Develop your English for more complex topics at B1 level, gaining vocabulary across family, business, animals, and occupations.
58 topics1794 words
Family and Relationships32 words
friendshipnouna close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support
motherhoodnounthe state of being a mother to a child or children
fatherhoodnounthe state of being a father to a child or children
marriagenounthe formal and legal relationship between two people who are married
unmarriedadjectivenot having a legal or official romantic partner
separatedadjectivenot living with one's spouse or partner anymore
bridenouna woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
groomnouna man who is getting married
spousenouna male or female partner in a marriage
single parentnouna person who raises a child or children without a partner
only childnouna person who has no siblings
family treenouna chart, showing the relationship between all the members of a family over a long period of time
mother-in-lawnounsomeone who is the mother of a person's wife or husband
father-in-lawnounsomeone who is the father of a person's wife or husband
sister-in-lawnounthe person who is the sister of one's spouse
brother-in-lawnounthe person who is the brother of one's spouse
daughter-in-lawnounthe wife of one's daughter or son
son-in-lawnounthe husband of one's son or daughter
parents-in-lawnounthe parents of one's spouse
love at first sightphrasean immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time
relationnouna person who is related to someone by blood or marriage
relationshipnounany connection between people by kinship or marriage
relativenouna family member who is related to us by blood or marriage
engagedadjectivehaving formally agreed to marry someone
generationnouna group of people belonging to a particular age group or time period partaking in a certain activity
abandonverbto leave someone with no intention of returning
bring upverbto look after a child until they reach maturity
cheatverbto be sexually unfaithful to one's partner by engaging in romantic or intimate activities with someone else
leaveverbto abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning
separateverbto end the relationship or live apart from a partner
closeadjectivesharing a strong and intimate bond
relatedadjectivebeing connected through family ties or marriage
The Animal Kingdom36 words
alligatornouna large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth
antnouna small insect that lives in a colony
turtlenounan animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water
goldfishnouna small red or orange fish often kept as a pet
chimpanzeenounan intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa
donkeynounan animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding
giraffenouna tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur
gorillanounan African ape which has a large head and short neck that looks like a monkey with no tail
roosternounan adult male chicken
kangaroonouna large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch
snailnouna small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly
lizardnouna group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs
octopusnouna sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell
swannouna large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water
raccoonnouna small animal with a thick tail, gray-brown fur and black marks on its face
zebranouna wild animal that lives in Africa, which is like a horse, with black-and-white stripes on its body
sealnouna large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur
porcupinenounan animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection
crownouna large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call
creaturenounany living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.
bull sharknounan aggressive type of shark that lives in warm and shallow waters near coastlines
batnouna small flying creature that comes out at night
ratnouna large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
wolfnouna big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups
bullnounany male member of the cow family
guinea pignouna small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research
salmonnouna silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments
lobsternouna sea animal with a shell, a pair of strong, large claws and eight legs
cobranouna highly venomous kind of snake that can flatten its neck when in danger or to scare other animals
turkeynouna large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US
goosenouna waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck
pigeonnouna bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers
cricketnounan insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night
biteverbto cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth
trapnounan object that can be used to catch an animal
shellfishnouna type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.
Houses and Buildings27 words
guest housenouna small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay
apartment buildingnouna tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor
country housenouna big home in the countryside, often with large grounds or gardens
fireplacenouna space or place in a wall for building a fire in
chimneynouna channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building
drivewaynouna private path or road that leads from the street to a house, building, etc., typically used for vehicle access and parking
walkwaynouna path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level
back doornouna door that is located behind or at the side of a building
front doornounthe main entrance to a person's house
guest roomnouna bedroom in a house for guests to stay or sleep in
storeroomnouna room where things are kept while they are not needed or used
swimming poolnouna specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in
shelfnouna flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on
porchnouna structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house
accommodationsnouna place to stay in for a short period, often with food or other services
rentnounthe money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person
palacenouna large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
cabinnouna small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains
studionouna tiny apartment that has only one main room
floornounall the rooms of a building that are on the same level
stepnouna series of flat surfaces used for going up or down
corridornouna long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms
drainnouna pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
family roomnouna room in an apartment or house in which the family gathers to watch TV, relax, etc.
studynouna room in a house where a person reads or writes something
residentnouna person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis
rentverbto let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment
Business and Workplace40 words
dealnounan agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property
professionnouna paid job that often requires a high level of education and training
careernouna profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life
business plannouna document that says what goals a company has for the future and how they could be achieved
opportunitynouna situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier
financialadjectiverelated to money or its management
headquartersnounthe place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located
consumernounsomeone who buys and uses services or goods
qualifiedadjectivehaving the needed skills, knowledge, or experience for a job, activity, etc.
marketingnounthe act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research
workingadjectivehaving an occupation that provides one with a salary
exportverbto send goods or services to a foreign country for sale or trade
importverbto buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own
promoteverbto move to a higher position or rank
investverbto spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return
tradeverbto buy and sell or exchange items of value
officenouna place where people work, particularly behind a desk
offernounsomething proposed, presented, or put forward for acceptance
occupationnouna person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living
agreementnouna promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people
contractnounan official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do
interviewverbto ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.
interviewnouna meeting at which one is asked some questions to see whether one is qualified for a course of study, job, etc.
competitionnounthe act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal
professionaladjectivedoing an activity as a job and not just for fun
commercialadjectiverelated to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services
unemploymentnounthe state of being without a job
supplynoun(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people
demandnouncostumer's need or desire for specific goods or services
servicenounthe work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others
minenouna deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
plantnouna place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced
workshopnouna building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means
garagenouna place where vehicles are serviced or repaired
unemployedadjectivewithout a job and seeking employment
partnernounone of the owners of a business or company who shares the expenses, profits, and losses
crewnouna group of people with particular skill sets who participate in a common activity
manageverbto be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.
resourcenoun(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from
firmnouna business or company, particularly one owned by two or more partners
Occupations33 words
barbernounsomeone whose job is to cut men’s hair or shave or trim their facial hair
butchernounsomeone who cuts up and sells meat as a job
buildernounsomeone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job
firefighternounsomeone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations
mailmannounsomeone who delivers letters, packages, etc. to people
gardenernouna person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden
tailornouna person whose job is making clothes, especially for men
sailornouna person who is a member of a ship's crew
photographernounsomeone whose hobby or job is taking photographs
babysitternounsomeone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away
bodyguardnounsomeone who is employed to protect a famous or important person
astronautnounsomeone who is trained to travel and work in space
reporternouna person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.
servantnouna person who does the housework as a job
housewifenouna married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house
freelancernouna person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies
advisernounsomeone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject
translatornounsomeone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another
sportsmannouna man who participates in a sport professionally
tradernounsomeone whose job is selling or buying shares, goods, or currencies
techniciannounan expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines
programmernouna person who writes computer programs
flight attendantnouna person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them
veterinariannouna doctor who is trained to treat animals
guardnouna person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place
agentnouna company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs
judgenounthe official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters
presidentnounthe head of a company or corporation
directornouna person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization
editornounsomeone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published
tutornouna teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group
secretarynounsomeone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.
chemistnouna scientist who studies chemistry
Music28 words
trumpetnouna musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons
accordionnouna box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys
cellonouna large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings
clarinetnouna musical instrument with a mouthpiece and keys, that is played by blowing into it
saxophonenouna curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons
pianistnounsomeone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one
violinistnouna musician who plays the violin, typically performing solo or with other musicians or vocalists
drummernounsomeone who plays a drum or a set of drums in a band
MP3 playernouna small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files
headphonesnouna device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing
microphonenouna piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder
karaokenouna form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music
disc jockeynounsomeone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.
songwriternounsomeone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music
keyboardnouna type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds
flutenouna tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes
bandnouna group of musicians and singers playing popular music
choirnouna group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public
conductornounsomeone who guides and directs an orchestra
performernounsomeone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.
