Learn the vocabulary needed for fluent communication at B2 level, expressing yourself on topics like electronic devices, animals, fashion, and art.
64 topics2173 words
Electronic Devices36 words
gadgetnouna mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something
electronicadjective(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity
latestadjectiveoccurred, created, or updated most recently in time
outdatedadjectiveno longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old
powerverbto supply with the needed energy to make something work
rechargeverbto refill an electronic device with energy
control panelnouna flat screen with the controls of a machine or device on it
microscopenounan instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies
magnifying glassnouna glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger
cutting-edgeadjectivehaving the latest and most advanced features or design
touchscreennouna display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface
devicenouna portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.
mechanicaladjective(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine
ingeniousadjective(of an idea, object, etc.) unique and working very well which has resulted from creativity and clever thinking
intuitiveadjective(of computer software) easily learned and understood, therefore making usage simpler
obsoleteadjectiveoutdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements
noveladjectivenew and unlike anything else
chargeverbto fill an electronic device with energy
drainverbto gradually or completely use up the available resources
bootverbto start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use
start upverbto start an electronic device or machine
shut downverbto make something stop working
updateverbto make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it
batterynounan object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
capacitynounthe quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce
signalnouna series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone
generationnouna class or step of technological development
processnounthe occurrence of a program that is being run by an operating system
chargernouna device that can refill a battery with electrical energy
cablenouna group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
memorynouna piece of electronic object in a computer where data is stored
screennounthe visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display
controllernouna piece of equipment by which a machine is operated
compassnouna device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
dronenouna flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot
offadverbin a state of not operating or no longer functioning, especially of electrical devices
Animals28 words
cagenouna framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept
speciesnouna group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
polar bearnouna large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment
owlnouna type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night
cheetahnouna type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, can run very fast, and has yellow fur that is covered with small black spots
leopardnouna large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots
reindeernouna type of deer with large antlers in both sexes, mainly living in cold regions
squirrelnouna furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds
tortoisenouna type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back
feathernounany of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird
venomnouna toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting
barkverbto make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog
chainverbto secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links
mateverb(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction
extinctadjective(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity
mammalnouna class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young
reptilenouna class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin
wildlifenounall wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment
breednouna particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
breedverbto make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings
territorynounan area occupied by an animal or a group of animals that is defended against others
apenouna tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas
puppynouna young dog, especially one that is less than a year old
pawnounan animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads
layverb(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
packnouna group of animals of the same type hunting or living together, particularly wolves
domesticadjective(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house
trapverbto capture an animal using an object called a trap
Clothes and Fashion34 words
badgenouna small item made of metal or plastic with words or a logo on it that a person carries to show their membership in an organization
bathrobenouna long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath
bikininountwo-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations
cardigannouna type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper
helmetnouna hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection
masqueradenouna special outfit with a mask that people wear to a party in order not to be recognized by others
miniskirtnouna skirt that is very short, often considered to be a symbol of youthfulness
sandalnounan open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm
vestnouna sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt
lacenouna delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern
silknouna type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce
outfitnouna set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion
casualadjective(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions
stripedadjectivehaving a pattern of straight parallel lines
apronnouna piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working
masknouna covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
jerseynouna woolen or cotton piece of clothing with long sleeves and no buttons, which covers the upper body
fabricnouncloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes
denimnoun(plural) jeans or other clothing made of denim
liningnouna piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes
hoodnouna part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open
zippernounan object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.
collectionnouna series of new clothes designed by a fashion house for sale
costumenounthe popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class
designernouna person who designs clothes as a job
modelingnounthe profession of wearing clothes or accessories to present them to a group of people
wardrobenounall of the clothes that someone owns
dress upverbto wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event
matchverbto have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination
matchingadjective(of clothes) having similar patterns, color, etc.
plainadjectivesimple in design, without a specific pattern
sportyadjective(of clothes) stylish, attractive, and suitable for sports
stylishadjectiveappealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant
undressedadjectivenot having any clothes on
Family and Relationships32 words
householdnounall the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit
divorcenounthe legal act of ending a marriage
divorceverbto legally end a marriage
ancestornouna blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents
exnounthe person one used to be married to or have a relationship with
extended familynouna large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles
foster parentnouna person who takes someone else's child and raises them without legally becoming their parent
identical twinnouneither of two children or animals born from the same mother at the same time who are very similar in appearance
in-lawnouna person who is related to someone by marriage
siblingnounone's brother or sister
stepbrothernounthe son of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship
stepchildnouna child of one's husband or wife from a former marriage
stepdaughternounthe daughter of one's spouse from a past relationship
stepfathernounthe man that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological father
stepmothernounthe woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother
stepsisternounthe daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship
stepsonnounthe son of one's spouse from a past relationship
separationnounthe state in which a couple decide to live apart while they are still legally married
brotherlyadjectiveshowing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have
close-knitadjective(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests
cheat onverbto have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner
to [sing] {sb} to sleepphraseto sing softly in order to help someone fall asleep
closely relatedphrasehaving a near blood relationship in a family line
affairnouna sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else
bondnouna relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions
lineagenounthe line of descendants or family line originating from a specific individual
folksnounone's parents or family members in general
adoptionnounthe legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own
adoptverbto take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent
inheritverbto receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away
stand byverbto remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time
take afterverbto look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents
Art31 words
foregroundnounthe part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer
collectornounsomeone who gathers things, as a job or hobby
graphic artistnouna professional who designs or creates visual content using various things, such as digital tools, illustration, photography, etc.
masterpiecenouna piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work
self-portraitnouna painting of a person that is created by the same person
subject matternounthe specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains
inknouna black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.
oil paintnouna thick paint that has oil in it, allowing artists to mix colors and work in layers to achieve the desired effects
artworknoundrawings, photographs, and pictures that are prepared for publication in a book, magazine, etc.
backgroundnounthe part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.
exhibitnouna public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown
imagenouna representation of a person, especially in sculpture
landscapenouna style of painting that deals with the nature
shadenounany variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
watercolornounthe method or practice of creating paintings using pigments mixed with water
abstractadjective(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead
artisticadjectiveinvolving artists or their work
originaladjectivecreated firsthand by an artist or creator, not reproduced
realisticadjectivedepicting things as what they are in real life
classicadjectivesimple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends
modernadjective(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms
contemporaryadjectivebelonging to the current era
visualadjectiverelated to sight or vision
vividadjective(of colors or light) very intense or bright
depictverbto represent or show something or someone by a work of art
displayverbto publicly show something
exhibitverbto present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience
frameverbto put a work of art in a solid border
inspireverbto make something happen or be created by giving rise to ideas
modelverbto create a smaller representation of something using wood, etc.
restoreverbto repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again
The Human Body30 words
Adam's applenounthe swollen part of the neck, particularly in men, that moves upward and downward when talking or swallowing something
arterynounany blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart
blood vesselnounany tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.
heartbeatnounthe rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood
scalpnounthe skin under one's hair, covering the head
collarbonenouneither of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders
digestive systemnounthe group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste
immune systemnouna protective system in the body that defends it against diseases and harmful substances
bellynounthe front part of the body below the ribs that contains the stomach, intestines, etc.
belly buttonnounthe small round hole in the front of a human stomach
intestinenouna long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed
gallbladdernouna small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver in which the body stores a strong digestive fluid produced by the liver
bladdernouna sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed
buttocknouneither of the two fleshy rounded parts of the human body located at the lower end of the torso
big toenounthe largest of the toes on the foot
pinkynounthe little finger of one's hand
eyelidnouneither of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
nostrilnouneither of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through
eyebrownounone of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes
kidney stonenouna hard crystal consisted of minerals such as calcium that forms in the kidneys
anatomynounthe human body
organnounany vital part of the body which has a particular function
cellnounan organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own
breastnounthe area between the neck and the stomach
abdomennounthe lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs
spinenounthe row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
calfnounthe muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle
shinnounthe front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee
jawnounthe lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
veinnounany tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart
Business and Office38 words
corporationnouna company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law
chairmannounsomeone who is in charge of a company, organization, etc., for the long term
entrepreneurnouna person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks
clerknounsomeone whose job is to keep records and do the routine tasks in an office, shop, etc.
incomenounthe money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment
insurancenounthe arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss
market researchnounthe act of gathering information about what people need or buy the most and why
fundverbto supply money for a special purpose
manufactureverbto produce products in large quantities by using machinery
sponsorverbto cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising
profit marginnounthe difference between the earnings and the costs in a business
stockholdernounan individual, institution, etc. that owns shares or stocks in a corporation
tax evasionnounthe illegal acts done to pay less tax than what is owed or to avoid paying taxes altogether
shipmentnounthe act of transporting goods
savingsnounthe amount of money that one has kept for future use, especially in a bank
feenounthe money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services
lendingnounthe act of giving money to someone or something and expecting it to be returned
chief executive officernounthe highest-ranking person in a company
agencynouna business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions
boardnouna group of people with the power to make decisions for an organization or company
draftnouna document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone
contractverbto enter or make an official arrangement with someone
establishverbto create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term
foundverbto create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances
launchverbto start an organized activity or operation
shipverbto send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation
strategynounan organized plan made to achieve a goal
partnershipnouna formal arrangement where two or more individuals, organizations, etc. come together as partners to achieve a goal, typically in business
unionnounan organization formed by workers, especially in a particular industry, to protect their rights and improve their working conditions
fortunenouna very large sum of money
come downverbto have a decrease in price, temperature, etc.
live onverbto have the amount of money needed to buy necessities
pay offverbto give the full amount of money owed on a debt or loan
set asideverbto keep or save money, time, etc. for a specific purpose
discountnounthe act of reducing the usual price of something
senioradjectivehaving a higher status or rank than someone else within an organization, profession, or hierarchy
junioradjectivelower in rank or position compared to someone else wthin a work environment
speakverbto deliver a speech to a group of people
Crime and Violence46 words
get away withverbto escape punishment for one's wrong actions
resistverbto use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
sentenceverbto officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law
trafficverbto illegally trade something
arrestnounthe legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement
bulletproof vestnouna piece of protective clothing worn to shield against bullets and keep the wearer safe from injury
community servicenoununpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen
jailnouna place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes
life sentencenounthe punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime
crimenounan unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system
eyewitnessnounsomeone who has personally seen of an object, event, etc. and can describe it
offendernouna person who commits a crime
drug dealernounan individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.
gangnouna group of criminals who work together
pickpocketnouna criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags
bombingnounthe act of using bombs, especially by terrorists to cause harm, damage, or fear in a population
burglarynounthe crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.
drunk drivingnounthe act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk
identity theftnounthe illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods
robberynounthe crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat
shopliftingnounthe crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them
terrorismnounthe act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power
vandalismnounthe illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization
violencenouna crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them
narcnouna police officer or federal agent working on illegal narcotics control
stonedadjectivefeeling or acting unusually different due to the influence of alcohol, marijuana, etc.
