B1 English vocabulary
1,051 words at B1 (intermediate) from the 5,000 most common in English, commonest first. Levels are a considered judgement per word, not an official mapping, and inflected forms such as “went” are listed under their base word.
RankWord
Definition
PronunciationPart of speech
LevelExample
0331
including
having as part of the group
/ˌɪnˈkludɪŋ/
preposition
B1
Everyone came, including the children.
0386
further
to a greater distance or extent
/ˈfɝðɚ/
adverb, adjective
B1
The village is further up the hill.
0412
among
surrounded by, or shared between several
/əˈmʌŋ/
preposition
B1
She sat among her friends.
0443
force
physical strength used on something
/ˈfɔɹs/
noun, verb
B1
The force of the wind broke it.
0453
whether
introducing a choice between possibilities
/ˈwɛðɚ/
conjunction
B1
I do not know whether she came.
0514
experience
what a person has lived through
/ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/
noun
B1
She has ten years of experience.
0616
department
one division of an organisation
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
noun
B1
She works in another department.
0625
minister
a member of a government; a clergyman
/ˈmɪnəstɚ/
noun
B1
The minister answered questions.
0628
relationship
how two people or things stand to each other
/ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
noun
B1
They have a good relationship.
0652
character
a person's nature; a figure in a story
/ˈkɛɹɪktɚ/
noun
B1
My favourite character dies early.
0661
stage
where actors perform; one step in a process
/ˈsteɪdʒ/
noun
B1
The singer walked onto the stage.
0678
director
someone who runs an organisation or film
/dɚˈɛktɚ/
noun
B1
The director gave a speech.
0688
release
to set free, or to make public
/ɹiˈlis/
verb, noun
B1
They will release the film in June.
0704
society
people living together under shared rules
/səˈsaɪəti/
noun
B1
Society has changed a lot.
0717
mark
a visible spot or line left on something
/ˈmɑɹk/
noun, verb
B1
There is a mark on the wall.
0736
performance
how well something is carried out; a show
/pɚˈfɔɹməns/
noun
B1
The performance starts at eight.
0745
nature
the physical world of plants, animals and landscape; the essential quality
/ˈneɪtʃɚ/
noun
B1
He loves nature.
0773
official
approved by those in authority
/əˈfɪʃəl/
adjective, noun
B1
This is the official result.
0776
throughout
in every part of; from start to finish
/θɹuˈaʊt/
preposition
B1
It rained throughout the week.
0784
attention
the act of watching or listening closely
/əˈtɛnʃən/
noun
B1
Pay attention to the road.
0785
technology
applied scientific knowledge and machines
/tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
noun
B1
The technology is new.
0840
design
to plan how a thing will look and work
/dɪˈzaɪn/
noun, verb
B1
The design is very simple.
0946
directly
in a straight line; without anything between
/dɚˈɛktli/
adverb
B1
Call the office directly.
0948
campaign
a planned series of actions toward a goal
/kæmˈpeɪn/
noun
B1
The campaign lasted a month.
0988
version
one form of something that exists in several
/ˈvɝʒən/
noun
B1
This is the newer version.
0999
additional
extra, on top of what is there
/əˈdɪʃənəl/
adjective
B1
There is an additional charge.
1001
unit
a single part of something larger; or a department
/ˈjunət/
noun
B1
The hospital has a new heart unit.
1002
therefore
for that reason; as a result
/ˈðɛɹˌfɔɹ/
adverb
B1
It was late, therefore we took a taxi.
1015
prison
a building where criminals are locked up
/ˈpɹɪzən/
noun
B1
He spent two years in prison.
1017
responsible
having the duty of dealing with something, and the blame
/ɹiˈspɑnsəbəl/
adjective
B1
Who is responsible for this mess?
1018
beat
to defeat in a game; or to hit again and again
/ˈbit/
verb, noun
B1
Spain beat Italy two to one.
1020
successful
achieving what was hoped for
/səkˈsɛsfəl/
adjective
B1
Her business is very successful.
1021
treatment
medical care for an illness or injury
/ˈtɹitmənt/
noun
B1
The treatment for the illness takes weeks.
1022
memory
the power to keep things in the mind; or something recalled
/ˈmɛmɚi/
noun
B1
She has a good memory for names.
1036
respect
admiration felt for someone and their qualities
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
noun, verb
B1
You should show respect to your teachers.
1037
approach
a way of dealing with something; or to come near
/əˈpɹoʊtʃ/
noun, verb
B1
We need a new approach to the problem.
1042
exchange
giving one thing and receiving another
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
noun, verb
B1
She went to Paris on a student exchange.
1044
ability
the power or skill to do something
/əˈbɪləˌti/
noun
B1
She has the ability to stay calm.
1049
economic
to do with money, trade and industry
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
adjective
B1
The country faces economic problems.
1052
previous
coming just before this one
/ˈpɹiviəs/
adjective
B1
The previous owner left the furniture.
1054
planning
deciding in advance how something will be done
/ˈplænɪŋ/
noun
B1
The trip took months of planning.
1067
standard
a level of quality; or normal and usual
/ˈstændɚd/
noun, adjective
B1
The food was of a high standard.
1074
female
of the sex that can have babies or lay eggs
/ˈfiˌmeɪl/
adjective, noun
B1
The female bird sits on the eggs.
1076
professional
doing a job for money, with training and skill
/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/
adjective, noun
B1
She is a professional photographer.
1086
committee
a small group chosen to make decisions for a larger one
/kəˈmɪti/
noun
B1
The committee meets every Monday.
1092
cell
the smallest living unit of a plant or animal; or a small room in a prison
/ˈsɛl/
noun
B1
A cell is the smallest part of a living thing.
1094
competition
an event where people try to win
/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/
noun
B1
She won a singing competition.
1102
specific
exact and particular, not general
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
adjective
B1
Do you have a specific date in mind?
1114
movement
a change of position; or a group working for a cause
/ˈmuvmənt/
noun
B1
She watched every movement of the cat.
1115
knowledge
what someone has learned and understands
/ˈnɑlədʒ/
noun
B1
He has a good knowledge of history.
1120
conference
a large formal meeting for discussion
/ˈkɑnfɚəns/
noun
B1
She spoke at a conference in Berlin.
1122
construction
the work of building something
/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/
noun
B1
The bridge is under construction.
1136
brain
the organ inside the head used for thinking
/ˈbɹeɪn/
noun
B1
The brain controls the body.
1137
individual
for one person or thing on its own
/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
adjective, noun
B1
Each student gets individual help.
1139
audience
the people watching or listening to a show
/ˈɑdiəns/
noun
B1
The audience clapped loudly.
1142
material
cloth, or the substance something is made from
/məˈtɪɹiəl/
noun
B1
The dress is made of soft material.
1146
theory
an idea that tries to explain something
/ˈθɪɹi/
noun
B1
He has a theory about the crime.
1147
drug
a medicine, or an illegal substance taken for pleasure
/ˈdɹʌɡ/
noun
B1
This drug can help with pain.
1156
coach
a person who trains a sports team; or a long-distance bus
/ˈkoʊtʃ/
noun, verb
B1
The coach shouted at the players.
1160
section
one of the parts something is divided into
/ˈsɛkʃən/
noun
B1
Read the first section of the report.
1165
freedom
the right to act and speak as you wish
/ˈfɹidəm/
noun
B1
They fought for their freedom.
1169
direct
going straight, without stopping or turning
/dɚˈɛkt/
adjective, verb
B1
Is there a direct flight to Rome?
1171
strength
the quality of being physically powerful
/ˈstɹɛŋkθ/
noun
B1
He does not have the strength to lift it.
