Most Common English Nouns: 1,000 by Frequency, with Pronunciation

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

0054 timetimes the passing of minutes, hours and years /ˈtaɪm/ noun A1 We have no time to lose.

0103 wayways a route, or a method /ˈweɪ/ noun A1 Is this the way to the beach?

0118 daydays the period from one midnight to the next /ˈdeɪ/ noun A1 What a beautiful day.

0124 life the state of living /ˈlaɪf/ noun A1 She has had a good life.

0125 yearyears a period of twelve months /ˈjɪɹ/ noun A1 Next year we move house.

0126 worldworlds the earth and everyone on it /ˈwɝld/ noun A1 He has travelled the world.

0131 homehomes the place where you live /ˈhoʊm/ noun, adverb A1 I want to go home.

0134 manmen an adult male human /ˈmæn/ noun A1 A man asked for directions.

0146 placeplaces, placed, placing a particular spot or area /ˈpleɪs/ noun A1 This is a quiet place.

0152 partparts a piece of something larger /ˈpɑɹt/ noun A1 This is the best part.

0158 citycities a large town /ˈsɪti/ noun A1 Rome is a beautiful city.

0164 familyfamilies parents and their children /ˈfæməli/ noun A1 My family lives abroad.

0167 endended, ends the final part; to finish /ˈɛnd/ noun, verb A1 We sat at the end of the row.

0171 numbernumbers a figure used in counting /ˈnʌmbɚ/ noun A1 What is your phone number?

0176 househouses a building people live in /ˈhaʊs/ noun A1 Their house has a garden.

0178 gamegames an activity played for fun or sport /ˈɡeɪm/ noun A1 The game starts at eight.

0181 namenamed, names the word something is called by /ˈneɪm/ noun A1 My name is on the list.

0185 statestates, stated, stating a condition; or a political region /ˈsteɪt/ noun A2 The state pays for schools.

0189 schoolschools a place where children are taught /ˈskul/ noun A1 The school opens at nine.

0200 nightnights the dark hours between evening and morning /ˈnaɪt/ noun A1 We arrived late at night.

0202 waterwaters the clear liquid in rivers and rain /ˈwɔtɚ/ noun A1 A glass of water, please.

0205 money coins and notes used to buy /ˈmʌni/ noun A1 I have no money left.

0210 governmentgovernments the people who rule a country /ˈɡʌvɚmənt/ noun B1 The government raised taxes.

0212 powerpowers the ability to act or control /ˈpaʊɚ/ noun A2 The storm cut the power.

0213 teamteams a group playing or working together /ˈtim/ noun A1 Our team won the match.

0214 casecases an instance; or a legal matter /ˈkeɪs/ noun A2 In that case, we should go.

0215 companycompanies a business; or being with others /ˈkʌmpəˌni/ noun A2 She works for a small company.

0218 police the force that enforces the law /pəˈlis/ noun A1 The police arrived quickly.

0222 warwars armed fighting between nations /ˈwɔɹ/ noun A2 The war lasted four years.

0223 countrycountries a nation with its own land /ˈkʌntɹi/ noun A1 Spain is a beautiful country.

0226 pointpoints, pointed, pointing a sharp tip; or a single item /ˈpɔɪnt/ noun A2 That is a good point.

0227 businessbusinesses buying and selling; a firm /ˈbɪznəs/ noun A2 She runs her own business.

0229 music sound arranged to be pleasing /ˈmjuzɪk/ noun A1 I listen to music every day.

0230 deathdeaths the end of living /ˈdɛθ/ noun B1 His death was very sudden.

0236 systemsystems a set of parts working as a whole /ˈsɪstəm/ noun A2 The heating system is old.

0246 groupgroups several people or things together /ˈɡɹup/ noun A1 A group of tourists arrived.

0249 headheads, headed, heading the top part of the body /ˈhɛd/ noun A1 My head hurts.

0250 partyparties a social gathering; a political body /ˈpɑɹti/ noun A1 The party starts at nine.

0259 president the elected head of a country /ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnt/ noun A2 The president spoke on television.

0260 orderordered, orders a command; or an arrangement /ˈɔɹdɚ/ noun, verb A2 The books are in order.

0263 father a male parent /ˈfɑðɚ/ noun A1 My father is a teacher.

0270 linelines a long thin mark /ˈlaɪn/ noun A1 Write your name on the first line.

0272 sidesides one of the surfaces or edges /ˈsaɪd/ noun A1 The shop is on the other side.

0273 thingthings an object or matter /ˈθɪŋ/ noun A1 One thing worries me.

0275 areaareas a region, or an extent of surface /ˈɛɹiə/ noun A2 This area is very quiet.

0280 coursecourses a direction; or a set of lessons /ˈkɔɹs/ noun A1 I am taking a Spanish course.

0288 personpeople, persons an individual human /ˈpɝsən/ noun A1 Only one person was waiting.

0290 storystories an account of events /ˈstɔɹi/ noun A1 Tell me the whole story.

0294 care to be concerned; attention given /ˈkɛɹ/ noun, verb A2 Take care on the road.

0295 bodybodies the whole physical form /ˈbɑdi/ noun A1 My whole body aches.

0298 officeoffices a room where clerical work is done /ˈɔfɪs/ noun A1 Her office is on the top floor.

0300 lotlots a large quantity /ˈlɑt/ noun A1 We have a lot of work.

0301 courtcourts where a judge hears cases; an enclosed yard /ˈkɔɹt/ noun B1 The case went to court.

0302 filmfilms, filming, filmed a moving picture /ˈfɪlm/ noun A1 The film was very long.

0303 mothermothers a female parent /ˈmʌðɚ/ noun A1 My mother cooks very well.

0304 top the highest part /ˈtɑp/ noun, adjective A1 The book is on the top shelf.

0306 foodfoods what is eaten to stay alive /ˈfud/ noun A1 The food was excellent.

0308 carcars a road vehicle for a few people /ˈkɑɹ/ noun A1 Our car is very old.

0312 weekweeks a period of seven days /ˈwik/ noun A1 See you next week.

0314 kindkinds a sort or type; considerate /ˈkaɪnd/ noun, adjective A1 What kind of music do you like?

0318 sonsons someone’s male child /ˈsʌn/ noun A1 Their son is at university.

0323 firefired, firing, fires burning flame and heat /ˈfaɪɚ/ noun A1 The fire burned all night.

0325 half one of two equal parts /ˈhæf/ noun, determiner A1 Half the class was absent.

0327 air the gas we breathe /ˈɛɹ/ noun A1 The air is cold this morning.

0328 controlcontrolled, controls, controlling to direct or restrain /kənˈtɹoʊl/ noun, verb B1 She lost control of the car.

0329 history the record of past events /ˈhɪstɚi/ noun A2 He teaches history at the school.

0330 serviceservices work done for others /ˈsɝvəs/ noun A2 The service was very slow.

0334 lawlaws a rule the country enforces /ˈlɔ/ noun A2 The law changed last year.

0335 handhands, handed the part at the end of the arm /ˈhænd/ noun A1 She held my hand.

0338 womanwomen an adult female human /ˈwʊmən/ noun A1 A woman answered the door.

0341 south the direction opposite north /ˈsaʊθ/ noun, adjective A1 They live in the south.

0348 information facts told or learned /ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun A2 I need more information.

0349 bookbooks printed pages bound together /ˈbʊk/ noun A1 This book is very good.

0354 news reports of recent events /ˈnuz/ noun A1 The news was good.

0357 towntowns a place smaller than a city /ˈtaʊn/ noun A1 It is a small town.

0358 lightlights, lighter, lit brightness; or weighing little /ˈlaɪt/ noun, adjective A1 Turn on the light.

0360 problemproblems something difficult to deal with /ˈpɹɑbləm/ noun A1 We have a small problem.

0365 facefaces, facing, faced the front of the head /ˈfeɪs/ noun A1 Her face was red.

0366 ideaideas a thought or plan /aɪˈdiə/ noun A1 That is a good idea.

0370 roomrooms a space within a building /ˈɹum/ noun A1 The room is very bright.

0372 past the time gone by; beyond /ˈpæst/ noun, preposition A2 We walked past the church.

0377 north the direction opposite south /ˈnɔɹθ/ noun, adjective A1 They drove north for an hour.

0378 mattermatters a subject; or physical substance /ˈmætɚ/ noun, verb B1 It does not matter.

0379 reportreported, reports, reporting an account given of something /ɹiˈpɔɹt/ noun, verb B1 She wrote a short report.

0391 factfacts something known to be so /ˈfækt/ noun A2 In fact, she was right.

0393 positionpositions the place something occupies /pəˈzɪʃən/ noun B1 She applied for the position.

0395 future the time still to come /ˈfjutʃɚ/ noun A2 We must plan for the future.

0396 seasonseasons one of the four parts of the year /ˈsizən/ noun A2 Summer is my favourite season.

0398 wifewives the woman a man is married to /ˈwaɪf/ noun A1 His wife is a lawyer.

0399 kingkings a male ruler by birth /ˈkɪŋ/ noun A2 The king opened the parliament.

0400 buildingbuildings a structure with walls and a roof /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ noun A1 That building is very old.

0401 jobjobs paid work someone does regularly /ˈdʒɑb/ noun A1 She started a new job.

0404 planplans, planned a worked-out intention /ˈplæn/ noun, verb A2 We have a plan for Saturday.

0405 spacespaces an empty extent; the region beyond the sky /ˈspeɪs/ noun A2 There is no space in the cupboard.

0410 roadroads a prepared way for vehicles /ˈɹoʊd/ noun A1 The road was closed.

0416 front the side that faces forward /ˈfɹʌnt/ noun, adjective A1 Wait at the front door.

0419 dealdealing, deals, dealt an agreement; to hand out /ˈdil/ noun, verb B1 They made a good deal.

0420 ageages how long something has existed /ˈeɪdʒ/ noun A2 At what age did you start?

0422 streetstreets a road in a town, with buildings /ˈstɹit/ noun A1 Our street is very narrow.

0423 landlands, landed solid ground, not sea /ˈlænd/ noun, verb A2 They bought some land.

0437 wordwords a single unit of language /ˈwɝd/ noun A1 I did not understand one word.

0438 mindminds the part of a person that thinks /ˈmaɪnd/ noun, verb A2 I changed my mind.

0440 formforms, formed, forming the shape of something; to shape it /ˈfɔɹm/ noun, verb A2 Please fill in this form.

0442 morning the early part of the day /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ noun A1 I swim every morning.

0443 forceforces, forced, forcing physical strength used on something /ˈfɔɹs/ noun, verb B1 The force of the wind broke it.

0444 energy the power to do work /ˈɛnɚdʒi/ noun A2 I have no energy today.

0445 research careful study to discover facts /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/ noun B1 Her research took four years.

0446 west the direction the sun sets /ˈwɛst/ noun, adjective A1 The wind came from the west.

0448 causecaused, causing, causes what makes something happen /ˈkɑz/ noun, verb B1 Nobody knows the cause.

0449 bitbits a small piece /ˈbɪt/ noun A2 Wait a bit longer.

0450 marketmarkets where goods are bought and sold /ˈmɑɹkət/ noun A1 The market opens on Sunday.

0454 childchildren a young human /ˈtʃaɪld/ noun A1 The child fell asleep.

0457 rest what remains; to stop and relax /ˈɹɛst/ noun, verb A2 You need a rest.

0458 securitysecurities freedom from danger /sɪˈkjʊɹəti/ noun B1 Airport security was slow.

0462 fieldfields open land; or a branch of study /ˈfild/ noun A2 The horses are in the field.

0464 hearthearts the organ that pumps blood /ˈhɑɹt/ noun A2 My heart was beating fast.

0467 series several things coming one after another /ˈsɪɹiz/ noun B1 We watched the whole series.

0468 health the condition of the body /ˈhɛlθ/ noun A2 Her health has improved.

0470 priceprices the money something costs /ˈpɹaɪs/ noun A1 The price has gone up.

0471 recordrecords, recorded an account kept; to set one down /ɹəˈkɔɹd/ noun, verb B1 She broke the world record.

0473 reasonreasons why something is so; the power to think /ˈɹizən/ noun A2 There is no reason to worry.

0474 periodperiods a stretch of time /ˈpɪɹiəd/ noun B1 It rained for a long period.