albumnouna number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet
tapenouna thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded
tourverbto travel to different places to perform, such as putting on a concert
publishverbto publically distribute a piece of music for sale
chorusnouna section of a song or poem that follows each verse
beatnouna piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm
lyricnoun(plural) a song's words or text
tapenouna plastic case with a magnetic string that is used to record video, audio, or images
Meat and Dairy29 words
baconnounthin slices of salted or smoked pork, often fried and eaten in meals
red meatnounthe meat such as beef and lamb that turn brown when cooked
white meatnounthe meat such as chicken, rabbit, etc., that is pale in color
vealnounmeat of a young cow
meatballnouna ball of ground meat, served mostly hot in a sauce
seafoodnounany sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish
Swiss cheesenouna type of hard cheese with many holes
blue cheesenounany type of cheese containing blue lines or mold
cream cheesenouna type of smooth soft cheese that is made from whole milk and cream
Goudanouna yellow, round cheese from the Netherlands
yolknounthe yellow part of an egg that is surrounded by a liquid
wingnounmeat from the wing of a duck, chicken, etc., eaten as food
turkeynounmeat of a turkey, eaten as food, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas
ribnouna piece of meat with one or more rib bones
rabbitnounmeat from a rabbit, eaten as food
shellfishnounedible flesh of aquatic invertebrates that have a shell, especially mollusks or crustaceans
lobsternounthe meat of a lobster as food
hamburgernouncow's meat that has been finely chopped or ground using a machine or grinder
crabnounthe meat of a crab that can be eaten
oysternouna type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside
jointnouna large cut of meat from the area where two or more bones meet, typically including a part of the bone
hamnouna type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted
fleshnounthe soft part of the body of an animal, between the skin and bones
ducknounmeat of a duck, eaten as food
cutnouna piece of meat cut from the body of an animal
breastnounmeat cut from the front part of the body of a bird
goosenounmeat of a goose, eaten as food
cheddarnouna type of hard yellow cheese from Cheddar, England
whitenounthe liquid part of an egg that when cooked turns white
Fruits and Nuts25 words
coconutnouna large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid
fignouna soft, sweet fruit with a thin skin and many small seeds, often eaten fresh or dried
nectarinenouna peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin
cherrynouna small and round fruit with mainly red skin and a pit
berrynouna juicy small fruit with no pit, which grows on a bush
cranberrynouna very small red berry with a sour taste
blackberrynouna tiny soft fruit with a sweet taste and black color that grows on a thorny bush
cantaloupenouna round fruit of the melon family that has a sweet and juicy orange flesh and a netted rind which is typically beige or tan in color
melonnouna variety of fruits with yellow, green, or orange skin or juicy flesh that contains many seeds in its center
papayanounan oval tropical fruit with an orange-yellow flesh containing black seeds
pomegranatenouna round fruit with a thick red skin, containing many red edible seeds that are of sour or sweet taste
citrusnounany fruit with a sour taste, such as oranges, limes, and tangerines
macadamia nutnounthe sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree
pistachionounan edible green nut with a hard shell that is sometimes half-open
cashewnouna small nut that is curved and is high in protein
pumpkinnouna large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds
olivenouna very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from
datenouna small brown fruit with a sweet taste and a hard seed
apricotnouna small yellow or orange fruit with juicy flesh and a large pit
plumnouna small round fruit with juicy flesh and purple or yellow skin and a pit
limenouna round green fruit with a sour taste
tangerinenouna small orange fruit with loose skin and juicy flesh
tangelonounan orange-like fruit that is the product of crossing a grapefruit tree with a tangerine tree
mandarinnouna small orange-like fruit with easily removable skin
chestnutnouna round, reddish-brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree, often can be eaten
Drinks28 words
beveragenouna drink that is not water
soft drinknouna cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated
nonalcoholicadjective(of drinks) without any alcohol
sodanouna sweet fizzy drink that is not alcoholic
Coca-Colanounthe brand of a sweet and brown drink that has bubbles in it
mineral waternounwater from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold
milkshakenouna cold smooth drink made by mixing milk and ice-cream with fruits, chocolate, etc. as flavor
smoothienouna thick smooth drink made with crushed fruit, ice cream, yogurt, or milk
lemonadenouna drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice
espressonouna kind of strong black drink made by forcing hot water or steam through coffee
lattenouna drink made from espresso with steamed milk on top
cocoanouna hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar
energy drinknouna drink containing a lot of sugar, caffeine, or other substances that makes one more active
beernouna drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain
whiskeynouna strong alcoholic drink made from grains such as corn and wheat
vodkanouna strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes, originally from Russia
tequilanouna very strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico
brandynouna strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit juice
alcoholicadjective(of drinks) containing alcohol
alcoholnounany drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.
drinknounalcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings
drinkverbto consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure
champagnenouna type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event
winenouna drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice
stilladjective(of a drink) not having bubbles in it
sparklingadjective(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation
tonicnouna type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka
cocktailnounan alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together
Human Characteristics23 words
braveadjectivehaving no fear when doing dangerous or painful things
experiencedadjectivepossessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job
welcomingadjectiveshowing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor
skillfuladjectivevery good at doing something particular
bullynouna person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker
curiousadjective(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things
sillyadjectiveshowing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way
proudadjectivefeeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.
positiveadjectivefeeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation
negativeadjectivenever considering the good qualities of someone or something and is often quick to lose hope
miserableadjectivefeeling very unhappy or uncomfortable
patientadjectiveable to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious
keenadjectivehaving the ability to learn or understand quickly
needyadjectivelacking confidence and needing to be emotionally supported a lot
cooladjectivehaving an appealing quality
independentadjectiveable to do things as one wants without needing help from others
ambitiousadjectivetrying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth
warmadjectivedisplaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm
sociableadjectivepossessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people
gentleadjectiveshowing kindness and empathy toward others
understandingadjectivenot judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake
peacefuladjective(of a person) unwilling to become involved in a dispute or anything violent
doubtfuladjective(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something
Adverbs and Prepositions38 words
includingprepositionused to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group
perprepositionfor one person or thing
towardprepositionin the direction of a particular person or thing
according toprepositionin regard to what someone has said or written
asprepositionused to show that a person or thing looks like someone or something else
likeprepositionused to provide an example
withinprepositionbefore a specific period of time passes
belowadverbin a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else
underneathprepositionused to show that something or someone is directly below or under something
downwardadverbtoward a lower level or position
nearbyadverbnot in the distance
upwardadverbtoward a higher level
highadverbat a great distance or elevation from the ground or a reference point
alongadverbin the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement
anywhereadverbto, in, or at any place
everywhereadverbto or in all places
nowhereadverbnot in or to any place
somewhereadverbin, at, or to some unspecified place
awayadverbat a distance from someone, somewhere, or something
behindadverbat the rear, far side, or back side of something
byadverbused to refer to moving past or alongside something or someone
directlyadverbin a straight line from one point to another without turning or pausing
downadverbat or toward a lower level or position
upadverbat or toward a higher level or position
undergroundadverbunder the surface of the earth
amongprepositionin the center of or surrounded by a group of things or people
intoprepositionto the inner part or a position inside a place
ontoprepositionused to show movement to a position or on a place or object
offadverbat or to a certain distance away in physical space
closeadverbwithout much space between
plusprepositionin addition to something else
tillprepositionup to a particular event or point in time
unlikeprepositionused to introduce differences between two things or people
viaprepositionused to indicate that something or someone moves or travels by passing through a place on the way to another
badlyadverbin a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger
withoutprepositionused to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone
backwardadverbin or to the direction opposite to the front
butprepositionused to show exclusion or exception from a group or category
Education31 words
educationnounthe process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college
educationaladjectiveintended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning
classworknountasks that are given to students to do in class, and not at home
campusnounan area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated
diplomanouna certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study
adult educationnounclasses for adults to finish their education, held in the evening or over the Internet
higher educationnouneducation at a university or similar educational institution that grants one an academic degree at the end
privateadjectiveused by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.
private schoolnouna school that receives money from the parents of the students instead of the government
kindergartennouna class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school
gradnounsomeone who has received a university or college degree
graduateverbto finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree
undergraduatenouna student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university
tuitionnounan amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college
to [hit] the booksphraseto study in a determined and serious manner
educateverbto teach someone, often within a school or university setting
academicadjectiverelated to education, particularly higher education
assignmentnouna task given to a student to do
graduationnounthe action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree
degreenounthe certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course
lecturernouna person who teaches courses at a college or university, often with a focus on undergraduate education, but who does not hold the rank of professor
pupilnounsomeone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild
periodnouneach part into which a day is divided at a school, university, etc.
reviewverbto study or practice taught lessons again, particularly to prepare for an examination
attendverbto go to school, university, church, etc. periodically
drop outverbto stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies
examineverbto test a person's knowledge or skills in a certain subject by asking them questions or asking them to do a specific task
exercisenouna series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill
examinationnouna formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field
quiznouna short test given to students
geniusnounsomeone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity
Money and Shopping37 words
mallnouna large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed
buyernouna person who wants to buy something, usually an expensive item
sellernouna person or company that sells something
shoppernounsomeone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something
taxnouna sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services
affordverbto be able to pay the cost of something
changenounthe money that is returned to us when we have paid more than the actual cost of something
chargeverbto ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service
coinnouna piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments
currencynounthe type or system of money that is used by a country
discountnounthe amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something
stallnouna stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods
returnverbto bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund
productnounsomething that is created or grown for sale
goodsnounitems made or produced for sale
checkoutnouna place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy
accountnounan arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to
oweverbto have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed
creditnounthe ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred
debtnounan amount of money or a favor that is owed
donateverbto freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization
balancenounthe sum of money that is left in a bank account
expensenounthe amount of money spent to do or have something
valuenounthe worth of something in money
sumnouna total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction
totalnounthe complete amount or entirety of something
bargainnounan item bought at a much lower price than usual
possessionnoun(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time
belongverbto be one's property
savingnounan amount of money not spent
productionnounthe act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers
worthadjectiveequal to a specified amount of money, etc.
cutnouna reduction in something such as size, amount, etc.
luxurynoungreat pleasure and comfort afforded by expensive food, places, or clothes
pennynouna unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound
checknouna printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things
salenounthe act of selling something
Fashion30 words
underpantsnouna clothing item worn beneath outer clothing by men and women that covers the lower part of their bodies
pantiesnouna short piece of clothing that women wear under the pants, skirts, etc.
bathing suitnounan item of clothing that is worn for swimming, particularly the type that women and girls wear
hoodienouna piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head
sweatshirtnouna loose long-sleeved warm item of clothing worn casually or for exercising on the top part of our body, usually made of cotton
overcoatnouna long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm
sleevenounthe part of an item of clothing that completely or partly covers one's arm
buttonverbto close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together
trendyadjectiveinfluenced by the latest or popular styles
leathernounstrong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
backpacknouna bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing
branouna piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts
linennouncloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.
costumenounpieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing
topnounan item of clothing that is worn to cover the upper part of the body
baggyadjective(of clothes) loose and not fitting the body tightly
collarnounthe part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over
dressverbto put clothes on oneself
fastenverbto bring two parts of something together
woolnounthick thread made from the fibers of sheep or other animals, commonly used for knitting
inadjectivecurrently popular, trendy, or in style
fashionableadjectivefollowing the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period
patternnouna typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface
clothnounmaterial used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.
stripenouna design consisting of lines or bands with a different color from the background, often used on clothing, textiles, or other surfaces
denimnounstrong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans
cottonnouncloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin
furnounthe skin of an animal that has died with its thick and soft hair still on it
suitverb(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone
designnouna pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration
Sports and Players36 words
boxingnouna sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other
horseback ridingnounthe activity or sport of riding on a horse
horse racingnouna sport in which riders race against each other with their horses
goalkeepernouna player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports
cyclistnounsomeone who rides a bicycle
golfernounsomeone who plays golf as a profession or just for fun
soccer playernounsomeone who plays soccer, especially as a job
stadiumnouna very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience
tournamentnouna series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner
leaguenouna group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season
olympicadjectiverelated to or associated with the Olympic Games
championnounthe winner of a competition
half-timenouna short break between two halves of a game or match
racketnounan object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.