1175
guard
a person who watches and protects a place
/ˈɡɑɹd/
noun, verb
B1
A guard stood at the gate.
1180
environment
the natural world of land, air and water
/ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/
noun
B1
We must protect the environment.
1191
vehicle
a machine for carrying people or goods, like a car
/ˈvihɪkəl/
noun
B1
Please stay in your vehicle.
1196
emergency
a sudden dangerous situation needing quick action
/ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/
noun
B1
Call this number in an emergency.
1199
neither
not one and not the other of two
/ˈniðɚ/
determiner, pronoun
B1
Neither answer is correct.
1204
northern
in or from the part nearest the Arctic
/ˈnɔɹðɚn/
adjective
B1
They live in northern Italy.
1210
southern
in or from the part nearest the Antarctic
/ˈsʌðɚn/
adjective
B1
We drove through southern Spain.
1214
surface
the outside or top layer of something
/ˈsɝfəs/
noun
B1
Leaves floated on the surface of the water.
1218
male
of the sex that cannot have babies
/ˈmeɪl/
adjective, noun
B1
The male bird has bright feathers.
1225
separate
not joined; apart from each other
/ˈsɛpɚˌeɪt/
adjective, verb
B1
They sleep in separate rooms.
1228
agreement
a decision or deal accepted by both sides
/əˈɡɹimənt/
noun
B1
They reached an agreement.
1230
challenge
a difficult task that tests your ability
/ˈtʃæləndʒ/
noun, verb
B1
The new job is a real challenge.
1241
spot
a particular place; or a small mark
/ˈspɑt/
noun, verb
B1
This is a nice spot for a picnic.
1246
criminal
a person who breaks the law
/ˈkɹɪmənəl/
noun, adjective
B1
The police caught the criminal.
1251
victory
the act of winning a game, war or contest
/ˈvɪktɚi/
noun
B1
The team celebrated its victory.
1255
traditional
following customs that have existed for a long time
/tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/
adjective
B1
We ate a traditional meal.
1257
interview
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions
/ˈɪntɚˌvju/
noun, verb
B1
I have a job interview tomorrow.
1258
accept
to take something offered; or to agree to it
/ækˈsɛpt/
verb
B1
Please accept our thanks.
1268
equipment
the tools and machines needed for a job
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
noun
B1
We need new sports equipment.
1269
economy
the system of money, trade and jobs in a country
/ɪˈkɑnəmi/
noun
B1
The economy is growing slowly.
1270
attempt
a try at doing something difficult
/əˈtɛmpt/
noun, verb
B1
He made an attempt to escape.
1271
block
a large building of flats, or a solid piece; or to stop something passing
/ˈblɑk/
noun, verb
B1
She lives in a block of flats.
1277
file
a stored set of data on a computer; or a folder of papers
/ˈfaɪl/
noun, verb
B1
Save the file before you close it.
1289
advantage
something that helps you succeed
/ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
noun
B1
Speaking two languages is an advantage.
1297
episode
one part of a TV or radio series
/ˈɛpəˌsoʊd/
noun
B1
I watched the last episode last night.
1304
protection
keeping someone or something safe from harm
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/
noun
B1
Wear a hat for protection from the sun.
1310
connection
a link between things
/kəˈnɛkʃən/
noun
B1
There is no connection between the two events.
1313
wild
living in nature, not kept by people
/ˈwaɪld/
adjective
B1
Wild animals live in the forest.
1318
distance
how far it is between two places
/ˈdɪstəns/
noun
B1
What is the distance to the station?
1332
article
a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine
/ˈɑɹtəkəl/
noun
B1
I read an interesting article.
1335
approximately
close to an exact number; about
/əˈpɹɑksəmətli/
adverb
B1
The trip takes approximately two hours.
1369
secretary
a person who does office work like letters and calls; or a minister
/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/
noun
B1
The secretary answered the phone.
1381
organization
a group of people working together for a purpose
/ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
B1
She works for a charity organization.
1392
handle
to deal with something; or the part you hold
/ˈhændəl/
verb, noun
B1
She can handle the pressure.
1410
device
a small machine or tool made for a purpose
/dɪˈvaɪs/
noun
B1
This device measures your heart rate.
1416
magic
special powers that make impossible things happen
/ˈmædʒɪk/
noun, adjective
B1
He did a magic trick.
1421
escape
to get away from a place or danger
/ɪˈskeɪp/
verb, noun
B1
The prisoner tried to escape.
1422
solution
a way of dealing with a problem
/səˈluʃən/
noun
B1
We need a solution to this problem.
1423
collection
a group of things gathered together
/kəˈlɛkʃən/
noun
B1
He has a large collection of stamps.
1424
religious
believing in a god and following a faith
/ɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/
adjective
B1
She is very religious.
1428
bear
a large heavy wild animal with thick fur; or to put up with
/ˈbɛɹ/
noun, verb
B1
We saw a bear in the forest.
1432
activity
something that you do, especially for fun
/ækˈtɪvəti/
noun
B1
Swimming is a healthy activity.
1443
prevent
to stop something from happening
/pɹɪˈvɛnt/
verb
B1
Wash your hands to prevent illness.
1444
victim
a person harmed by a crime or accident
/ˈvɪktəm/
noun
B1
The victim was taken to hospital.
1454
independent
free from control by others
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
adjective
B1
The country became independent in 1960.
1456
host
a person who receives guests; or presents a TV show
/ˈhoʊst/
noun, verb
B1
The host welcomed the guests.
1479
electric
running on power from a battery or the mains
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
adjective
B1
She drives an electric car.
1502
holy
connected with God or religion
/ˈhoʊli/
adjective
B1
Jerusalem is a holy city for many people.
1504
review
a published opinion of a book, film or show
/ˌɹiˈvju/
noun, verb
B1
The film got a good review.
1510
income
money received from work or investments
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/
noun
B1
Her income has doubled this year.
1512
aware
knowing that something exists or is happening
/əˈwɛɹ/
adjective
B1
Are you aware of the risks?
1516
request
an act of politely asking for something
/ɹɪˈkwɛst/
noun, verb
B1
We received your request yesterday.
1517
seriously
badly; or in a way that is not joking
/ˈsɪɹiəsli/
adverb
B1
He was seriously injured in the crash.
1529
route
the way taken to get from one place to another
/ˈɹut/
noun
B1
This is the fastest route to town.
1543
enemy
a person or side that fights against another
/ˈɛnəmi/
noun
B1
The army attacked the enemy at dawn.
1544
guilty
having done wrong, or feeling bad about it
/ˈɡɪlti/
adjective
B1
I feel guilty about lying to her.
1551
responsibility
a duty to deal with or take care of something
/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
noun
B1
Cleaning the kitchen is your responsibility.
1552
waste
careless use of something valuable
/ˈweɪst/
noun, verb
B1
This meeting is a waste of time.
1566
duty
something you must do because it is right or required
/ˈduti/
noun
B1
It is my duty to help.
1580
degree
a university qualification; or a unit of temperature
/dɪˈɡɹi/
noun
B1
She has a degree in law.
1584
concern
a feeling of worry about something
/kənˈsɝn/
noun, verb
B1
There is growing concern about prices.
1588
studio
a room where music, films or art are made
/ˈstudiˌoʊ/
noun
B1
The band recorded in a studio.
1591
patient
a person receiving medical care
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
noun, adjective
B1
The patient is feeling better.
1595
bet
to risk money on what will happen; or to feel sure
/ˈbɛt/
verb, noun
B1
I bet you cannot do it.
1598
insurance
an arrangement that pays you if something bad happens
/ˌɪnˈʃʊɹəns/
noun
B1
Do you have travel insurance?
1603
signal
a sound, light or radio wave that carries information
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
noun, verb
B1
There is no phone signal here.