0478 friendfriends someone you like and know well /ˈfɹɛnd/ noun A1 My friend lives upstairs.

0480 exampleexamples one case that shows the rest /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ noun A1 Give me an example.

0481 questionquestions, questioned, questioning something asked /ˈkwɛstʃən/ noun A1 May I ask a question?

0482 communitycommunities people living in one place /kəˈmjunəti/ noun B1 The whole community helped.

0487 shotshots a firing of a gun; an attempt /ˈʃɑt/ noun, verb B1 The shot missed the goal.

0488 levellevels height reached; flat and even /ˈlɛvəl/ noun A2 The water level is low.

0494 data facts gathered for study /ˈdeɪtə/ noun B1 The data is not complete.

0496 meetingmeetings an occasion when people come together /ˈmitɪŋ/ noun A2 The meeting starts at ten.

0497 monthmonths one of the twelve parts of a year /ˈmʌnθ/ noun A1 We move next month.

0500 processprocesses a series of steps toward a result /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ noun B1 The process takes two weeks.

0501 churchchurches a building for Christian worship /ˈtʃɝtʃ/ noun A2 The church is very old.

0502 universityuniversities where degrees are taught /ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/ noun A2 She studies at the university.

0505 parkparks public green ground in a town /ˈpɑɹk/ noun A1 We walked in the park.

0507 brotherbrothers a male sibling /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ noun A1 My brother plays guitar.

0514 experienceexperienced, experiences, experiencing what a person has lived through /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/ noun B1 She has ten years of experience.

0515 attackattacks, attacked, attacking violent action against someone /əˈtæk/ noun, verb B1 The attack lasted an hour.

0519 actionactions something done /ˈækʃən/ noun B1 We must take action.

0523 keykeys what opens a lock; the crucial part /ˈki/ noun A1 I lost the front door key.

0525 army a nation's land forces /ˈɑɹmi/ noun B1 Her son joined the army.

0527 clubclubs a group meeting for an interest /ˈklʌb/ noun A2 He joined a tennis club.

0528 starstars, starring a burning point of light in the sky /ˈstɑɹ/ noun A2 There is one star in the sky.

0530 sense a feeling or meaning; sight, hearing and the rest /ˈsɛns/ noun B1 That makes no sense.

0533 bankbanks where money is kept; the edge of a river /ˈbæŋk/ noun A1 The bank opens at nine.

0536 daughterdaughters someone’s female child /ˈdɔtɚ/ noun A1 Their daughter is eight.

0537 classclasses a group taught together; a social rank /ˈklæs/ noun A1 The class starts at nine.

0540 boardboards a flat piece of wood; a governing group /ˈbɔɹd/ noun B1 The notice is on the board.

0547 chancechances a possibility, or good luck /ˈtʃæns/ noun A2 Give me one more chance.

0549 evidence facts that show what is so /ˈɛvədəns/ noun B1 There is no evidence for it.

0553 blood the red liquid in the veins /ˈblʌd/ noun B1 He gives blood twice a year.

0556 projectprojects a planned piece of work /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ noun A2 The project took two years.

0559 datedating, dates, dated the day of the month and year /ˈdeɪt/ noun A1 What is the date today?

0560 programprograms a plan of what will happen /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ noun A2 The program starts at eight.

0563 east the direction the sun rises /ˈist/ noun, adjective A1 The sun rises in the east.

0564 groundgrounds the surface of the earth /ˈɡɹaʊnd/ noun A2 The ground was still wet.

0565 artarts painting, sculpture and the like /ˈɑɹt/ noun A1 She studies art.

0571 centercenters the middle point /ˈsɛntɚ/ noun A1 The shop is in the center of town.

0574 soundsounds what the ears pick up /ˈsaʊnd/ noun, verb A1 I heard a strange sound.

0576 listlisted, lists items written one under another /ˈlɪst/ noun A1 Your name is on the list.

0577 girlgirls a female child /ˈɡɝl/ noun A1 A girl was waiting outside.

0578 momentmoments a very short time /ˈmoʊmənt/ noun A1 Wait a moment, please.

0581 hospitalhospitals where the sick are treated /ˈhɑˌspɪtəl/ noun A1 The hospital is near the park.

0582 roleroles the part someone plays /ˈɹoʊl/ noun B1 She plays a small role.

0586 costcosts the money needed to buy /ˈkɑst/ noun, verb A2 The cost was too high.

0587 college a place of higher learning /ˈkɑlɪdʒ/ noun A2 He starts college in autumn.

0590 videovideos a recording of moving pictures /ˈvɪdioʊ/ noun A2 She sent me a video.

0593 boyboys a male child /ˈbɔɪ/ noun A1 A boy was selling flowers.

0596 interestinterests curiosity; money paid on a loan /ˈɪntɹəst/ noun B1 She has no interest in cars.

0600 songsongs words set to music /ˈsɔŋ/ noun A1 I know this song.

0604 couplecouples two of something; two partners /ˈkʌpəl/ noun A2 A couple of friends came.

0609 resultresults, resulted what follows from a cause /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ noun A2 The result was a surprise.

0610 summer the warmest season /ˈsʌmɚ/ noun A1 We travel every summer.

0611 press to push steadily; the newspapers /ˈpɹɛs/ noun, verb B1 Press the green button.

0612 earth the planet we live on /ˈɝθ/ noun A2 The earth was dry and hard.

0613 council a body elected to govern locally /ˈkaʊnsəl/ noun B1 The council closed the road.

0616 department one division of an organisation /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ noun B1 She works in another department.

0618 middle the point equally far from the edges /ˈmɪdəl/ noun, adjective A2 Sit in the middle row.

0623 ballballs a round object used in sport /ˈbɔl/ noun A1 The ball went over the wall.

0624 decisiondecisions a choice finally made /dɪˈsɪʒən/ noun B1 It was a difficult decision.

0625 ministerministers a member of a government; a clergyman /ˈmɪnəstɚ/ noun B1 The minister answered questions.

0628 relationshiprelationships how two people or things stand to each other /ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ noun B1 They have a good relationship.

0630 islandislands land with water all round /ˈaɪlənd/ noun A2 The island has one village.

0633 eventevents something that happens /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun B1 The event lasted three days.

0635 situationsituations how things stand at a moment /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ noun B1 The situation has improved.

0640 testtesting, tests, tested a trial to find out what is so /ˈtɛst/ noun, verb A1 The test was short.

0642 media newspapers, radio and television together /ˈmidiə/ noun B1 The media reported the story.

0646 riverrivers a wide natural stream of water /ˈɹɪvɚ/ noun A1 The river is very wide.

0648 access the right or means to reach /ˈækˌsɛs/ noun B1 There is no access from here.

0651 sea the salt water covering much of the earth /ˈsi/ noun A1 The sea was very calm.

0652 charactercharacters a person's nature; a figure in a story /ˈkɛɹɪktɚ/ noun B1 My favourite character dies early.

0654 typetypes a kind or sort /ˈtaɪp/ noun A2 What type of bread is this?

0655 phonephones a device for speaking at a distance /ˈfoʊn/ noun A1 My phone is in the car.

0656 developmentdevelopments steady growth or change /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ noun B1 The development took three years.

0659 billbills a demand for payment; a draft law /ˈbɪl/ noun A2 Could we have the bill, please?

0661 stagestages where actors perform; one step in a process /ˈsteɪdʒ/ noun B1 The singer walked onto the stage.

0662 career a lifetime of work in one line /kɚˈɪɹ/ noun B1 She changed career at forty.

0663 doordoors what closes an entrance /ˈdɔɹ/ noun A1 The door was open.

0667 stationstations where trains stop; a base for a service /ˈsteɪʃən/ noun A1 The station is ten minutes away.

0668 languagelanguages the words a people speak /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/ noun A1 Which language do you speak?

0669 scenescenes a place where something happens /ˈsin/ noun B1 The last scene is the best.

0673 officerofficers someone holding rank or authority /ˈɔfəsɚ/ noun B1 An officer took our names.

0674 moviemovies a film shown in a cinema or on a screen /ˈmuvi/ noun A1 The movie starts at nine.

0675 county a large administrative division /ˈkaʊnti/ noun B2 The county has three towns.

0676 pressure force pushing on a surface; strain /ˈpɹɛʃɚ/ noun B1 The pressure at work is high.

0678 directordirectors someone who runs an organisation or film /dɚˈɛktɚ/ noun B1 The director gave a speech.

0680 husband the man a woman is married to /ˈhʌzbənd/ noun A1 Her husband is a chef.

0683 thanks words of gratitude /ˈθæŋks/ noun A1 Many thanks for your help.

0684 beginning the first part /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ noun A2 Start at the beginning.

0685 raterates the speed or level at which something happens /ˈɹeɪt/ noun B1 The rate has gone up.

0689 signsigned, signs, signing a mark that stands for something /ˈsaɪn/ noun, verb A1 The sign says no entry.

0690 riskrisks the chance of something bad /ˈɹɪsk/ noun, verb B1 There is a small risk.

0692 targettargets, targeted what is aimed at /ˈtɑɹɡət/ noun B1 We reached our target.

0695 stockstocks goods in store; a share in a firm /ˈstɑk/ noun B2 The shop has no stock left.

0696 playerplayers someone taking part in a game /ˈpleɪɚ/ noun A2 He is the best player here.

0702 stepsteps, stepped one movement of the foot; a stage /ˈstɛp/ noun, verb A2 Mind the step.

0704 society people living together under shared rules /səˈsaɪəti/ noun B1 Society has changed a lot.

0712 battlebattles a fight between armed forces /ˈbætəl/ noun B1 The battle lasted two days.

0716 radio sound sent and received by waves /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ noun A1 I listen to the radio.

0717 markmarks, marked a visible spot or line left on something /ˈmɑɹk/ noun, verb B1 There is a mark on the wall.

0718 centurycenturies a hundred years /ˈsɛntʃɚi/ noun B1 The church is a century old.

0720 gold the precious yellow metal /ˈɡoʊld/ noun, adjective A2 The ring is gold.

0721 valuevalues, valued what something is worth /ˈvælju/ noun B1 The value has risen.

0724 training teaching that builds a skill /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ noun B1 The training lasts a week.

0725 membermembers someone belonging to a group /ˈmɛmbɚ/ noun A2 She is a member of the club.

0729 gas a substance that is neither solid nor liquid /ˈɡæs/ noun A2 The gas was turned off.

0733 issueissues, issued a matter under discussion; an edition /ˈɪʃu/ noun B1 That is a separate issue.

0734 viewviews, viewed what can be seen; an opinion /ˈvju/ noun A2 The view from here is lovely.

0735 chargecharges, charged, charging a price asked; an accusation /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ noun, verb B1 There is no charge for children.

0736 performanceperformances how well something is carried out; a show /pɚˈfɔɹməns/ noun B1 The performance starts at eight.

0737 notenotes, noted a short written record /ˈnoʊt/ noun, verb A2 She left a note on the table.

0739 letterletters a written message; a sign of the alphabet /ˈlɛtɚ/ noun A1 I posted the letter.

0740 range the extent between limits /ˈɹeɪndʒ/ noun B1 The shop has a wide range.

0741 propertyproperties what somebody owns, especially land /ˈpɹɑpɚti/ noun B1 The property was sold quickly.

0744 voicevoices the sound a person makes speaking /ˈvɔɪs/ noun A2 Her voice is very quiet.

0745 nature the physical world of plants, animals and landscape; the essential quality /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ noun B1 He loves nature.

0746 tradetraded buying and selling between people /ˈtɹeɪd/ noun, verb B1 Trade between the towns grew.

0751 babybabies a very young child /ˈbeɪbi/ noun A1 The baby is asleep.

0752 success reaching what was aimed at /səkˈsɛs/ noun B1 The concert was a success.

0753 rockrocks hard stone /ˈɹɑk/ noun A2 We sat on a flat rock.

0756 choicechoices the act of picking between options /ˈtʃɔɪs/ noun A2 It was a difficult choice.

0762 modelmodels a small copy; a pattern to follow /ˈmɑdəl/ noun B1 This model is newer.

0763 production the making of goods /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ noun B1 Production stopped in May.

0764 figurefigures, figured a shape or number; a person's form /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ noun B1 The figure has doubled.

