubbornrefusing to change one's mind
- stuckunable to move or make progress
- studioroom used for art, film, or recording
- stuffedfilled tightly, or very full after eating
- stumbleto trip or nearly fall while walking
- stunto shock or amaze someone greatly
- stunningextremely impressive or beautiful
- stupidlacking intelligence or good sense
- stylishfashionable and elegant in appearance
- subconsciousrelating to the mind below full awareness
- submarineship that can travel underwater
- substantiallarge in size, amount, or importance
- substituteperson or thing that replaces another
- suddenlyquickly and unexpectedly
- sufferto experience pain, illness, or hardship
- sufficientenough for a particular purpose
- suffixletter group added to end of a word
- suicideact of intentionally ending one's own life
- summarizeto give a brief statement of main points
- summittop of a mountain, or top-level meeting
- sunbatheto lie in the sun to get a tan
- sundialdevice that shows time using sunlight
- sunrisetime when the sun rises
- sunsettime when the sun sets
- superiorhigher in quality, rank, or status
- superstitionbelief not based on reason or evidence
- supplyamount of something available for use
- supporterperson who supports a cause or team
- supportiveproviding encouragement or emotional help
- supposeto think that something is likely true
- supposedlyaccording to what is said, not certain
- surelyused to show confidence something is true
- surfacethe outside or top layer of something
- surgeondoctor who performs surgical operations
- surgerymedical operation involving cutting into the body
- surprisinglyin a way that causes surprise
- surroundto be or go all around something
- surroundinglocated around or near a place
- survivalthe state of continuing to live
- survivorperson who continues to live after a disaster
- suspectperson believed to have committed a crime
- suspiciona feeling that something is wrong, without proof
- swarmlarge group of insects moving together
- swearto promise solemnly, or curse
- sweatshirtloose warm cotton pullover
- swellto increase in size, especially with fluid
- swimmera person who swims
- switchdevice used to turn something on or off
- swollenlarger than normal due to fluid or air
- swordweapon with a long sharp blade
- sympathyfeeling of care for someone's suffering
- symptoma physical sign of illness
- syndromegroup of symptoms occurring together
- systematicdone according to a fixed plan
T
- tabletsmall touchscreen computer, or a pill
- takeawayfood bought cooked to eat elsewhere
- takeoffmoment an aircraft leaves the ground
- talea story, especially an imaginative one
- talentedhaving a natural ability to do something well
- talkativetending to talk a great deal
- tankcontainer for liquid, or armored vehicle
- tasteflavor of food, or personal preference
- tastelesslacking flavor, or showing poor judgment
- tastyhaving a pleasant, strong flavor
- taxmoney paid to the government
- teachingthe profession or act of instructing others
- teammateperson on the same team as you
- teamworkcombined effort of a group working together
- teaseperson who playfully makes fun of others
- techniquea particular way of doing something skillfully
- technologicalrelating to technology
- teenperson aged between thirteen and nineteen
- telecommunicationstechnology of sending signals over distance
- telegrammessage sent quickly by telegraph
- tellerbank employee who handles transactions
- tempera tendency to become angry easily
- temporarylasting for a limited time
- temptto attract someone to do something wrong
- tendto be likely to behave in a certain way
- tendencya likelihood to behave in a certain way
- tensefeeling nervous or anxious
- tensiona feeling of mental or emotional strain
- tentportable shelter made of fabric
- terma specific word, or a period of time
- terminalbuilding where passengers depart or arrive
- terriblyvery badly, or extremely
- terrificexcellent or very good
- terrifiedextremely frightened
- terrorextreme fear
- terrorismuse of violence to achieve political goals
- thankfulfeeling or showing gratitude
- theftthe crime of stealing something
- theoryan idea meant to explain something
- thirstto feel a strong need to drink or desire
- thoroughcomplete and careful in every detail
- threata statement of intent to cause harm
- threateningsuggesting danger or harm