1609
transport
ways of carrying people or goods from place to place
/tɹænˈspɔɹt/
noun, verb
B1
Public transport here is very good.
1622
channel
a television station; or a passage for water
/ˈtʃænəl/
noun
B1
What channel is the match on?
1623
apparently
according to what you have heard
/əˈpɛɹəntli/
adverb
B1
Apparently, the shop is closed today.
1631
roll
to move along by turning over and over
/ˈɹoʊl/
verb, noun
B1
The ball began to roll down the hill.
1633
effective
working well and producing the result wanted
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
adjective
B1
This medicine is very effective.
1642
digital
using computer technology to store and send data
/ˈdɪdʒətəl/
adjective
B1
I bought a digital camera.
1648
politics
activities to do with winning and using power in government
/ˈpɑləˌtɪks/
noun
B1
He is not interested in politics.
1650
eastern
in or from the part where the sun rises
/ˈistɚn/
adjective
B1
They live in eastern Europe.
1654
proper
right or suitable for the purpose
/ˈpɹɑpɚ/
adjective
B1
You need proper shoes for hiking.
1659
transfer
to move someone or something from one place to another
/tɹænˈsfɝ/
verb, noun
B1
I will transfer the money tomorrow.
1660
balance
the ability to stay steady without falling
/ˈbæləns/
noun, verb
B1
She lost her balance and fell.
1661
climate
the usual weather of a place over many years
/ˈklaɪmət/
noun
B1
The climate here is mild.
1667
golden
bright yellow and shiny like a precious metal
/ˈɡoʊldən/
adjective
B1
She has long golden hair.
1676
application
a formal written request, such as for a job
/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
noun
B1
I sent my job application yesterday.
1678
benefit
a good result or advantage you get
/ˈbɛnəfɪt/
noun, verb
B1
One benefit of the job is the long holiday.
1691
equal
the same in amount, size or value
/ˈikwəl/
adjective, verb
B1
All people are equal before the law.
1694
beauty
the quality of being very pleasing to look at
/ˈbjuti/
noun
B1
The beauty of the place amazed us.
1698
appearance
the way someone or something looks
/əˈpɪɹəns/
noun
B1
He changed his appearance completely.
1702
native
belonging to the place where you were born
/ˈneɪtɪv/
adjective, noun
B1
English is her native language.
1703
unable
not having the power or chance to do something
/əˈneɪbəl/
adjective
B1
I was unable to sleep last night.
1707
feature
an important or interesting part of something
/ˈfitʃɚ/
noun, verb
B1
The phone has a useful new feature.
1709
software
the programs that make a computer work
/ˈsɔfˌtwɛɹ/
noun
B1
Install the latest software update.
1720
chain
a line of metal rings joined together; or a group of shops
/ˈtʃeɪn/
noun
B1
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
1722
develop
to grow, or make something grow and improve
/dɪˈvɛləp/
verb
B1
The company plans to develop new products.
1724
classic
of lasting high quality, admired for a long time
/ˈklæsɪk/
adjective, noun
B1
It is a classic film from the 1950s.
1732
notice
to see or become aware of something
/ˈnoʊtəs/
verb, noun
B1
Did you notice anything strange?
1733
variety
a number of different kinds of things
/vɚˈaɪəti/
noun
B1
The shop sells a variety of cheeses.
1735
limit
the greatest amount allowed or possible
/ˈlɪmət/
noun, verb
B1
The speed limit here is thirty.
1751
obviously
in a way that is clear to everyone
/ˈɑbviəsli/
adverb
B1
Obviously, we cannot go out in this rain.
1753
wave
a raised line of water moving across the sea
/ˈweɪv/
noun, verb
B1
A big wave hit the boat.
1804
survive
to continue to live despite danger or difficulty
/sɚˈvaɪv/
verb
B1
Plants cannot survive without water.
1809
musical
connected with sounds made by singing or playing
/ˈmjuzɪkəl/
adjective, noun
B1
Do you play any musical instruments?
1818
background
the family, education and experience someone has
/ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/
noun
B1
She comes from a poor background.
1828
reaction
what you do or feel because of something that happens
/ɹiˈækʃən/
noun
B1
What was her reaction to the news?
1830
treat
to deal with someone in a certain way, or give medical care
/ˈtɹit/
verb, noun
B1
Doctors must treat every patient with care.
1842
display
an arrangement of things for people to look at
/dɪˈspleɪ/
noun, verb
B1
The paintings are on display.
1852
mention
to speak or write about something briefly
/ˈmɛnʃən/
verb, noun
B1
Did she mention her plans?
1856
smart
clever and quick to learn; or neat and stylish
/ˈsmɑɹt/
adjective
B1
She is a very smart student.
1857
advanced
at a high level; modern and highly developed
/ədˈvænst/
adjective
B1
She is taking an advanced English course.
1863
crash
a violent accident when a vehicle hits something
/ˈkɹæʃ/
noun, verb
B1
He was hurt in a car crash.
1868
warning
a statement telling people about possible danger
/ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/
noun
B1
There was a warning about the storm.
1879
deliver
to take goods or letters to a place
/dɪˈlɪvɚ/
verb
B1
They will deliver the sofa on Monday.
1883
method
a particular way of doing something
/ˈmɛθəd/
noun
B1
This is the best method for learning words.
1886
client
a person who pays for a professional service
/ˈklaɪənt/
noun
B1
She has a meeting with a client.
1891
ceremony
a formal event held to mark something important
/ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/
noun
B1
The wedding ceremony was beautiful.
1892
achieve
to succeed in doing something through effort
/əˈtʃiv/
verb
B1
You can achieve anything if you try.
1904
tradition
a custom passed down over many years
/tɹəˈdɪʃən/
noun
B1
It is a family tradition to eat fish at Christmas.
1905
unknown
not identified or familiar to anyone
/ənˈnoʊn/
adjective
B1
The cause of the fire is unknown.
1915
stick
to fix one thing to another with glue
/ˈstɪk/
verb, noun
B1
Stick the stamp on the envelope.
1940
alternative
another choice or possibility
/ɔlˈtɝnətɪv/
noun, adjective
B1
Is there an alternative to driving?
1954
novel
a long written story about imaginary people
/ˈnɑvəl/
noun
B1
She is writing her first novel.
1955
blow
to move air, as wind does or from the mouth
/ˈbloʊ/
verb, noun
B1
The wind began to blow hard.
1959
switch
to turn a machine on or off; or to change
/ˈswɪtʃ/
verb, noun
B1
Switch off the light, please.
1961
apply
to ask formally for a job or place, usually in writing
/əˈplaɪ/
verb
B1
I want to apply for the job.
1971
giant
extremely large; or a huge imaginary person
/ˈdʒaɪənt/
adjective, noun
B1
There is a giant screen in the square.
1974
cultural
connected with art, music and the customs of a society
/ˈkʌltʃɚəl/
adjective
B1
The city has many cultural events.
1975
scientific
based on careful testing and the study of nature
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
adjective
B1
They did a scientific study.
1976
measure
to find the size, length or amount of something
/ˈmɛʒɚ/
verb, noun
B1
Measure the room before buying a carpet.
1978
manage
to succeed in doing something difficult; or to run a business
/ˈmænədʒ/
verb
B1
Did you manage to finish the work?
2001
familiar
well known to you because seen or heard before
/fəˈmɪljɚ/
adjective
B1
Her face looks familiar to me.
2003
mixed
made of different kinds put together
/ˈmɪkst/
adjective
B1
I have mixed feelings about the move.
2004
confidence
a feeling of being sure of yourself or of others
/ˈkɑnfədəns/
noun
B1
She speaks with great confidence.