0766 education the process of teaching and learning /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 Education is free here.

0771 tabletables a flat top on legs; rows and columns /ˈteɪbəl/ noun A1 We booked a table for four.

0775 peace freedom from war or noise /ˈpis/ noun B1 The village is full of peace.

0777 matchmatches a contest; a thing that pairs with another /ˈmætʃ/ noun, verb A1 The match starts at three.

0782 quarterquarters one of four equal parts /ˈkwɔɹtɚ/ noun A2 It is a quarter past six.

0783 addressaddressed, addresses, addressing where a building stands; a formal speech /ˈæˌdɹɛs/ noun A1 Write your address here.

0784 attention the act of watching or listening closely /əˈtɛnʃən/ noun B1 Pay attention to the road.

0785 technologytechnologies applied scientific knowledge and machines /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ noun B1 The technology is new.

0788 oil a thick greasy liquid; petroleum /ˈɔɪl/ noun A2 Add a little oil.

0790 capital the chief city; money for a business /ˈkæpətəl/ noun A2 Lisbon is the capital.

0791 bandbands a group of musicians; a strip /ˈbænd/ noun A2 The band played until midnight.

0794 truth what is actually so /ˈtɹuθ/ noun A2 Tell me the truth.

0799 raceraces a contest of speed; a division of people /ˈɹeɪs/ noun A2 The race starts at noon.

0801 sistersisters a female sibling /ˈsɪstɚ/ noun A1 My sister lives in Rome.

0802 staff the people employed somewhere /ˈstæf/ noun B1 The staff were very helpful.

0805 amountamounts how much there is /əˈmaʊnt/ noun B1 A small amount is enough.

0814 practicepractices repeated doing to get better /ˈpɹæktəs/ noun, verb A2 She needs more practice.

0815 doctordoctors someone trained to treat illness /ˈdɑktɚ/ noun A1 The doctor will see you now.

0816 sizesizes how big something is /ˈsaɪz/ noun A1 What size do you take?

0822 losslosses what has gone and cannot be had again /ˈlɔs/ noun B1 The loss was a shock.

0829 sitesites the ground a thing stands on /ˈsaɪt/ noun B1 The site is closed today.

0830 piecepieces a part broken or cut off /ˈpis/ noun A1 Have another piece of cake.

0832 industryindustries the making of goods on a large scale /ˈɪndəstɹi/ noun B1 The industry has changed.

0833 gunguns a weapon that fires bullets /ˈɡʌn/ noun B1 He kept a gun at home.

0835 accountaccounts a record of money; a description /əˈkaʊnt/ noun A2 I opened a bank account.

0838 guyguys a man, spoken informally /ˈɡaɪ/ noun A2 A guy asked me the time.

0839 messagemessages words passed from one person to another /ˈmɛsədʒ/ noun A1 She left a message.

0840 designdesigned, designs to plan how a thing will look and work /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun, verb B1 The design is very simple.

0841 leaderleaders someone others follow /ˈlidɚ/ noun B1 The leader spoke first.

0845 dogdogs a four-legged animal kept as a pet /ˈdɔɡ/ noun A1 Their dog barks all night.

0848 crimecrimes an act the law forbids /ˈkɹaɪm/ noun B1 The crime was never solved.

0849 missionmissions a task somebody is sent to do /ˈmɪʃən/ noun B1 The mission took six months.

0853 contactcontacted, contacts touching, or getting in touch /ˈkɑnˌtækt/ noun, verb B1 Please contact the office.

0854 union a joining together; a workers' body /ˈjunjən/ noun B1 The union called a meeting.

0855 hall a large room, or an entrance space /ˈhɔl/ noun A2 The hall was full.

0857 percent out of every hundred /pɚˈsɛnt/ noun A2 Only ten percent voted.

0858 answeranswers, answered a reply to a question /ˈænsɚ/ noun, verb A1 Nobody could answer him.

0862 basebased, bases the bottom part; a headquarters /ˈbeɪs/ noun, verb B1 The base of the lamp is heavy.

0863 science knowledge got by observation and experiment /ˈsaɪəns/ noun A2 She teaches science.

0870 potential what might come to be /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ noun, adjective B1 The plan has real potential.

0873 paperpapers the thin sheet material for writing /ˈpeɪpɚ/ noun A1 I need a sheet of paper.

0877 speedspeeds how fast something moves /ˈspid/ noun B1 The speed of the train surprised me.

0878 policypolicies a settled course of action /ˈpɑləsi/ noun B1 The policy changed last year.

0879 postposted, posts a job; the mail; an upright timber /ˈpoʊst/ noun, verb A2 The post arrives at nine.

0880 effecteffects what a cause brings about /ɪˈfɛkt/ noun B1 The medicine had no effect.

0884 opportunityopportunities a chance to do something good /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ noun B1 It is a good opportunity.

0886 captain whoever commands a ship or side /ˈkæptən/ noun B1 The captain spoke to the crew.

0887 hourhours a period of sixty minutes /ˈaʊɚ/ noun A1 I waited for half an hour.

0889 sourcesources where something comes from /ˈsɔɹs/ noun B1 The source of the river is here.

0890 sex whether a creature is male or female /ˈsɛks/ noun B1 Please state your sex on the form.

0891 termterms a word for a thing; part of a school year /ˈtɝm/ noun B1 The term starts in September.

0894 evening the hours between afternoon and night /ˈivnɪŋ/ noun A1 We arrived in the evening.

0895 league a set of clubs that play each other /ˈliɡ/ noun B2 Our team leads the league.

0902 statementstatements something said or written formally /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun B1 She made a short statement.

0903 sun the star the earth goes round /ˈsʌn/ noun A1 The sun came out at noon.

0904 picturepictures a painting, drawing or photograph /ˈpɪktʃɚ/ noun A1 That picture is lovely.

0906 feelingfeelings an emotion, or what touch tells you /ˈfilɪŋ/ noun A2 I have a strange feeling.

0907 cardcards a small stiff piece of paper /ˈkɑɹd/ noun A1 She sent me a birthday card.

0908 safety being free from danger /ˈseɪfti/ noun B1 Safety comes first.

0914 searchsearching to look carefully for /ˈsɝtʃ/ noun, verb B1 The search lasted three days.

0916 stylestyles a distinctive manner of doing /ˈstaɪl/ noun B1 I like her style.

0920 murdermurdered, murders the deliberate killing of a person /ˈmɝdɚ/ noun B2 The murder was never solved.

0921 sortsorts a kind or type; to put in order /ˈsɔɹt/ noun, verb A2 What sort of car is it?

0922 hair the fine strands growing on the head /ˈhɛɹ/ noun A1 Her hair is very long.

0923 rulerules, ruled a statement of what is allowed /ˈɹul/ noun A2 That is the first rule.

0924 tracktracks, tracking a path, or a mark left behind /ˈtɹæk/ noun B1 The track leads to the farm.

0925 fun enjoyment and amusement /ˈfʌn/ noun, adjective A1 We had a lot of fun.

0927 codecodes a system of signs, or of laws /ˈkoʊd/ noun B1 I forgot the door code.

0928 minuteminutes a period of sixty seconds /ˈmɪnət/ noun A1 Wait a minute, please.

0929 justice fair treatment under the law /ˈdʒʌstəs/ noun B2 They asked for justice.

0930 boxboxes a container with flat sides /ˈbɑks/ noun A1 The box is too heavy.

0932 ice frozen water /ˈaɪs/ noun A1 There is ice on the road.

0933 differencedifferences how two things are not alike /ˈdɪfɚəns/ noun A2 I see no difference.

0937 management running a business; those who run it /ˈmænədʒmənt/ noun B1 The management agreed.

0938 eyeeyes the organ of sight /ˈaɪ/ noun A1 Something is in my eye.

0941 studentstudents someone who is learning at a school or university /ˈstudənt/ noun A1 She is a medical student.

0942 wallwalls an upright side of a room or plot /ˈwɔl/ noun A1 The wall needs painting.

0943 marriage the state of being wed /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ noun B1 Their marriage lasted forty years.

0944 traintrained, trains carriages pulled along a railway /ˈtɹeɪn/ noun A1 The train was late.

0948 campaign a planned series of actions toward a goal /kæmˈpeɪn/ noun B1 The campaign lasted a month.

0949 networknetworks things connected to one another /ˈnɛˌtwɝk/ noun B1 The network is very slow.

0950 meaning what a word or act stands for /ˈminɪŋ/ noun A2 I know the meaning of that word.

0951 goalgoals what is aimed at; a score in football /ˈɡoʊl/ noun A2 Their first goal came early.

0953 storestores, stored a shop; to keep for later /ˈstɔɹ/ noun A1 The store closes at six.

0954 computercomputers a machine that processes data /kəmˈpjutɚ/ noun A1 My computer is very slow.

0955 shipships a large vessel that goes to sea /ˈʃɪp/ noun A2 The ship left at dawn.

0956 secretsecrets kept from other people /ˈsikɹət/ noun, adjective A2 It is a secret.

0962 football a game played by kicking a ball /ˈfʊtˌbɔl/ noun A1 They play football on Saturday.

0966 culturecultures the arts and customs of a people /ˈkʌltʃɚ/ noun B1 The culture here is different.

0973 machinemachines a device with moving parts doing work /məˈʃin/ noun A2 The machine is broken.

0979 operationoperations a planned action; surgery /ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/ noun B1 The operation went well.

0985 floor the surface you walk on indoors /ˈflɔɹ/ noun A1 We live on the third floor.

0988 versionversions one form of something that exists in several /ˈvɝʒən/ noun B1 This is the newer version.

0994 subjectsubjects what is being discussed; a field of study /səbˈdʒɛkt/ noun A2 Change the subject, please.

0995 defense protecting against attack /dɪˈfɛns/ noun B2 The defense was very weak.

0996 population all the people living in a place /ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/ noun B1 The population has grown.

0998 villagevillages a small settlement in the country /ˈvɪlədʒ/ noun A1 The village has one shop.

1000 judgejudges someone who decides in court /ˈdʒʌdʒ/ noun, verb B1 The judge asked for silence.

1001 unitunits a single part of something larger; or a department /ˈjunət/ noun B1 The hospital has a new heart unit.

1003 titletitles the name of a book, film or song /ˈtaɪtəl/ noun A2 What is the title of the book?

1004 fish an animal that lives and swims in water /ˈfɪʃ/ noun, verb A1 We had fish for dinner.

1008 flightflights a journey by plane /ˈflaɪt/ noun A2 Our flight leaves at six.

1010 district an area of a town or country /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ noun B1 They live in a quiet district.

1011 growth an increase in size or amount /ˈɡɹoʊθ/ noun B1 The country saw rapid economic growth.

1014 heat high temperature, or warmth /ˈhit/ noun, verb B1 I cannot stand this heat.

1015 prison a building where criminals are locked up /ˈpɹɪzən/ noun B1 He spent two years in prison.

1016 ringrings a circle of metal worn on a finger /ˈɹɪŋ/ noun, verb A2 She wore a gold ring.

1019 regionregions a large area of a country or the world /ˈɹidʒən/ noun B1 It rains a lot in this region.

1021 treatment medical care for an illness or injury /ˈtɹitmənt/ noun B1 The treatment for the illness takes weeks.

1022 memorymemories the power to keep things in the mind; or something recalled /ˈmɛmɚi/ noun B1 She has a good memory for names.

1024 barbars a place that serves drinks; or a long rod /ˈbɑɹ/ noun A2 We met at a bar near the station.

1030 hotelhotels a building where travellers pay to sleep /hoʊˈtɛl/ noun A1 We stayed in a small hotel.

1032 cash money in coins and notes /ˈkæʃ/ noun A2 Can I pay in cash?

1034 qualityqualities how good or bad something is /ˈkwɑləti/ noun B1 The food here is of high quality.

1036 respect admiration felt for someone and their qualities /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ noun, verb B1 You should show respect to your teachers.

1037 approachapproaching, approached, approaches a way of dealing with something; or to come near /əˈpɹoʊtʃ/ noun, verb B1 We need a new approach to the problem.

1038 ladyladies a polite word for a woman /ˈleɪdi/ noun A2 An old lady sat next to me.

1040 centre the middle point or part /ˈsɛntɚ/ noun A1 We live in the city centre.