breathalyzernouna special device used by the police, which analyzes the content of a driver's breath to determine how much alcohol they have consumed
disobeyverbto refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders
dead to rightsphrasein a situation where there is clear proof of one's crime or wrongdoing
scamnouna dishonest or illegal way of gaining money
forensicsnounthe scientific techniques that help police solve crimes
captureverbto catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner
exposeverbto publicly reveal something that was previously hidden or unknown
monitorverbto secretly listen to a phone conversation between individuals in order to gain specific information
pursueverbto go after someone or something, particularly to catch them
witnessverbto see an act of crime or an accident
cellnouna very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept
fraudnouna criminal who deceives people for financial interest or personal advantage
shootingnounan incident in which a person is killed or injured by gunfire
break outverbto free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
hangverbto kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck
breaknounan escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will
grassnouna type of drug derived from the dried leaves and flowers of a plant called Cannabis or Marijuana, which is illegal in many countries
tripverbto experience a powerful and sometimes unusual change in one's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as a result of taking drugs such as LSD or magic mushrooms
lock awayverbto put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
scamverbto get money from people by using dishonest or illegal methods
Law40 words
family courtnouna court that decides on family matters such as divorce
jurynouna group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant
injusticenouna behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair
inspectornouna police officer holding an intermediate rank
bailnounan amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial
prohibitverbto formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law
prohibitionnounan official rule or law that forbids something
chairverbto lead a committee or meeting
criminal recordnouna legal document that shows a person's history of breaking the law and being punished for it
accountverbto regard someone or something in a particular way
accuseverbto say that a person or group has done something wrong
challengeverbto object to the legality or acceptability of something
suspectverbto think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof
casenouna matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law
trialnouna legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty
justicenouna behavior or treatment that is fair and just
strictadjective(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances
legaladjectiverelated to the law or the legal system
legallyadverbin a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules
validadjectiveacceptable by the law or any authority
regulationnounthe process of controlling something by means of rules
judgeverbto decide whether or not a person is innocent in a court of law
authoritynounthe right or power to give orders to people
clausenouna separate part of a legal document that requires or talks about something specific
claimnouna request for an amount of money that one believes is rightful
billnouna new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about
actionnouna formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
appealverbto officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court
briefnouna short document stating the facts provided by one side of a case to be presented to a court or judge
chargenounan accusation against a person who is on trial
chargeverbto officially accuse someone of an offense
defendverbto represent a person who is on trial
fileverbto officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements
issueverbto officially start a legal process against someone, often with a document
tryverbto put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial
breakverbto fail to obey the law
get awayverbto escape from someone or somewhere
requireverbto make something mandatory or necessary
disqualifyverbto officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule
judgmentnounthe decision of a judge or law court
Nature29 words
biodiversitynounthe existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment
environmentalistnouna person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it
deforestationnounthe extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
eclipsenouna period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body
solaradjectiverelated to the sun
lunaradjectiverelating to the moon
moonlightnounthe light coming from the moon
northern lightsnounthe mainly green and red lights that appear in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere of the earth
sunlightnounthe natural light coming from the sun
dawnnounthe first time sunlight appears during the day
eruptionnounthe sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
volcanicadjectiverelated to or formed by the activity of volcanoes
lavanouna substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain
ecosystemnouna community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system
nonrenewableadjective(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used
hydroelectricadjectiverelating to the electric power which is generated by the flow of water
turbinenouna machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel
alternative energynounpower generated by any source of energy in a way that does not harm the environment or consume the natural resources of the earth
fumenounsmoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled
pitch-blackadjectivewithout any light
sub-zeroadjectivehaving below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
conservationnounthe protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities
floatverbto be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
tidenounthe rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon
steamnounthe hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point
landslidenouna sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff
ecologynounthe relation between plants and animals to each other and their environment
preserveverbto cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
slopenounan area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another
Politics47 words
presidentialadjectiveassociated with the role or actions of a president, such as decisions, behaviors, or policies
Conservative Partynouna major political party in the UK favoring traditional values, economic liberalism, and gradual change rather than radical reform
Republican Partynounthe youngest political party in the US which has conservative beliefs and is against the high power of central government
Democratic Partynounthe oldest political party in the US which believes in social equality by helping the poor in different ways, etc.
labor partynouna British political party which favors the welfare of workers and the poor
debateverbto formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting
dictatorshipnouna form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people
monarchynouna system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen
human rightnounone of a series of rights that every human being must have
nationnouna country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government
spokespersonnouna person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.
negotiationnounformal discussion intended to reach an agreement
policynouna set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.
presidencynounthe period of time during which a president is in power
run forverbto participate in an election as a candidate
votingnounthe process or action of choosing someone during an election
crackdownnouna severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening
repressionnounthe action of controlling people by means of force or violence
prime ministernounthe head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making
Department of Homeland Securityphrasea US federal agency responsible for protecting the country from various threats, including terrorism, border security, immigration, and cybersecurity
to [lead] astrayphraseto cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information
Senatenounthe upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for lawmaking, oversight, and approval of appointments
domesticadjectiverelating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country
federaladjectiverelating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
independentadjective(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others
officialadjectiveholding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government
revolutionnounthe fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence
revolutionaryadjectiveinvolved in or characteristic of a revolution
congressnouna formal meeting of representatives from various regions within a country to discuss and make decisions on national issues
conservativenouna person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies
democratnounsomeone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues
backverbto support someone or something
governverbto officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs
governmentnouna special way or system of controlling a country, state, etc.
democracynouna belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process
kingdomnouna nation or state that its ruler is a king or queen
independencenounthe state of being free from the control of others
plotverbto secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal
statenouna country under the control of one government
majoritynounthe greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election
ministernounthe person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department
secretarynounthe person who is the head of a US government department
oppositionnounthe main political party opposed to the government
seatnounthe position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.
territorynouna geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority
negotiateverbto discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one
conspiracynouna secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act
Money39 words
debitnounan entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income
financingnounthe act of providing a sum of money for running a business, activity, project, or individual needs, typically through loans, investments, etc.
grantnounan amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose
loannouna sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest
profitnounthe sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid
standard of livingphrasethe level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.
bank statementnouna document given by a bank to an account holder, providing a summary of all financial transactions within a specified period
decreasenounthe quantity or amount by which something is reduced
priceverbto set an amount that is needed as payment for a product or a service
purchaseverbto get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment
automated teller machinenouna machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.
refundnounan amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services
creditverbto add a sum of money to a bank account
economynounthe system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region
economicadjectiverelating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country
accountingnouna systematic process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions and information of an organization or individual
assetnouna valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and the potential to provide future benefits
budgetnouna specific amount of money set aside for a particular use
capitalnounassets used to generate more assets, especially in business or production
financenounthe act of managing large sums of money, especially by governments or corporations
investmentnounthe act or process of putting money into something to gain profit
borrowingnounthe act of getting money from a person or an organization with the agreement to repay the borrowed amount along with any related interest or fees within a specified period
debtnounthe condition or state of owing money
possessverbto have something as one's own
distributionnounthe process of supplying shops and other businesses with products to be sold
inflationnounthe ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time
welfarenouna financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.
balancenouna state in an account where the total credits exactly equal the total debits, leaving no difference
collapsenouna sudden decrease in something's value, such as a price or stock
collapseverb(of prices, shares, etc.) to suddenly decrease in terms of amount or value
lossnounmoney that is lost by a company, organization, or individual
analystnouna trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.
bankernouna person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution
ratenouna specified amount of money charged or paid for something
rip offverbto take advantage of someone by charging them too much money or selling them a defective product
rip-offnounsomething that costs a lot more than its real value
bullnounsomeone who buys or holds a certain asset or market expecting that their prices will increase, allowing them to sell at a profit
bearnounsomeone who sells financial instruments expecting that their prices will fall, allowing them to repurchase them later at a lower price and make a profit
run outverbto use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none
Cooking28 words
recipenounthe instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required
ingredientnouna food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture
chopverbto cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.
garnishverbto make food look more delicious by decorating it
heatverbto raise the temperature of something
marinateverbto soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking
peelverbto remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.
utensilnounan object that is used for cooking or eating
blendernounan electrical device used to blend, mix, or puree food and liquids into a smooth consistency
frying pannouna flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods
woknouna pan in the shape of a bowl, especially used for making Chinese dish
mixing bowlnouna bowl typically used in cooking and baking for combining ingredients
cupfulnounthe amount that fills a cup, typically a standard measuring cup used in cooking and baking
spoonfulnounthe amount that fills a spoon, typically a standard eating or measuring spoon
beatverbto repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.
grillverbto cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray
poachverbto cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid
roastverbto cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period
sliceverbto cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces
stirverbto move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it
toastverbto make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it
counternouna sideboard or cabinet in a dining room with drawers and shelves
barbecuenouna frame made of metal on which food is cooked over a fire
mixernouna device or object used for combining ingredients together to achieve a certain texture
lidnounthe removable cover at the top of a container
wooden spoonnouna spoon that is made of wood
scalenouna device used to weigh people or objects
pinchnouna slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
School and Education34 words
grade schoolnounan elementary school attended by children between the ages of 6 and 12
graduate schoolnouna department in a university or college that offers graduates an advanced or further degree
junior high schoolnouna school for students between an elementary school and a high school, typically those in the 7th and 8th grades
senior high schoolnouna school attended by students between the ages of 14 and 18
summer schoolnouna course of study that is held during the summer vacations at a school, college, or university
promnouna formal dance or gathering of high school students, typically held at the end of the senior year
enrollverbto officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.
lockernouna small closet that usually has a lock, in which valuable items and belongings could be stored
certificatenounan official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study
Doctor of Philosophyphrasea very high-level university degree given to a person who has conducted advanced research in a specific subject
postgraduatenouna graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree
traineenouna person who is being trained for a particular job or profession
tutorverbto teach a single student or a few students, often outside a school setting
scholarshipnouna sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education
seminarnouna class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject
curriculumnounthe overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students
courseworknounthe assignments, projects, and tasks done by students as part of their course of study
textbooknouna book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges
workbooknouna book that provides students with extra exercises
multiple-choiceadjective(of a quiz, question, etc.) providing several different responses from which only one is correct
institutionnouna large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function
registerverbto enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.
roommatenouna person sharing a room, apartment, or house with one or more people
disciplinenounthe practice of using methods such as punishment, training, or guidance to enforce rules and improve behavior
majornouna university student who studies a particular subject as the main part of their course
masternouna person who holds a second university degree or an equivalent one
masterverbto learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely
sponsornouna person or organization that provides someone with financial supports for their education
thesisnounan original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research
optionaladjectiveavailable or possible to choose but not required or forced
gradeverbto give a score to a student's performance
tutorialnouna course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic
dormitorynouna college or university building in which students reside
butterynouna room in a university, from which students can buy food and drink
Buildings and Structures35 words
mortgagenounan official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest
skyscrapernouna modern building that is very tall, often built in a city
mansionnouna very large and impressive house
penthousenounan apartment on top of a tall building
housing developmentnounan area where multiple residential buildings, such as houses, townhouses, or apartments, are constructed to create a new community or neighborhood
row housenouna house that is part of a row of similar houses built side by side
houseboatnouna boat designed for living in
basementnounan area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level
cellarnounan underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment
pationounan outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in
rooftopnounthe external surface of a building roof
doorbellnouna bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside
doorstepnouna small step in front of the main door of a building or house
doorwaynounthe area around the door at the entrance to a house, room, etc.
air conditioningnouna system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.
central heatingnouna system that provides a building with warm water and temperature
smoke alarmnouna device or alarm that starts beeping if it detects smoke or fire
drawernouna sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items
garbage cannounan object for collecting and temporarily storing trash or waste materials, often placed outside a house
mopverbto clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end
scrubverbto clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.
vacuumverbto clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.
wipeverbto clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.
furnishverbto equip a room, house, etc. with furniture
propertynouna building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities
condominiumnouna building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents
duplexnounan apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase
complexnouna set of buildings of the same type and design in the same place
atticnounan area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area
nurserynouna room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in
bureaunouna piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items
chorenouna task, especially a household one, that is done regularly
sweepverbto clean a place by using a broom
coatverbto put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering
blueprintnouna detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production
Personality27 words
decentadjectivetreating others with respect and honesty
easy-goingadjectivecalm and not easily worried or annoyed
energeticadjectiveactive and full of energy
forgetfuladjectivelikely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events
nosyadjectiveshowing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern
self-confidentadjective(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities
strong-willedadjectivevery determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants
unstableadjectivedisplaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior
tight-fistedadjectivespending or giving money reluctantly
boldadjective(of a person) brave and confident, with the ability to take risks
dynamicadjectivehaving a lot of energy
greedyadjectivehaving an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
icyadjectivelacking warmth or friendliness
livelyadjective(of a person) very energetic and outgoing
modestadjectivenot boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings
moodyadjectiveexperiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation
moraladjectivefollowing the principles of wrong and right and behaving based on the ethical standards of a society
passionateadjectiveshowing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about
practicaladjective(of a person) realistic in facing different matters or problems
reasonableadjective(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason
respectableadjectiveconsidered to be good, correct, or acceptable by the society
sensitiveadjectivecapable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them
sincereadjective(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings
unsureadjectivenot confident enough in oneself, especially in one's abilities
strictadjective(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely
violentadjectiveinvolving or caused by force that may result in physical damage
toughadjectiveuncompromising in one's expectations, rules, or approach to dealing with others
Love and Romance31 words
lovedadjectivefeeling cherished, valued, and deeply cared for by others
lovingadjectiveexpressing deep affection, care, and compassion toward others
lovesickadjectiveaffected by love in a way that causes one to act or think unclearly
admirernounsomeone who desires a specific person in a romantic or sexual way
(other|better) halfphrasea person whom one is married to or is in a romantic relationship with
lovebirdsnouna couple who are very affectionate and show their love for each other
significant othernounone's partner, wife, or husband with whom one has a long-term sexual or romantic relationship
anniversarynounthe date on which a special event happened in a previous year
bridegroomnouna man on his wedding day or just before or after it
broken heartnouna state of great sorrow and sadness caused by the ending of a romantic relationship or the death of a loved one
eye candynounsomeone or something that is visually attractive but may not have much substance or depth
Prince Charmingnouna young attractive man who is considered to be the perfect boyfriend or husband
love affairnouna romantic, often secret relationship between two people who love one another but are not married to each other
puppy lovenouna young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone
adoreverbto love and respect someone very much
ask outverbto invite someone on a date, particularly a romantic one
to [fall] in lovephraseto start loving someone deeply
wooverbto try to make someone love one, especially for marriage
to [have] a crush on {sb}phraseto be romantically or sexually attracted to a person that one is not in a relationship with
hickeynouna bruise left on a person's skin, especially their neck, as a result of a passionate kiss or bite by their lover
belovedadjectivevery popular or cherished among a specific group of people
committedadjectiveinvolved in or relating to a long-term relationship
enchantedadjectivefilled with joy, often as a result of experiencing something magical or captivating
hotadjectivesexually attractive or desirable
proposeverbto ask a person to marry one
proposalnounthe action of asking a person to marry one
datenouna time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future
passionnouna powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs
valentinenouna love letter that a person sends to their beloved on Valentine's Day, sometimes without signing it
go outverbto regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with
hook upverbto have a brief sexual relationship with a person
Music34 words
acoustic guitarnouna type of guitar with a hollow body that does not increase the sound electrically
bass guitarnouna type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars
grand pianonouna large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range
trombonenouna wind instrument consisting of a wide hollow end and a sliding metal tube used to vary the pitch and produce a wide range of tones
country musicnouna type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States
heavy metalnounloud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals
hip-hopnounpopular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US
rapnouna genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech
rhythm and bluesnouna type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s
rock and rollphrasea type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums
composernouna person who writes music as their profession
opera housenouna theater designed for performing operas
record playernouna playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker
sound systemnouna piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers
deafeningadjective(of a sound) too loud in a way that nothing else can be heard
punk rocknouna loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics
drumsticknouna stick with a round head that is used to strike drums to produce sound
organnouna large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in different sizes, each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones
bluesnouna type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US
folknounmusic that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics
chorusnouna group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance
chartnouna list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period
gignouna performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience
tracknouna musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record
orchestranouna group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece
notenouna written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument
rhythmnouna strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds
tonenouna vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality
volumenounthe amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.
speakernounequipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.
stereonouna sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect
composeverbto write a musical piece
conductverbto direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands
releaseverbto make a movie, music, etc. available to the public
Jobs and Occupations32 words
attorneynouna lawyer who represents someone in a court of law
bartendernouna person who serves drinks behind a bar, typically in a bar, restaurant, or other establishment
cab drivernouna person whose job is driving a taxi
carpenternounsomeone who works with wooden objects as a job
cashiernouna person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.
caterernouna person or company that provides food and drink for an event
comediannounsomeone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes
economistnouna professional who studies and analyzes economic theories, trends, and data to provide insights into economic issues
electriciannounsomeone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them
fishermannouna person whose occupation or hobby is catching fish
health professionalnounsomeone whose job involves people's health, such as a doctor, dentist, etc.
interpreternounsomeone who verbally changes the words of a language into another
investigatornouna police officer whose duties include examining crimes and gathering evidence
librariannounsomeone who is in charge of a library or works in it
plumbernounsomeone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.
psychologistnouna professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health
security guardnounsomeone who protects something such as a building, etc.
sheriffnounan elected officer of law in a county
shopkeepernounsomeone who manages or owns a shop
spynounsomeone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.
stylistnounsomeone whose job is cutting people's hair or arranging it
real estate agentnounsomeone whose job involves selling and renting lands or apartments for people
travel agentnounsomeone who buys tickets, arranges tours, books hotels, etc. for travelers as their job
permanentadjectivecontinuing to exist all the time, without significant changes
self-employedadjectiveworking for oneself rather than for another
out of workphrasehaving no job
wagenounmoney that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work
golden yearsnouna period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age
floristnouna person whose job is arranging and selling flowers
freelanceadjectiveearning money by working for several different companies rather than being employed by one particular organization
temporaryadjectiveexisting for a limited time
voluntaryadjectiveworking without pay
Time30 words
scheduleverbto set a specific time to do something or make an event happen
fortnightnouna period consisting of two weeks or 14 days
millenniumnouna period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
time zonenouna region of the earth that has the same standard time
(about|high) timephraseused to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier
local timenounthe standard time measured in a specific region
chronometernouna timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea
hourglassnouna glass container with two parts that measures every sixty minutes using the sand flow from the upper to the lower part
pendulum clocknouna type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line
stopwatchnouna watch with a button to stop and start time, used in sport events
sundialnounan instrument used in the past to tell the time using the shadow made by a metal piece on a flat stone
twilightnounthe time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon
latenessnounthe fact or quality of arriving, happening, or being done after the usual or expected time
chronologicaladjectiveorganized according to the order that the events occurred in
for the momentadverbat the present time, with the understanding that the current situation or decision may be changed in the near future
latelyadverbin the recent period of time
day-to-dayadjectivetaking place or done each day
annuallyadverbin a way that happens once every year
now and againphraseon occasions that are not regular or frequent
(every|) now and thenphraseon irregular but not rare occasions
later onadverbafter the time mentioned or in the future
agenouna period of history identified with a particular event
calendarnouna system that measures and divides the year into specified periods
eranouna period of history marked by particular features or events
instantadjectivehappening or made very quickly and easily
annualadjectivehappening, done, or made once every year
monthlyadjectivehappening or done once every month
weeklyadjectivehappening, done, or made every week
momentarilyadverbfor a very short time
overtimeadverbfor a longer period than normal
Health and Sickness36 words
acupuncturenouna method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
clinicnouna part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay
emergency roomnouna room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment
ENTnouna field of medicine or a department in a hospital that deals with ear, nose, and throat problems or diseases
pharmacynouna shop where medicines are sold
inpatientnouna patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment
outpatientnouna patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward
mental healthnounthe well-being of a person's mind
phobianounan intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal
orthodontistnouna dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of the position of teeth
paramedicnouna trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital
pediatriciannouna doctor who specializes in the treatment of children
surgeonnouna doctor who performs medical operation
plastic surgeonnouna doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive
protectionnounthe act of keeping someone or something unharmed
transplantnouna tissue or organ that is removed from a body and put into another
dosenouna measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time
painkillernouna type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain
X-raynounan image of the inside of a body created using X-rays
breathing apparatusnouna piece of equipment with a container that supplies oxygen to a person, used in places or situations in which it is difficult to breathe normally
clinicaladjectiverelating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting
come down withverbto start experiencing symptoms of an illness
to [hit] the hayphraseto get in bed for sleeping
implantverbto insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure
wardnouna separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
specialistnouna doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine
therapistnouna qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs
procedurenounan operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury
surgerynouna medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ
therapynounthe systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods
healverbto cause a person or thing to return to a state of physical or emotional health
injectverbto insert a substance or material into the body, often through a needle
pass outverbto lose consciousness
relieveverbto decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
scanverb(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist
showerverbto bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body
Foods37 words
carbohydratenouna substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.
pastrynouna baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate
herbnouna plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
beetnouna vegetable with a round dark red root that is used in cooking or producing sugar
green peppernouna hollow fruit with a sweet taste and green color, eaten raw or cooked
red peppernouna type of pepper with a very hot taste that is red in color
goat cheesenounany cheese that is made from goat's milk
margarinenouna type of food similar to butter, made from vegetable oils or animal fats
sour creamnouna light cream that is produced from regular cream and lactic acid bacteria
raspberrynounan edible soft berry that is red or black in color and grows on bushes
spicenouna type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food
sweet potatonouna vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh
wheatnounthe common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall
beefsteaknouna thick slice of beef that is often cooked by grilling
kebabnounfood made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer
meatloafnouna type of food made with meat, eggs, etc., baked in the shape of a loaf of bread
mayonnaisenouna thick white dressing made with egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar, served cold
soy saucenouna thin dark brown sauce, made from soybeans, used in Asian cuisines
ketchupnouna cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food
vinegarnouna sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food
white saucenouna rich sauce made with milk, flour, and butter
chewing gumnouna substance for chewing with different tastes such as strawberry, mint, etc.
hard candynouna hard and colored candy often with a fruity taste, which is made of boiled corn syrup and sugar
lollipopnouna type of candy that is flat or round and is on a stick
popsiclenouna frozen dessert typically made from flavored water or fruit juice frozen around a stick
portionnounan amount of food served to one person
suppernouna meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day
tomato pastenouna soft and thick substance made from boiled tomatoes, used as a cooking ingredient
cuisinenouna method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
bagelnouna type of bread shaped like a ring with a hard texture
baguettenouna loaf of bread that is narrow and long
cerealnounany of the various types of grass that produce grains such as wheat, barley, rye, etc., which can be used to make flour or bread
zucchininouna long and thin vegetable with dark green skin
mustardnouna cold yellow or brown condiment with a hot taste taken from the seeds of a small plant with yellow flowers
puddingnouna sweet creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and flour, served cold as a dessert
takeoutnouna meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else
rollnouna loaf of bread that is small and made for one person
Driving37 words
driving schoolnounan institute that teaches people how to drive
license numbernounthe numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle
motor vehiclenounany type of vehicle that is powered by an engine
safety beltnouna strap that keeps a person attached to their seat to prevent injuries, especially in cars, etc.
tailpipenouna pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car
tirenouna circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle
turn signalnouna light on a vehicle that blinks to indicate a change in lane
windshieldnounthe large front window of a vehicle
windshield wipernouna long and thin device with rubber on its edge, designed to move across the glass at the front of vehicles to clear it of rain, snow, etc. so that the driver can see the road properly
bendnouna curve in a road, river, etc.
intersectionnounthe place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other
U-turnnouna turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from
global positioning systemphrasea satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals
rush hournouna time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home
speedingnounthe traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed
brakeverbto slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes
exitverbto leave a place, vehicle, etc.
rushverbto move or act very quickly
slowverbto decrease the speed of something
steering wheelnounthe wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions
handlebarnouna bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel
zebra crossingnounan area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely
gearshiftnouna handle in a car or other vehicle, by which a driver can change gears
road ragenounan aggressive behavior that is seen among drivers, particularly when they are stuck in traffic
bumpernouna bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident
emergency brakenouna brake that is operated by hand to hold a vehicle in place
hoodnouna metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle
platenouna flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters
tanknouna container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.
trunknounthe space at the back of an automobile in which different things can be put
crashnounan accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else
crossingnounthe place where two streets or roads cross each other
pull upverb(of a vehicle) to come to a stop
navigateverbto choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map
fuelverbto provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.
progressnounforward movement or movement toward somewhere
stoplightnounthe red light at the back of a vehicle that lits up when brakes are used to signal stopping or slowing down to other drivers
Drinks22 words
sipverbto drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time
ice cubenouna small-sized piece of ice, typically shaped like a cube, used to cool the drinks
liquor storenouna shop that sells alcoholic drinks but does not serve them like a bar
boozenounan alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol
Bloody Marynouna kind of alcoholic drink made with vodka and tomato juice
BourbonnounAmerican whiskey containing at least 51 percent corn other than rye or malt
cidernounan alcoholic drink made from crushed apples
ginnouna strong alcoholic drink made from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries
ginger alenouna clear sparkling non-alcoholic drink with ginger flavor, usually mixed with alcoholic drinks
ice teanountea flavored with lemon and served with ice
liquornounany kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila
margaritanouna popular alcoholic drink made of tequila and citrus fruits like lime
martininounan alcoholic cocktail made with vermouth and gin or vodka, often garnished with an olive
mojitonoundrink made with rum, lime, mint, and ice
refillnounone more glass of wine, water, or other drinks
cappuccinonouna type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream
herbal teanouna hot drink that is made by soaking different fruits, leaves, flowers, etc. in hot water
skim milknounmilk from which almost all the fat content has been removed
sober upverbto stop being under the influence of alcohol
thirstnounthe state of having a dry mouth and needing water or other drinks
strawnouna thin tube made of plastic, glass, etc. for sucking drinks
punchnouna drink made with a mixture of fruit juice, water, spices, and wine or other liquor, served hot or cold
Grammar36 words
abbreviationnounthe shortened form of a word, etc.
auxiliary verbnouna verb that is used with other verbs to indicate tense, voice, etc., such as do, have, and be
conjunctionnoun(grammar) a word such as and, because, but, and or that connects phrases, sentences, or words
prepositionnoun(grammar) a word that comes before a noun or pronoun to indicate location, direction, time, manner, or the relationship between two objects
proper nounnoun(grammar) the name of a place, person, country, etc. with its first letter capitalized
pronounnoun(grammar) a word that can replace a noun or noun phrase, such as she, it, they, etc.
prefixnoun(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word
suffixnoun(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word
pluraladjective(grammar) describing words that are indicating the presence of more than one person or thing
modalnoun(grammar) a verb that is used with the main verb of a sentence to indicate possibility, intention, etc., such as can, might, should, etc.