2005
importance
the quality of mattering a great deal
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/
noun
B1
Never forget the importance of sleep.
2015
link
a connection between two things or web pages
/ˈlɪŋk/
noun, verb
B1
Click on the link below.
2022
engaged
having promised to marry someone
/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/
adjective
B1
They got engaged last summer.
2027
express
to show a thought or feeling in words or actions
/ɪkˈspɹɛs/
verb
B1
It is hard to express my feelings.
2029
object
a thing you can see and touch
/ˈɑbdʒɛkt/
noun
B1
There is a strange object on the table.
2034
industrial
to do with factories and making goods
/ˌɪnˈdʌstɹiəl/
adjective
B1
This is an old industrial town.
2040
alcohol
the substance in beer and wine that makes people drunk
/ˈælkəˌhɑl/
noun
B1
He does not drink alcohol.
2050
communication
the passing of information between people
/kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
B1
Good communication is the key to teamwork.
2051
destroy
to damage something so badly it no longer exists
/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
verb
B1
The fire could destroy the whole forest.
2052
injured
hurt in an accident or attack
/ˈɪndʒɚd/
adjective
B1
Two people were injured in the crash.
2054
technical
to do with machines, methods or practical skills
/ˈtɛknɪkəl/
adjective
B1
We had a technical problem with the sound.
2059
recognize
to know someone or something seen before
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
verb
B1
I did not recognize her at first.
2060
possibility
a chance that something may happen
/ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti/
noun
B1
There is a possibility of rain.
2071
platform
the raised area where you get on a train
/ˈplætˌfɔɹm/
noun
B1
The train leaves from platform two.
2074
talent
a natural ability to do something well
/ˈtælənt/
noun
B1
He has a real talent for music.
2079
delivery
the taking of goods or letters to a place
/dɪˈlɪvɚi/
noun
B1
Delivery is free for orders over fifty euros.
2092
struggle
to try very hard to deal with a difficulty
/ˈstɹʌɡəl/
verb, noun
B1
Many families struggle to pay the rent.
2094
recording
sound or pictures stored so they can be played again
/ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ/
noun
B1
I listened to a recording of the concert.
2100
candidate
a person trying to be chosen for a job or office
/ˈkændədeɪt/
noun
B1
She is the best candidate for the job.
2101
parliament
the group of elected people who make a country's laws
/ˈpɑɹləmənt/
noun
B1
Parliament will vote on the law today.
2105
historical
to do with the past
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/
adjective
B1
The film is based on historical events.
2121
attend
to be present at an event
/əˈtɛnd/
verb
B1
Over a hundred people will attend the meeting.
2126
typical
having the usual features of its kind
/ˈtɪpəkəl/
adjective
B1
This is a typical English breakfast.
2134
entertainment
shows and activities that people enjoy watching
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt/
noun
B1
The hotel offers live entertainment.
2138
emotional
showing or causing strong feelings
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
adjective
B1
It was an emotional goodbye.
2156
championship
a competition to find the best player or team
/ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
noun
B1
They won the championship last year.
2166
permanent
lasting for a long time or for ever
/ˈpɝmənənt/
adjective
B1
She is looking for a permanent job.
2169
debate
a discussion where people give different views
/dəˈbeɪt/
noun
B1
There was a long debate about the new law.
2172
replace
to put something new in the place of another
/ˌɹiˈpleɪs/
verb
B1
We need to replace the old windows.
2173
downtown
to or in the main business area of a city
/ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
adverb, noun
B1
We drove downtown for dinner.
2193
schedule
a plan of when things will happen
/ˈskɛdʒʊl/
noun
B1
The train is running on schedule.
2210
temple
a building where people pray to a god
/ˈtɛmpəl/
noun
B1
We visited an old temple in Kyoto.
2223
atmosphere
the mood of a place; or the air around the earth
/ˈætməˌsfɪɹ/
noun
B1
The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere.
2233
realize
to suddenly understand or become aware
/ˈɹiəˌlaɪz/
verb
B1
I did not realize it was so late.
2234
maximum
the largest amount allowed or possible
/ˈmæksəməm/
adjective, noun
B1
The maximum speed here is fifty.
2250
mix
to put different things together and stir them
/ˈmɪks/
verb, noun
B1
Mix the flour and the eggs.
2253
creative
good at making new and original things
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
adjective
B1
She is a very creative designer.
2254
religion
belief in and worship of a god or gods
/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/
noun
B1
They talked about politics and religion.
2269
lift
to raise something to a higher position
/ˈlɪft/
verb, noun
B1
Can you help me lift this box?
2270
complicated
having many parts and hard to understand
/ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtəd/
adjective
B1
The rules are too complicated.
2294
personally
speaking for yourself, in your own opinion
/ˈpɝsənəli/
adverb
B1
Personally, I prefer tea.
2296
pregnant
having a baby growing inside the body
/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
adjective
B1
She is six months pregnant.
2297
permission
the right to do something, given by someone in charge
/pɚˈmɪʃən/
noun
B1
You need permission to park here.
2299
stress
worry caused by pressure or problems
/ˈstɹɛs/
noun
B1
She is under a lot of stress at work.
2304
argument
an angry disagreement; or a reason given for a view
/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
noun
B1
They had an argument about money.
2315
license
an official paper that gives permission to do something
/ˈlaɪsəns/
noun
B1
You need a license to sell alcohol.
2319
violent
using force to hurt or kill
/ˈvaɪələnt/
adjective
B1
He was arrested for violent behaviour.
2332
campus
the land and buildings of a university
/ˈkæmpəs/
noun
B1
The library is in the middle of the campus.
2333
comment
a remark giving an opinion
/ˈkɑmɛnt/
noun, verb
B1
She made a rude comment about my hair.
2342
neighborhood
an area of a town where people live
/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/
noun
B1
They live in a quiet neighborhood.
2347
upset
unhappy or worried because of something bad
/əpˈsɛt/
adjective
B1
She was upset about the news.
2361
anniversary
the date on which something happened in an earlier year
/ˌænəˈvɝsɚi/
noun
B1
It is our wedding anniversary today.
2369
comedy
a funny film or play that makes people laugh
/ˈkɑmədi/
noun
B1
We watched a romantic comedy.
2373
discussion
a talk in which people share views on a subject
/dɪˈskʌʃən/
noun
B1
We had a long discussion about it.
2374
pattern
a design of repeated shapes or colours
/ˈpætɚn/
noun
B1
The dress has a flower pattern.
2381
tournament
a competition with many games or matches
/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/
noun
B1
Our team won the tennis tournament.
2382
appointment
an arranged time to see someone
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
noun
B1
I have a doctor's appointment at ten.
2396
discovery
the act of finding something for the first time
/dɪˈskʌvɚi/
noun
B1
The discovery of oil changed the town.
2410
minimum
the smallest amount allowed or possible
/ˈmɪnəməm/
adjective, noun
B1
What is the minimum age to vote?
2418
contain
to have something inside, or as a part
/kənˈteɪn/
verb
B1
These foods contain a lot of fat.
2423
ordinary
not special or different in any way
/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/
adjective
B1
It was just an ordinary day.
2426
romantic
to do with love between two people
/ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/
adjective
B1
We had a romantic dinner.
2434
whenever
at any time that, or every time that
/wɛˈnɛvɚ/
conjunction
B1
Call me whenever you need help.
2449
charity
a group that collects money to help people in need
/ˈtʃɛɹɪti/
noun
B1
She gives money to charity.
2462
document
an official paper with written information
/ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/
noun
B1
Please sign this document.
2469
disaster
a sudden event that causes great damage or failure
/dɪˈzæstɚ/
noun
B1
The holiday was a complete disaster.