1042 exchange giving one thing and receiving another /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ noun, verb B1 She went to Paris on a student exchange.

1043 television a set that shows programmes with pictures and sound /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ noun A1 We watched television all evening.

1044 abilityabilities the power or skill to do something /əˈbɪləˌti/ noun B1 She has the ability to stay calm.

1048 damagedamaged harm done to something /ˈdæmədʒ/ noun, verb B1 The storm caused a lot of damage.

1054 planning deciding in advance how something will be done /ˈplænɪŋ/ noun B1 The trip took months of planning.

1058 pain the feeling of being hurt /ˈpeɪn/ noun A2 I have a pain in my back.

1060 trialtrials a case heard in a court of law; or a test /ˈtɹaɪəl/ noun B2 The trial lasted three weeks.

1063 response an answer or reaction /ɹɪˈspɑns/ noun B1 We are still waiting for a response.

1064 addition something extra that is put in /əˈdɪʃən/ noun B2 In addition, the hotel has a pool.

1066 treetrees a tall plant with a trunk and branches /ˈtɹi/ noun A1 We sat under a tree.

1067 standardstandards a level of quality; or normal and usual /ˈstændɚd/ noun, adjective B1 The food was of a high standard.

1072 colorcolors the quality of being red, blue, green and so on /ˈkʌlɚ/ noun A1 What color is your car?

1079 lakelakes a large area of water with land all around /ˈleɪk/ noun A1 We swam in the lake.

1081 queen a female ruler, or the wife of a king /ˈkwin/ noun A2 The queen visited the town.

1084 bridgebridges a structure carrying a road over a river /ˈbɹɪdʒ/ noun A2 We walked across the bridge.

1086 committee a small group chosen to make decisions for a larger one /kəˈmɪti/ noun B1 The committee meets every Monday.

1087 winter the coldest season of the year /ˈwɪntɚ/ noun A1 It snows here in winter.

1092 cellcells 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.

1093 fearfears, feared the feeling of being afraid /ˈfɪɹ/ noun, verb B1 She has a fear of spiders.

1094 competition an event where people try to win /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/ noun B1 She won a singing competition.

1095 tour a trip visiting several places /ˈtʊɹ/ noun, verb A2 We went on a tour of the city.

1100 electionelections a vote to choose a leader or government /ɪˈlɛkʃən/ noun B1 Who won the election?

1107 busbuses a large road vehicle carrying many passengers /ˈbʌs/ noun A1 I take the bus to work.

1110 locationlocations the place where something is /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 The hotel is in a great location.

1111 lack the state of not having enough /ˈlæk/ noun, verb B2 The plants died from lack of water.

1113 manager a person in charge of a business or team /ˈmænədʒɚ/ noun A2 I want to speak to the manager.

1114 movementmovements 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.

1121 impact a strong effect on something /ˌɪmˈpækt/ noun B2 The new law had a big impact.

1122 construction the work of building something /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ noun B1 The bridge is under construction.

1126 pagepages one side of a sheet of paper in a book /ˈpeɪdʒ/ noun A1 Turn to page ten.

1130 imageimages a picture or photo /ˈɪmədʒ/ noun B1 The image on the screen was blurred.

1133 triptrips a journey to a place and back /ˈtɹɪp/ noun A1 We went on a trip to the coast.

1134 mastermasters a person in control; or to learn something fully /ˈmæstɚ/ noun, verb B2 The dog obeyed its master.

1135 conditionconditions the state something is in /kənˈdɪʃən/ noun B1 The car is in good condition.

1136 brain the organ inside the head used for thinking /ˈbɹeɪn/ noun B1 The brain controls the body.

1139 audienceaudiences the people watching or listening to a show /ˈɑdiəns/ noun B1 The audience clapped loudly.

1140 weight how heavy something is /ˈweɪt/ noun B1 What is your weight?

1142 materialmaterials cloth, or the substance something is made from /məˈtɪɹiəl/ noun B1 The dress is made of soft material.

1146 theorytheories an idea that tries to explain something /ˈθɪɹi/ noun B1 He has a theory about the crime.

1147 drugdrugs a medicine, or an illegal substance taken for pleasure /ˈdɹʌɡ/ noun B1 This drug can help with pain.

1152 taxtaxes money paid to the government /ˈtæks/ noun B1 We pay a lot of tax.

1153 windwinds air moving across the land /ˈwaɪnd/ noun A2 The wind blew all night.

1156 coachcoaches a person who trains a sports team; or a long-distance bus /ˈkoʊtʃ/ noun, verb B1 The coach shouted at the players.

1159 weather the state of the sky: sun, rain, wind and so on /ˈwɛðɚ/ noun A1 The weather is lovely today.

1160 sectionsections one of the parts something is divided into /ˈsɛkʃən/ noun B1 Read the first section of the report.

1161 partnerpartners the person someone lives with or loves; or a co-owner of a business /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ noun A2 She lives with her partner.

1165 freedom the right to act and speak as you wish /ˈfɹidəm/ noun B1 They fought for their freedom.

1166 investigationinvestigations a careful search for the facts about something /ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ noun B2 The police began an investigation.

1167 traffic cars and other vehicles moving on roads /ˈtɹæfɪk/ noun A2 There was heavy traffic on the road.

1168 contractcontracts a written legal agreement /ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/ noun B1 She signed a two-year contract.

1171 strength the quality of being physically powerful /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/ noun B1 He does not have the strength to lift it.

1172 animalanimals a living creature that is not a plant /ˈænəməl/ noun A1 The cat is my favourite animal.

1174 nationnations a country and its people /ˈneɪʃən/ noun B1 The whole nation watched the game.

1175 guardguards a person who watches and protects a place /ˈɡɑɹd/ noun, verb B1 A guard stood at the gate.

1178 dreamdreams images and events in the mind during sleep /ˈdɹim/ noun, verb A2 I had a strange dream last night.

1179 cameracameras a device for taking photos or videos /ˈkæmɚə/ noun A1 I forgot my camera.

1180 environment the natural world of land, air and water /ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/ noun B1 We must protect the environment.

1183 bedbeds a piece of furniture for sleeping on /ˈbɛd/ noun A1 I go to bed at eleven.

1184 springsprings the season after winter /ˈspɹɪŋ/ noun A1 The flowers come out in spring.

1190 productproducts something made to be sold /ˈpɹɑdəkt/ noun B1 This product is made in Italy.

1191 vehiclevehicles 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.

1205 speech a formal talk given to an audience /ˈspitʃ/ noun B1 The president gave a speech.

1206 supplysupplies an amount provided; or to provide something needed /səˈplaɪ/ noun, verb B2 The water supply was cut off.

1211 mass a large amount or crowd; or a church service /ˈmæs/ noun, adjective B2 A mass of people filled the square.

1212 coast the land beside the sea /ˈkoʊst/ noun B1 We drove along the coast.

1213 creditcredits buying now and paying later; or praise /ˈkɹɛdət/ noun B1 Can I pay by credit card?

1214 surface the outside or top layer of something /ˈsɝfəs/ noun B1 Leaves floated on the surface of the water.

1223 crewcrews the people who work on a ship, plane or film /ˈkɹu/ noun B2 The crew worked through the night.

1226 effortefforts hard work done to achieve something /ˈɛfɚt/ noun B1 It took a lot of effort.

1227 species a group of animals or plants of the same kind /ˈspiʃiz/ noun B2 This species of bird is rare.

1228 agreement a decision or deal accepted by both sides /əˈɡɹimənt/ noun B1 They reached an agreement.

1230 challengechallenges, challenged a difficult task that tests your ability /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ noun, verb B1 The new job is a real challenge.

1240 directiondirections the way something moves or faces /dɚˈɛkʃən/ noun A2 Which direction is the station?

1241 spotspots, spotted a particular place; or a small mark /ˈspɑt/ noun, verb B1 This is a nice spot for a picnic.

1244 hell a place of great suffering, or where the wicked go after death /ˈhɛl/ noun B2 The war was hell for everyone.

1246 criminalcriminals a person who breaks the law /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ noun, adjective B1 The police caught the criminal.

1249 demanddemands, demanded the need or desire for something; or to ask firmly /dɪˈmænd/ noun, verb B2 There is great demand for new homes.

1250 engineengines the machine that makes a vehicle move /ˈɛndʒən/ noun B1 The car engine will not start.

1251 victory the act of winning a game, war or contest /ˈvɪktɚi/ noun B1 The team celebrated its victory.

1252 plantplants, planted a living thing that grows in soil /ˈplænt/ noun, verb A1 This plant needs a lot of sun.

1254 square an open space in a town; or a shape with four equal sides /ˈskwɛɹ/ noun, adjective A2 We met in the main square.

1257 interviewinterviews a formal meeting where someone is asked questions /ˈɪntɚˌvju/ noun, verb B1 I have a job interview tomorrow.

1259 governor the elected head of a state or region /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ noun B2 The governor visited the town.

1261 reality what is actually true, not imagined /ˌɹiˈæləˌti/ noun B2 In reality, things are harder.

1262 pairpairs two things of the same kind used together /ˈpɛɹ/ noun A2 I bought a new pair of shoes.

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 attemptattempted, attempts, attempting a try at doing something difficult /əˈtɛmpt/ noun, verb B1 He made an attempt to escape.

1271 blockblocks, blocked 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.

1276 violence the use of force to hurt people /ˈvaɪələns/ noun B1 The film has too much violence.

1277 filefiles, filed, filing a stored set of data on a computer; or a folder of papers /ˈfaɪl/ noun, verb B1 Save the file before you close it.

1278 firmfirms a business company; or solid and not soft /ˈfɝm/ noun, adjective B2 She works for a law firm.

1280 authorityauthorities the power to give orders; or an official body /əˈθɔɹəti/ noun B2 The police have the authority to arrest.

1282 seatseats a place to sit /ˈsit/ noun A2 Is this seat free?

1283 stonestones hard solid rock material /ˈstoʊn/ noun A2 The wall is made of stone.

1284 bottom the lowest part of something /ˈbɑtəm/ noun A2 The keys are at the bottom of my bag.

1288 spiritspirits courage and energy; or the part of a person that is not the body /ˈspɪɹət/ noun B2 The team played with great spirit.

1289 advantage something that helps you succeed /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/ noun B1 Speaking two languages is an advantage.

1290 cast the actors in a play or film; or to throw /ˈkæst/ noun, verb B2 The whole cast came on stage.

1292 beach a sandy area beside the sea /ˈbitʃ/ noun A1 We spent the day on the beach.

1295 division a separation into parts; or a section of a company or army /dɪˈvɪʒən/ noun B2 There is a clear division between the two groups.

1297 episodeepisodes one part of a TV or radio series /ˈɛpəˌsoʊd/ noun B1 I watched the last episode last night.

1300 glassglasses a hard clear material; or a cup made of it /ˈɡlæs/ noun A1 Can I have a glass of water?

1301 strikestruck, strikes a refusal to work as a protest; or to hit /ˈstɹaɪk/ noun, verb B2 The workers are on strike.

1303 diseasediseases an illness of people, animals or plants /dɪˈziz/ noun B1 Heart disease is very common.

1304 protection keeping someone or something safe from harm /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ noun B1 Wear a hat for protection from the sun.

1305 internet the worldwide network linking computers /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ noun A1 I found the answer on the internet.

1306 skin the outer covering of the body /ˈskɪn/ noun A2 She has very pale skin.

1307 incidentincidents an event, often a violent or unpleasant one /ˈɪnsədənt/ noun B2 The police are looking into the incident.

1309 purposepurposes the reason for doing something /ˈpɝpəs/ noun B1 What is the purpose of your visit?

1310 connectionconnections a link between things /kəˈnɛkʃən/ noun B1 There is no connection between the two events.

1315 van a small covered vehicle for goods /ˈvæn/ noun A2 They moved the furniture in a van.

1316 professor a senior university teacher /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ noun B1 She is a professor of history.

1318 distance how far it is between two places /ˈdɪstəns/ noun B1 What is the distance to the station?

1330 commission an official group given a task; or a payment for selling /kəˈmɪʃən/ noun B2 A commission was set up to study the problem.

1332 articlearticles a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine /ˈɑɹtəkəl/ noun B1 I read an interesting article.

1337 pathpaths a narrow way for walking /ˈpæθ/ noun B1 A narrow path leads to the beach.