conditionaladjective(grammar) describing a sentence, clause, etc. that will only be true or happen if something else is true or happens
past participlenouna form of a verb that "ed", etc. is added to the end of it which is used to form passive or present tenses or adjectives
collocationnouna particular combination of words that are used together very often
pronunciationnounthe way a word is pronounced
tag questionnoun(grammar) a short question added to the end of a statement that is formed form the same statement
punctuationnounthe use of marks such as a period, comma, etc. in writing to divide sentences and phrases to better convey meaning
exclamation pointnounthe mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.
question marknounthe mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question
commanounthe mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence
double negativenouna grammatical construction in which two negative elements are used within the same sentence, often resulting in a positive meaning
articlenoun(grammar) any type of determiner that shows whether we are referring to a particular thing or a general example of something
activeadjective(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is the one that does the action
passiveadjective(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is affected by the action of the verb
comparativeadjective(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.
superlativeadjective(grammar) describing the highest amount or degree of an adjective or adverb
singularadjective(grammar) describing words that are indicating the presence of only one person or thing
grammaticaladjectivefollowing the standard rules of the grammar properly
irregularadjective(of verbs, nouns, or adjectives) not following standard patterns or rules
perfectadjective(grammar) indicating a completed action or state
continuousadjective(grammar) describing a verb that indicates an action in progress
progressiveadjective(grammar) describing a form of a verb that indicates an action is continuing
possessiveadjective(grammar) describing nouns and pronouns that indicate ownership
consonantnoun(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose
vowelnoun(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose
stressnoun(phonetics) an added force when pronouncing a syllable or word
spellverbto be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word
Monarchy34 words
aristocracynounpeople in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles
dynastynouna lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
Renaissancenounthe period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times
the Middle Agesnounan era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable
castlenouna large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
fortressnouna structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks
armornouna protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles
coat of armsnounthe symbol of a nation, country, family, etc. that is usually printed on shields or flags
arrownouna type of weapon consisting of a metal or wooden bar with a sharp head and feathers at the end
swordnouna type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle
nobilitynounthe class of people with the highest social or political ranks and titles
countessnouna woman holding the rank of a count or earl
duchessnounthe title of a woman with the rank of a duke
majestynouna title used to address a king or queen with respect
monarchnouna person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power
princenouna male royal heir or ruler, typically the son of a king or queen
princessnouna female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen
Dukenouna man of high rank in various European countries, ranking just below a prince and above a count or earl
slaverynounthe practice of owning and controlling people as property, denying them basic human rights and freedoms
borderverbto be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line
honorverbto show a lot of respect for someone or something
empirenouna territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority
crownnouna round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority
emblemnouna special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.
royaladjectiverelating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy
royaltynounkings and queens and any member of their families
nobleadjectivebelonging to the highest social or political class
countnouna noble title in European countries, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
knightnoun(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king
kingnounthe male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family
queennounthe female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family
kingdomnounan area or territory that is governed by a king or queen
ladynouna title given to a lord's wife
lordnouna man of high rank who belongs to the nobility
Computers and Networks31 words
artificial intelligencenouna field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior
virtual realitynounan artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment
codeverbto write a computer program using specific instructions
databasenouna large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier
file namenoun(computing) the name one assigns to a computer file for identification
firewallnoun(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data
CD-ROMnouna disk that can be used in computers which is capable of holding a specific amount of unchangeable data
mouse padnouna piece of material designed to enhance the operation of a computer mouse by providing a smooth surface for better tracking and control
processornoun(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work
touchscreennouna display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface
webcamnouna camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user
metaversenouna virtual reality space that combines multiple digital environments and experiences
animationnounthe act or process of making animated programs, cartoons, etc.
virtualadjective(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software
programmingnounthe process of writing a computer program
bugnounan error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.
commandnounan instruction that tells a computer to perform a specific task or function
instructionnouna line of command that tells a computer what to do
iconnoun(computing) a small picture on a computer screen, etc. representing a program that when clicked will start running
inputnoun(computing) the act of inserting information into a computer
outputnoun(computing) the data produced by a computer
crashverb(computing) to suddenly stop working
hackverb(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains
importverb(computing) to put data into another computer program
exportverbto make a file able to be processed in other programs by changing its format and sending it
networkverbto link devices or computers in a way that they can send and receive information
processverbto handle and work with data by operating on them in a computer
selectverb(computing) to highlight or choose something on a computer screen
disknoun(computing) a flat round object used to store data on
scannernouna device that creates a digital copy of a document or photo and sends it to a computer
geeknounsomeone who has a great deal of knowledge and passion for computers and related topics
Outer Space33 words
outer spacenounthe space outside the earth's atmosphere
universenounall that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.
asteroidnounany of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars
galaxynouna large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force
solar systemnounthe sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth
Venusnounthe 2nd planet of the solar system located between Mercury and earth
Marsnounthe 4th planet of the solar system located between earth and Jupiter
Jupiternounthe 5th and the largest planet of the solar system located between Mars and Saturn
Saturnnounthe 6th planet of the solar system located between Jupiter and Uranus, which has rings around it
Uranusnounthe 7th planet of the solar system with a blue-green color located between Saturn and Neptune
Neptunenounthe 8th planet of the solar system with a ring of icy particles around it
astronomynouna branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.
astronomernouna scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe
outeradjectivesituated on the outside of something else
orbitnounthe path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.
orbitverbto move around a star, planet, or a large object in space
satellitenounan object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information
takeoffnounthe process by which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly
spacecraftnouna vehicle designed to travel in space
spacemannounsomeone who travels into space, such as an astronaut
spaceshipnouna kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space
space stationnouna large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research
spacesuitnounclothing used by astronauts while traveling in space
spacewalknouna period during which an astronaut moves outside an spacecraft in space, typically to perform repairs or experiments
telescopenouna piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible
voyagenouna long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft
aliennouna creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets
spacenounany area beyond the Earth's atmosphere
black holenouna place in the space with such high gravity that pulls in everything, even light
mercurynounthe 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun
landingnounthe act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface
rocketnouna spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns
launchverbto send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space
Wedding Ceremony27 words
bachelor partynouna party held for a man by his male friends, who is about to get married
bachelorette partynouna party for a woman that is held before her marriage and is often arranged and attended by her female friends
best mannouna man chosen by a bridegroom to help him at his wedding
bridesmaidnouna woman or girl chosen by a bride to help her at her wedding
fiancenouna man who is engaged to someone
fianceenouna woman who is engaged to someone
flower girlnouna young girl who throws flower petals in front of a bride at a wedding
maid of honorphrasea woman chosen by the bride to be her main attendant and support her throughout the wedding planning process and on the wedding day itself
bouquetnounthe flowers that are attractively arranged for a ceremony or as a gift
engagement ringnouna ring that someone gives their partner after agreeing to marry each other
wedding ringnouna ring that someone's spouse gives them during their wedding ceremony
wedding gownnouna formal dress worn by a bride during their wedding ceremony
tuxedonouna formal men's suit typically worn for black-tie events and formal occasions
confettinounsmall pieces of colored paper thrown during a special event, particularly over the newlyweds after their wedding ceremony
elopeverbto run away secretly and marry one's partner
vownouna serious and formal promise, made especially during a wedding or religious ceremony
bellnouna metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
dance floornouna specific area at an event, a disco, club, etc. where people can dance
honeymoonnouna holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding
newlywednounsomeone who has recently gotten married
pregnantadjective(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body
receptionnouna formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone
speechnouna formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience
toastnounthe act of raising a glass, usually filled with alcohol, in honor of someone or to wish them health, happiness, or success
veilnouna piece of fabric worn by brides that covers the head and face or drapes over the back, often made of lace or other delicate materials
aislenounthe passageway between rows of seats in a church, often leading from the entrance to the altar
exchangeverbto give something to someone and receive something else from them
Plants30 words
twignouna small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch
bushnouna type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground
bamboonouna type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem
eucalyptusnouna type of tree growing mainly in Australia, which has a strong smell
firnouna type of evergreen tree with leaves shaped like needles
ivynouna type of evergreen climbing plant with dark green leaves, often used for decorative purposes
oaknouna large tree, known for its strong wood and popular fruit
pinenouna type of evergreen tree that grows in forests with needle-like leaves
vinenouna climbing plant with grapes as its fruit
willownouna type of tree that grows near water, with thin leaves which can be used for making baskets
weeping willownouna type of tree that grows near water with long branches and leaves reaching to the ground
daffodilnouna tall flower with white and yellow color, shaped like a trumpet
daisynouna small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals
lotusnouna type of flower which grows on the surface of lakes with white or pink petals
tulipnouna flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring
branchnouna part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
rootnounthe underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts
trunknounthe main wooden body of a tree
ashnouna type of forest tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its tall, straight trunk and compound leaves
evergreennounany type of plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year
palmnouna tropical tree with a big trunk and feather-like or fan-shaped leaves
bloomverb(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color
blossomverb(of a plant) to bear flowers, especially flowers that are not fully open
budnouna part of a plant from which new flowers, leaves, or stems develop
leafnouna usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place
stemnounthe main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
thornnouna sharp part of a plant that is attached to the stem
violetnouna type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell
lavendernouna type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell
weednounany wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden
Working Out35 words
aerobicsnouna type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music
locker roomnouna room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes
barbellnouna metal bar with heavy discs hanging at each end, used in bodybuilding
dumbbellnountwo heavy discs with a short handle in between, used in bodybuilding
horizontal barnouna bar fixed horizontally above the ground for used for various exercises requiring gripping and pulling motions
multigymnouna piece of exercise equipment designed to improve different muscles of the body
pommel horsenouna piece of gymnastics equipment with two handles on its surface by which gymnasts can perform particular moves on
rowing machinenouna piece of exercise equipment with a bar and a sliding seat that improves the same muscles engaged in rowing
punching bagnouna hanging stuffed bag that is often used for practicing punching and striking techniques in boxing and martial arts
trampolinenouna piece of exercise equipment that consists of a stretchy cloth attached to a frame on which people can jump for fun or exercise
treadmillnouna fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise
strengthenverbto make something more powerful
squatverbto go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels
chin-upnounan exercise for the arms in which one hangs from a bar and tries to pull oneself up until the chin is above the bar
push-upnounan exercise in which one lies face down and tries to raise one's body off the ground by pushing against the floor
sit-upnounan exercise in which a person can strengthen their stomach muscles by constantly changing from lying to sitting position without moving the legs
massageverbto press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
muscle memorynounthe body's ability to recover and rebuild muscle more efficiently after a period of inactivity
six-packnouna person's strong stomach muscles that are easily visible
martial artsnounany type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.
weight-liftverbto lift heavy weights as a form of exercise or strength training
athleticadjectiverelated to athletes or their career
cross trainernouna piece of equipment at a gym with two parts that one stands on while holding two bars and pushing each part and bar as an exercise
jump ropenouna rope with a handle on each end that is swung over a person's head and under their feet as they jump
matnouna thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on
bounceverbto jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface
hopverbto jump using one leg
stretchverbto extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
sweatverbto produce small drops of liquid on the surface of one's skin
jumping jacknounan exercise that is performed by jumping from a standing position with legs both spread wide and the hands touching overhead and then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides
work outverbto exercise in order to get healthier or stronger
pacenouna person's speed when walking, moving, or running
burn offverbto consume energy by doing physical activity
dressing roomnouna room for athletes to change clothes and prepare for their competition or game
pound for poundphraseused to describe the comparative skill, strength, or ability of athletes regardless of their size or weight, especially in boxing
Regulations and Requirements34 words
aidverbto help or support others in doing something
age limitnouna rule that prevents people of certain age from doing specific activities or having access to certain services
bannounan official rule that prohibits someone from certain activities, behaviors, or goods
enableverbto give someone or something the means or ability to do something
exceptionnouna person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group
guidelinenouna principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation
permitnounan official document that allows someone to do something
restrictionnouna rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen
rule booknouna set of rules and regulations that must be followed in a particular organization, occupation, etc.
forbidverbto not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.