2477
programme
a show on television or radio
/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/
noun
B1
My favourite programme is on tonight.
2487
valuable
worth a lot of money, or very useful
/ˈvæljəbəl/
adjective
B1
The painting is very valuable.
2508
consequences
results or effects of an action, often bad ones
/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnsəz/
noun
B1
He must face the consequences.
2512
headquarters
the main office of an organization
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtɚz/
noun
B1
The company headquarters is in Lisbon.
2515
argue
to disagree angrily with words; or to give reasons
/ˈɑɹɡju/
verb
B1
They often argue about money.
2523
independence
freedom from control by another country
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
noun
B1
The country won its independence in 1975.
2525
hang
to fix something at the top so it falls free below
/ˈhæŋ/
verb
B1
Hang your coat on the hook.
2526
error
a mistake, especially in a calculation or system
/ˈɛɹɚ/
noun
B1
There is an error in the bill.
2530
detective
a person, often police, who investigates crimes
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
noun
B1
The detective solved the case.
2531
divorce
the legal ending of a marriage
/dɪˈvɔɹs/
noun, verb
B1
Their divorce was final last year.
2536
highway
a main road for fast travel between cities
/ˈhaɪˌweɪ/
noun
B1
We drove along the highway.
2539
organized
arranged or planned in advance; tidy and efficient
/ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd/
verb, adjective
B1
The trip was well organized.
2542
formal
serious and following accepted rules, not casual
/ˈfɔɹməl/
adjective
B1
Wear formal clothes to the dinner.
2546
heaven
the place where God lives and good people go after death
/ˈhɛvən/
noun
B1
She believes her mother is in heaven.
2552
cable
a thick wire carrying electricity or signals
/ˈkeɪbəl/
noun
B1
Plug the cable into the TV.
2560
basically
in the most important respects; simply put
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
adverb
B1
Basically, we need more money.
2562
necessarily
in every case; as an unavoidable result
/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/
adverb
B1
Expensive is not necessarily better.
2571
lane
a narrow country road; or one strip of a wide road
/ˈleɪn/
noun
B1
We walked down a narrow lane.
2577
attached
fixed or joined to something; or fond of
/əˈtætʃt/
verb, adjective
B1
A photo is attached to the email.
2582
speaker
a person giving a talk; or a device that plays sound
/ˈspikɚ/
noun
B1
The speaker thanked the audience.
2586
uniform
special clothes worn by all members of a group
/ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/
noun
B1
The nurses wear a blue uniform.
2592
brilliant
extremely clever or very good; very bright
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
adjective
B1
She had a brilliant idea.
2593
retirement
the time after you stop working because of age
/ɹiˈtaɪɚmənt/
noun
B1
He enjoys his retirement.
2609
blame
to say someone is responsible for something bad
/ˈbleɪm/
verb, noun
B1
Do not blame me for the mistake.
2612
payment
an amount of money given for something
/ˈpeɪmənt/
noun
B1
The payment is due on Friday.
2617
electronic
using microchips and computer technology
/ˌɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑnɪk/
adjective
B1
Please sign the electronic form.
2618
belief
a feeling that something is true or real
/bɪˈlif/
noun
B1
She has a strong belief in God.
2622
personality
the qualities that make up someone's character
/ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/
noun
B1
She has a warm personality.
2624
impressive
causing admiration because of size, skill or quality
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
adjective
B1
Her results are impressive.
2627
package
a parcel sent by post; or a set of things offered together
/ˈpækədʒ/
noun
B1
A package arrived for you this morning.
2636
practical
useful and sensible in real situations
/ˈpɹæktəkəl/
adjective
B1
We need a practical solution.
2650
mystery
something strange that cannot be explained
/ˈmɪstɚi/
noun
B1
Her death is still a mystery.
2663
sensitive
easily upset or hurt; quick to react
/ˈsɛnsətɪv/
adjective
B1
She is very sensitive to criticism.
2675
symbol
a sign or object that stands for an idea
/ˈsɪmbəl/
noun
B1
The dove is a symbol of peace.
2690
racing
the sport of competing in fast cars, horses or boats
/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/
noun
B1
He loves motor racing.
2694
string
thin cord used for tying things; or a wire on an instrument
/ˈstɹɪŋ/
noun
B1
Tie it with a piece of string.
2700
suffer
to feel pain or have something bad happen to you
/ˈsʌfɚ/
verb
B1
Many people suffer from back pain.
2705
passion
a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm
/ˈpæʃən/
noun
B1
Music is her great passion.
2708
reserve
to arrange to keep something for later use, like a seat
/ɹɪˈzɝv/
verb, noun
B1
I would like to reserve a table.
2735
fake
not real; made to look like something genuine
/ˈfeɪk/
adjective, noun
B1
The passport was fake.
2736
angel
a spirit who serves God, often shown with wings
/ˈeɪndʒəl/
noun
B1
She looked like an angel.
2748
chest
the front of the body between the neck and stomach
/ˈtʃɛst/
noun
B1
He felt a pain in his chest.
2757
register
to put your name on an official list
/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɚ/
verb, noun
B1
You must register to vote.
2758
historic
so important that it will be remembered for a long time
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
adjective
B1
This is a historic moment.
2770
appreciate
to be grateful for something; or to value it
/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/
verb
B1
I really appreciate your help.
2774
selection
a range of things to choose from; or the act of choosing
/səˈlɛkʃən/
noun
B1
The shop has a wide selection of shoes.
2783
attitude
the way you think and feel about something
/ˈætəˌtud/
noun
B1
She has a positive attitude.
2786
celebration
a party or event held for a special occasion
/ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/
noun
B1
We had a big celebration.
2794
tip
a small useful piece of advice; or money given for service
/ˈtɪp/
noun
B1
Thanks for the useful tip.
2804
expression
a look on someone's face; or a phrase
/ɪkˈspɹɛʃən/
noun
B1
She had a sad expression on her face.
2812
transportation
ways of moving people or goods from place to place
/ˌtɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
noun
B1
Public transportation here is cheap.
2816
explanation
a reason given to make something clear
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
noun
B1
There must be an explanation.
2817
protest
a public show of strong disagreement
/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/
noun, verb
B1
Thousands joined the protest.
2818
survey
a set of questions asked to many people to learn their opinions
/sɚˈveɪ/
noun
B1
The survey asked a thousand people.
2825
underground
below the surface of the earth
/ˈʌndɚˌɡɹaʊnd/
adjective, adverb, noun
B1
The car park is underground.
2828
rocket
a vehicle shaped like a tube that flies into space
/ˈɹɑkət/
noun
B1
The rocket was launched into space.
2848
illness
a disease, or a period of being sick
/ˈɪlnəs/
noun
B1
She recovered from a long illness.
2855
opera
a play in which the words are sung with an orchestra
/ˈɑpɹə/
noun
B1
We went to the opera last night.
2858
description
an account of what something or someone is like
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
noun
B1
Give me a description of the man.
2866
oxygen
the gas in the air that people need to breathe
/ˈɑksədʒən/
noun
B1
Plants produce oxygen during the day.
2871
stream
a small narrow river; or a steady flow
/ˈstɹim/
noun
B1
A small stream ran past the house.
2882
clothing
the things people wear on their bodies
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
noun
B1
Bring warm clothing for the trip.
2893
ghost
the spirit of a dead person that some people believe they see
/ˈɡoʊst/
noun
B1
They say the house has a ghost.
2897
delay
a period of waiting when something is late
/dɪˈleɪ/
noun, verb
B1
There was a long delay at the airport.
2906
attractive
pleasant to look at; or appealing
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
adjective
B1
She is a very attractive woman.