1339 presence the fact of being in a place /ˈpɹɛzəns/ noun B2 Your presence at the meeting is required.

1341 trouble problems or difficulty /ˈtɹʌbəl/ noun B1 I had trouble finding the house.

1344 faith strong trust; or religious belief /ˈfeɪθ/ noun B2 She has great faith in her doctor.

1345 agentagents a person who acts or does business for others /ˈeɪdʒənt/ noun B2 Our travel agent booked the hotel.

1349 investmentinvestments money put into something to make a profit /ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/ noun B2 Buying the house was a good investment.

1350 footfeet the part of the leg you stand on /ˈfʊt/ noun A1 I hurt my foot.

1352 campcamps a place where people stay in tents or huts /ˈkæmp/ noun, verb A2 The children went to summer camp.

1354 cancer a serious illness where cells grow out of control /ˈkænsɚ/ noun B1 He died of cancer.

1357 command an order; or control over others /kəˈmænd/ noun, verb B2 The officer gave a command.

1358 coffee a hot drink made from roasted beans /ˈkɑfi/ noun A1 A cup of coffee, please.

1360 moon the large body that goes round the earth /ˈmun/ noun A2 The moon is bright tonight.

1362 honorhonored great respect; or a privilege /ˈɑnɚ/ noun, verb B2 It is an honor to meet you.

1363 driverdrivers a person who operates a car, bus or truck /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ noun A2 The driver stopped the bus.

1364 airport a place where planes take off and land /ˈɛɹˌpɔɹt/ noun A1 We arrived at the airport early.

1365 birth the moment a baby comes into the world /ˈbɝθ/ noun B1 What is your date of birth?

1366 influenceinfluenced the power to change how others think or act /ˈɪnfluəns/ noun, verb B2 Her mother had a big influence on her.

1367 basis the starting point or foundation of something /ˈbeɪsəs/ noun B2 Trust is the basis of a good friendship.

1368 boatboats a small vessel for travelling on water /ˈboʊt/ noun A1 We crossed the lake by boat.

1369 secretary a person who does office work like letters and calls; or a minister /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/ noun B1 The secretary answered the phone.

1375 mountainmountains a very high hill /ˈmaʊntən/ noun A1 We climbed the mountain.

1381 organizationorganizations a group of people working together for a purpose /ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən/ noun B1 She works for a charity organization.

1385 planeplanes a vehicle with wings that flies /ˈpleɪn/ noun A1 The plane landed safely.

1387 texttexts written words; or a message sent by phone /ˈtɛkst/ noun, verb A2 Read the text carefully.

1389 hillhills a raised area of land, lower than a mountain /ˈhɪl/ noun A2 Our house is on a hill.

1391 scorescored, scores, scoring the number of points in a game /ˈskɔɹ/ noun, verb A2 What was the final score?

1397 agencyagencies a business that provides a service; or a government office /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ noun B2 She works for a travel agency.

1399 awardawards, awarded a prize given for an achievement /əˈwɔɹd/ noun, verb B1 She won an award for her book.

1404 horsehorses a large animal that people ride /ˈhɔɹs/ noun A1 She rides a horse every weekend.

1405 windowwindows an opening in a wall with glass in it /ˈwɪndoʊ/ noun A1 Open the window, please.

1410 devicedevices a small machine or tool made for a purpose /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun B1 This device measures your heart rate.

1411 kingdom a country ruled by a monarch /ˈkɪŋdəm/ noun B2 The old king ruled a large kingdom.

1415 status a person’s official or social position /ˈstætəs/ noun B2 What is your marital status?

1416 magic special powers that make impossible things happen /ˈmædʒɪk/ noun, adjective B1 He did a magic trick.

1419 wedding the ceremony where two people marry /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ noun A2 Their wedding is in June.

1422 solutionsolutions 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.

1428 bearborn, bears a large heavy wild animal with thick fur; or to put up with /ˈbɛɹ/ noun, verb B1 We saw a bear in the forest.

1429 valley low land between hills or mountains /ˈvæli/ noun B1 The village lies in a green valley.

1430 journey travel from one place to another /ˈdʒɝni/ noun A2 The journey took six hours.

1432 activityactivities something that you do, especially for fun /ækˈtɪvəti/ noun B1 Swimming is a healthy activity.

1440 teacherteachers a person who helps others to learn at school /ˈtitʃɚ/ noun A1 My teacher is very kind.

1441 threatthreats something that may cause harm or danger /ˈθɹɛt/ noun B2 Pollution is a threat to wildlife.

1442 understanding knowing how or why something works /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ noun B2 She has a good understanding of the subject.

1444 victimvictims a person harmed by a crime or accident /ˈvɪktəm/ noun B1 The victim was taken to hospital.

1445 afternoon the part of the day from noon until evening /ˌæftɚˈnun/ noun A1 We met in the afternoon.

1446 forestforests a large area covered with trees /ˈfɔɹəst/ noun A2 We got lost in the forest.

1449 stuff things in general, in casual speech /ˈstʌf/ noun B1 Put your stuff in the car.

1450 shopshops a place where things are sold /ˈʃɑp/ noun, verb A1 The shop opens at nine.

1452 rain water falling from clouds /ˈɹeɪn/ noun, verb A1 The rain stopped at noon.

1456 hosthosts, hosted a person who receives guests; or presents a TV show /ˈhoʊst/ noun, verb B1 The host welcomed the guests.

1457 surprise something unexpected /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ noun, verb A2 What a lovely surprise!

1458 planetplanets a large round body moving around a star /ˈplænət/ noun B1 Earth is our planet.

1460 executive a senior person in charge in a company /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ noun, adjective B2 She is a senior executive at a bank.

1461 crisis a time of serious difficulty or danger /ˈkɹaɪsəs/ noun B2 The country is in an economic crisis.

1462 borderborders the line between two countries /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ noun B1 We crossed the border at night.

1464 festival a series of events like music or films, held each year /ˈfɛstəvəl/ noun A2 The town holds a music festival every summer.

1465 accidentaccidents something bad that happens by chance, causing harm /ˈæksədənt/ noun A2 He had a car accident.

1466 artistartists a person who paints, draws or creates art /ˈɑɹtəst/ noun A2 She is a famous artist.

1471 intelligence the ability to learn and understand; or secret information /ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/ noun B2 She is a woman of great intelligence.

1472 weekend Saturday and Sunday /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ noun A1 What are you doing this weekend?

1473 album a collection of songs released together /ˈælbəm/ noun B1 The band released a new album.

1474 progress movement toward a goal; improvement /ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/ noun B1 She is making good progress.

1476 structurestructures the way parts are arranged to form a whole /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ noun B2 The structure of the building is strong.

1483 crowd a large number of people together /ˈkɹaʊd/ noun B1 A large crowd gathered outside.

1484 fuel a substance burned to give heat or power /ˈfjuəl/ noun B1 The car is low on fuel.

1487 universe all of space and everything in it /ˈjunəˌvɝs/ noun B1 The universe is very large.

1488 salesales the act of selling something /ˈseɪl/ noun B1 The house is for sale.

1489 wine an alcoholic drink made from grapes /ˈwaɪn/ noun A1 Would you like red or white wine?

1493 content what is inside something, or written in it /ˈkɑntɛnt/ noun B2 The content of the website changes daily.

1498 library a place where books can be borrowed /ˈlaɪbɹɛˌɹi/ noun A1 I borrowed this book from the library.

1500 settingsettings the time and place where a story happens /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun B2 The setting of the film is Paris.

1504 reviewreviews a published opinion of a book, film or show /ˌɹiˈvju/ noun, verb B1 The film got a good review.

1507 birthday the day each year marking when someone was born /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ noun A1 Happy birthday to you!

1509 screen the flat surface that shows pictures on a device /ˈskɹin/ noun A2 The screen on my phone is cracked.

1510 income money received from work or investments /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ noun B1 Her income has doubled this year.

1511 shapeshaped the outline or form of something /ˈʃeɪp/ noun, verb A2 The table is round in shape.

1514 suitsuits a matching jacket and trousers or skirt /ˈsut/ noun, verb A2 He wore a dark suit to work.

1516 requestrequested, requests an act of politely asking for something /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ noun, verb B1 We received your request yesterday.

1519 mayor the elected head of a town or city /ˈmeɪɚ/ noun B1 The mayor opened the new library.

1520 boss the person in charge of your work /ˈbɑs/ noun A2 My boss let me leave early.

1521 majority more than half of a group /məˈdʒɔɹəti/ noun B1 The majority of people agreed.

1522 museum a building where valuable objects are shown to the public /mjuˈziəm/ noun A1 We visited the art museum.

1526 gardengardens land beside a house for growing flowers or vegetables /ˈɡɑɹdən/ noun A1 We grow vegetables in our garden.

1529 routeroutes the way taken to get from one place to another /ˈɹut/ noun B1 This is the fastest route to town.

1534 opinionopinions what someone thinks about something /əˈpɪnjən/ noun A2 What is your opinion of the plan?

1535 youth the period of life when someone is young /ˈjuθ/ noun B1 He spent his youth in Italy.

1537 dinner the main meal of the evening /ˈdɪnɚ/ noun A1 We had dinner at eight.

1538 association an official group of people with shared aims /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ noun B2 She joined a national teachers association.

1539 corner the point where two streets or walls meet /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ noun A2 The shop is on the corner.

1543 enemyenemies a person or side that fights against another /ˈɛnəmi/ noun B1 The army attacked the enemy at dawn.

1547 generationgenerations all the people born around the same time /ˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ noun B2 My generation grew up with computers.

1551 responsibilityresponsibilities 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.

1556 kidkids a child or young person /ˈkɪd/ noun A2 Our kid is five years old.

1566 dutyduties something you must do because it is right or required /ˈduti/ noun B1 It is my duty to help.

1572 advice an opinion about what someone should do /ædˈvaɪs/ noun A2 Can you give me some advice?

1574 doubt a feeling of not being sure /ˈdaʊt/ noun, verb B1 There is no doubt she is right.

1579 port a town or place where ships load and unload /ˈpɔɹt/ noun B1 The ship arrived at the port.

1580 degreedegrees a university qualification; or a unit of temperature /dɪˈɡɹi/ noun B1 She has a degree in law.

1581 soulsouls the spiritual part of a person /ˈsoʊl/ noun B2 She believes the soul lives on after death.

1584 concernconcerns a feeling of worry about something /kənˈsɝn/ noun, verb B1 There is growing concern about prices.

1586 debt money that you owe someone /ˈdɛt/ noun B1 He is in debt to the bank.

1587 edge the outer line or end of something /ˈɛdʒ/ noun B1 Do not stand near the edge.

1588 studiostudios a room where music, films or art are made /ˈstudiˌoʊ/ noun B1 The band recorded in a studio.

1589 snow soft white frozen flakes that fall from the sky /ˈsnoʊ/ noun, verb A1 The snow lasted all week.

1591 patientpatients a person receiving medical care /ˈpeɪʃənt/ noun, adjective B1 The patient is feeling better.

1593 flowflows a steady, continuous movement of liquid or traffic /ˈfloʊ/ noun, verb B2 The flow of traffic was slow.

1594 mouth the opening in the face used for eating and speaking /ˈmaʊθ/ noun A1 Open your mouth, please.

1597 weaponweapons an object used to fight or hurt someone /ˈwɛpən/ noun B1 The police found a weapon.

1598 insurance an arrangement that pays you if something bad happens /ˌɪnˈʃʊɹəns/ noun B1 Do you have travel insurance?

1599 sky the space above the earth where clouds are /ˈskaɪ/ noun A1 The sky is very blue today.

1600 silver a shiny grey precious metal /ˈsɪlvɚ/ noun, adjective A2 She wore a silver ring.

1601 failure a lack of success /ˈfeɪljɚ/ noun B1 The plan was a complete failure.

1603 signalsignals a sound, light or radio wave that carries information /ˈsɪɡnəl/ noun, verb B1 There is no phone signal here.

1605 grantgranted money given by an organisation for a purpose /ˈɡɹænt/ noun, verb B2 She got a grant to study abroad.

1607 ownerowners the person something belongs to /ˈoʊnɚ/ noun B1 Who is the owner of this car?

1608 armarms the limb between the shoulder and the hand /ˈɑɹm/ noun A1 He broke his arm skiing.