forbiddenadjectivenot permitted to be done
compulsoryadjectiveforced to be done by law or authority
mandatoryadjectiveordered or required by a rule or law
imposeverbto force someone to do what they do not want
strictnessnounthe quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards
provided thatconjunctionused for stating conditions necessary for something to happen or be available
to [get] rid of {sb/sth}phraseto put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved
acknowledgeverbto openly accept something as true or real
barverbto not allow someone to do something or go somewhere
conditionnouna rule or term that must be met to reach an agreement or make something possible
demandverbto ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner
necessitynounthe fact that something must happen or is needed
permitverbto allow something or someone to do something
regulationnouna rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area
obligationnounan action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so
requirementnounsomething that is essential or indispensable
restrictverbto bring someone or something under control through laws and rules
acceptableadjectiveagreed on by most people in a society
grantverbto let someone have something, especially something that they have requested
illegaladjectiveforbidden by the law
insistverbto urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place
sanctionnounan order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law
begverbto humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot
objectionnounthe act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something
Fairy Tales34 words
bewitchverbto use a spell against someone
demonnounan evil supernatural creature
dragonnouna fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire
fairynouna fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes
genienouna supernatural being in Arabian stories that has the power to grant wishes to those who summon or free them from a lamp, bottle, or other container
ghostnouna dead person or animal's spirit that appears to the living
ghoulnouna fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabian stories that eats buried dead bodies
goblinnouna fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them
golemnouna fictional figure in Jewish stories, often made of clay or mud, that is brought to life using magic
leprechaunnouna fictional, small man-like creature in Irish stories who is known for hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows
mermaidnouna fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea
monsternouna fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities
ogrenouna fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans
sorcerernouna fictional man who has magic powers
sorceressnouna fictional woman who has magic powers
tooth fairynouna fictional creature that leaves a coin for every fallen tooth of a child it takes
voodoo dollnouna doll that is believed through which one can control or harm someone else
werewolfnouna fictional person who is cursed and can transform into a large wolf and back to human form during full moon
charmverbto gain control over someone by using magic spells
curseverbto put an evil spell on someone to harm them
enchantverbto put someone under a magic spell
hauntverb(of a ghost) to appear or be seen repeatedly in a building
dwarfnouna fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
giantnouna fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful
goddessnouna female divine being worshipped in different religions
nymphnouna fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman
phoenixnouna fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes
sirennouna fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them
spiritnounan immaterial supernatural being that can appear or be perceived by humans
trollnounany fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous
unicornnouna fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead
zombienouna fictional dead person or animal that is brought back to life through supernatural means
demigodnouna mythological figure that is half-god and half-human, often possessing extraordinary abilities or powers
fabledadjective(of stories or creatures) originating from a myth or legend
Certainty and Doubt36 words
ensureverbto make sure that something will happen
forecastverbto predict future events, based on analysis of present data and conditions
hesitateverbto pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
recallverbto bring back something from the memory
convincedadjectivehaving a strong belief in something
unclearadjectivenot exactly known or expressed, often leading to confusion or ambiguity
deceiveverbto make a person believe something untrue
somehowadverbin a way or by some method that is not known or certain
not necessarilyphraseused usually in a response to show that something may not be true
to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)phraseto fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone
in stonephrasein a way that is not possible to be changed
palm offverbto dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception
to [go] back on {one's} wordphraseto fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made
assureverbto make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something
betverbto express confidence or certainty in something happening or being the case
guaranteeverbto make sure that something will occur
ought toverbused to talk about what one expects or likes to happen
shouldverbused to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen
suspectverbto think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
wouldverbused to express an opinion about which one is not certain
boundadjectivelikely to happen or sure to experience something
sureadjectiveexpected or certain to happen
rashadjectivedone without carefully considering what might happen
positiveadjective(of a person) having no doubt about something
uncertainadjective(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something
no doubtadverbused to say that something is likely to happen or is true
certaintynounthe state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof
confidencenounthe belief that one can trust or count on someone or something
confusionnouna state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do
probabilitynounthe likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true
schemenouna secret plan, particularly one that is made to deceive other people
you betinterjectionused to strongly affirm or agree with a statement
check outverbto closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true
oddsnounthe likelihood or probability of something actually taking place
plasticadjectivenot seeming real, natural, or genuine
questionverbto have or express uncertainty about something
Scientific Research38 words
analyticaladjectivedescribing a method for understanding things through the use of logic and detailed thinking
descriptiveadjectiveproviding detailed information about how something looks, feels, sounds, or behaves
detectverbto notice or discover something that is difficult to find
case studynouna recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time
diagramnouna graphic design intended to explain something
evaluationnouna judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration
hypothesisnounan explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true
questionnairenouna paper containing a series of questions that is given to people to collect information for statistical reasons
trial and errorphrasethe process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome
comparativeadjectiverelating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things
citeverbto refer to something as an example or proof
classifyverbto put people or things in different categories or groups
compileverbto gather information in order to produce a book, report, etc.
conductverbto direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something
demonstrateverbto show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence
deriveverbto figure out or establish something through logical analysis or reasoning
documentverbto support an argument, claim, etc. by providing facts and evidence
estimateverbto guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation
evaluateverbto calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone
implyverbto suggest that one thing is the logical consequence of the other
interpretverbto explain what something means
observeverbto carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject
outlineverbto give a brief description of something excluding the details
surveyverbto collect information about a subject from a group of people by asking them questions
chartnounan information sheet in the form of a graph, diagram, or table that is easy to understand
documentnouna computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information
experimentnouna test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis
samplenouna randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group
variablenounsomething that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation
instrumentnouna device or tool that requires specific knowledge on how to be used
referencenouna short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
trialnouna process conducted in order to decide on how effective, safe, etc. someone or something is
findingnouna piece of information discovered as a result of a research
lawnouna scientific principle or rule that describes something scientific or natural always being the same or occurring in the same way, given specific conditions are met
modelnouna description of a process or system that is simplified to demonstrate how it works under specific circumstances, especially in mathematics
principlenouna fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior
procedurenouna particular set of actions conducted in a certain way
proofnouninformation or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something
News and Journalism33 words
affirmverbto confirm a legal decision or judgment
journalismnounthe profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast
news agencynounan organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations
cable televisionnouna system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground
fake newsnouna piece of news that is not true or confirmed
announcernouna radio or TV presenter who is in charge of giving information about different programs
broadcasternouna person whose job is to talk on radio or TV programs or to present them
news desknounthe department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news
talk shownouna type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects
news conferencenouna meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement
columnistnouna journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine
reportingnounthe activity or job of producing news stories for publication or broadcast
confirmationnouna written or spoken statement that proves the truth of something
in the darkphrasein a state in which one is not informed about important things
airverbto broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio
breakverb(of news) to be released or made known to the public
commentverbto express one's opinion about something or someone
contributeverbto write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine
denyverbto refuse to admit the truth or existence of something
detailverbto explain something thoroughly and with specific information
distributeverbto share something between a large number of people
informverbto give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner
involveverbto contain or include something as a necessary part
coveragenounthe reporting of specific news or events by the media
panelnouna group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue
cartoonnouna humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine
columnnouna section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject
sourcenounan individual who provides information
editorialnouna newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject
featurenouna lengthy article in a newspaper or magazine, often written by a specialist about a certain topic
reportnouna written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published
trendnounan overall way in which something is changing or developing
relevantadjectivehaving a close connection with the situation or subject at hand
Threats and Danger38 words
adventurousadjective(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks
alarmverbto make someone scared or anxious
alarmedadjectivefeeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger
daringadjectivebrave enough to take risks and do dangerous things
at-riskadjectivelikely to be harmed, attacked, or experience negative outcomes
risknounthe chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition
harmlessadjectivecausing no danger or damage
high-riskadjectivevery likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way
low-riskadjectivehaving a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death
harmfuladjectivecausing damage or negative effects to someone or something
riskyadjectiveinvolving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure
endangerverbto expose someone or something to potential harm or risk
harmverbto physically hurt someone or damage something
rescueverbto save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation
rescuernounsomeone who saves a person or animal from a critical or harmful situation
threatnounsomething that poses danger or the possibility of harm
out of harm's wayphrasein a place or position that is safe from danger or damage
screamverbto make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion
alertverbto warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention
disrespectfuladjectivebehaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing
on a razor's edgephrasein a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences
fearsomeadjectiveintimidating or frightening in appearance or nature
criticaladjective(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action
deadlyadjectiveable to cause death
desperateadjective(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances
offensiveadjectivecausing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate
secureadjectiveprotected and free from any danger or risk
insecureadjectivenot protected and vulnerable to danger or risk
soundadjectivefinancially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks
nastyadjectiveextremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with
encounterverbto be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
poseverbto introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.
threatenverbto say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met
happeningnounan event or something, often significant, that is currently taking place or has occurred
disturbverbto trouble someone and make them uneasy
offendverbto cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.
off the hookphraseno longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment
neutraladjectivenot favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.
Communication34 words
address booknouna notebook that is used for recording addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and names of different people
answering machinenouna machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave
phone boothnounan enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use
handsetnounthe part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak
hotlinenouna direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments
landlinenouna phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection
dialverbto enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call
call aroundverbto make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information
caller IDnouna system that shows the phone number of an incoming call
to [give] {sb} a callphraseto contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information
Internet cafenouna place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat
social medianounwebsites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.
home pagenounthe opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages
HTTPnounthe system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web
friendverbto add someone to the list of contacts on social media
friend requestnouna request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact
hate mailnounoffensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name
Skypenounan online platform for communicating with people and making video calls
web chatnouna real-time communication method on the Internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms
instant messagingnouna form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time
net surfernouna person who spends a lot of time on the Internet
call backverbto contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful
call upverbto call someone on the phone
callernouna person who is calling someone on the phone
operatornouna person who manages telephone calls and connections, typically at a switchboard in a corporation or telephone exchange
cut offverbto end a phone call while the other person is still on the line
hang onverbto remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk
hang upverbto end a phone call by breaking the connection
holdverbto wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
put throughverbto connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak
availableadjective(of a person) free to be seen or talked to
busyadjective(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time
followernouna person who follows an account on social media
attachmentnouna file or document that is sent along with an email
People and Society36 words
aidnounfood or financial help sent to support a person or country
biasnouna prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation
biasedadjectivehaving a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others
noncitizennouna person who is not a legal citizen of the country or city they work or live in
protesternounsomeone who publicly shows their disagreement or opposition toward something
minimum wagenounthe lowest level of salary, set by the law
quality of lifephrasea person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.
social classnouna group of individuals who share similar economic, cultural, and educational status
slumnoun(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition
disrespectnounan action or speech that offends a person or thing
beggarnounsomeone who lives by asking people for food or money
child labornounthe use of children in a business or other forms of work that is harmful to their physical and mental development
alcohol abusenounthe excessive consumption of alcohol which can cause harm to physical health, mental well-being, social relationships, and overall functioning
Alcoholics Anonymousnounan international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol
prostitutionnounthe business or act of having sexual intercourse with people in exchange for money
begverbto ask people for money or food, usually in public places
consequencenouna phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence
contributeverbto give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause
hungernounthe serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease
relationshipnounthe connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected
dismissverbto remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance
donationnounsomething that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.
equaladjective(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background
majoritynounthe larger part or number of a given set or group
minoritynouna small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society
racistnounsomeone who believes one race has superiority over others and does not treat the members of those races fairly
sexistnounsomeone who treats people of their opposite gender unfairly, especially toward women
shelternouna place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing
blameverbto say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem
marchverbto walk with a large group of people as a sign of protest
starveverbto die from lack of food
strikeverbto stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.
honornoungreat regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles
get togetherverbto meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize
homelessnounpeople who lack stable housing and so live on the streets
alcoholicnouna person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol
Determination and Struggles41 words
attemptedadjective(of a crime, suicide, etc.) not done successfully
failedadjectivenot successful in achieving the desired result
unambitiousadjectivenot having a strong desire or motivation to succeed
battleverbto overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing
comfortverbto lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness
ruinverbto cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
optimismnouna general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes
optimistnouna person who expects good things to happen and is confident about the future
pessimismnounthe negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes
pessimistnouna person who expects bad things to happen and sees the worst side of people and situations
to [go|get] nowherephraseto fail to achieve success despite the attempts made
dutynounan obligatory task that must be done as one's job
determinationnounthe quality of working toward something despite difficulties
disappointverbto fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy
deednounan action or behavior that someone does
bigadjectivedemanding a lot of time, effort, money, etc. to become successful
desperateadjectivefeeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain
fataladjectivecausing severe harm or complete failure
badlyadverbin a way that is not satisfactory, acceptable, or successful
hopelessadjectivehaving no possibility or expectation of improvement or success
losernounan uncool, unsuccessful, or contemptible person
addressverbto think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it
bearverbto allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up
confrontverbto face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly
lossnounthe act or process of no longer having someone or something
fulfillverbto accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised
gainverbto obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired
handleverbto deal with a situation or problem successfully
obtainverbto get something, often with difficulty
overcomeverbto defeat someone or something in a contest or battle
reachverbto achieve something, especially after a lot of thinking or discussion
resolveverbto find a way to solve a disagreement or issue
strugglenouna great effort to fight back or break free
struggleverbto put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal
let downverbto make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
presentationnounthe act of giving something, such as a prize or reward, to someone in a formal or official event
chancenouna possibility arising from favorable circumstances
faultnounthe responsibility attributed to someone or something for a mistake or misfortune
targetnouna goal that someone tries to achieve
give up onverbto no longer believe in someone showing any positive development in their behavior, relationship, etc.