2907
steal
to take something that is not yours without permission
/ˈstil/
verb
B1
Someone tried to steal my bag.
2917
wire
a thin metal thread used for electricity or fixing things
/ˈwaɪɚ/
noun
B1
A thin wire connects the two parts.
2919
experiment
a scientific test to find something out
/ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/
noun
B1
We did an experiment in class.
2922
shadow
a dark shape made when something blocks light
/ˈʃæˌdoʊ/
noun
B1
The tree cast a long shadow.
2966
comic
funny; or a magazine of picture stories
/ˈkɑmɪk/
adjective, noun
B1
He reads comic books.
2970
signature
your name written in your own special way
/ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
noun
B1
Put your signature here.
2975
liquid
a substance that flows freely, like water
/ˈlɪkwəd/
noun, adjective
B1
Water is a liquid.
2978
monster
a large frightening imaginary creature
/ˈmɑnstɚ/
noun
B1
The child was afraid of the monster.
2979
secondary
for pupils aged about 11 to 18; or less important
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/
adjective
B1
She teaches at a secondary school.
3006
satellite
an object that circles a planet in space
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
noun
B1
The satellite sends pictures back to earth.
3007
explosion
a sudden violent burst with a loud noise
/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
noun
B1
The explosion broke every window.
3028
successfully
in a way that achieves the aim
/səkˈsɛsfəli/
adverb
B1
The test was completed successfully.
3032
gods
beings worshipped as having power over nature, more than one
/ˈɡɑdz/
noun
B1
The Greeks believed in many gods.
3034
definition
a statement of what a word means
/ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
noun
B1
Look up the definition in a dictionary.
3037
crossing
a place where you can go over a road or river
/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
noun
B1
Use the pedestrian crossing.
3051
impressed
admiring someone or something greatly
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛst/
adjective
B1
I was impressed by her speech.
3054
virus
a tiny germ that causes illness; or harmful computer code
/ˈvaɪɹəs/
noun
B1
She caught a virus at school.
3063
arranged
planned or put in order, in the past
/ɚˈeɪndʒd/
verb
B1
We arranged a meeting for Monday.
3068
encourage
to give someone support or confidence to do something
/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒ/
verb
B1
Teachers encourage students to read.
3071
reception
the desk where visitors are greeted; or a formal party
/ɹɪˈsɛpʃən/
noun
B1
Leave your key at reception.
3081
rid
to free a place or person of something unwanted
/ˈɹɪd/
verb
B1
I want to get rid of this old sofa.
3082
announcement
a public statement giving news
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
noun
B1
They made an important announcement.
3087
routine
the usual order in which you do things
/ɹuˈtin/
noun
B1
Exercise is part of my daily routine.
3089
gear
the part of a vehicle setting its speed; or equipment
/ˈɡɪɹ/
noun
B1
Change into second gear.
3093
electrical
relating to power carried by wires
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/
adjective
B1
The fire was caused by an electrical fault.
3109
afterwards
later, at a following time
/ˈæftɚwɚdz/
adverb
B1
We had dinner and went home afterwards.
3127
literature
written works such as novels, plays and poems
/ˈlɪtɚətʃɚ/
noun
B1
She studies English literature.
3128
reporter
a person who gathers and writes news
/ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/
noun
B1
A reporter asked him a question.
3135
destination
the place someone is going to
/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
noun
B1
We reached our destination at noon.
3136
politicians
people elected to government posts, more than one
/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃənz/
noun
B1
Politicians promised lower taxes.
3142
tons
units of weight of about 1,000 kilos, more than one
/ˈtʌnz/
noun
B1
The truck carried five tons of sand.
3153
introduction
the opening part of a book or talk; or a first meeting
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/
noun
B1
Read the introduction first.
3154
explore
to travel around a place to learn about it
/ɪkˈsplɔɹ/
verb
B1
Let's explore the old town.
3166
jet
a fast plane with engines that push out hot gas
/ˈdʒɛt/
noun
B1
They flew in a private jet.
3168
shell
the hard outer cover of an egg, nut or sea creature
/ˈʃɛl/
noun
B1
She found a shell on the beach.
3179
happiness
the feeling of being glad and content
/ˈhæpinəs/
noun
B1
Money does not buy happiness.
3186
detailed
full of small facts and points
/dɪˈteɪld/
adjective
B1
She gave a detailed description.
3192
landscape
the view of the countryside around you
/ˈlændˌskeɪp/
noun
B1
The landscape here is beautiful.
3199
graduate
a person who has completed a university degree
/ˈɡɹædʒəwət/
noun, verb
B1
She is a graduate of Oxford.
3207
remarkable
unusual and worth noticing
/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbəl/
adjective
B1
She made a remarkable recovery.
3215
suitable
right for a purpose or person
/ˈsutəbəl/
adjective
B1
This film is not suitable for children.
3216
dragon
a large imaginary reptile that breathes fire
/ˈdɹæɡən/
noun
B1
The knight killed the dragon.
3233
voters
people who choose in an election, more than one
/ˈvoʊtɚz/
noun
B1
Voters went to the polls today.
3235
sheet
a thin flat piece of paper; or bed linen
/ˈʃit/
noun
B1
Write your name on the sheet of paper.
3247
advertising
the business of promoting products to the public
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
noun
B1
She works in advertising.
3277
update
to bring up to date with the latest information
/əpˈdeɪt/
verb, noun
B1
Please update your password.
3282
tunnel
a passage built underground or through a hill
/ˈtʌnəl/
noun
B1
The train went through a tunnel.
3294
confirm
to say or show that something is true or definite
/kənˈfɝm/
verb
B1
Please confirm your booking.
3303
classical
traditional and serious in style, like the music of Mozart
/ˈklæsɪkəl/
adjective
B1
She loves classical music.
3328
seed
the small part of a plant from which a new one grows
/ˈsid/
noun
B1
Plant the seed in spring.
3347
label
a piece of paper on an object giving information about it
/ˈleɪbəl/
noun
B1
Read the label carefully.
3365
confident
sure of yourself or of success
/ˈkɑnfədənt/
adjective
B1
She feels confident about the exam.
3376
flood
a large amount of water covering dry land
/ˈflʌd/
noun, verb
B1
The flood destroyed many homes.
3380
comfort
a pleasant feeling of ease; or relief from worry
/ˈkʌmfɚt/
noun, verb
B1
She found comfort in music.
3396
surely
used to show you think something must be true
/ˈʃʊɹli/
adverb
B1
Surely you don't believe him?
3399
architecture
the design and style of buildings
/ˈɑɹkəˌtɛktʃɚ/
noun
B1
I love the city's architecture.
3402
wolf
a wild animal like a large dog that lives in packs
/ˈwʊlf/
noun
B1
A wolf howled in the night.
3409
improvement
a change that makes something better
/ˌɪmˈpɹuvmənt/
noun
B1
There has been a big improvement.
3412
percentage
an amount expressed as part of a hundred
/pɚˈsɛntədʒ/
noun
B1
What percentage of students passed?
3415
loving
showing great warmth and affection
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
adjective
B1
She comes from a loving family.
3451
chart
a drawing that shows information as lines or bars
/ˈtʃɑɹt/
noun
B1
The chart shows sales by month.
3453
presentation
a talk giving information to an audience
/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/
noun
B1
She gave a presentation on climate change.
3464
reward
something given in return for good work or help
/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/
noun, verb
B1
There is a reward for finding the dog.
3480
inches
units of length of about 2.5 centimetres, more than one
/ˈɪntʃəz/
noun
B1
The snow was six inches deep.
3496
documentary
a film or programme giving facts about real events
/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntɚi/
noun
B1
We watched a documentary about whales.