refereenounan official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players
contestnouna competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents
away gamenouna competition that is held at the ground of an opponent
home gamenouna sports match played on a team's own field or court, rather than at the opponent's location
Super Bowlnouna yearly football competition held in America where the two best professional teams play against each other to win the National Football League
squashnouna game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket
poolnouna game played on a table with two players, in which the players use special sticks to hit 16 numbered balls into the holes at the edge of the table
divernounsomeone who jumps into a body of water as a sport
captainnounthe player in charge of a sports team
athleticadjectivephysically active and strong, often with a fit body
coursenounan area of land or water used for races, sports, and other similar activities
courtnounan area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.
competitiveadjectivereferring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals
finalnounthe last match, race, etc., in a competition that determines the champion
passverbto give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.
basketnounthe net attached to a ring in which basketball players try to throw the ball
savenouna move made by a player in order to stop their opponent from scoring a goal or point
opponentnounsomeone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.
matchnouna competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.
resultnounthe outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.
catchnounthe act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air
disqualifyverbto make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity
Transportation32 words
yachtnouna large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips
aircraftnounany flying vehicle
jetnouna very fast aircraft with jet engines
harbornouna sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers
airfarenounthe price of a flight
seat beltnouna belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident
first classnounthe most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train
business classnouna category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business
economy classnounthe cheapest accommodations on an airplane or train
window seatnouna seat on a train, plane, bus, etc. that is placed next to a window
commuteverbto regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means
transportverbto take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
bikeverbto use a bicycle to reach one's destination
transportationnouna system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.
vehiclenouna means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks
planenouna winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines
tracknouna pair of metal bars that trains use to move
tunnelnouna passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.
destinationnounthe place where someone or something is headed
portnouna city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded
boardverbto get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.
accessverbto reach or to be able to reach and enter a place
get inverb(of a train, airplane, etc.) to arrive at a particular place
set outverbto start a journey
set offverbto start a journey
landverbto safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water
on boardadverbon a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship
connectionnouna means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey
domesticadjectivehappening, operating, or occurring within the boundaries of a country
publicadjectiveavailable to and shared by everyone, not only for a special group
nonstopadjective(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops
turnnouna place in a road, river, etc. where it bends
The Weather34 words
sunrisenounthe event during which the sun comes up
sunsetnounthe event during which the sun goes down
sunshinenounthe sun's light and heat
thundernounthe loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm
snowfallnounthe event during which snow begins to fall from the sky
rainstormnouna heavy rainfall
snowstormnouna heavy fall of snow with a strong wind
rainwaternoundrops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain
raindropnouna single droplet of water that falls from the sky
humidadjective(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling
dampadjectiveslightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way
hailstormnouna heavy fall of hail during a storm
forecastnouna prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions
acid rainnounrain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment
sandstormnouna strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around
windstormnouna storm characterized by very strong winds and little or no rain
shadenounan area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object
lightningnouna bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds
rainfallnounthe event of rain falling from the sky
showernouna brief period of rain or snow
snowflakenouna unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky
pourverbto rain heavily and in a large amount
floodverb(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands
frozenadjectiveturned into ice because of cold weather
heat wavenouna period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
fineadjective(of the weather) sunny and clear
calmadjectivedescribing the weather when there is no wind or storm
icyadjectiveso cold that is uncomfortable or harmful
setverb(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
riseverb(of the sun) to come up from the horizon
freezeverb(of the weather) to be very cold
meltverb(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat
shineverb(of the sun) to produce and direct light
brightadjective(of weather) sunny and without many clouds
Appearance26 words
attractivenessnounthe quality of being sexually appealing
uglinessnounthe state of being not attractive or not pleasing to the eye
underweightadjectiveweighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount
hairstylenounthe way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut
combverbto use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair
gray-hairedadjectivehaving hair that is turning or has turned gray, typically as a sign of aging
shinyadjectivebright and smooth in a way that reflects light
frownnounan expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval
grinnouna broad smile that reveals the teeth
frecklenoun(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun
well-dressedadjectivewearing clothes that are stylish or expensive
figurenounthe shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing
beautynounthe quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye
unattractiveadjectivenot pleasing to the eye
thickadjective(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts
haircutnouna particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut
shaveverbto remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool
hairyadjectivehaving a lot of hair
fairadjective(of skin or hair) very light in color
gingeradjective(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
redadjective(of a person's hair) orange-brown or red-brown in color
expressionnouna specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking
paleadjective(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.
spotnouna small red raised mark on the skin, often on the face
racenouneach of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin
littleadjective(of a person) physically short and small compared to others
Time33 words
daytimenouna period of time during the day when the sun shines and it is not dark yet
nighttimenounthe time when the sun is down and it is dark outside
middaynounat or around 12 o’clock in the middle of the day
at timesadverbat moments that are not constant or regular
ahead of timephrasebefore the scheduled or expected time
suddenadjectivetaking place unexpectedly or done quickly
all the timeadverbcontinuously, persistently, or without pause
periodnouna span of time, often with a clear beginning and end
termnounthe end of a specific period of time, particularly one that is expected to last
whilenouna span of time
daylightnouna period of time during the day in which there is light
continuousadjectivehappening without a pause or break
continuouslyadverbwithout any pause or interruption
lateadjectivedoing or happening after the time that is usual or expected
lastverbto maintain presence over a period
takeverbto need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
throughoutadverbduring something's entire period of time
regularlyadverbat predictable, equal time periods
regularadjectivehappening or done frequently
immediateadjectivetaking place or existing now
agoadverbused to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment
faradverbat a considerable distance in time
hourlyadverbafter every 60 minutes
instantlyadverbwith no delay and at once
presentadjectiveoccurring or existing right at this moment
pastadjectivedone or existed before the present time
futureadjectivecoming in to existence or happening after this moment
foreveradverbused to describe a period of time that has no end
justadverbonly a short time ago
meanwhileadverbat the same time but often somewhere else
awayadverbat or toward a distance in time
nearadjectiveclose in time to a moment
irregularadjectivenot conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms
The Human Body27 words
armpitnounthe part under the shoulder that is hollow
thumbnounthe thick finger that has a different position than the other four
toenailnounthe hard smooth part covering the end of each toe
fingernailnounthe hard smooth part at the end of each finger
eyeballnounthe whole structure of the eye
touchnounthe ability to perceive textures or shapes through the hands
smellnounthe ability of nose to recognize smells
hormonenouna chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues
tearnouna drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes
blood sugarnounthe amount of glucose in a person or animal's blood
lungnouneach of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe
hipnouneach of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body
templenounone of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears
jointnouna place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around
ribnouneach of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside
solenounthe bottom area of someone's foot
breatheverbto take air into one's lungs and let it out again
circulationnounthe flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body
sensenounany of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste
sightnounthe physical ability of seeing
hearingnounthe ability to hear voices or sounds through the ears
waistnounthe part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned
tastenounthe ability that makes one able to distinguish different flavors
tissuenouna group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts
nervenouneach of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process
gesturenouna movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention
kidneynouneach of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine
Games and Toys30 words
dicenouna small cube used in games of chance with six sides each having one to six spots representing numbers
chessnouna strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king
crosswordnouna puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes
dollhousenouna small toy house often containing tiny furniture and small dolls as well
puzzlenouna game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done
computer gamenouna game designed to be played on a computer
Ping-Pongnouna game also called tennis, played by two or four players who aim to hit a small plastic ball back and forth on a table across a net placed in the middle using special bats
balloonnouna thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration
amusingadjectiveproviding enjoyment or laughter
playtimenouna duration of time at school when children are free to exit their classroom and spend their time playing outside
dartsnouna game in which small pointy objects are thrown at a board to achieve points
hide-and-seeknouna game for children in which one player closes or covers their eyes while others hide and then try to find where they are
checkmatenouna chess move that makes the opponent's king unable to escape, which means that opponent has lost
video game consolenounan electronic device on which video games can be played
tienounthe result of a game in which players or teams have even scores
tieverb(of two players or teams) to finish a game or competition with even scores
cheatverbto win or gain an advantage in a game, competition, etc. by breaking rules or acting unfairly
goverbto use one's turn in a game
turnnounthe time when someone has the opportunity, obligation, or right to do a certain thing that everyone in a group does one after the other
playnounan activity that is done for fun, mostly by children
winningadjectivedescribing a team, person, or thing that wins or has won a game or race
tricknounan act performed to amuse people who might consider it magical
movenouna change made by a player in the position of a piece in a board game
dealverbto give out playing cards to all the players in a game
rulenouninstructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played
bowlingnouna sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane
guessing gamenouna game in which a player is required to make a number of guesses in order to find the right answer
funadjectiveproviding entertainment or amusement
kitenouna diamond shape frame covered with a paper or cloth with a string attached to it that can fly in the wind
cardnounany of the 52 stiff rectangular pieces of paper that are each characterized by their signs and numbers or pictures on one side, used in playing different card games
Computer29 words
log offverbto stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions
softwarenounthe programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks
operating systemnounthe most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications
hardwarenounthe physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system
Wi-Finounthe technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly
clicknounthe action of pressing a button on a computer mouse
typeverbto write using a physical or digital keyboard
scrollverbto move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it
desktopnounan area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed
versionnouna different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms
accessverbto be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.