1609 transporttransported ways of carrying people or goods from place to place /tɹænˈspɔɹt/ noun, verb B1 Public transport here is very good.

1613 administration the government in power, or those managing an organisation /ædˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/ noun B2 The administration passed a new law.

1615 zone an area with a particular use or feature /ˈzoʊn/ noun B2 This is a no-parking zone.

1617 sector one part of a country's economy /ˈsɛktɚ/ noun B2 She works in the public sector.

1618 temperaturetemperatures how hot or cold something is /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚ/ noun A2 The temperature dropped below freezing.

1619 identity who or what a person is /aɪˈdɛntɪˌti/ noun B2 The police checked his identity.

1622 channelchannels a television station; or a passage for water /ˈtʃænəl/ noun B1 What channel is the match on?

1624 fanfans someone who greatly admires a team, star or band /ˈfæn/ noun A2 He is a big football fan.

1627 giftgifts something given to someone without payment /ˈɡɪft/ noun A2 Thank you for the lovely gift.

1630 dressdressed a single garment of top and skirt joined, worn by women /ˈdɹɛs/ noun, verb A1 She wore a red dress.

1635 farmfarms land used for growing crops and keeping animals /ˈfɑɹm/ noun A1 They live on a farm.

1636 metal a hard shiny material such as iron or gold /ˈmɛtəl/ noun A2 The door is made of metal.

1648 politics activities to do with winning and using power in government /ˈpɑləˌtɪks/ noun B1 He is not interested in politics.

1653 troops soldiers, especially in large groups /ˈtɹups/ noun B2 The troops returned home.

1658 actoractors a person who performs in plays or films /ˈæktɚ/ noun A1 He is a famous actor.

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.

1665 photophotos a picture made with a camera /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ noun A1 Can I take a photo of you?

1672 aircraft a plane or other vehicle that flies /ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/ noun B1 The aircraft landed safely.

1673 ocean a very large area of sea /ˈoʊʃən/ noun A2 They sailed across the ocean.

1674 core the central or most important part /ˈkɔɹ/ noun, adjective B2 The core of the problem is money.

1675 budget a plan of how much money can be spent /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ noun B1 We are on a tight budget.

1676 applicationapplications a formal written request, such as for a job /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 I sent my job application yesterday.

1677 estate property in land and buildings; or a large area of land /ɪˈsteɪt/ noun B2 He works in real estate.

1678 benefitbenefits a good result or advantage you get /ˈbɛnəfɪt/ noun, verb B1 One benefit of the job is the long holiday.

1680 functionfunctions the job or purpose something has /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun, verb B2 What is the function of this button?

1682 strategystrategies a plan for reaching a long-term goal /ˈstɹætədʒi/ noun B2 We need a new marketing strategy.

1684 analysis a careful study of something in detail /əˈnæləsəs/ noun B2 The analysis of the data took weeks.

1686 aid help such as food or money given to people in need /ˈeɪd/ noun, verb B2 The country needs food aid.

1694 beauty the quality of being very pleasing to look at /ˈbjuti/ noun B1 The beauty of the place amazed us.

1698 appearanceappearances the way someone or something looks /əˈpɪɹəns/ noun B1 He changed his appearance completely.

1704 leglegs one of the limbs used for standing and walking /ˈlɛɡ/ noun A1 He hurt his leg playing football.

1707 featurefeatures, featured, featuring 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.

1710 scale the size or level of something /ˈskeɪl/ noun B2 The scale of the damage was huge.

1716 apartment a set of rooms for living in, inside a larger building /əˈpɑɹtmənt/ noun A1 They live in a small apartment.

1718 holidayholidays a period away from work or school, often travelling /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ noun A1 We went to Spain on holiday.

1720 chainchains a line of metal rings joined together; or a group of shops /ˈtʃeɪn/ noun B1 He wore a gold chain around his neck.

1725 mapmaps a drawing of an area showing roads and towns /ˈmæp/ noun A1 Can you show me on the map?

1727 pop modern popular music with a catchy tune /ˈpɑp/ noun, verb A2 She loves pop music.

1733 variety a number of different kinds of things /vɚˈaɪəti/ noun B1 The shop sells a variety of cheeses.

1735 limitlimited, limits the greatest amount allowed or possible /ˈlɪmət/ noun, verb B1 The speed limit here is thirty.

1739 foundation an organisation that gives money for good causes; or a building's base /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ noun B2 The school is supported by a foundation.

1741 bowl a deep round dish for food /ˈboʊl/ noun A2 She ate a bowl of soup.

1742 optionoptions something you can choose /ˈɑpʃən/ noun B1 We have no other option.

1747 fundfunds an amount of money collected for a purpose /ˈfʌnd/ noun, verb B2 We started a fund for the school.

1749 vision the ability to see; or an idea of the future /ˈvɪʒən/ noun B2 He has poor vision in one eye.

1750 winnerwinners the person or team that comes first /ˈwɪnɚ/ noun A2 The winner gets a gold medal.

1753 wavewaves a raised line of water moving across the sea /ˈweɪv/ noun, verb B1 A big wave hit the boat.

1755 motion the act or process of moving /ˈmoʊʃən/ noun B2 The motion of the boat made me sick.

1758 guide a person who shows visitors around a place /ˈɡaɪd/ noun, verb A2 Our guide showed us the old town.

1765 restaurantrestaurants a place where you buy and eat meals /ˈɹɛstɚˌɑnt/ noun A1 We booked a table at the restaurant.

1767 fashion the popular style of clothes at a particular time /ˈfæʃən/ noun A2 She works in fashion.

1775 dad an informal word for father /ˈdæd/ noun A1 My dad works in a bank.

1776 woodwoods the hard material that trees are made of /ˈwʊd/ noun A2 The table is made of wood.

1782 clothes things you wear on your body /ˈkloʊðz/ noun A1 I need to buy new clothes.

1783 beer an alcoholic drink made from grain /ˈbɪɹ/ noun A1 Would you like a beer?

1785 shift a set period of work; or a change in position /ˈʃɪft/ noun, verb B2 She works the night shift.

1789 meat the flesh of animals eaten as food /ˈmit/ noun A1 I do not eat meat.

1790 brandbrands a product name used by a company /ˈbɹænd/ noun B1 What brand of coffee do you buy?

1791 bell a hollow metal object that rings when struck /ˈbɛl/ noun A2 The church bell rang at noon.

1794 medicine a substance taken to treat an illness /ˈmɛdəsən/ noun A2 Take this medicine twice a day.

1798 era a long period of history with a particular character /ˈɛɹə/ noun B2 It was the end of an era.

1799 holeholes an empty space or opening in something /ˈhoʊl/ noun A2 There is a hole in my sock.

1806 favor a kind act done to help someone /ˈfeɪvɚ/ noun, verb B1 Can you do me a favor?

1812 sugar a sweet substance added to food and drinks /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ noun A1 Do you take sugar in your tea?

1817 phase a stage in a process of change /ˈfeɪz/ noun B2 The project is in its final phase.

1818 background the family, education and experience someone has /ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/ noun B1 She comes from a poor background.

1821 theme the main subject or idea of something /ˈθim/ noun B1 The theme of the book is love.

1822 storm very bad weather with strong winds and rain /ˈstɔɹm/ noun A2 The storm knocked down trees.

1823 conflict a serious disagreement or fight between groups /ˈkɑnflɪkt/ noun B2 The conflict lasted ten years.

1824 tasktasks a piece of work that must be done /ˈtæsk/ noun B1 My first task was to clean the room.

1825 conversationconversations a talk between two or more people /ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/ noun A2 We had a long conversation.

1827 wealth a large amount of money or property /ˈwɛlθ/ noun B2 He made his wealth in oil.

1828 reactionreactions what you do or feel because of something that happens /ɹiˈækʃən/ noun B1 What was her reaction to the news?

1833 empire a group of countries ruled by one leader or state /ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ noun B2 The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

1840 advance progress or forward movement; or ahead of time /ədˈvæns/ noun, verb B2 Book your tickets in advance.

1842 displaydisplayed an arrangement of things for people to look at /dɪˈspleɪ/ noun, verb B1 The paintings are on display.

1853 behavior the way a person acts /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ noun B1 His behavior in class was bad.

1855 territoryterritories land controlled by a country or ruler /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ noun B2 The army entered enemy territory.

1863 crashcrashed a violent accident when a vehicle hits something /ˈkɹæʃ/ noun, verb B1 He was hurt in a car crash.

1865 tea a hot drink made from dried leaves /ˈti/ noun A1 Would you like a cup of tea?

1868 warning a statement telling people about possible danger /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ noun B1 There was a warning about the storm.

1869 concept a general idea or principle /ˈkɑnsɛpt/ noun B2 The concept is easy to understand.

1873 funeral a ceremony held after someone dies /ˈfjunɚəl/ noun B1 Many people came to the funeral.

1882 capacity the largest amount something can hold /kəˈpæsəti/ noun B2 The stadium has a capacity of 50,000.

1883 methodmethods a particular way of doing something /ˈmɛθəd/ noun B1 This is the best method for learning words.

1884 circumstances the facts or conditions affecting a situation /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/ noun B2 Under the circumstances, we had to cancel.

1885 taste the flavour something has in the mouth /ˈteɪst/ noun, verb A2 I do not like the taste of coffee.

1886 clientclients a person who pays for a professional service /ˈklaɪənt/ noun B1 She has a meeting with a client.

1887 goods things that are made to be sold /ˈɡʊdz/ noun B1 The shop sells household goods.

1890 leadership the position or skill of being in charge of a group /ˈlidɚˌʃɪp/ noun B2 The team improved under her leadership.

1891 ceremony a formal event held to mark something important /ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/ noun B1 The wedding ceremony was beautiful.

1896 heroheroes a person admired for doing something brave /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ noun A2 He became a national hero.

1902 instance an example of something /ˈɪnstəns/ noun B2 For instance, you could take the train.

1903 noise a sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one /ˈnɔɪz/ noun A2 Stop making that noise!

1904 traditiontraditions a custom passed down over many years /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ noun B1 It is a family tradition to eat fish at Christmas.

1906 crown a circle of gold worn on the head of a king or queen /ˈkɹaʊn/ noun B2 The queen wore a gold crown.

1909 housing homes for people to live in, considered as a whole /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ noun B2 The city needs more cheap housing.

1910 bagbags a container of cloth, plastic or leather for carrying things /ˈbæɡ/ noun A1 Put your books in your bag.

1911 labor work, especially physical work, and the workers who do it /ˈleɪbɚ/ noun B2 The cost of labor has risen.

1912 iron a strong hard grey metal /ˈaɪɚn/ noun, verb B1 The gate is made of iron.

1918 danger the chance of harm or injury /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ noun B1 Their lives are in danger.

1920 uncle the brother of your mother or father /ˈʌŋkəl/ noun A1 My uncle lives in Canada.

1923 chair a seat for one person, with a back /ˈtʃɛɹ/ noun A1 Please take a chair.

1926 defeatdefeated a loss in a game, battle or contest /dɪˈfit/ noun, verb B2 The team suffered a heavy defeat.

1927 castle a large strong building with thick walls, built long ago /ˈkæsəl/ noun A2 We visited an old castle.

1930 navy the part of the armed forces that fights at sea /ˈneɪvi/ noun B2 He served in the navy.

1933 theatre a building where plays are performed /ˈθiətɚ/ noun A2 We went to the theatre last night.

1940 alternative another choice or possibility /ɔlˈtɝnətɪv/ noun, adjective B1 Is there an alternative to driving?

1941 lawyerlawyers a person trained to give advice on the law /ˈlɔjɚ/ noun B1 You should talk to a lawyer.

1948 surgery medical treatment that involves cutting the body open /ˈsɝdʒɚi/ noun B2 He needs surgery on his knee.

1949 adultadults a fully grown person /əˈdʌlt/ noun, adjective A2 Tickets cost ten euros for an adult.

1954 novelnovels a long written story about imaginary people /ˈnɑvəl/ noun B1 She is writing her first novel.

1964 smoke the grey cloud given off by something burning /ˈsmoʊk/ noun, verb A2 Smoke came out of the chimney.

1966 assistant a person who helps someone, or serves in a shop /əˈsɪstənt/ noun A2 Ask the shop assistant for help.