3506
pole
a long thin post; or either end of the earth
/ˈpoʊl/
noun
B1
The flag hung from a tall pole.
3509
muscle
body tissue that tightens to produce movement
/ˈmʌsəl/
noun
B1
I pulled a muscle playing football.
3520
differently
in another way, not the same
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/
adverb
B1
She sees things differently now.
3539
arrangement
a plan or agreement about how things will be done
/ɚˈeɪndʒmənt/
noun
B1
We have an arrangement with our neighbours.
3540
slide
to move smoothly over a surface
/ˈslaɪd/
verb, noun
B1
The children love to slide on the ice.
3549
weekly
happening once every seven days
/ˈwikli/
adjective, adverb
B1
We have a weekly meeting on Monday.
3551
shame
something unfortunate; or a feeling of guilt
/ˈʃeɪm/
noun
B1
What a shame you can't come!
3555
exhibition
a public show of art or objects
/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
noun
B1
We visited an art exhibition in Paris.
3564
difficulty
a problem, or the state of being hard to do
/ˈdɪfəkəlti/
noun
B1
She had difficulty finding a job.
3568
hire
to employ someone; or to pay to use something
/ˈhaɪɚ/
verb
B1
We decided to hire a car for the week.
3570
praise
words saying someone or something is very good
/ˈpɹeɪz/
noun, verb
B1
The film received high praise from critics.
3572
educational
helping people learn
/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
adjective
B1
The trip was fun and educational.
3576
cricket
a bat-and-ball game played by two teams of eleven
/ˈkɹɪkət/
noun
B1
They play cricket in the summer.
3611
volunteer
someone who works without being paid
/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/
noun, verb
B1
She works as a volunteer at the hospital.
3614
comparison
looking at how things are alike or different
/kəmˈpɛɹəsən/
noun
B1
There is no comparison between the two hotels.
3617
depend
to be decided by something else; or to rely on
/dɪˈpɛnd/
verb
B1
Our plans depend on the weather.
3626
spy
a person who secretly gathers information about an enemy
/ˈspaɪ/
noun, verb
B1
He worked as a spy during the war.
3658
refuse
to say you will not do or accept something
/ɹəˈfjuz/
verb
B1
I refuse to answer that question.
3670
journalist
a person who reports news for papers, TV or websites
/ˈdʒɝnələst/
noun
B1
She works as a journalist for a newspaper.
3679
helicopter
an aircraft lifted by spinning blades on top
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
noun
B1
A helicopter landed on the roof.
3690
monthly
happening once in each of the twelve parts of the year
/ˈmʌnθli/
adjective, adverb
B1
We pay the rent monthly.
3701
phrase
a small group of words with a particular meaning
/ˈfɹeɪz/
noun
B1
I learned a useful phrase in Italian.
3705
treasure
a collection of gold, jewels or other valuable things
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/
noun
B1
The pirates buried their treasure.
3715
chemistry
the science of substances and how they react
/ˈkɛməstɹi/
noun
B1
She is studying chemistry at university.
3718
tube
a long hollow pipe; or a soft container you squeeze
/ˈtub/
noun
B1
Squeeze the paint out of the tube.
3723
fever
a body temperature higher than normal, from illness
/ˈfivɚ/
noun
B1
The child has a high fever.
3725
designer
a person who plans how things will look
/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/
noun
B1
She is a famous fashion designer.
3771
organisation
a group of people working together for a purpose
/ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
B1
She works for a charity organisation.
3793
curious
eager to know or learn about something
/ˈkjʊɹiəs/
adjective
B1
Children are naturally curious.
3804
intelligent
able to learn and understand things quickly
/ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/
adjective
B1
She is a very intelligent student.
3810
stressed
worried and tense because of pressure
/ˈstɹɛst/
adjective
B1
She feels stressed about her exams.
3811
incredibly
extremely, to a surprising degree
/ˌɪnˈkɹɛdəbli/
adverb
B1
The film was incredibly boring.
3823
ingredients
the foods mixed together to make a dish
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənts/
noun
B1
Mix all the ingredients together.
3864
magical
having special powers; or wonderfully exciting
/ˈmædʒɪkəl/
adjective
B1
It was a magical evening.
3870
unexpected
not thought likely to happen; surprising
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
adjective
B1
We had an unexpected visitor.
3882
departure
the act of leaving a place
/dɪˈpɑɹtʃɚ/
noun
B1
Check the departure time of your flight.
3886
tourism
the business of providing holidays and travel
/ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm/
noun
B1
Tourism is important to the local economy.
3895
statue
a figure of a person or animal made of stone or metal
/ˈstæˌtʃu/
noun
B1
There is a statue of the king in the square.
3897
talented
having a natural ability to do something well
/ˈtæləntɪd/
adjective
B1
She is a very talented singer.
3908
complaint
a statement that something is wrong or not good enough
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
noun
B1
We received a complaint about the noise.
3926
lightning
a bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
noun
B1
The tree was struck by lightning.
3938
cotton
soft cloth made from the fibres of a plant
/ˈkɑtən/
noun
B1
This shirt is made of cotton.
3940
customs
the place at a border where bags are checked
/ˈkʌstəmz/
noun
B1
We had to go through customs at the airport.
3941
bat
a wooden stick for hitting a ball; or a flying animal of the night
/ˈbæt/
noun
B1
He hit the ball with a bat.
3955
robot
a machine that can do tasks automatically
/ˈɹoʊˌbɑt/
noun
B1
A robot builds the cars in this factory.
3961
physics
the science of energy, force, matter and motion
/ˈfɪzɪks/
noun
B1
He teaches physics at the university.
4010
specialist
an expert in one particular field
/ˈspɛʃələst/
noun
B1
She went to see a heart specialist.
4019
laboratory
a room for scientific experiments
/ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/
noun
B1
The samples were sent to the laboratory.
4027
generous
happy to give more than expected
/ˈdʒɛnɚəs/
adjective
B1
He is very generous with his money.
4030
creature
any living animal, real or imagined
/ˈkɹitʃɚ/
noun
B1
A strange creature lived in the lake.
4032
sometime
at a point in time not yet fixed
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
adverb
B1
Let us meet sometime next week.
4040
satisfied
pleased because your needs are met
/ˈsætəˌsfaɪd/
adjective
B1
Are you satisfied with the result?
4041
costume
clothes worn to look like someone else
/kɑˈstum/
noun
B1
He wore a pirate costume to the party.
4048
imagination
the power to form pictures in the mind
/ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
noun
B1
The story shows great imagination.
4054
automatically
by itself, without a person controlling it
/ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/
adverb
B1
The doors open automatically.
4074
leather
animal skin treated for making shoes or bags
/ˈlɛðɚ/
noun
B1
He bought a black leather jacket.
4078
preparation
the work of getting ready for something
/ˌpɹɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
noun
B1
The exam needs careful preparation.
4085
cemetery
a place where dead people are buried
/ˈsɛməˌtɛɹi/
noun
B1
He is buried in the local cemetery.
4111
screaming
crying out loudly in fear, pain or anger
/ˈskɹimɪŋ/
verb
B1
The baby was screaming all night.
4113
regret
to feel sorry about something you did
/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/
verb, noun
B1
I regret saying that to her.
4124
tear
a drop of water from the eye; or to rip
/ˈtɛɹ/
noun, verb
B1
A tear rolled down her cheek.
4125
clinic
a place where patients get medical advice or treatment
/ˈklɪnɪk/
noun
B1
She works at a health clinic.
4128
examination
a careful check; or a formal test of knowledge
/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
noun
B1
The doctor gave him a full examination.
4133
invented
created something new for the first time
/ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/
verb
B1
Who invented the telephone?