errornouna situation where a computer program or process stops working or does not work properly
keynounone of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone
programnouna set of coded instructions that control how a computer, cell phone, etc. works
installverbto add a piece of software to a computer system
quitverbto close a computer program
systemnouncomputer programs and pieces of hardware operating together
buttonnouna small area or part of a machine or electronic device, which when pressed starts working
windownounan area on a computer screen that looks like a frame displaying the operation of a specific program
wirelessadjectiveable to operate without wires
connectverbto join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet
connectionnounthe act of establishing or the state of being linked to something
datanouninformation that a computer can use or store
foldernouna digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together
deleteverbto remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone
dragverbto move a piece of computer data, such as an image, across a computer or smartphone screen using the mouse or a finger
back upverbto make a copy of computer digital data
applicationnouna computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user
virusnouna harmful program capable of multiplying itself and corrupting files and not allowing a system, like that of a computer, to function properly
Health and Sickness39 words
healthcarenounthe health services and treatments given to people
aspirinnouna type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.
first-aid kitnouna set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury
bandagenouna piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections
Band-Aidnouna small sticky strip used to cover and protect an injuriy, typically a cut
bleedverbto lose blood from an injury or wound
care forverbto provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured
first aidnouna basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital
checkupnouna complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues
poisonnouna deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
to [catch] (a|) coldphraseto get sick with a virus that causes a runny nose, cough, and sore throat
welfarenounthe state of being healthy, happy, and prosperous
medicinenouna substance that treats injuries or illnesses
medicaladjectiverelated to medicine, treating illnesses, and health
positiveadjective(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists
negativeadjective(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition
drugnounany substance that is used for medicinal purposes
antibioticnouna medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria
capsulenouna type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance
shotnounan act of a drug injection to the body
sufferverbto have an illness or disease
painfuladjectivemaking one experience pain
examinationnounthe process of looking closely at something to identify any issues
testnouna medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues
operationnouna medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ
operateverbto cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ
treatverbto provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better
treatmentnounan action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.
cureverbto make someone regain their health
healverbto become healthy again
mentaladjectiverelating to the health or state of the mind, including aspects of emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being
spreadverbto extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people
symptomnouna change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease
recoververbto regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury
recoverynounthe gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion
prescriptionnounthe written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed
carenounthe act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something
weighverbto have a specific weight
catch (a) coldphraseto get sick with a virus that causes a runny nose, cough, and sore throat
Nature and Regions25 words
regionnouna large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless
highlandnounland with mountains or hills
woodlandnounland that is filled with many trees
junglenouna tropical forest with many plants growing densely
meadownouna piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay
mountain rangenouna group of mountains or hills in a line
cavenouna hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time
cliffnounan area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea
canyonnouna valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually
waterfallnouna high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls
coastlinenounthe boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
sandnouna pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.
sea levelnounthe average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time
mudnounearth that has become wet
national parknounan area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights
volcanonouna mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air
landnouna specific area of ground owned by someone
mountainousadjective(of an area) having a lot of mountains
rockyadjectivehaving a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders
banknounland along the sides of a river, canal, etc.
canalnouna long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places
channelnouna wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas
antarcticadjectivebelonging or related to the South Pole
arcticadjectivebelonging or related to the region around the North Pole
locationnounthe geographic position of someone or something
City and the Countryside33 words
cafenouna small restaurant that sells drinks and meals
nightclubnouna place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink
fire stationnouna building where firefighters stay and have the tools they need to help with fires and other emergencies
gymnouna place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports
playgroundnouna playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools
barbershopnouna shop where a barber works and men can get haircuts
suburbnouna residential area outside a city
outskirtsnounthe outer areas or parts of a city or town
uptownnouna town or city's upper area
inner citynounan area close to the center of a city that usually suffers from economic problems
commuternouna person who regularly travels to city for work
housingnounbuildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types
parking lotnounan area in which people leave their vehicles
road signnouna sign that shows warnings or information to drivers
street lightnouna tall post with a light on top, usually found along roads, streets, or sidewalks
crossroadnounthe place where a road is crossed by another
farmlandnouna land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas
grasslandnouna large, open, and grass-covered area
orchardnounan area of land that is usually enclosed and is used to grow fruit trees in
pizzerianouna restaurant where mainly pizza is served
damnouna huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity
sidewalknouna pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on
homelandnounthe place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to
gallerynouna place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public
urbanadjectiveaddressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations
communitynouna group of people who live in the same area
populationnounthe number of people who live in a particular city or country
pedestriannouna person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle
lanenouna narrow path in the countryside
overpassnouna type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage
countynoun(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own
wellnouna deep hole dug in the ground to get access to the resources beneath, such as water, oil, etc.
squarenounan open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet
Religion and Festivals34 words
santa clausnounan imaginary man with gray long beard wearing red clothes, which children believe brings presents for them at Christmas
Christmas carolnouna religious song that is sung at Christmas or during Christmas holiday season
eggnognouna drink made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcoholic beverages such as brandy or rum
christmas stockingnouna long and large sock that children leave somewhere in their house before they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that later they can find it filled with presents
christmas evenounthe 24th of December, which is the day before Christmas
mistletoenouna plant with white berries that grows on other trees such as apple or oak, often used as Christmas decoration
elfnouna small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers
Hanukkahnounan eight-day holiday when Jewish people celebrate the time that an important temple was given back to them
miraclenounan occurrence or event that is impossible to be the work of a human being rather a supernatural power
evenounthe evening or day before an event, particularly a religious one
Easternouna holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible
Thanksgivingnouna national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God
charitynounan organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.
religionnounthe belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires
prayernounthe action of praying to God or other higher powers
prayverbto speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
cathedralnounthe largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop
ceremonynouna formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed
customnouna way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people
traditionnounan established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people
believernouna person who has faith in a god or follows a particular religion
blessverbto ask for divine favor or protection for a certain thing or person
holyadjectivemorally and spiritually good, often connected with religion
priestnouna man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church
christmasnounthe 25th of December on which Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's birth
christmas treenouna specific tree that is covered with lights and decorations and put in or outside houses at Christmas
godnounthe supernatural being that Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship and believe to be the creator of the universe
angelnouna spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God
celebrateverbto lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith
celebrationnounthe action of honoring something, such as an important event, day, etc.
abbeynouna church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live
faithnounstrong belief in a particular god or religion
religiousadjectiverelated to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality
decorationnounthe art or process of making something look more attractive by adding beautiful things to it
Special Occasions23 words
birthnounthe event or process of a baby being born
Father's Daynouna day set aside to honor and celebrate fathers and father figures
New Year's Daynounthe day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries
Mother's Daynounthe day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children
Valentine's Dayphrasea day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another
HalloweennounOctober 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy
occasionnounan official or special ceremony or event
entertainverbto amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time
bannernouna long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events
blow outverbto put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs
candlenouna block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light
wrapverbto cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.
participateverbto join in an event, activity, etc.
to [take] partphraseto participate in something, such as an event or activity
hostverbto be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited
graduationnouna ceremony during which students receive their degrees
engagementnounan agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement
eventnounsomething special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day
gatheringnouna meeting, especially one with a particular purpose
throwverbto hold or organize an event such as a party
celebrationnouna gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing
presentnounsomething given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion
gatherverbto come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity
War and Peace43 words
armynouna country's military force trained to fight on land
obeyverbto follow commands, rules, or orders
commandernounan officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers
defeatnounthe state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
victorynounthe success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.
guardverbto protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack
weaponnounan object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.
damageverbto physically harm something
dogfighternounthe pilot of a fighter aircraft
combatnouna fight between different military forces during a war
missilenouna weapon that carries explosives and can be guided to strike a distant target
shotgunnouna long gun that can shoot multiple small bullets at one time, suitable for hunting animals such as birds
gunshotnounthe act of firing a gun
gunfirenounthe repeated shooting of one or several guns
warnouna state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states
peacenouna period or state where there is no war or violence
militarynounthe armed forces of a country
forcenouna group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.
orderverbto give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority
ordernouna command or instruction given by someone in a position of authority
officernouna member of the military who holds a position of authority over others
conflictnouna hostile encounter between armed forces during a war
battlenouna fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war
defeatverbto win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
attacknounan attempt to injure or destroy forces or buildings of the enemy in a war
attackverbto begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war
defendverbto not let any harm come to someone or something
defensenounthe measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
gunnouna type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
bulletnouna small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun
bombnounan object that is designed to explode and cause destruction
fireverbto shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon
explodeverbto break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
shootverbto release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow
explosionnouna sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction
enemynouna country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war
damagenounphysical harm done to something
bombverbto attack someone or something using explosive devices
peacefuladjectivefree from conflict, violence, or disorder
bloodyadjectivecharacterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed
targetverbto aim to shoot at or attack a certain person or thing
destructionnounthe action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state
questionverbto officially ask someone a series of questions about something
Quantities and Containers42 words
Fahrenheitadjectiverelated to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°
Celsiusadjectiverelating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
centigradeadjectiverelated to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°
ouncenouna unit for measuring weight equal to approximately 28.34 grams
gallonnouna unit used to measure liquids in the United States, equivalent to approximately 3.785 liters
inchnouna unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters
cartonnouna box made of cardboard or plastic for storing goods, especially liquid
jarnouna container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.
traynouna flat object with elevated edges, often used for holding or carrying food and drink
bucketnouna round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things
dozennouna set of twelve items
scalenounthe size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
piecenounan individual part used to build or create something
slicenouna small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.
loafnounbread that has a particular shape and is baked in one piece, usually sliced before being served
barnouna block of solid material such as chocolate or soap
rollnounsomething that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one
numbernounthe quantity of things or people
bunchnouna group of things sharing the same quality, usually connected to each other
pilenouna noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing
rownouna group of people or objects placed in a line
edgenounthe outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center
containernounany object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.
casenouna container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around
packnouna convenient package or parcel of items, often small and commercially sold
packetnouna small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices
packagenouna box or container in which items are packed
mugnouna large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
jugnouna deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap
tubenouna flexible container that is used to store thick liquids
cannouna container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink
basketnounan object, usually made of wicker or plastic, with a handle for carrying or keeping things
extraadjectivemore than enough or the amount needed
maximumnounthe highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed
minimumnounthe lowest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or required
limitedadjectivevery little in quantity or amount
doubleadverbused to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent
enoughdeterminerused to show that something is as much or as many as it is needed or wanted
packetnoungoods in a small bag that is typically made of paper, plastic, etc.