1972 writerwriters a person who produces books or articles as a job /ˈɹaɪtɚ/ noun A2 She is a famous writer.

1973 volume how loud a sound is; or the amount of space something fills /ˈvɑljum/ noun B2 Please turn the volume down.

1979 sportsports a game or activity done for exercise or competition /ˈspɔɹt/ noun A1 Football is my favourite sport.

1981 trucktrucks a large road vehicle for carrying goods /ˈtɹʌk/ noun A2 A large truck blocked the road.

1989 desire a strong feeling of wanting something /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ noun, verb B2 He had a strong desire to travel.

1990 ending the last part of a story or film /ˈɛndɪŋ/ noun B1 The film has a happy ending.

1996 pool a large tank of water for swimming /ˈpul/ noun A2 The hotel has a swimming pool.

2000 sentencesentenced a group of words that makes a statement; or a punishment from a court /ˈsɛntəns/ noun, verb A2 Write a sentence using this word.

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.

2013 jail a building where criminals are locked up /ˈdʒeɪl/ noun B1 He spent two years in jail.

2015 linklinked, links a connection between two things or web pages /ˈlɪŋk/ noun, verb B1 Click on the link below.

2017 appeal an urgent public request; or a request to change a court decision /əˈpil/ noun, verb B2 The charity made an appeal for help.

2019 mistakemistakes something done wrongly /mɪˈsteɪk/ noun A2 I made a mistake in the email.

2023 milk the white drink that cows produce /ˈmɪlk/ noun A1 Do you take milk in your coffee?

2024 magazine a thin paper publication with pictures, issued regularly /ˈmæɡəˌzin/ noun A2 She reads a fashion magazine.

2025 injuryinjuries damage to part of the body /ˈɪndʒɚi/ noun B1 He missed the game with a knee injury.

2029 objectobjects a thing you can see and touch /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/ noun B1 There is a strange object on the table.

2035 ministry a government department /ˈmɪnəstɹi/ noun B2 She works at the Ministry of Health.

2037 paintingpaintings a picture made with colours on canvas or paper /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ noun A2 She bought a painting of the sea.

2038 witnesswitnesses, witnessed someone who saw a crime or event happen /ˈwɪtnəs/ noun B2 The police are looking for a witness.

2040 alcohol the substance in beer and wine that makes people drunk /ˈælkəˌhɑl/ noun B1 He does not drink alcohol.

2042 row a line of seats or things side by side /ˈɹoʊ/ noun B1 We sat in the front row.

2043 commander an officer in charge of soldiers /kəˈmændɚ/ noun B2 The commander gave the order to attack.

2045 sessionsessions a period spent on one activity /ˈsɛʃən/ noun B1 The training session lasts an hour.

2046 tower a tall narrow building /ˈtaʊɚ/ noun A2 We climbed the old tower.

2047 prize something given to the winner /ˈpɹaɪz/ noun A2 She won first prize.

2050 communicationcommunications the passing of information between people /kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 Good communication is the key to teamwork.

2053 stake a share or interest in a business /ˈsteɪk/ noun C1 She owns a stake in the company.

2056 neck the part joining the head to the body /ˈnɛk/ noun A2 She wore a scarf around her neck.

2058 attorney a lawyer, especially in the United States /əˈtɝni/ noun B2 You should call your attorney.

2060 possibilitypossibilities a chance that something may happen /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti/ noun B1 There is a possibility of rain.

2062 grace smooth and elegant movement /ˈɡɹeɪs/ noun C1 She moved with natural grace.

2065 birdbirds an animal with feathers and wings /ˈbɝd/ noun A1 A small bird sat on the window.

2066 proof facts that show something is true /ˈpɹuf/ noun B2 Do you have any proof of that?

2069 steel a strong hard metal made from iron /ˈstil/ noun B1 The bridge is made of steel.

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.

2076 bondbonds a close link between people; or a loan sold as an investment /ˈbɑnd/ noun C1 There is a strong bond between them.

2079 delivery the taking of goods or letters to a place /dɪˈlɪvɚi/ noun B1 Delivery is free for orders over fifty euros.

2081 guestguests a person invited to your home or an event /ˈɡɛst/ noun A2 We have a guest staying tonight.

2083 pilotpilots a person who flies a plane /ˈpaɪlət/ noun A2 The pilot spoke to the passengers.

2084 facilityfacilities a building or place made for a particular use /fəˈsɪlɪti/ noun B2 The new sports facility opens next month.

2094 recording sound or pictures stored so they can be played again /ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ noun B1 I listened to a recording of the concert.

2096 suicide the act of killing yourself on purpose /ˈsuəˌsaɪd/ noun B2 The police think it was suicide.

2099 kitchen the room where food is prepared /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun A1 We eat breakfast in the kitchen.

2100 candidatecandidates 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.

2102 storage keeping things somewhere until they are needed /ˈstɔɹədʒ/ noun B2 We need more storage space.

2106 mom an informal word for mother, in American English /ˈmɑm/ noun A1 My mom works at the hospital.

2107 assault a violent physical attack on a person /əˈsɔlt/ noun C1 He was charged with assault.

2113 catcats a small furry pet that catches mice /ˈkæt/ noun A1 Our cat sleeps all day.

2118 combat fighting between soldiers in a war /ˈkɑmbæt/ noun C1 He was killed in combat.

2122 copycopies a thing made to be the same as another /ˈkɑpi/ noun, verb A2 Can I have a copy of the letter?

2124 website a set of pages on the internet /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ noun A1 You can book tickets on our website.

2129 bombbombs a weapon that explodes /ˈbɑm/ noun B1 A bomb exploded in the city centre.

2130 rice small white or brown grains cooked as food /ˈɹaɪs/ noun A1 We had chicken with rice.

2134 entertainment shows and activities that people enjoy watching /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt/ noun B1 The hotel offers live entertainment.

2136 pope the head of the Roman Catholic Church /ˈpoʊp/ noun B2 The pope visited Brazil last year.

2139 harm injury or damage /ˈhɑɹm/ noun, verb B2 A little rain will do no harm.

2140 jury a group of citizens who decide a court case /ˈdʒʊɹi/ noun B2 The jury found him guilty.

2141 clock a device on a wall or table that shows the time /ˈklɑk/ noun A1 The clock on the wall is slow.

2144 reputation the opinion people have of someone or something /ˌɹɛpjəˈteɪʃən/ noun B2 The restaurant has a good reputation.

2145 electricity power that runs lights and machines /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/ noun A2 The storm cut off the electricity.

2150 concert a performance of music in front of an audience /ˈkɑnsɚt/ noun A2 We went to a rock concert.

2152 palace a very large grand house for a king or queen /ˈpæləs/ noun A2 The queen lives in the palace.

2153 assembly a group of people gathered to make decisions /əˈsɛmbli/ noun B2 The national assembly passed the law.

2156 championshipchampionships a competition to find the best player or team /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/ noun B1 They won the championship last year.

2159 pitch a field where football or other games are played /ˈpɪtʃ/ noun B2 The players ran onto the pitch.

2160 honey the sweet sticky food made by bees /ˈhʌni/ noun A2 I like honey on my toast.

2163 sight the ability to see /ˈsaɪt/ noun B1 She has poor sight in one eye.

2168 resistance refusal to accept or allow something /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ noun B2 There was strong resistance to the plan.

2169 debate a discussion where people give different views /dəˈbeɪt/ noun B1 There was a long debate about the new law.

2170 baseball an American game played with a bat and ball /ˈbeɪsˈbɔl/ noun A2 They play baseball every summer.

2171 plateplates a flat dish for food /ˈpleɪt/ noun A2 Put the cake on a plate.

2174 length how long something is from end to end /ˈlɛŋkθ/ noun B1 What is the length of the room?

2176 exercise physical activity to stay fit /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/ noun A1 Swimming is good exercise.

2180 cycle a series of events that repeats in the same order /ˈsaɪkəl/ noun B2 This is part of a natural cycle.

2182 chapter one of the main parts of a book /ˈtʃæptɚ/ noun B1 Read the first chapter tonight.

2186 luck good or bad things that happen by chance /ˈlʌk/ noun A2 Good luck with your exam!

2190 labour work, especially hard physical work /ˈleɪbɚ/ noun B2 The cost of labour has gone up.

2191 ad a short form of advertisement /ˈæd/ noun B1 I saw an ad for the job online.

2193 schedulescheduled a plan of when things will happen /ˈskɛdʒʊl/ noun B1 The train is running on schedule.

2195 drama plays and acting as an art or subject /ˈdɹɑmə/ noun B1 She is studying drama at college.

2199 tickettickets a paper or card that lets you travel or enter /ˈtɪkət/ noun A1 I bought a ticket for the bus.

2203 combination several things mixed or joined together /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ noun B2 Success needs a combination of luck and hard work.

2210 temple a building where people pray to a god /ˈtɛmpəl/ noun B1 We visited an old temple in Kyoto.

2212 customercustomers a person who buys from a shop or business /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ noun A2 The customer asked for her money back.

2213 fishing the sport or job of catching animals from rivers and the sea /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun A2 My father loves fishing.

2217 opposition disagreement with a plan; or the parties not in government /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/ noun B2 There is strong opposition to the new road.

2218 fault being to blame for something bad /ˈfɔlt/ noun B1 It was not my fault.

2219 assistance help given to someone /əˈsɪstəns/ noun B2 Do you need any assistance?

2220 ratio the relation in size between two amounts /ˈɹeɪʃiˌoʊ/ noun C1 The ratio of boys to girls is two to one.

2221 newspapernewspapers printed pages of daily stories and reports /ˈnuzˌpeɪpɚ/ noun A1 He reads the newspaper every morning.

2223 atmosphere the mood of a place; or the air around the earth /ˈætməˌsfɪɹ/ noun B1 The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere.

2232 salt white grains used to flavour food /ˈsɔlt/ noun A1 Pass the salt, please.

2235 defence protection against attack /dɪˈfɛns/ noun B2 The army is responsible for the defence of the country.

2237 funding money given for a particular purpose /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ noun B2 The school needs more funding.

2240 aimaimed, aims the result you are trying to achieve /ˈeɪm/ noun, verb B1 Our aim is to finish by Friday.

2241 relief a good feeling when worry or pain ends /ɹɪˈlif/ noun B2 It was a relief to hear she was safe.

2243 circlecircles a perfectly round shape /ˈsɝkəl/ noun A2 Draw a circle on the page.

2245 creation the act of making something new /kɹiˈeɪʃən/ noun B2 The creation of new jobs is a priority.

2254 religion belief in and worship of a god or gods /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ noun B1 They talked about politics and religion.

2256 entry the act or right of going into a place /ˈɛntɹi/ noun B1 Entry to the museum is free.

2259 singer a person who performs songs /ˈsɪŋɚ/ noun A1 She is a famous singer.

2260 carbon a chemical element found in coal and all living things /ˈkɑɹbən/ noun B2 We must cut carbon emissions.

2262 orange a round sweet fruit with a thick skin /ˈɔɹəndʒ/ noun, adjective A1 I had an orange for breakfast.

2263 dollardollars the money used in the United States and some other countries /ˈdɑlɚ/ noun A2 It costs one dollar.

2264 factory a building where goods are made by machines /ˈfæktɚi/ noun A2 He works in a car factory.

2265 factorfactors one of the things that affects a result /ˈfæktɚ/ noun B2 Price is an important factor.

2266 frame a border that holds a picture or window /ˈfɹeɪm/ noun B2 She put the photo in a silver frame.

2272 chairman the person in charge of a meeting or company board /ˈtʃɛɹmən/ noun B2 The chairman opened the meeting.

2274 trading the buying and selling of goods or shares /ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/ noun B2 Trading on the stock market was slow today.

2280 revolution the overthrow of a government by the people /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃən/ noun B2 The revolution changed the country for ever.

2282 detaildetails a small single fact or part /dɪˈteɪl/ noun B1 She remembers every detail of that day.

2287 mail letters and parcels sent by post /ˈmeɪl/ noun B1 Did we get any mail today?

2288 shopping the activity of buying things in stores /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ noun A1 We do our shopping on Saturdays.

2290 existence the state of being real or alive /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ noun B2 Do you believe in the existence of ghosts?

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.