4147
predict
to say what will happen before it does
/pɹɪˈdɪkt/
verb
B1
Nobody can predict the future.
4151
translation
putting words into another language
/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/
noun
B1
I read the book in translation.
4153
laughter
the sound of people finding something funny
/ˈlæftɚ/
noun
B1
We heard laughter from the next room.
4154
automatic
working by itself without human control
/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
adjective
B1
The car has an automatic gearbox.
4157
shake
to move quickly up and down or from side to side
/ˈʃeɪk/
verb
B1
Shake the bottle before use.
4167
floating
resting on water or air without sinking
/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
verb
B1
Leaves were floating on the water.
4168
ridiculous
very silly, and deserving to be laughed at
/ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/
adjective
B1
That is a ridiculous idea.
4211
drum
a musical instrument you hit with sticks or hands
/ˈdɹʌm/
noun
B1
He plays the drum in a band.
4223
southeast
the compass point halfway between S and E
/ˌsaʊˈθist/
noun, adjective
B1
The storm is moving to the southeast.
4230
forgive
to stop being angry with someone who did wrong
/fɚˈɡɪv/
verb
B1
Please forgive me for being late.
4232
announce
to tell people something officially
/əˈnaʊns/
verb
B1
They will announce the winner tonight.
4250
homeless
living on the streets with no house
/ˈhoʊmləs/
adjective
B1
Many homeless people sleep in the park.
4251
wildlife
animals and plants living in nature
/ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
noun
B1
The park is home to rich wildlife.
4258
cabin
a small wooden house; or a room on a ship or plane
/ˈkæbən/
noun
B1
We stayed in a cabin in the woods.
4260
certificate
an official paper that proves a fact
/sɚˈtɪfɪkət/
noun
B1
You will receive a certificate at the end.
4262
portrait
a painting or photo of a person
/ˈpɔɹtɹət/
noun
B1
She painted a portrait of her mother.
4263
tap
a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
/ˈtæp/
noun
B1
Turn off the tap after washing.
4302
athletes
people who compete in sports such as running
/ˈæθˌlits/
noun
B1
The athletes ran around the track.
4304
northwest
the compass point halfway between N and W
/ˌnɔɹˈθwɛst/
noun, adjective
B1
The town lies to the northwest.
4323
continent
one of the earth's large land masses, such as Asia
/ˈkɑntənənt/
noun
B1
Africa is a huge continent.
4330
earthquake
a sudden violent shaking of the ground
/ˈɝθˌkweɪk/
noun
B1
The earthquake destroyed many homes.
4335
breathe
to take air into the lungs and let it out
/ˈbɹið/
verb
B1
Breathe in slowly through your nose.
4345
convenient
easy to use, or suiting your plans
/kənˈvinjənt/
adjective
B1
Is Monday convenient for you?
4353
underneath
directly below
/ˌʌndɚˈniθ/
preposition, adverb
B1
The cat is hiding underneath the bed.
4374
fence
a wooden or wire barrier around a field or garden
/ˈfɛns/
noun
B1
The dog jumped over the fence.
4386
achievement
something done successfully with effort
/əˈtʃivmənt/
noun
B1
Winning the prize was a great achievement.
4399
corn
a tall plant with yellow seeds, also called maize
/ˈkɔɹn/
noun
B1
The farmer grows corn and beans.
4508
occupation
a person's job; or control of a country by an army
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
B1
Please write your occupation here.
4534
dependent
needing someone or something for support
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
adjective
B1
The town is dependent on tourism.
4545
ambitious
wanting very much to succeed
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
adjective
B1
She is an ambitious young lawyer.
4558
organ
a body part with a special job; or a large keyboard instrument
/ˈɔɹɡən/
noun
B1
The heart is a vital organ.
4559
translated
put into another language
/tɹænzˈleɪtɪd/
verb
B1
The book was translated into French.
4564
orchestra
a large group of musicians playing together
/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
noun
B1
She plays the violin in an orchestra.
4594
fancy
expensive and decorated; or to want something
/ˈfænsi/
adjective, verb
B1
We ate at a fancy restaurant.
4596
dirt
soil, mud or dust that makes things unclean
/ˈdɝt/
noun
B1
His boots were covered in dirt.
4602
printing
producing books or papers by machine
/ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/
noun
B1
The invention of printing changed the world.
4609
sail
to travel on water by boat; or a cloth catching the wind
/ˈseɪl/
verb, noun
B1
We plan to sail around the island.
4643
approve
to think well of, or to accept officially
/əˈpɹuv/
verb
B1
My parents did not approve of him.
4661
cage
a box of bars for keeping animals or birds
/ˈkeɪdʒ/
noun
B1
The bird escaped from its cage.
4671
outdoor
happening or used outside, not in a building
/ˈaʊtˌdɔɹ/
adjective
B1
She loves outdoor sports.
4678
basement
a room or floor below ground level
/ˈbeɪsmənt/
noun
B1
We keep our bikes in the basement.
4681
accidentally
by chance, without meaning to
/ˌæksəˈdɛntəli/
adverb
B1
I accidentally deleted the file.
4682
bronze
a brown metal; or the medal for third place
/ˈbɹɑnz/
noun, adjective
B1
She won a bronze medal.
4699
servant
a person paid to work in another's house
/ˈsɝvənt/
noun
B1
The servant brought the tea.
4708
educated
having learned a lot at school or university
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
B1
She is a highly educated woman.
4730
retire
to stop working, usually because of age
/ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/
verb
B1
My father wants to retire next year.
4732
publish
to print and sell a book or put it online
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
verb
B1
They will publish her novel next year.
4738
lonely
sad because you have no friends or company
/ˈloʊnli/
adjective
B1
She felt lonely in the big city.
4741
wrestling
a sport where two people try to throw each other down
/ˈɹɛslɪŋ/
noun
B1
He watches wrestling on TV.
4751
skilled
having the ability to do something well
/ˈskɪld/
adjective
B1
He is a skilled carpenter.
4761
accent
a way of pronouncing typical of a place
/əkˈsɛnt/
noun
B1
She speaks with a French accent.
4784
assignment
a piece of work given as a task
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
noun
B1
I have to finish my history assignment.
4799
economics
the study of money, trade and industry
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/
noun
B1
She is studying economics at university.
4845
excitement
a feeling of being very happy and eager
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
noun
B1
The children could not hide their excitement.
4857
recognise
to know someone or something seen before
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
verb
B1
I did not recognise you!
4866
concentrate
to give all your attention to something
/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪt/
verb
B1
I cannot concentrate with this noise.
4872
southwest
the direction halfway between the bottom and the left of a map
/ˌsaʊˈθwɛst/
noun, adjective
B1
The wind came from the southwest.
4875
uncomfortable
not pleasant to wear or sit on; or uneasy
/ənˈkʌmfɚtəbəl/
adjective
B1
These shoes are uncomfortable.
4907
flavor
the particular taste of food or drink
/ˈfleɪvɚ/
noun
B1
What flavor of ice cream do you want?
4919
cathedral
the main church of a large area, with a bishop
/kəˈθidɹəl/
noun
B1
We visited the old cathedral.
4932
bugs
faults in a computer program; or small insects
/ˈbʌɡz/
noun
B1
The new software has a few bugs.
4947
sink
a basin with taps for washing; or to go down under water
/ˈsɪŋk/
noun, verb
B1
The dishes are in the sink.
4960
reader
a person who looks at and understands written words
/ˈɹidɚ/
noun
B1
She is a keen reader.
4976
realistic
sensible and possible to achieve
/ˌɹiəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
B1
We need a realistic plan.
4995
disabled
having a condition that limits movement or other activity
/dɪˈseɪbəld/
adjective
B1
The hotel has rooms for disabled guests.