- thrillerbook or movie with an exciting, suspenseful plot
- throughoutin every part of, or during the whole time
- thumbthe short thick finger on the hand
- thumpto hit something heavily with a dull sound
- thunderloud sound that follows lightning
- thunderousextremely loud, like thunder
- thusas a result, or in this way
- ticksmall check mark, or a small biting insect
- tidethe regular rise and fall of the sea
- tightento make something tighter or more secure
- tightlyin a firm way, leaving no space
- tileflat piece used to cover floors or walls
- timelyhappening at a suitable time
- tina soft metal, or a metal food container
- tinyvery small in size
- tireto become or make weary
- tiringcausing tiredness
- tissuesoft paper for wiping, or body material
- tobaccoplant whose leaves are dried for smoking
- tonguethe movable organ in the mouth used to taste
- toothpastepaste used to clean the teeth
- tornadoviolently rotating column of air
- tossto throw something lightly or carelessly
- totalcomplete, whole, or entire
- totallycompletely, in every way
- tourismthe business of attracting and serving tourists
- tournamenta series of contests to find a winner
- tracesmall mark or sign left by something
- tracksuitloose outfit worn for sports or exercise
- traditionallyaccording to custom or tradition
- traffic jamlong line of vehicles unable to move
- tragedyan event causing great suffering or loss
- tragiccausing or involving great sadness
- traila path through rough or natural country
- transferto move something to another place or person
- transformto change completely in form or appearance
- transformationa complete change in form or appearance
- transitionalrelating to a process of change
- translateto change words from one language into another
- transportthe movement of people or goods
- transportationsystem or means of moving people or goods
- trashwaste material to be thrown away
- travel agentperson who arranges trips for customers
- treatsomething special that gives pleasure
- treatmentmedical care, or the way someone is dealt with
- trembleto shake slightly, often from fear or cold
- tremendousvery great in amount or degree
- trenda general direction of change or fashion
- triggerpart of a gun that fires it, or a cause
- trimsmall cut that neatens something, like hair
- triumpha great victory or achievement
- tropicalrelating to the hot regions near the equator
- trumpeta brass musical instrument
- trustworthydeserving of trust; reliable
- tumbleto fall suddenly without control
- tunaa large edible sea fish
- turbulencesudden violent movement of air or water
- turninga point where a road branches off
- turtlereptile with a hard shell living near water
- twinone of two children born together
- twistan unexpected change, or a curve
- typicalhaving the usual qualities of a type
- typicallyin a way that is usual or expected
U
- unablenot having the ability to do something
- unafraidnot feeling fear
- unbelievablevery difficult to believe; astonishing
- uncertaintya state of not being sure about something
- unclearnot easy to understand clearly
- uncontrollableimpossible to control or restrain
- uncoverdiscover or reveal something hidden
- underagetoo young, not of legal age
- undergoexperience or go through something
- underneathbelow or under something
- underpantsunderwear worn under clothes
- undoreverse an action, unfasten
- undresstake off one's clothes
- unemployedwithout a paid job
- unemploymentstate of being out of work
- unexpectednot expected, surprising
- unexpectedlyin a surprising, unplanned way
- unfairlyin an unjust way
- unfitnot in good shape, unsuitable
- unfoldopen out, or gradually develop
- unfortunateunlucky, causing regret
- unfriendlynot friendly, unkind
- unheardnot heard, or unprecedented
- unifybring together as one
- uninterestednot interested, showing no enthusiasm
- uninterestingnot interesting, boring
- unionworkers' organization, or a joining
- uniqueone of a kind, unusual
- unitejoin together as one
- universeall of space and everything in it
- unlessexcept if, on condition that
- unlikelynot likely, improbable
- unluckyhaving bad luck
- unpacktake things out of a container
- unpredictablehard to predict, changeable
- unrelatednot connected to something else
- untidynot neat, messy
- unusuallyin an unusual, notable way
- unwantednot wanted or welcome
- unwellsick, not feeling healthy