weaknessnounlack of power or ability to act effectively
Self-care Products32 words
electric razornounan electric device that is used for shaving
shavernounan electric tool used for shaving
sunscreennouna cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun
shampoonouna liquid used to wash one's hair
conditionernouna liquid or cream applied to the hair after shampooing in order to make it softer and easier to style
balmnouna healing or soothing substance with a nice smell applied to the skin in order to relieve pain, irritation, or discomfort
lotionnounany type of liquid that is put on the skin to protect or clean it
cosmeticsnounany type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive
hairspraynouna cosmetic product that is sprayed on the hair in order to make it fixed in its position
eyelinernouna usually black cosmetic that is worn at the edges of the eyes to make them appear more attractive or noticeable
eyeshadownouna colored cosmetic cream or powder applied to the eyelids or around the eyes to make them stand out or appear more attractive
concealernouna skin-toned cosmetic, typically in cream or liquid form, used to hide dark circles around the eyes or other imperfections on the skin
face powdernouna skin-toned cosmetic powder applied to the face to make it less shiny and hide any imperfections on the skin
lip glossnouna cosmetic substance in liquid or gel form applied to the lips to give them a shiny effect and often a bit of color
lipsticknouna waxy colored make-up that is worn on the lips
mascaranouna black make-up used to lengthen or darken the eyelashes
nail polishnouna cosmetic liquid that is put on the nails to color them and make them look attractive
face masknouna substance that the face is covered with temporarily and is then removed in order to soothe or heal the skin
dyenouna colored substance used to impart or alter the color of materials such as fabric, yarn, or other items through immersion or application
tweezersnouna small tool with two long parts that are joined at one end, used for gripping and plucking small objects, particularly hairs
colognenouna liquid that people put on some parts of their skin or clothes to smell better
deodorantnouna substance that people put on their skin to make it smell better or to hide bad ones
mouthwashnouna liquid with antibacterial ingredients that the mouth and teeth are rinsed with in order to become fresh and healthy
dental flossnouna soft and silky thread used to clean between the teeth
nail filenouna metal rough surface used for shaping and evening rough fingernails and toenails
cotton swabnouna small stick with round pieces of cotton at each end used for hygienic or cosmetic purposes
nail clippersnounthe object that people use to cut and shorten their nails
tamponnouna piece of cotton material that a woman inserts into her vagina to stop blood from coming out during her period
gelnouna clear and jelly-like substance used in cosmetic or medicinal products for the hair or skin
blushnounthe powder or cream that is put on the cheeks to make them look attractive by giving them color
foundationnouna substance in the form of cream, powder, or liquid applied to facial skin to cover imperfections and prepare it for other cosmetics
makeupnounany type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance
Bodily Actions30 words
punchverbto beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully
slouchverbto adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture
kneelverbto support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees
leapverbto jump very high or over a long distance
tiptoeverbto walk slowly and carefully on one's toes
crawlverbto move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees
lie downverbto put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest
blinkverbto open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment
gazeverbto look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes
stareverbto look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression
winkverbto quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
chuckleverbto laugh quietly and with closed lips
giggleverbto laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment
smirkverbto give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement
nodverbto move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting
paceverbto walk back and forth in a small area at a fixed speed, often due to anxiety or being deep in thought
to [give] {sb} bunny earsphraseto make one's fingers V-shaped and put them behind a person's head as a way of joking, particularly when taking a photograph
crouchverbto sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees
wakeverbto become conscious again after sleeping
beatverbto strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury
clapverbto strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
dragverbto pull something with effort along a surface
grabverbto take someone or something suddenly or violently
shakeverbto take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting
bendverbto move the upper part of the body downward
bowverbto bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
leanverbto bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support
squintverbto look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.
marchverbto walk firmly with regular steps
tripverbto slip or hit something with the foot accidentally that makes one fall or lose balance momentarily
Tools31 words
chainsawnouna tool with a toothed chain inside that is powered by a small engine, used for cutting wood
wrenchnouna hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes
screwnouna small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together
gluenouna substance that is used to stick things to each other
chiselnouna metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
washernouna flat rubber, plastic, or metal ring which is small and acts as a seal or is put between a nut and a bolt to tighten their connection
shovelnouna tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.
wheelbarrownounan object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things
toolboxnouna portable, often metal box for organizing and keeping tools in
pliersnouna small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects
wire cutternouna hand tool specifically designed for cutting wires and cables
duct tapenouna silver-colored object that is sticky on one side and is used for fixing things
plungernouna tool with a rubber cup fixed to a handle, used for clearing blocked pipes or drains
crowbarnounan iron bar with one end curved that is used as a lever
staple gunnouna metal tool that uses staples to fix paper or wood to other materials
box cutternouna small razor with an adjustable blade used for cutting cardboard boxes, packaging materials, and other items
adjustable wrenchnouna type of wrench with a movable part that can turn or hold things of different sizes
tape measurenouna flexible measuring tool consisting of a long strip of metal, cloth, or plastic with measurement markings, used to measure lengths and distances accurately
sledgehammernouna large tool consisted of a long handle with a heavy metal block at its end, used with both hands to break a stone, etc.
hammernouna tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.
malletnouna hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects
sawnouna metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth
drillnouna handheld tool that uses rotational force to create holes or drive screws in various materials
screwdrivernouna small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned
nailnouna small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together
filenouna metal tool with a rough surface that is used to smooth wooden or metal rough edges
boltnouna piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut
nutnouna flat piece of metal with a hole in the middle through which a bolt is put to secure or fasten objects together
forknouna gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay
functionverbto work or perform properly
axnouna tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees
Evaluation and Opinion36 words
approveverbto officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.
assessverbto form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation
common sensenounthe ability to make sound judgments and think in a practical way
estimatenouna judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers
controversynouna strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people
controversialadjectivecausing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion
counterargumentnounan opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory
debatenouna discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly
emphasizeverbto give special attention or importance to something
inferverbto reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter
to [take] {sb/sth} for grantedphraseto not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them
inferencenouna conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts
(as|so) far as {sb} [is] concernedphraseused to express an individual's opinion on a particular matter
to [have] a problem with {sb/sth}phraseto not to be able to approve or accept someone or something
in a nutshelladverbused to summarize or describe something briefly
if you ask mephraseused to introduce one's personal opinion or perspective on a topic, emphasizing on the fact that it is their personal view
accountnouna general description of an idea, a theory, or an event
approvalnouna formal agreement to something
assessmentnounthe act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles
associateverbto make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
assumeverbto think that something is true without having proof or evidence
casenouna series of facts supporting a theory or an argument
conflictnounan instance of serious opposition between ideas, values, or interests
consistentadjectivefollowing the same course of action or behavior over time
forumnouna public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues
disagreementnouna contrast of facts or ideas between two or more sides
incidentnouna strong disagreement or conflict between two countries that often involves military action
criticizeverbto judge something based on its positive or negative points
defendverbto support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
differverbto disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs
divideverbto cause disagreement among people
fall outverbto no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument
fitverbto agree with or be suitable for a particular thing
holdverbto have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
appreciateverbto value something or someone's good qualities
superficialadjectivenot done in a complete or thorough way
Assessment and Discourse35 words
justifyverbto provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong
in the first placeadverbused to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation
opposedadjectivetrying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it
praiseverbto express admiration or approval toward something or someone
remarkverbto express one's opinion through a statement
speculationnounthe creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof
stancenouna considered or deliberate mental or emotional attitude toward something
perceptionnounthe image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something
public opinionnounthe collective attitudes, beliefs, and views held by the general population on various issues, events, or individuals
remarknounsomething that is said that shows one's opinion of something
in opposition to {sb/sth}prepositionused to convay that one is strongly against someone or something
figureverbto form an opinion or assumption about something based on available information or logic
objectverbto give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something
objectiveadjectivebased only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments
subjectiveadjectivebased on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts
maintainverbto firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid
mayverbused to admit that a statement is true before making another one
nameverbto state the name of someone or something
opposeverbto strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it
reckonverbto think or have an opinion about something
regardverbto think about someone or something in a specified way
speculateverbto form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts
standverbto have a certain opinion regarding an issue
sum upverbto express a brief conclusion or judgment about someone or something based on available information
misunderstandingnounthe act of interpreting something incorrectly
positionnounan opinion or stance held in opposition to another in a dispute or argument
proofnounthe act or process of testing or verifying the truth of something through evidence or argument
reasonnounthe mind's power to understand or think logically
reputationnounthe general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past
rightinterjectionused to show one's agreement
sidenounone of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.
whileconjunctionused to indicate contrast
signverbto use sign language for communication
likewiseinterjectionused to show one feels the same as another person about a particular thing or is willing to do the same thing they do
judgmentnounan opinion that is formed after thinking carefully
Religion40 words
altarnounthe table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity
atheismnounthe belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power
Buddhismnounan Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples
Christianitynounthe Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred
Jewnouna person who believes in Judaism and belongs to the Jewish community
Jewishadjectiverelated to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism
the LordnounGod, particularly in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, signifying authority and divine power
Biblenounthe holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament
sinnounany act that goes against the law of God
envynouna feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have
lazinessnoun(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin
forgiveverbto stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws
trustverbto believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent
devilnounthe spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong
prophetnounsomeone believed to speak by divine inspiration or interpret the will of God
godchildnoun(Christianity) a child to whom at a baptism ceremony a godparent promises to help take care of and teach them about the religion
godfathernoun(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony
godmothernoun(Christianity) a woman who, during a baptism ceremony, promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion
crossnouna representation of the structure on which Jesus Christ was executed, used as a symbol of Christianity
christiannouna person who believes in the teachings of Jesus or has been baptized
hindunouna person who believes in Hinduism
muslimnouna person who believes in Islam
pagannouna person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions
gospelnounany of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
heavennounthe realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside
hellnoun(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment
vicenounany immoral act that is against the law of God
gracenoun(in Christian theology) a state of being under divine influence
pridenounthe quality of having excessive self-esteem that is considered a sin in religious beliefs
greednounan intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth
lustnoun(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin
confessverbto admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest
convertverbto change one's religious beliefs to a different one
ministernouna trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance
servicenouna religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church
soulnounthe spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them
spiritualadjectiverelating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.
gravenouna hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in
devoutadjectivebelieving firmly in a particular religion
karmanouna belief that one will get the reward or face the consequences of one's good or bad actions
Shapes and Colors29 words
horizontaladjectivepositioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down
verticaladjectivepositioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down
shapedadjectivehaving a particular structure or external form
pentagonnouna geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides
rectanglenoun(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other
pointedadjectivehaving an end or tip that is sharp
palenessnounthe quality of having a light color
dyeverbto change the color of something using a liquid substance
light-coloredadjective(of colors) having a bright or pale shade or tone
blood-redadjectivehaving a deep red color, like blood or fresh berries
navy blueadjectivehaving a very dark blue color like the deep sea
maroonadjectivehaving a dark brownish-red color
anglenounthe space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians
curvenouna line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually
formnounthe shape of someone or something, especially the outline
paralleladjectivehaving an equal distance from each other at every point
cubenouna three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces
ovalnouna shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends
pyramidnouna solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point
spherenoun(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center
trianglenoun(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles
leveladjectivehaving a surface that is flat and horizontal
steepadjective(of an angle) measuring less than 90 degrees
deepadjective(of a color) showing darkness and intensity
chocolateadjectivehaving a dark or deep brown color
coffeeadjective(of a shade) ranging from a pale or light brown color to a medium brown
lemonadjectivehaving a bright yellow color like the lemon fruit
violetadjectivehaving a bluish-purple color
roseadjectivehaving a color that is pink, lying between red and magenta on the color spectrum
Traveling37 words
resortnounan establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.
lodgingnouna place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation
room servicenouna hotel service where guests can order food, drinks, or other amenities to be delivered to their room, typically from a menu provided by the hotel
travel agencynouna business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel
E-ticketnounan online ticket that can be received electronically instead of a paper ticket
vacationernouna person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation
excursionnouna short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people
package tournouna vacation arranged by a travel agent or a company at a fixed price including the cost of transport, accommodations, etc.
trekverbto go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure
cabin crewnounthe group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft
baggage claimnounthe area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land
jet lagnounthe confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones
main linenounan important railroad line between two cities or large towns
railroad crossingnouna place at which a road meets a railroad, typically marked by gates, signals, or warning signs to alert drivers and pedestrians of approaching trains
compartmentnounany of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats
rest stopnounan area near a road where people can stop to eat food, rest, etc.