bitnouna small amount, quantity, or piece of something
pitchernounthe quantity or the contents within a deep large container with a wide mouth and a handle
pitchernouna deep round container with a handle and a curved opening, used for pouring liquids
Languages and Nationalities18 words
Pashtonounone of the Afghanistan's official languages, which is also the second most-used language in Pakistan
UrdunounPakistan's official language, which is also widely spoken in India
Hebrewnounthe original language of Jews, which is Israel's official language
BulgariannounBulgaria's official language
Czechnounthe Czech Republic's official language
SlovaknounSlovakia's official language
Thainounthe official language of Thailand
Scotnounsomeone who is from Scotland
Cantonesenouna dialect of Chinese spoken in Southern China, which is also the official language of Hong Kong
Iraniannouna person who is a native or descendant of Iran
welshnounthe original language of Wales
polishnounPoland's official language
finnishnounone of Finland's official languages
persiannounsomeone who is from or resides in Iran, or a person of Iranian descent
norwegiannounone of the Norway's official languages
danishnounthe official language of Denmark, spoken by the majority of the population
mandarinnounChina's official language, which is the standard form of Chinese
irishnounthe Celtic language spoken by some in Ireland
Romance27 words
admireverbto express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.
flirtverbto behave in a way that shows a person is only sexually drawn to someone, with no serious intention of starting a relationship
kissverbto touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.
kissnouna gentle touch with the lips, especially to show respect or liking
lovernounone of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other
love letternouna letter to show one's affections toward the person who receives it
love lifenouna part of one's life involving relationships or sexual activities
hugnounthe act of closely holding someone in one's arms, usually as a sign of affection
crushnouna brief or intense romantic infatuation
sweetheartinterjectionused to address a loved one in an affectionate manner
blind datenouna romantic date with a person one has not met before
double datenounthe occasion on which two couples go on a date together
soulmatenounthe perfect romantic partner for a person
romanticadjectivedescribing affections connected with love or relationships
to [be|feel] attracted to {sb}phraseto feel a romantic or sexual interest toward a person
desireverbto be sexually attracted to someone
embraceverbto hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection
wantverbto sexually desire someone
datenouna person who accompanies another individual in a romantic or social context
passionnounsexual love to a great amount
babyinterjectionused to address a person one loves, especially one's husband, wife, or partner
darlinginterjectionused to address an individual one loves, particularly one's romantic partner, wife, husband, etc.
honeyinterjectionused to address a person that one loves, particularly one's child, husband, wife, etc.
fondadjectivehaving a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someone
valentinenouna person that one loves or is attracted to and sends a love letter to, often without signing it, on Valentine's Day
romancenounthe affectionate relationship between two partners
attractionnouna feeling of liking a person, particularly in a sexual way
Feelings and Emotions31 words
amazedadjectivefeeling or showing great surprise
angerverbto make a person feel angry
boredomnounthe feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive
eageradjectivehaving a strong desire for doing or experiencing something
embarrassedadjectivefeeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said
excitementnouna strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness
frightenedadjectivefeeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock
gladadjectivepleased about something
hatenounstrong dislike for someone or something
interestedadjectivehaving a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them
jealousynounfeeling angry or unhappy because of someone else's advantages or possessions
bullyverbto use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable
satisfactionnouna feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired
scareverbto suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid
calmverbto make someone become relaxed and quiet
shockverbto surprise or upset someone greatly
frightenverbto cause a person or animal to feel scared
self-respectnouna feeling that shows a person values themselves and is confident about who they are
anxietynouna feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome
approvalnouna positive feeling about someone or something that is seen as good or favorable
cheerfuladjectivefull of happiness and positivity
desirenouna very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something
guiltyadjectivefeeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done
interestnounthe desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing
madadjectivefeeling very angry or displeased
pleasurenouna feeling of great enjoyment and happiness
saddenverbto feel sorrowful, unhappy, or disappointed
satisfyverbto make someone happy by doing what they want or giving them what they desire
stressedadjectivefeeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax
hungernounthe feeling that a person gets when they need to eat
horrornouna great fear or shock
People and Stages of Life25 words
adulthoodnounthe period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity
infantnouna very young child, typically from birth to around one year old
boyhoodnounthe period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood
girlhoodnounthe period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood
old agenounthe later stage of life during which a person is considered old
retirementnounthe period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age
parentaladjectiverelated to parents or the role of parenting
bornadjectivebrought to this world through birth
middle agenounthe time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet
midlifenounthe period during which a person is not old enough but is not young either
toddlernouna young child who is starting to learn how to walk
adolescencenouna period in one's life between puberty and adulthood
adolescentnouna young person who is in the process of becoming an adult
infancynounthe period or state of very early childhood
childhoodnounthe period or time of being a child, characterized by significant physical and emotional growth
ageverbto get older
maturitynounthe state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible
newbornnounan infant very recently born
teennounsomeone between the ages of 13 and 19
preteennouna child who is between the ages of 9 and 12
youthnounthe period of one's life between childhood and adulthood
seniornouna person who is advanced in age, particularly one who qualifies for discounts, services, etc. provided for elderly people
junioradjectiveintended for or related to young people, particularly in sports
grownupnoun(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible
senioradjectiverelated to individuals who are considered elderly
Hobbies24 words
pastimenounan enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time
backpackingnouna style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack
birdwatchingnounthe activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings
bloggingnounthe act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page
cheerleadingnouna sport that involves cheering and dancing in support of a sports team, typically consisting of a group of girls wearing similar clothing
clubbingnounthe act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs
collectingnounthe action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby
doodleverbto aimlessly draw lines and shapes, particularly when one is bored
gamblingnounthe action or activity of betting on uncertain outcomes or playing games of chance, hoping to win money or prizes
journalingnounthe act of regularly writing about what one sees, does, etc.
kartingnounthe activity or sport of racing in small four-wheeled vehicles called karts
knittingnounthe skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine
mountain bikingnounthe activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground
origaminounthe practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture
scuba divingnounthe act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.
sketchingnounthe act of quickly drawing something without many details
skydivingnounthe activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground
window shoppingnounthe activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something
windsurfingnounthe activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it
leisurenouna period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax
huntingnounthe activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or birds for money, food, or fun
meditationnounthe act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind
potterynounthe skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay
travelingnounthe activity or act of going from one place to another, particularly over a long distance
The Environment and Energy38 words
planetnouna huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star
habitatnounthe place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows
fuelnounany substance that can produce energy or heat when burned
fossil fuelnouna fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas
coalnouna type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy
atomic energynouna clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.
carbon footprintnounthe amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
carbon dioxidenouna type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out
cleanupnounthe act of removing harmful or dirty substances from somewhere
eco-friendlyadjectivereferring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment
polluteverbto damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land
climate crisisnounan urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment
natural disasternounany destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.
volcanic eruptionnounthe sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano
garbagenounthings such as household materials that have no use anymore
greenhouse gasnounany type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat
greenhouse effectnouna global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth
air pollutionnountoxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses
smokenouna cloud of chemicals produced by burning something
power plantnouna large building in which electricity is made
recycleverbto make a waste product usable again
recyclingnounthe process of making waste products usable again
renewableadjective(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up
emergencynounan unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action
filthnounany substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant
atmospherenounthe layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity
resourcenoun(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth
powernounthe energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines
oilnouna liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel
energynouna source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines
cleanadjectivenot causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination
greenadjective(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment
consumeverbto use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.
wastenounmaterials that have no use and are unwanted
toxicadjectiveconsisting of poisonous substances
poisonousadjectiveconsisting of toxic substances that can cause harm or death
rotverbto become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time
rotverbto cause a particular thing to decay or decompose
Law and Politics42 words
councilnouna group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
diplomacynounthe job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries
electionnounthe process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting
electverbto choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
local governmentnounthe government of a city or town and not of a country
governornouna person who is in charge of a state, region, or territory
mayornounsomeone who is elected to be the head of a town or city
politicaladjectiverelated to or involving the governance of a country or territory
punishmentnounthe act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong
banverbto officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice
murderverbto unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being
punishverbto cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have
thiefnounsomeone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats
conferencenounan official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days
blood moneynounan amount of money given by law to the close relatives of a murdered victim
freeverbto release someone from captivity or arrest
death penaltynounthe punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court
politicsnouna set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city
candidatenounsomeone who is competing in an election or for a job position
bordernouna line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other
congressnounthe legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
countynoun(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own
courtnounthe place in which legal proceedings are conducted
embassynounthe ambassador and the staff who represent their government in a foreign country
governmentnounthe group of politicians in control of a country or state
lawnouna country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey
parliamentnounthe group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters
partynounan official political group with shared beliefs, goals, and policies aiming to be a part of or form a government
presidentnounthe leader of a country that has no king or queen
publicnouna society's ordinary people
rightnouna thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have
arrestverb(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal
statenounone of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US
commitverbto do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong
escapeverbto get away from captivity
investigateverbto try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts
ruleverbto control and be in charge of a country
voteverbto show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.
statementnounan official announcement regarding something specific
flagnouna piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.
criminaladjectiverelated to or involving illegal activities
criminalnouna person who does or is involved in an illegal activity
Farming23 words
barnnouna large farm building used to keep animals and store crops or feed
cattlenounlarge farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor
farmhousenouna house near a farm in which a farmer lives
fish farmnounan area or a place where fish are kept to increase their number and then be sold
greenhousenouna glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather
pestnounan insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.