- up-to-datemodern, having the latest information
- updatemake current, add new information
- upliftedfeeling happier or more hopeful
- uploadsend data to a server or internet
- upperhigher in position or rank
- upwardmoving toward a higher place
- urgea strong desire or impulse
- urgentneeding immediate action
- usagethe way something is used
- used todescribes a past habit or state
- uselesshaving no use or value
V
- vacancyan unoccupied job or room
- vaguenot clear or precise
- vainexcessively proud, or useless
- valuableworth a lot, very useful
- vana medium-sized vehicle for goods
- varietya number of different types
- variousseveral different kinds
- varydiffer or change
- vastextremely large in size
- vegetariannot eating meat or fish
- vehiclea machine for transporting people
- veinblood vessel carrying blood to the heart
- vessela ship, or a container
- veta doctor for animals
- viaby way of, through
- vicedeputy, next in rank
- vice presidentthe deputy to a president
- victima person harmed by a crime or event
- victoryan act of winning
- video clipa short piece of video
- viewpointa person's opinion or perspective
- violencephysical force that hurts or damages
- violentlyin a forceful, aggressive way
- virtualexisting only in computer form
- virusa germ that causes disease
- visaofficial document allowing entry to a country
- visibleable to be seen
- visionability to see, or a future idea
- visualrelating to sight or seeing
- visuallyin a way relating to sight
- vividvery bright, clear, and detailed
- vividlyin a bright, clear manner
- volcanoa mountain that can erupt lava
- volumeloudness of sound, or amount of space
- volunteeroffer to do something freely
- vowela letter like a, e, i, o, u
- voyagea long journey, especially by sea
W
- wagona four-wheeled cart for loads
- warda hospital section, or a district
- wardrobea cupboard for clothes
- warmlyin a friendly, affectionate way
- warmthmoderate heat, or friendliness
- warntell someone of possible danger
- warninga statement about possible danger
- warrantya written guarantee for a product
- warriora person experienced in fighting
- washbowla basin for washing hands or face
- wasteunused, discarded, or extra
- wastefulusing things carelessly, excessively
- waterfallwater falling from a height
- waxa soft substance for candles, polish
- weaknesslack of strength, or a fault
- weapona tool used to cause harm
- weather forecasta prediction of future weather
- webcama camera connected to a computer
- weirdstrange or unusual
- well-dressedwearing fashionable, good clothes
- westwardtoward the west
- wetlandland saturated with water
- whalea very large sea mammal
- wheneverat any time, every time
- whereverin or to any place
- whetherexpressing doubt between options
- whicheverany one, no matter which
- whispera very quiet way of speaking
- whistlea shrill sound from blowing air
- whoeverany person, no matter who
- widespreadfound over a large area
- wildlifewild animals in their habitat
- wildlyin an uncontrolled, extreme manner
- willingnessreadiness or eagerness to do something
- windscreenthe front glass window of a car
- windsurfinga water sport with a sailboard
- wingthe part used for flying
- wirea thin metal strand for electricity
- witherbecome dry and shrivelled
- witnesssee something happen
- wizardhighly skilled at something
- workingfunctioning, or relating to work
- workouta session of physical exercise
- workplacethe place where one works
- workshopa room for making things, or training
- worndamaged from long use
- worthhaving value, deserving of
- worthwhiledeserving time, effort, or money
- worthydeserving respect or attention
- woundan injury, especially a cut
- wrapmaterial for covering, or a rolled sandwich
- wrappingmaterial used to wrap something
- wristthe joint between hand and arm
- wristwatcha watch worn on the wrist
- writtenproduced in writing, not spoken
Y
Exam equivalence: B1 corresponds to roughly Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS 4.0-5.0, Eiken Grade Pre-2 to 2, or TOEIC ~550-780. Values are approximate and vary by exam session.
Levels come from the CEFR-J Vocabulary Profile v1.5 by Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the Octanove Vocabulary Profile C1/C2 by Octanove Labs, CC BY-SA 4.0 Meanings and example sentences are written by VocaFlare.
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