gift shopnouna store where small items and souvenirs are sold, suitable for giving as presents
hot-air balloonnounan extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky
April Fools' Daynounthe 1st of April on which people in Western countries play tricks on one another and the person who is tricked is called the April Fool
Independence Daynounthe 4th of July on which Americans celebrate the declaration of independence from Britain in 1776
New Year's Evephrasethe evening of 31st of December, which is the last day of the year
St. Patrick's Daynouna cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March, honoring Saint Patrick who helped establish Christianity in Ireland
Black Fridaynounthe day following Thanksgiving in the US, traditionally marked by massive discounts and sales events across stores, marking the beginning of the Christmas shopping season
budgetadjectiveeconomical and not expensive
loungenouna comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi
checkoutnounthe time when a guest should leave a hotel room, pay the bills, and return the key
residentnounsomeone who is staying in a hotel room
get awayverbto go on vacation away from home
aislenouna narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats
cabinnounthe area where passengers sit in an airplane
terminalnouna building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey
cruiseverbto go on vacation by a ship or boat
delayverbto arrive later than expected or planned
navigateverbto travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat
caravannouna vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping
mardi grasnounthe day before the start of Lent, on which people in some countries begin celebrating by dancing in the streets with loud music and wearing colorful costumes
transportationnounthe act or business of carrying people or goods from one place to another by different means
The Cinema32 words
balletnouna form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words
blockbusternouna thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product
rerunnounthe rebroadcast of a program on television or other media
cinephilenounsomeone who loves movies very much
animatedadjective(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion
cuenouna few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something
lighting engineernouna technician who is in charge of the lights in a TV or motion picture set or theater stage
screenwriternouna person whose job is to write scripts for movies, TV series, etc.
rehearsalnouna session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.
show businessnounthe industry or profession of providing public entertainment, such as motion picture, theater, etc.
subtitlenountranscribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language
sound effectnounan artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic
wind machinenouna machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind
actnouna main part of a play, opera, or ballet
adaptverbto change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.
box officenounthe total income a movie makes by selling tickets
appearverbto take part in a play, TV show, movie, etc.
castverbto choose a performer to play a role in a movie, opera, play, etc.
projectverbto make a movie, image, etc. appear on a flat surface from afar
screenverbto show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV
screeningnouna showing of a movie to an audience, typically at a scheduled time
shootverbto film or take a photograph of something
stageverbto present a play or other event to an audience
clipnouna short part of a movie or broadcast that is viewed separately
doublenouna person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes
stuntnouna dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie
managernounsomeone whose job is to take care of the business affairs of an actor, musician, sports player, etc.
openingnounthe first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment
previewnounthe showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release
productionnouna motion picture, TV program, etc. that is created for the public view
rehearseverbto practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance
scenarionouna written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play
Change36 words
contributionnounsomeone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one
enhanceverbto better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.
expansionnounan increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something
implicationnouna possible consequence that something can bring about
reductionnouna decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing
increasinglyadverbin a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time
life-changingadjectiveso impactful that can change someone's life
account forverbto serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome
alterverbto cause something to change
ariseverbto begin to exist or become noticeable
boostverbto increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something
build upverbto become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
climbverbto increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.
contributeverbto be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen
declineverbto reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.
extendverbto enlarge or lengthen something
straightenverbto extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves
gainverb(of currencies, prices, etc.) to increase in value
jumpverb(particularly of a price, rate, etc.) to increase sharply
lowerverbto decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength
modifyverbto make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better
mountverbto gradually rise or increase
multiplyverbto significantly increase in quantity
recoververbto become normal again after a period of difficulty
triggerverbto cause something to happen
meansnouna way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task
outcomenounthe result or consequence of a situation, event, or action
productnouna thing or person resulted from something particular
rootnounthe primary cause of something
responsibleadjectivebeing the main cause of something
consequentlyadverbused to indicate a logical result or effect
significantadjectiveimportant or great enough to be noticed or have an impact
significantlyadverbto a noticeable or considerable extent
followingprepositionused to indicate what happens as a result of something
inspireverbto fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive
ground zeronounthe initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
The Weather30 words
humiditynounthe amount of moisture present in the air
airlessadjectivelacking sufficient circulation of fresh air
seasonaladjectivetypical or customary for a specific time of year
fallingadjectivebecoming less in quantity, intensity, or value over time
risingadjectiveincreasing in degree, number, or height
changeableadjectivecharacterized by frequent or unpredictable changes
cloudlessadjectivecompletely clear or free from clouds
regionaladjectiveinvolving a particular region or geographic area
windlessadjectivecalm and without any noticeable movement of air
warmthnounthe quality or state of moderate heat
frostbitenouna serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.
heatstrokenouna serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature
dry seasonnouna season during which there is no rain
dust stormnounstrong winds that lift up clouds of soil or dust, reducing visibility and potentially causing damage
floodingnounthe fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry
frostnouna weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
mistnouna thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air
rainbownounthe bent lines of different colors that appear in the sky after the rain
tsunaminouna very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption
typhoonnouna tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean
to [rain] cats and dogsphraseto rain really hard
overcastadjective(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds
thunderboltnouna flash of lightning accompanied by the sound of thunder at once, which strikes a person or object
flashverbto shine brightly but temporarily
heavyadjective(of the sky) covered with dark clouds that often indicate the possibility of rain
stableadjectiveremaining constant or steady over time
steadyadjectivenot subject to significant change or decline
tropicaladjective(of the weather) very warm, humid, and often accompanied by frequent rainfall
chillnounthe feeling of coldness
shadownouna dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
Farming32 words
cornfieldnouna farming land in which corn is planted
cowboynoun(particularly in the western parts of the US) a male rider who looks after cattle
groundwaternounwater that is held in soil, rocks, etc. under the ground
erosionnounthe process by which soil and rock are gradually destroyed and removed by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice
pesticidenouna type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
agriculturaladjectiverelated to the practice or science of farming
producenounproducts grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.
barleynouna single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley
haynouncut and dried grass, for animals to feed on
soynouna leguminous plant rich in protein, used for food, fodder, and protein replacement
sugar canenouna type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems
digverbto remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
packageverbto pack something in order to sell or transport it
pileverbto lay things on top of each other
uprootverbto remove something, such as a plant or tree, by pulling it completely out of the ground
livestocknounanimals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep
ponynouna type of horse that is small in size
honeycombnouna structure that is made by bees, consisting of six-sided cells where they store their honey
ostrichnouna fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa
plantationnouna large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country
cropnounall the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season
fertileadjective(of an animal, person, or plant) able to produce offspring, fruit, or seed
legumenounany type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans
harnessverbto secure and connect an animal to equipment like a plow, carriage, or sled for controlled movement or work
harvestverbto catch fish or other animals for consumption
keepverbto own and take care of animals
loadverbto fill or pack a space with the specified items
boarnouna domestic male pig that is typically used for breeding purposes
calfnounthe young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old
hognouna domestic pig that is kept for its meat
mulenounan animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, which is particularly used to carry heavy loads
poultrynounturkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat
Preference28 words
disgustverbto make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something
shy away fromverbto avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident
to [make] up {one's} mindphraseto come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities
put up withverbto tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining
think oververbto consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision
to [take] account of {sth}phraseto consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision
would rathersentenceused to express a preference for one option over another
decision makernouna person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization
preferencenouna tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options
likingnouna positive feeling or preference toward someone or something, based on personal enjoyment, attraction, or approval
alternativelyadverbas a second choice or another possibility
disrespectverbto act toward someone or something in a way that shows lack of respect
appealverbto attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration
consultverbto seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something
contestverbto formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement
favorverbto prefer someone or something to an alternative
favoritenounsomeone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind
go forverbto choose something among other things
pick outverbto choose among a group of people or things
turn toverbto seek guidance, help, or advice from someone
dislikenounthe feeling of not liking something or someone
resolutionnouna firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration
tastenounthe ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences
criterianounthe particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something
tendencynouna mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others
pleaseverbto make someone satisfied or happy
insteadadverbas a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.
dieverbto have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone
Phrasal Verbs43 words
believe inverbto firmly trust in the goodness or value of something
bring onverbto cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant
call offverbto cancel what has been planned
clean upverbto make oneself neat or clean
come acrossverbto discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident
drop byverbto visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement
eat outverbto eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home
end upverbto eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances
get alongverbto have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something
hang outverbto spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular
leave outverbto intentionally exclude someone or something
pass awayverbto no longer be alive
see toverbto attend to a specific task or responsibility
throw awayverbto get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore
break awayverbto escape from a person who is holding one
root forverbto support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed
fly intoverbto suddenly and intensely enter a particular emotional or mental state
stash awayverbto secretly store something in a place in order to use it later
capitalize onverbto use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit
ask forverbto state that one wants to see or speak to someone specific
back downverbto admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure
bring upverbto mention a particular subject
catch upverbto go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead
cheer upverbto feel happy and satisfied
come upverbto be brought up or mentioned in a conversation or discussion
fall apartverbto fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
figure outverbto find the answer to a question or problem
fill inverbto temporarily do a person's job while they are away or are unable to do it themselves
give awayverbto give something as a gift or donation to someone
go oververbto thoroughly review, examine, or check something
hang onverbto ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment
make outverbto understand something, often with effort
put offverbto postpone an appointment or arrangement
rule outverbto eliminate an option or idea from consideration due to it appearing impossible to realize
show upverbto arrive at an event or appointment where one is expected
sort outverbto put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way
turn downverbto decline an invitation, request, or offer
put inverbto interrupt someone to say something
wipe outverbto entirely remove something
pile upverbto stack things on top of each other
put outverbto make something stop burning or shining
come awayverbto leave somewhere having a certain impression or feeling
pick upverbto retrieve an item from a location where it was left
Feelings or States of Being35 words
astonishedadjectivefeeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event
cheerlessadjectivelacking joy or positivity
fascinatedadjectiveintensely interested or captivated by something or someone
exhaustingadjectivecausing one to feel very tired and out of energy
fearfuladjectivefilled with fear or anxiety
fed upadjectivefeeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person
furiousadjective(of a person) feeling great anger
homesickadjectivefeeling sad because of being away from one's home
terrifyingadjectivecausing a person to become filled with fear
amazeverbto greatly surprise someone
enthusiasmnouna feeling of great excitement and passion
panicnouna feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly
thrillnouna sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement
worrynounthe state of feeling anxiety
ragenoungreat anger that is hard to contain
aggressiveadjectivebehaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent
awkwardadjectivemaking one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
bitteradjective(of a person) refusing or unable to let go of anger or hatred toward others or past events
downadjectiveexperiencing a temporary state of sadness
dreadfuladjectivevery bad, often causing one to feel angry or annoyed
dulladjectiveboring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness
emotionaladjective(of people) easily affected by or tend to express strong feelings and emotions
emptyadjectivelacking emotion or feeling
uncomfortableadjectivefeeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance
regretverbto feel deep sorrow or longing for something or someone that is lost or absent
embarrassmentnouna feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation
pitynouna feeling of sadness caused by the suffering of others
reliefnouna feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
shocknouna sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant
stressnouna feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems
terrornouna feeling of great fear
conflictnountension or opposition between two simultaneous, incompatible feelings
wondernouna feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting
sheepishadjectivefeeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish
depressionnouna state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
Games24 words
recreationnounthings done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment
charadesnouna type of game in which a player does not speak and only uses movements or gestures to express the meaning of a word or phrase so that the other players can guess what word or phrase it is
jigsaw puzzlenouna picture on a cardboard that is cut into different pieces and one should fit them together in order for the picture to become whole again
playmatenounsomeone with whom a child plays
playing cardnounone of the set of 52 cards with unique symbols and numbers on one side, used in specific card games
tic-tac-toenouna game for two players who take a turn to put an X or O in nine provided squares, and the first player who manages to make a row, column, or diagonal of three Xs or Os in those squares wins
dominonouneach of a set of small flat blocks, made of wood, plastic, etc., with spots that represent numbers on one side, used in specific games
rag dollnouna human-like soft doll made from cloth pieces
Legonouna type of toy that consists of colored plastic blocks that fit together and using which children can build different things
Scrabblenouna type of board game in which one tries to make words on a board using small blocks with letters on them
scoreboardnouna board that displays the score in a contest or game
joysticknounan upright lever that can be moved in different directions to control an image or character in a video game
entertainmentnounthe action of providing people with activities, performances, etc. to make them laugh or amuse them
clubnoun(always plural) one of the four sets in a pack of playing cards that is marked with a black design in the shape of a leaf with 3 connected balls on a small stem
diamondnoun(plural) one of the four sets in a pack of playing cards that is characterized by a red diamond shape
heartnoun(plural) one of the four sets in a pack of playing cards that is marked with a red heart shape
spadenoun(plural) one of the four sets in a pack of playing cards that is marked with a black design in the shape of a pointed leaf with a small stem
acenounone of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card
handnounthe set of playing cards that a player is given during a game
handballnounan indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal
barbie dollnouna type of doll that, based on popular belief, represents an attractive young woman
piecenounone of the small objects that a player moves around in board games
monopolynouna type of board game in which players use game currency to buy buildings or streets represented on the board
avatarnounan image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media
War and Peace45 words
air forcenounthe branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft
navynounthe branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.