plownouna large farm tool with heavy blades used to turn over soil and prepare it for sowing
scarecrownouna figure shaped like a person used to keep birds away from crops
shepherdnouna person who protects a large group of sheep as a job
vineyardnouna piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine
windmillnouna large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water
agriculturenounthe practice and study of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
cropnouna plant that is grown for food over large areas of land
grainnounthe small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops
harvestverbto cut and collect a crop
landnounan area of ground used for farming
milkverbto collect milk from animals such as cows, goats, etc.
organicadjective(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances
ranchnouna large farm in which animals are kept to increase their number
seednouna small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one
sowverbto plant seeds by scattering them on the ground
stablenouna building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses
tractornouna vehicle with large rear wheels and thick tires, mostly used on farms
Home Appliances and Furniture25 words
bed sheetnouna large piece of cotton or other cloth put on a bed, on or under which one can lie
mattressnounthe part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps
freezernounan electrical container that can store food for a long time at a temperature that is very low
kitchen hoodnounan electrical device fixed above the stove that can remove smoke, steam, or unpleasant smells in the kitchen
garbage disposalnouna small machine attached to the top of the waste pipe of a kitchen sink for shredding food waste
pressure cookernouna pot that has a tight lid and can quickly cook food using high-pressure steam
food processornounan electric kitchen appliance used to chop, slice, shred, or puree food
juicernounan electric kitchen tool used for removing the juice of fruits and vegetables
flatwarenouneating tools such as spoons, forks, and knives
chopsticknounone of the two thin, typically wooden sticks, used particularly by people of China, Japan, etc., to eat food
ladlenouna type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food
mowernouna type of machine that is used for cutting grass
faucetnounan object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe
vasenouna container used as a decoration or used for putting cut flowers in
couchnouna piece of furniture that has a soft and comfortable area for two or more people to sit or rest on
sofa bednouna sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed
hair straightenersnounan electrical device with two narrow plates that when heated up can be used to pull hair with and make it straight
thermostatnounan instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.
microwavenouna kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food
rugnounsomething we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin
radiatornouna metal device with pipes that are filled with hot water to heat a room
spatulanouna kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food
blindnouna type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down
pillownouna bag of cloth, leather, etc. filled with something soft such as feathers, used particularly on a chair for sitting or leaning on
brushnouna tool with a handle and a group of hair or thin pieces of plastic, etc. connected to it, used for cleaning
Media and Journalism37 words
medianounthe ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.
advice columnnouna section or part in a newspaper in which people are given advice regarding their personal problems
broadcastverbto use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs
front pagenounthe first and main page of a newspaper in which important news pieces are printed
headlinenounthe large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.
podcastnouna digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics
soap operanouna TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems
viewernounan individual who watches content, such as videos, TV programs, or live streams, through traditional broadcasting channels or digital platforms
advertiseverbto make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes
breaknouna short pause in a TV or radio program for advertisement
broadcastnouna TV or radio program
channelnouna TV station that broadcasts different programs
commercialnounan advertisement broadcast on TV or radio
editionnounthe specific form or version that a book, magazine, or similar publication is in
publishverbto produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase
editverbto make a book, newspaper, or magazine ready for publication through revision, correction, etc.
episodenounone part of a series of a radio or TV show
coververbto provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media
hostnounthe person in front of a camera who talks about different topics or invites guests to a TV or radio show
interviewverbto ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper
interviewnouna formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication
introduceverbto give details to an audience about the show, guests, etc. that are about to be seen or heard
itemnouna distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.
journalnouna magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic
listenernounsomeone who listens to a radio program, often in a regular manner
liveadjective(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing
networknouna group of TV or radio stations broadcasting the same program at the same time in different places
stationnouna company or facility from which radio or television programs are produced and transmitted
piecenounan article or segment in a broadcast or publication
pressnounnewspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
readernounsomeone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper
reportverbto cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.
shownouna TV or radio program made to entertain people
studionouna room or building where TV or radio programs are made or broadcast
viewverbto watch something such as a movie or show
audiencenouna group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.
subscribeverbto pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly
Social Issues36 words
addictionnounthe inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy
awarenessnounknowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue
bullyingnouna type of behavior that involves using violence or threats to scare or hurt smaller or less powerful people
equalitynounthe state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others
freedomnounthe right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted
gender gapnounthe differences between men and women's rights, opportunities, and treatment in society
homelessnessnounthe fact or condition of not having a home
immigrationnounthe fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there
malnutritionnouna condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy
obesitynounthe condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
overpopulationnouna situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them
peer pressurenouna strong feeling to seek approval from people of one's age by doing what they do or by behaving like them
povertynounthe condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.
sexismnounthe belief or behavior that one sex is less important, capable, or valuable than the other
shortagenouna lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people
modern slaverynouna situation in which people are forced work against their will through threats or violence that prevents them from escaping
social inequalitynounthe unjust and unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities in a society, often based on factors such as race, gender, ethnicity, etc.
social servicenounservices or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government
protestverbto show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public
brain drainnouna situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life
socialadjectiverelated to society and the lives of its citizens in general
racialadjectiverelated to or based on a person's race, ethnicity, or ancestry
rightadjectiveaccording to the principles of justice or ethics
wrongadjectiveagainst the law or morality
abusenounimproper, harmful, or excessive use of something
corruptionnounillegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power
crisisnouna period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action
issuenounproblems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention
racismnounharmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy
securitynounthe state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger
stabilitynounthe quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change
welfarenounefforts, policies, or procedures designed to promote the basic well-being of people, often by providing services or protections
warnouna competitive or aggressive situation between people, groups, companies, etc.
drugnounany illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects
damagenounharmful effects caused by an action, event, or situation
ignorantadjectiveunaware or uninformed because of a lack of relevant knowledge
Success and Failure29 words
attemptverbto try to complete or do something difficult
difficultynouna challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something
disadvantagenouna situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult
expectationnouna belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires
achieveverbto finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties
succeedverbto reach or achieve what one desired or tried for
well-paidadjective(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field
troubleverbto create problems for someone, resulting in hardship
mistakenounan act or opinion that is wrong
trynounan effort to achieve or do a particular thing
costverbto cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision
advantagenouna condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others
enemynounsomeone who is against a person, or hates them
failverbto be unsuccessful in accomplishing something
failurenounthe absence of success in achieving a goal
troublenounthe fact or situation of causing a difficulty
hardadverbwith a lot of difficulty or effort
lostadjectiveunable to regain something due to it being gone or not existing anymore
missverbto lose the chance to experience or have something
overcomeverbto succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult
purposenouna desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions
workverbto make efforts in order to gain something
obstaclenounan intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome
go onverbto continue without stopping
give upverbto stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
abandonverbto no longer continue something altogether
fightverbto make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something
accomplishverbto achieve something after dealing with the difficulties
successnounthe fact of reaching what one tried for or desired
Art26 words
art formnounan artistic expression delivered by different means of art like music or painting
architecturenounthe study or art of building and designing houses
graphic artsnounarts that are based on drawing in two dimensions with no color involved
the performing artsnountypes of art such as dance, drama, and music that are performed in front of an audience
sketchverbto produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something
exhibitionnouna public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown
finger-paintingnounthe art of painting using the fingers rather than brushes
graffitinounpictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.
illustrationnouna picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier
portraitnouna drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders
statuenouna large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood
collagenounthe art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface
the visual artsnounart forms such as painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. that people can look at, in contrast to music and literature
artworknounany creative piece such as paintings, sculptures, etc., that is created by an artist to convey a message or express an emotions
sculpturenounthe art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures
decorateverbto add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive
designverbto make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced
sketchnouna basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version
fakeadjectivedesigned to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity
framenouna border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.
illustrateverbto use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.
paintverbto produce a picture or design with paint
studionouna room where a painter, musician, or other artists works in
symbolnouna sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization
masternounsomeone who has become very skillful in their chosen art, particularly one in the past
stylenouna specific way of writing, designing, painting, etc. that is typical of a certain era, person, movement, place, etc.
Literature29 words
bestsellernounan item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people
biographynounthe story of someone's life that is written by another person
fairy talenouna type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending
non-fictionnouna type of literature about real people, or events, etc.
introductionnounthe part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about
metaphornouna figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
poemnouna written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style
poetrynouna type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas
short storynouna complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time
storylinenounthe plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.
storytellernounsomeone who creates and shares stories
talenouna true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events
poeticadjectiverelating to poetry as a form of expression or literature
authornouna person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job
fictionnouna type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.
mysterynouna movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on
mythnouna story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal
plotnounthe events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
quotationnouna sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats
quoteverbto say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
reviewverbto share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses
settingnounthe time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place
titlenounthe name given to a movie, book, etc.
versenouna set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern
writingnoun(plural) written works particularly those belonging to an author or covering a specific topic
gothicadjective(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural
literaryadjectiverelated to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content
young adultadjectiverelating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents
playnouna written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Internet and Websites29 words
address barnouna box-like area in a web browser where the address of a website is shown or where the user can type a web address into
blognouna web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style
bloggernounan individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog
blog postnounany article or piece of information added to a blog, often including images, videos, etc.
browsernouna computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet
chat roomnouna place on the Internet where people can communicate with one another and talk about a specific topic
DMnouna message sent on a social media platform that is available only to the recipient
Facebooknouna social media platform that is very popular
Googlenouna widely used and very popular search engine
inboxnouna folder in which received emails or text messages are stored
log inverbto start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions
offlineadjectivenot connected to the Internet
outboxnouna place where unsent emails are stored
spamnoununwanted or irrelevant online advertisements sent to many people
tweetnouna message or post on Twitter
URLnounthe address of a resource on the Internet
YouTubenouna website on which people share their videos so that others can watch them
accountnounan arrangement based on which a user is given a private and personalized access to an online platform, application, or computer
attachverbto send a file with an email
bookmarknounthe saved address of a website or file for easier and faster access
chatverbto send and receive messages on an online platform
followverbto subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish
forwardverbto send something, such as an email or letter, that you have received, to someone else
likeverbto show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
pagenouna single screen or document on the internet that contains content such as text, images, videos, and links, often part of a website
servernouna computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network
surfverbto explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal
tweetverbto post or send something on X social media
visitverbto access and browse a website
Fields of Study25 words
art historynounthe study of the development of sculpture, painting, etc., throughout time
computer sciencenounthe field of study that deals with computers and their uses
cultural studiesnouna field of study concerning how culture is formed, its relation to people, and how it reacts to different social matters
dentistrynouna field of medicine that deals with the mouth and teeth
economicsnounthe study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society
geologynouna field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history
information technologynouna field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.
linguisticsnounthe study of the evolution and structure of language in general or of certain languages
managementnounthe process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization
physiologynounthe field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms
political sciencenouna field of study that is concerned with politics and governments
psychiatrynounthe study of mental conditions and their treatment
psychologynouna field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior
roboticsnounan area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots
sociologynounthe scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior
statisticsnouna field of science that deals with numerical data collection or analysis
accountingnounthe profession of recording, auditing, and reporting financial transactions for a business
communicationnouna field of study that deals with the sending and receiving of information
engineeringnouna field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
financenounthe field of economics concerned with the management, allocation, and oversight of money, investments, and other financial assets
lawnounthe academic subject that studies legal systems and principles
logicnouna field of study that deals with the ways of thinking, explaining, and reasoning
medicinenounthe field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases
nutritionnounthe field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body
philosophynounthe study of the meaning of the universe, existence, and reality
Ambition and Achievement27 words
aimnouna specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable
wishnouna feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen
successfullyadverbin a manner that achieves what is desired or expected
resultverbto directly cause something
wishverbto desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible
achievementnounthe action or process of reaching a particular thing
aimverbto intend or attempt to achieve something
ambitionnounthe will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.
brightadjective(of someone or something's future) likely to be successful and very good
effortnounan attempt to do something, particularly something demanding
manageverbto do something difficult successfully
practicaladjective(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective
positiveadjectiveachieving success or progress
negativeadjectivehaving an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something
promoteverbto help or support the progress or development of something
respectnounadmiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.
respectverbto admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.
secretnounthe most effective or proven method of achieving something
supportverbto provide someone or something with encouragement or help
work onverbto focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal
dreamverbto think about something that one desires very much
hopefuladjective(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen
progressnoungradual movement toward a goal or a desired state
intendverbto have something in mind as a plan or purpose
goverbto progress in a particular way
fightnounthe will, energy, and strength to keep trying to achieve or prevent something
secureverbto reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort
Movie and Theater34 words
action movienouna movie with many exciting scenes involving fights, chases, and explosions
auditionnouna meeting during which actors, singers, or dancers show their skills and abilities in front of casting directors, producers, or other decision-makers to be considered for a role in a production
clownnouna person who wears a wig and a red nose to entertain an audience
criticnounsomeone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works
film festivalnounan event during which a wide range of new movies from different countries are shown to the public
genrenouna style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features
movie makernounsomeone who produces or directs films
scriptwriternounsomeone whose job is to write the story of a movie, play, TV show, etc.
silent movienouna movie with no spoken dialogue
special effectsnountechniques used in movies and other media to create cool visuals or sounds using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement
superheronouna fictional character with special and strange powers
superstarnounan extremely popular and well-known performer or sports player
thrillernouna movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime
animationnouna movie in which animated characters move
box officenounthe place where tickets for admission to an event are sold
castnounall the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.
classicnouna well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality
criticismnounthe process or action of evaluating and giving personal reviews of a work of art
directverbto give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.
dramaticadjectiverelated to acting, plays, or the theater
editverbto choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones
editornounthe person who is in charge of arranging or removing the scenes of a movie, show, etc.
partnounthe specific role given to an actor
produceverbto provide money for and be in charge of the making of a movie, play, etc.
melodramanouna dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience
musicalnounany theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story
scriptnouna written text that a movie, show, or play is based on
stagenounan elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience
starnouna famous and popular performer, artist, etc.
demigodnouna person who is respected or admired like a god by other people
tragedynouna play with sad events, especially one that the main character dies at the end
trailernouna selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public
villainnounthe main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.
westernnouna movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys and settlers in American West
Personal Characteristics26 words
pretendverbto act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so
relaxedadjectivefeeling calm and at ease without tension or stress
trickverbto deceive a person so that they do what one wants
childishadjectivebehaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child
naturenounthe most fundamental qualities of a person or animal's character
individualnouna single person, particularly when considered as separate from a group, etc.
horribleadjective(of a person) behaving in a very unkind, unfriendly, or cruel way
dependentadjectiveunable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something
organizedadjective(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way
outgoingadjectiveenjoying other people's company and social interactions
qualitynounan important characteristic or feature that defines something or someone
characteristicnouna notable feature or quality that defines or describes something
personaladjectiveonly relating or belonging to one person
easyadjective(of a person) not stressed, and free from worries
reliableadjectiveable to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations
wiseadjectivedeeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions
slowadjectivenot fast at learning or understanding things
weakadjectiveeasily influenced by others and lacking the ability or will to uphold one's decisions, beliefs, etc.
meanadjective(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel
openadjectivehaving a straightforward and honest attitude
eviladjective(of a person) dishonest, cruel, and taking pleasure in causing harm or suffering to others
responsibleadjectiveable to be relied on and trusted
mysteriousadjective(of a person) having an enigmatic or puzzling quality, often suggesting hidden motives or characteristics
determinedadjectivehaving or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles
concernnouna feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.
appreciateverbto be thankful for something
Common Adverbs25 words
anymoreadverbused to indicate that something that was once true or done is no longer the case
apartadverbat a distance from each other in either time or space
commonlyadverbin most cases; as a standard or norm
correctlyadverbin a right way and without mistake
aboutadverbused with a number to show that it is not exact
agoadverbused to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment
alladverbto the full or complete degree
anywayadverbwith no regard to a specific situation, thing, etc.
certainlyadverbin an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt
doubleadverbused to suggest that something is twice as much or has twice the significance or effect
eachadverbused to consider every member or item of a group separately
effectivelyadverbin a way that results in the desired outcome
enoughadverbto a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary
equallyadverbto the same amount or degree
evenadverbused to show that something is surprising or is not expected
firstadverbbefore anything or anyone else in time, order, or importance
fullyadverbto the highest extent or capacity
hardlyadverbto a very small degree or extent
howeveradverbused to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned
incrediblyadverbto a very great degree
leastadverbto the lowest extent
mainlyadverbmost often or in most cases
mostlyadverbin a manner that indicates the majority of something is in a certain condition or of a certain type
naturallyadverbin accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected
absolutelyinterjectionused to show complete agreement
Essential Adverbs21 words
(most|very) likelyadverbused to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening
normallyadverbunder regular or usual circumstances
personallyadverbused to show that the opinion someone is giving comes from their own viewpoint
typicallyadverbin a way that usually happens
nearlyadverbto a degree that is close to being complete
necessarilyadverbin a way that cannot be avoided
nextadverbat the time or point immediately following the present
originallyadverbin a new, creative, and perhaps unexpected way
particularlyadverbto a degree that is higher than usual
perfectlyadverbused to emphasize something
perhapsadverbused to express possibility or likelihood of something
possiblyadverbused to express that something might happen or be true
properlyadverbin a correct or satisfactory manner
similarlyadverbin a way that is almost the same
simplyadverbused to show that something is the case and nothing more
specificallyadverbonly for one certain type of person or thing
stronglyadverbwith great physical force, energy, or power
surelyadverbin a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement
thereforeadverbused to suggest a logical conclusion based on the information or reasoning provided
thoughadverbused to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising
todayadverbat the present time
Travel and Vacation32 words
backpackverbto hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack
bed and breakfastphrasea small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast
brochurenouna book typically small, with information, images, and details about a product, service, organization, or event
campfirenounan outdoor fire that is typically built at a campsite for warmth, cooking, etc.
outdoorsadverbnot inside a building or enclosed space
keycardnouna plastic card that works magnetically and is used instead of a typical door key
check-innounthe process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence
reception desknounthe counter or the front desk in a hotel, hospital, etc. where visitors or guests can check in, receive assistance, etc.
desk clerknounthe receptionist of a hotel, who is responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, answering phones, etc.
day tripnouna journey that is completed within a single day, without requiring an overnight stay
doormannouna man working in a hotel, building, etc. who lets visitors in and helps them find a taxi
front desknouna specific area in a building, like a hotel or office, where one checks in, gets help, or asks questions
tour guidenounsomeone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations
hostelnouna place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors
minibarnouna small refrigerator in a hotel room with different types of drinks or snacks inside
luggagenounsuitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling
visitornounsomeone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose
sunbatheverbto lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin
staynouna duration during which someone remains in a place
seasidenounan area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday
safarinouna journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries
cottagenouna small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village
holidaynouna period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys
bookingnounthe arrangement made in advance to reserve a hotel room, ticket, etc.
campverbto make a temporary home or shelter, usually outdoors or in the wild
doublenouna room that is designed for two people
family roomnouna hotel room in which three or four people can stay and sleep, usually for parents and their children
exchangenounan arrangement in which two groups or people from different countries do each other's jobs or visit each other
exploreverbto visit places one has never seen before
singlenouna hotel room designed for one person
sightnounplaces that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance
tourverbto travel around a place, especially for pleasure
Essential Verbs35 words
apologizeverbto tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong
bakeverbto cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid
benefitverbto gain something good from something or someone
centerverbto be the main object of interest, attention, or concern
complimentverbto tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.
consistverbto be constructed from or made up of certain things or people
contactverbto communicate with someone by calling or writing to them
contrastverbto compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable
admitverbto agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner
adviseverbto provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation
aimverbto direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing
announceverbto make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them
assistverbto help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem
attachverbto physically connect or fasten something to another thing
awardverbto recognize someone's achievements by giving them something such as an official prize, payment, etc.