armsnounweapons in general, especially those used by the military
grenadenouna small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun
handgunnouna gun that can be used with one hand
invadeverbto enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it
gunfightnouna fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns
armedadjectiveequipped with weapons or firearms
occupiedadjective(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities
prisoner of warphrasesomeone who is captured by the enemy during a war
refugeenouna person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.
warshipnouna ship that is made for war and has weapons
war crimenounan inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war
nuclear submarinenouna ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile
wreckverbto damage or destroy something severely
spoilnounvaluable items that are taken by force, especially during a war
woundverbto cause physical harm or injury to someone
ground-to-air missilenouna missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship
air-to-ground missilenouna missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea
brass knucklesnouna metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with
dogfightnounan aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged
gun downverbto seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless
United States Marine Corpsphrasean armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea
sidearmnouna weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body
actionnounthe act of fighting a war or battle
advancenouna forward movement by soldiers
campnouna military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes
militaryadjectiverelating to soldiers or the armed forces
strategynouna field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense
minenouna piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched
campaignnouna series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective
commandverbto have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army
desertverbto leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations
dominateverbto have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
recruitverbto find people to join the armed forces
strikeverbto hit using hands or weapons
civiladjectiveinvolving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces
paradenouna military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected
ranknounmembers of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position
volunteernounsomeone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced
servicenouna division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions
tanknouna heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat
targetnouna person, building, or area marked to be attacked
marinenouna member of one of the armed forces who can engage in operations taking place both on land and at sea, particularly a member of Royal Marines or United States Marine Corps
bulletproofadjectivebuilt in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles
City Structures35 words
abandonedadjective(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore
industrialadjectiverelated to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale
open-planadjective(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space
diggernouna machine used for digging earth
hutnouna small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room
rebuildverbto build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged
ruinnoun(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
curbnounthe raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
landfillnouna piece of land under which waste material is buried
sewernouna system of underground pipes and tunnels used to carry away used water and waste matter from houses, factories, etc.
facilitynouna place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.
casinonouna place where people play and bet their money on gambling games
courthousenouna building containing judicial courts, offices of judges, etc.
nursing homenouna private institute where old people live and are taken care of
schoolhousenouna small building, often in a village, that is used as a school
town hallnouna building in which the officials of a town work
funeral homenouna place where dead bodies are prepared in order to be buried or burned
graveyardnouna piece of land where dead people are buried, often situated near a church
tombnounan overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone
classicaladjectiverelated to the language, literature, art, or culture of ancient Rome and Greece
externaladjectivelocated on the outer surface of something
spaciousadjective(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside
constructverbto build a house, bridge, machine, etc.
bricknouna block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.
columnnouna vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it
concretenouna hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones
developmentnouna piece of land that new buildings are being built or are planned to be built, often with the purpose of urban expansion or improvement
passagenouna narrow corridor providing access to rooms within a building or between buildings
exitnouna part of a road through which vehicles can move on to another
levelverbto destroy a building, area, etc. completely
landmarknouna structure or a place that is historically important
monumentnouna structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event
facilitynouna place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.
disconouna place or party at which people dance to music
structurenounanything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.
World of Science35 words
biochemistrynouna field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms
biologicaladjectiverelating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions
artificialadjectivemade by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature
bacterianoun(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral
DNAnoun(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses
geneticsnounthe branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes
moleculenounthe smallest structure of a substance consisting of a group of atoms
boiling pointnounthe temperature at which a liquid starts boiling
freezing pointnounthe temperature at which liquid becomes solid
radiationnounenergy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles
civil engineeringnouna field of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc.
sensornouna machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices
weatheringnounthe effect of sunlight, wind, or rain, on rocks that makes them change color or appearance
beingnouna living thing, such as a tree, human, animal, etc.
cyclenoun(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime
evolveverb(biology) to change gradually and over generations into forms that are better adapted to the environment and fitter to survive
compoundnoun(chemistry) a substance that its molecules consist of two or more elements that are held together by a chemical bond
elementnouna substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties
matternouna physical substance that occupies space and exists in every material in the universe
mineralnouna solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.
solutionnouna mixture of different liquids
advanceverbto help something progress or succeed
absorbverbto take in energy, liquid, etc.
activateverb(physics) to make a substance radioactive
generateverbto produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.
industrynounthe manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories
circuitnounthe complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy
fieldnoun(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists
wirenouna long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current
live wirenouna wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched
motionnouna natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object
monitorverbto carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time
motornouna machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy
ratenounthe number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time
imperviousadjectivepreventing a substance such as liquid from passing through
Measurement34 words
multiplicationnounthe process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times
fractionnouna number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b
percentagenouna number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100
equal signnounthe sign = in mathematics, used to indicate that two quantities or expressions are exactly the same in value or meaning
amount toverbto reach a specified total when different amounts are added together
digitnounone of the numbers from 0 to 9
bar chartnouna graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing
pie chartnouna graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments
line graphnouna graphical display of the relationship between two points connected to each other by lines
mathematiciannounsomeone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics
acrenouna unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards
statisticnouna number or piece of data representing measurements or facts
arcnoun(geometry) a part of a circle, which is curved
areanounthe measurement of a piece of land or a flat surface
pointnoun(geometry) an element that only has position, with no size or dimension
setnoun(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
spacenounan area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use
volumenounthe amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object
additionnounthe calculation of the total of two or more numbers added together
deductionnounthe action or process of taking an amount away from a total
divisionnounthe process of calculating how many times a number can contain another number
timesprepositionused to multiply a number by another
probabilitynoun(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening
minusnounthe sign - in mathematics, used to indicate subtraction or a negative number
plusnounthe sign + in mathematics, used to indicate addition or a positive number
graphnouna visual representation of the relationship between quantities, shown as points plotted relative to axes
measurenouna unit used to represent the degree, size, or quantity of something
degreenouna unit for measuring angles, shown by the symbol °
rankverbto position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.
rateverbto judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale
massiveadjectiveextremely large or heavy
multipleadjectiveconsisting of or involving several parts, elements, or people
vastadjectiveextremely great in extent, size, or area
sectionnouneach of the parts into which a place or object is divided
Common Verbs37 words
deserveverbto do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded
excuseverbto forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.
impressverbto make someone admire and respect one
interruptverbto stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily
rangeverbto have or include a variety of what is mentioned
relyverbto fully depend on someone or something
subjectverbto make someone experience something unpleasant
whisperverbto speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby
soilverbto make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt
oversleepverbto wake up later than one intended to
accompanyverbto go somewhere with someone
acquireverbto gain skills or knowledge in something
approachverbto come near a specific degree, amount, size, etc.
concernverbto cause someone to worry
emergeverbto become visible after coming out of somewhere
engageverbto take part in or become involved with something actively
retainverbto keep what one has or to continue having something
revealverbto make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known
seekverbto try to find a particular thing or person
senseverbto feel the existence of something by touch or other sensory perceptions, excluding sight or hearing
shapeverbto give something a particular form
shiftverbto move from a particular place or position to another
splitverbto be divided into smaller groups or parts
spotverbto notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so
surroundverbto be around something on all sides
swearverbto state that what one is saying is true
tearverbto forcibly pull something apart into pieces
trackverbto follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing
transferverbto make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another
transformverbto change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object
urgeverbto strongly recommend something
varyverbto experience change, often in response to different situations or conditions
goverbto change into a specific state, particularly one that is not desirable
soundverbto convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard
concernverbto involve or be about someone or something
preserveverbto protect something against danger or harm
resurfaceverbto reappear after being absent or lost for a period of time
General Adverbs31 words
approximatelyadverbused to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact
daringlyadverbin an adventurous or bold way
disappointinglyadverbin a manner that falls short of expectations or desired standards
graduallyadverbin small amounts over a long period of time
harmlesslyadverbin a manner that does not cause harm or danger
initiallyadverbat the starting point of a process or situation
largelyadverbfor the greatest part
partlyadverbto a specific extent or degree
relativelyadverbto a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things
unsuccessfullyadverbin a manner that does not achieve the desired outcome
a tadadverbto a small amount or extent
asideadverbtoward the side and away from the main path
basicallyadverbin a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details
consistentlyadverbin a way that is always the same
constantlyadverbin a way that continues without any pause
criticallyadverbin a way that expresses disapproval or fault-finding
hopelesslyadverbused to stress that a situation cannot be improved or corrected
inevitablyadverbin a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens
literallyadverbin a manner that expresses what is really intended, without exaggeration
otherwiseadverbused to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different
overalladverbwith everyone or everything included
preciselyadverbin an exact way, often emphasizing correctness or clarity
strictlyadverbin a way that demands or requires complete obedience
subsequentlyadverbafter a particular event or time
trulyadverbin a heartfelt and sincere manner
wayadverbused to emphasize the amount or intensity of something
widelyadverbto a great extent or amount, especially when emphasizing significant variation or diversity
gentlyadverbin a kind, tender, or considerate manner
alongsideadverbclose or next to the side of something or someone
accordinglyadverbin a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances
beyondadverbto or at the side that is further
Useful Adjectives31 words
accurateadjective(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts
actualadjectiveexisting in reality rather than being theoretical or imaginary
additionaladjectiveadded or extra to what is already present or available
appropriateadjectivesuitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose
concernedadjectivefeeling worried or troubled about a particular situation or issue
corporateadjectiveinvolving a large company
entireadjectiveinvolving or describing the whole of something
absoluteadjectivecomplete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions
advanceadjectivedone, provided, or arranged before a future event or expected time
apparentadjectiveeasy to see or notice
blindadjectivenot able to see
briefadjectiveshort in duration
broadadjectivehaving a large distance between one side and another
characteristicadjectiveserving to identify or distinguish something or someone
chiefadjectivehaving the highest importance
consciousadjectiveaware of and responsive to one's surroundings
constantadjectivehappening continuously without stopping for a long time
deliberateadjectivedone on purpose
downwardadjectivefacing or pointing toward a lower level or position
efficientadjective(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money
ethicaladjectiveaccording to moral duty and obligations
evenadjectiveuniform in dimensions or quantity
executiveadjectiveusing or having the power to decide on important matters, plans, etc. or to implement them
extraordinaryadjectiveremarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way
flexibleadjectivecapable of bending easily without breaking
foldingadjectivedesigned in a way that can be folded or bent so it takes up less space
formeradjectivereferring to the first of two things mentioned
so-calledadjectiveused to express one's disapproval of a name or term given to someone or something because one believes it is inappropriate
neatadjectivecarefully arranged and in order
superficialadjectiveappearing to have a certain quality, yet lacking it in reality
out of sightadjectivehidden or no longer visible to one
General Adjectives32 words
hilariousadjectivecausing great amusement and laughter
humorousadjectivemaking one laugh particularly by being enjoyable
impressedadjectiverespecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities
initialadjectiverelated to the beginning of a series or process
intendedadjectiveplanned, desired, or aimed for as a specific goal or objective
internaladjectivelocated or occurring inside something
upperadjectivesituated above something similar
willingadjectiveinterested or ready to do something
forwardadjectivefacing or directed toward the front
grandadjectivemagnificent in size and appearance
honorableadjectivemorally good and deserving respect
inneradjectivesituated inside of something else
intenseadjectivevery extreme or great
literaladjectivereferring directly to the true meaning of a word or phrase
massadjectiveinvolving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively
materialadjectiverelated to money, living conditions, possessions, etc. instead of the things that the soul or mind needs
minoradjectivehaving little importance, effect, or seriousness
mixedadjectiveconsisting of different types of people or things combined together
overalladjectiveincluding or considering everything or everyone in a certain situation or group
potentialadjectivehaving the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future
primeadjectivefirst in importance or rank
principaladjectivehaving the highest importance or influence
pureadjectivenot combined or mixed with anything else
rapidadjectiveoccurring or moving with great speed
representativeadjectivestanding in place of something else or expressing it symbolically
residentadjectiveliving somewhere particular
routineadjectiveoccurring or done as a usual part of a process or job
slightadjectivenot a lot in amount or extent
stiffadjectivenot flexible and therefore hard to bend or change shape
unconsciousadjective(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury
veryadjectiveused to emphasize that one is talking about the exact same person or thing and not about anyone or anything else
vitaladjectiveabsolutely necessary and of great importance
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