bendverbto become curved or no longer straight
blockverbto stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
botherverbto put effort and energy into doing something
buryverbto put a dead person or animal beneath the ground
claimverbto say that something is the case without providing proof for it
clearverbto remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere
combineverbto mix in order to make a single unit
concentrateverbto focus one's all attention on something specific
concludeverbto come to a personal determination or belief after considering information or experiences
confirmverbto show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof
confuseverbto misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else
convinceverbto make someone feel certain about the truth of something
defineverbto say the meaning of an expression or word, particularly in a dictionary
deliververbto bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place
determineverbto learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research
divideverbto separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.
doubtverbto not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy
encourageverbto provide someone with support, hope, or confidence
belongverbto be a member of a group, organization, etc.
expandverbto become something greater in quantity, importance, or size
Necessary Verbs37 words
hugverbto tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves
impactverbto have a strong effect on someone or something
influenceverbto have an effect on a particular person or thing
ironverbto use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric
lackverbto be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable
messverbto make something dirty or some place untidy
persuadeverbto make a person do something through reasoning or other methods
experienceverbto personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.
faceverbto deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one
foldverbto bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
forceverbto make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to
handverbto physically take an object and give it to someone
hangverbto attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely
headverbto move toward a particular direction
hold onverbto tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
ignoreverbto intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something
indicateverbto show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something
labelverbto stick or put something such as tag or marker, with a little information written on it, on an object
layverbto carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
limitverbto not let something increase in amount or number
mixverbto combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole
noteverbto observe and pay attention to something
occurverbto come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally
placeverbto lay or put something somewhere
poisonverbto give a substance containing toxins or harmful elements to a person or animal with the intention of causing illness, harm, or death
pourverbto make a container's liquid flow out of it
pressverbto push a thing tightly against something else
programverbto make or arrange a plan for a series of events, activities, etc. for a specific purpose or audience
proveverbto show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts
qualifyverbto meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.
reflectverb(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it
relateverbto make or show a logical connection between two things
releaseverbto let go of something being held
remainverbto stay in the place one has been for some time
remindverbto make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it
representverbto be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something
freezeverbto become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius
Common Verbs34 words
requestverbto ask for something politely or formally
riskverbto put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed
sortverbto organize items by putting them into different groups based on their characteristics or other criteria
snoreverbto breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep
summarizeverbto give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something
yawnverbto unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired
warmverbto make someone or something hotter by increasing the temperature or providing heat
warnverbto tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation
pauseverbto briefly stop a particular thing such as process before carrying on
requireverbto need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation
reviseverbto make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement
rollverbto make something move by turning it over and over or from side to side repeatedly
rollverbto move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly
scanverbto quickly read a document or other text without paying attention to details, only to find the information one needs
separateverbto divide or disconnect something from a larger whole
setverbto put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
signalverbto give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement
sinkverbto go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.
sniffverbto breathe in through the nose audibly to clear mucus or other substances from the nasal passages and prevent a runny nose
stickverbto fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance
storeverbto keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner
supplyverbto provide or make available the necessary items, resources, or equipment for a particular purpose or function
surviveverbto remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event
switchverbto change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one
tendverbto be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
translateverbto change words into another language
upsetverbto make a person unhappy or emotionally disturbed
viewverbto carefully look at something
wasteverbto use something without care or more than needed
waveverbto raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention
wonderverbto want to know about something particular
raiseverbto make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase
returnverbto send, give, or bring something back to someone or to a place
respondverbto do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said
Essential Adjectives31 words
culturaladjectiveinvolving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters
easternadjectivesituated in the east
embarrassingadjectivecausing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy
globaladjectiveregarding or affecting the entire world
imaginaryadjectivenot real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality
injuredadjectivephysically harmed or wounded
northernadjectivepositioned in the direction of the north
hiddenadjectiveunable to be easily seen or found
automaticadjective(of devices or processes) being or working with little or no human involvement
humanadjectiverelated or belonging to people, not machines or animals
basicadjectiveforming or being the necessary part of something, on which other things are built
centraladjectivelocated at or near the center or middle of something
complexadjectivehaving or made of several parts
confusedadjectivefeeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand
convenientadjectivefavorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation
currentadjectivehappening or existing in the present time
drunkadjectivehaving had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it
equaladjectivehaving the same amount, size, quantity, etc.
hugeadjectivevery large in size
familiaradjectiveeasily recognized due to prior contact or involvement, often evoking a sense of comfort or ease
fixedadjectiveunable to be moved or changed physically
historicaladjectivebelonging to or significant in the past
indooradjective(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.
innocentadjectivenot having committed a wrongdoing or offense
legaladjectiveauthorized according to the law and official regulations
magicadjectivedescribing or practicing special abilities or powers
nativeadjectivedescribing the people who have lived in an area for a very long time
traditionaladjectivebelonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones
ancientadjectiverelated or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
secretadjectivenot seen by or unknown to other people
bigadjectivehaving great importance
Necessary Adjectives31 words
previousadjectiveoccurring or existing before what is being mentioned
sexualadjectiveinvolving or related to the physical activity of sex
southernadjectivelocated in the direction of the south
spokenadjectivecommunicated orally rather than in written form
suitableadjectiveappropriate for a certain situation or purpose
usedadjectivepreviously owned or utilized by someone else
writtenadjectivepresented in writing rather than in speech or by visual means
specificadjectiverelated to or involving only one certain thing
officialadjectiveapproved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority
old-fashionedadjectiveno longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history
outdooradjective(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls
powerfuladjectivepossessing great strength or force
primaryadjectiveoccurring earliest in time or development
rareadjectivehappening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence
relativeadjectivemeasured or judged in comparison to something else
roughadjectivehaving an uneven or jagged texture
scientificadjectiverelating to or based on the principles and methods of science
secondaryadjectivehaving less importance or value when compared to something else
sharpadjectivehaving a point or edge that can pierce or cut something
silentadjectivehaving or making little or no sound
smoothadjectivehaving a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities
standardadjectivecommonly recognized, done, used, etc.
stilladjectivelacking motion
superadjectivevery good, pleasant, or impressive
totaladjectiveindicating something that is at its greatest degree possible
unlikelyadjectivehaving a low chance of happening or being true
upsetadjectivefeeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event
westernadjectivepositioned in the direction of the west
firmadjectiverelatively hard and resistant to being changed into a different shape by force
middleadjectivehaving a position or state equally distant from two extremes
thoughtfuladjectivecaring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others
Food and Diet32 words
black peppernouna black spice that is used in cooking to give food a spicy flavor
bread rollnouna round loaf of bread made for one person
cheeseburgernouna type of hamburger topped with melted cheese, typically served on a bun
currynouna variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice
fruit saladnouna type of dish consisting of a mixture of chopped fruits
garlicnouna type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking
green beannouna type of green vegetable that is long and thin and is used in cooking
peanut butternounthe soft food or paste that is made from ground peanuts
plant-basedadjective(of a diet or food) completely or mainly consisting of plants
popcornnouna type of snack made from a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated
take-awayadjective(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from
sugar-freeadjectivedescribing a food or drink without any sugar
mashed potatonounpotatoes that are boiled and then crushed to become soft and smooth
croissantnouna curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast
cupcakenouna small cake baked in the shape of a small cup and usually topped with frosting
donutnouna small, ring-shaped fried cake made from sweetened dough
low-fat dietnouna diet that restricts and reduces the consumption of foods high in fats
low-carb dietnouna diet that limits the consumption of carbohydrates, particularly those found in grains and sugary foods
gluten-free dietnouna diet that stops the consumption of gluten altogether
calorienounthe unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces
Jell-Onouna type of sweet, dessert made from sugar, gelatin, and a variety of flavorings
lettucenounthe leaves of the plant lettuce that are used in salads
loafnouna type of dish for which meat or vegetables are cut into small pieces to be pressed together and then baked
mintnounleaves of a mint plant
pancakenouna flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan
picklenouna vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar
rawadjectiverelated to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking
wrapnouna sandwich that is made with tortilla wrapped around meat, vegetables, etc.
cheesecakenouna type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base
nutritionnounfood that is essential to one's growth and health
chocolatenouna food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans
peppernouna hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food
Abstract Concepts42 words
situationnounthe way things are or have been at a certain time or place
ignorancenounthe fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something
doubtnouna feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something
conceptnouna principle or idea that is abstract
truthnounthe true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought
permissionnounthe action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way
to [make] surephraseto take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged
in favorprepositionused to show support for or agreement with someone or something
unlessconjunctionused to say that something depends on something else to happen or be true
comparisonnounthe process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people
sort of {~noun}adverbto a degree or extent that is unclear
contentnoun(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something
attitudenounthe typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions
impressionnounan opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously
pointnounthe most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something
theorynouna set of ideas intended to explain the reason behind the existence or occurrence of something
thinkingnounthe activity or process of carefully considering something in one's mind
choicenounthe number of different things or people that one can pick from
optionnounsomething that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives
possibilitynounsomething that one can choose or do among many other things
predictionnouna statement made about the likelihood of something happening in the future
neednoun(usually plural) a set of things that allow someone to achieve their goal or live comfortably
helpnounanything that is done to make a task or process easier or less difficult for someone
no wayphraseused to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions
evidencenounanything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs
gapnouna difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions
sorryadjectivefeeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done
point outverbto show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
concernnouna subject of significance or interest to someone or something
growthnounan increase in the amount, degree, importance, or size of something
dreamnouna series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep
nightmarenouna very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream
offernounthe action of presenting something verbally
differencenounthe way that two or more people or things are different from each other
seriesnouna group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other
possessionnounthe fact of owning or having something
defensenounprotection against harm or danger
middlenounthe part, position, or point of something that has an equal distance from the edges or sides
boundarynouna limit that defines distinctions or separations between particular elements, such as ideas, cultures, or rules
feelingnounan emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.
plusprepositionused to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point
promisenouna statement used to mean that one will definitely do a specific thing or something will no doubt happen
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