2300 referencereferences a mention of something /ˈɹɛfɚəns/ noun B2 He made no reference to the accident.

2301 scheme an official plan for doing something /ˈskim/ noun B2 The council launched a new recycling scheme.

2303 pride a feeling of pleasure in what you or others have done /ˈpɹaɪd/ noun B2 She looked at her son with pride.

2304 argumentarguments an angry disagreement; or a reason given for a view /ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/ noun B1 They had an argument about money.

2305 cap a soft hat with a stiff part at the front /ˈkæp/ noun A2 He wore a baseball cap.

2310 proposalproposals a plan or idea put forward for others to consider /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ noun B2 They rejected our proposal.

2312 engineering the design and building of machines, roads and bridges /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹɪŋ/ noun B2 He studied engineering at university.

2313 relativerelatives a member of your family /ˈɹɛlətɪv/ noun B1 She is staying with a relative.

2315 license an official paper that gives permission to do something /ˈlaɪsəns/ noun B1 You need a license to sell alcohol.

2326 decadedecades a period of ten years /dɛˈkeɪd/ noun B2 Prices have doubled in the last decade.

2329 tape a narrow strip of sticky plastic or paper /ˈteɪp/ noun B1 Fix the paper with some tape.

2331 grade a mark given for school work /ˈɡɹeɪd/ noun B1 She got a good grade in maths.

2332 campus the land and buildings of a university /ˈkæmpəs/ noun B1 The library is in the middle of the campus.

2333 commentcomments a remark giving an opinion /ˈkɑmɛnt/ noun, verb B1 She made a rude comment about my hair.

2336 chicken a farm bird kept for its eggs and meat /ˈtʃɪkən/ noun A1 We had roast chicken for lunch.

2338 edition one version of a book or newspaper printed at one time /əˈdɪʃən/ noun B2 This is the first edition of the book.

2339 revenue money that a business or government receives /ˈɹɛvəˌnu/ noun C1 The company's revenue rose by ten percent.

2340 shock a sudden upsetting surprise /ˈʃɑk/ noun B1 The news came as a shock.

2342 neighborhood an area of a town where people live /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ noun B1 They live in a quiet neighborhood.

2343 plot the series of events in a story /ˈplɑt/ noun B2 The plot of the film was hard to follow.

2345 soil the top layer of earth where plants grow /ˈsɔɪl/ noun B2 Plants grow well in this soil.

2357 pleasure a feeling of enjoyment /ˈplɛʒɚ/ noun B1 It was a pleasure to meet you.

2361 anniversary the date on which something happened in an earlier year /ˌænəˈvɝsɚi/ noun B1 It is our wedding anniversary today.

2365 ray a narrow line of light or heat /ˈɹeɪ/ noun B2 A ray of sunlight came through the window.

2367 fruit the sweet part of a plant that you can eat, like apples /ˈfɹut/ noun A1 Eat more fresh fruit.

2369 comedy a funny film or play that makes people laugh /ˈkɑmədi/ noun B1 We watched a romantic comedy.

2370 centcents a coin worth one hundredth of a dollar or euro /ˈsɛnt/ noun A2 I did not spend a single cent.

2372 flag a piece of cloth with a pattern that stands for a country /ˈflæɡ/ noun A2 The flag has three colours.

2373 discussiondiscussions a talk in which people share views on a subject /dɪˈskʌʃən/ noun B1 We had a long discussion about it.

2374 patternpatterns a design of repeated shapes or colours /ˈpætɚn/ noun B1 The dress has a flower pattern.

2378 manner the way something is done /ˈmænɚ/ noun B2 She spoke in a calm manner.

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.

2383 cooking preparing meals, or the food someone makes /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ noun A2 Her cooking is wonderful.

2387 roof the top covering of a building /ˈɹuf/ noun A2 There is a cat on the roof.

2388 tooltools an object you hold to do a job, like a hammer /ˈtul/ noun B1 A hammer is a useful tool.

2390 authorauthors a person who writes books /ˈɔθɚ/ noun B1 Who is the author of this book?

2391 loanloans money borrowed that must be paid back /ˈloʊn/ noun B1 We took out a loan to buy the car.

2393 recovery the process of getting well again /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ noun B2 She made a quick recovery after the operation.

2396 discovery the act of finding something for the first time /dɪˈskʌvɚi/ noun B1 The discovery of oil changed the town.

2400 personnel the people employed by an organization /ˌpɝsəˈnɛl/ noun C1 Only authorized personnel may enter.

2403 paintpainted a coloured liquid put on walls or pictures /ˈpeɪnt/ noun, verb A2 The paint is still wet.

2407 stadium a large sports ground with seats around it /ˈsteɪdiəm/ noun A2 The stadium holds fifty thousand people.

2409 expertexperts a person with special knowledge or skill /ˈɛkspɚt/ noun B1 She is an expert on birds.

2412 chamberchambers a large room used for official meetings /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ noun C1 The meeting was held in the council chamber.

2419 theater a building where plays are performed /ˈθiətɚ/ noun A2 We went to the theater last night.

2424 championchampions the winner of a competition /ˈtʃæmpiən/ noun B1 She is the world tennis champion.

2425 producerproducers a person who finances and organises a film or show /pɹəˈdusɚ/ noun B2 He is a film producer.

2427 drawing a picture made with a pencil or pen /ˈdɹɔɪŋ/ noun A2 The child made a drawing of a house.

2431 landing the act of a plane coming down to the ground /ˈlændɪŋ/ noun B2 The plane made a safe landing.

2432 joy great happiness /ˈdʒɔɪ/ noun B1 Her face was full of joy.

2436 possession the state of having or owning something /pəˈzɛʃən/ noun B2 He was arrested for possession of drugs.

2437 tanktanks a large container for liquid or gas /ˈtæŋk/ noun B1 Fill the tank with petrol.

2440 objective something you are trying to achieve /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ noun B2 Our main objective is to win.

2446 tone the quality of a voice that shows feeling /ˈtoʊn/ noun B2 I did not like his tone of voice.

2448 branchbranches a part of a tree growing out from the trunk /ˈbɹæntʃ/ noun B1 A bird sat on a branch.

2449 charity a group that collects money to help people in need /ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ noun B1 She gives money to charity.

2450 purchasepurchased, purchasing the act of buying something /ˈpɝtʃəs/ noun, verb B2 Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.

2462 documentdocuments an official paper with written information /ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/ noun B1 Please sign this document.

2465 deputy the person second in rank who acts for the leader /ˈdɛpjəti/ noun C1 She is the deputy head of the school.

2468 childhood the time when a person is young /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/ noun B1 She had a happy childhood.

2469 disaster a sudden event that causes great damage or failure /dɪˈzæstɚ/ noun B1 The holiday was a complete disaster.

2475 therapy treatment that helps the body or mind get better /ˈθɛɹəpi/ noun B2 She is having therapy for her back.

2477 programme a show on television or radio /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ noun B1 My favourite programme is on tonight.

2486 elementelements a basic part of something /ˈɛləmənt/ noun B2 Trust is an important element of any friendship.

2488 wingwings the part of a bird or plane used for flying /ˈwɪŋ/ noun B1 The bird hurt its wing.

2489 commitment a promise, or willingness to give time and effort /kəˈmɪtmənt/ noun B2 Learning a language takes commitment.

2491 lunch a meal eaten in the middle of the day /ˈlʌntʃ/ noun A1 Let us have lunch together.

2492 gategates a door in a fence or wall /ˈɡeɪt/ noun A2 Close the garden gate.

2494 parking leaving a car somewhere for a time /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ noun A2 There is no parking in front of the school.

2495 fate a power believed to control future events /ˈfeɪt/ noun B2 No one knows what fate has in store.

2497 journal a serious magazine on a special subject; or a diary /ˈdʒɝnəl/ noun B2 She published an article in a medical journal.

2499 contest a competition to see who is best /ˈkɑntɛst/ noun B1 She won a singing contest.

2500 plastic a light man-made material used for bags and bottles /ˈplæstɪk/ noun, adjective A2 The bottle is made of plastic.

2504 loadloaded something heavy that is carried /ˈloʊd/ noun, verb B1 The truck carried a heavy load.

2505 mealmeals the food eaten at one sitting, such as dinner /ˈmil/ noun A1 We had a meal together.

2508 consequences results or effects of an action, often bad ones /ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnsəz/ noun B1 He must face the consequences.

2511 script the written words of a film or play /ˈskɹɪpt/ noun B1 The actor learned the script.

2512 headquarters the main office of an organization /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtɚz/ noun B1 The company headquarters is in Lisbon.

2514 cloudclouds a white or grey mass floating in the sky /ˈklaʊd/ noun A2 A dark cloud covered the sun.

2520 locklocked a device that keeps a door shut until opened with a key /ˈlɑk/ noun, verb A2 Turn the key in the lock.

2523 independence freedom from control by another country /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ noun B1 The country won its independence in 1975.

2526 errorerrors a mistake, especially in a calculation or system /ˈɛɹɚ/ noun B1 There is an error in the bill.

2529 trail a rough path across country; or marks left behind /ˈtɹeɪl/ noun B2 We followed the trail through the forest.

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.

2541 constitution the basic laws by which a country is governed /ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃən/ noun B2 The constitution protects free speech.

2545 mode a particular way or setting in which something works /ˈmoʊd/ noun B2 Switch your phone to silent mode.

2546 heaven the place where God lives and good people go after death /ˈhɛvən/ noun B1 She believes her mother is in heaven.

2549 killer someone who murders another person /ˈkɪlɚ/ noun B2 Police are hunting the killer.

2551 jersey a shirt worn by a sports team; or a knitted top /ˈdʒɝzi/ noun B2 He wore the team jersey with pride.

2552 cable a thick wire carrying electricity or signals /ˈkeɪbəl/ noun B1 Plug the cable into the TV.

2553 heightheights how tall or high something is /ˈhaɪt/ noun B1 What is your height?

2556 web the internet's system of linked pages; or a spider's net /ˈwɛb/ noun A2 I found the answer on the web.

2561 legend an old traditional story, often not true; or a famous person /ˈlɛdʒənd/ noun B2 The legend tells of a lost city.

2566 teeth the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting /ˈtiθ/ noun A1 Brush your teeth twice a day.

2569 abuse cruel or harmful treatment of a person; or wrong use of something /əˈbjus/ noun, verb B2 The report describes years of abuse.

2571 lane a narrow country road; or one strip of a wide road /ˈleɪn/ noun B1 We walked down a narrow lane.

2578 knife a tool with a sharp blade for cutting /ˈnaɪf/ noun A2 Cut the bread with a knife.

2579 alliance an agreement between groups to work together /əˈlaɪəns/ noun B2 The two parties formed an alliance.

2582 speakerspeakers 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.

2588 senator a member of the upper house of a national parliament /ˈsɛnətɚ/ noun B2 The senator gave a long speech.

2593 retirement the time after you stop working because of age /ɹiˈtaɪɚmənt/ noun B1 He enjoys his retirement.

2597 symptoms signs of an illness that a person notices /ˈsɪmptəmz/ noun B1 What are your symptoms?

2599 guitar a musical instrument with six strings /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ noun A1 He plays the guitar.

2600 pro someone paid to do a sport or job, not an amateur /ˈpɹoʊ/ noun, adjective B2 He turned pro at eighteen.

2603 basketball a team game where players throw a ball through a high hoop /ˈbæskətˌbɔl/ noun A1 We play basketball after school.

2605 cream the thick fatty part of milk; or a lotion for the skin /ˈkɹim/ noun A2 Do you take cream in your coffee?

2606 entrance a door or gate where you go in /ˈɛntɹəns/ noun A2 Meet me at the main entrance.

2611 distribution the act of sharing out or supplying goods /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuʃən/ noun B2 The distribution of food was slow.

2612 paymentpayments an amount of money given for something /ˈpeɪmənt/ noun B1 The payment is due on Friday.

2613 perspective a particular way of thinking about something /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ noun B2 Try to see it from my perspective.

2618 beliefbeliefs a feeling that something is true or real /bɪˈlif/ noun B1 She has a strong belief in God.

2619 penalty a punishment for breaking a rule; or a free shot at goal /ˈpɛnəlti/ noun B2 The penalty for speeding is a fine.

2620 excuse a reason given to explain a fault /ɪkˈskjus/ noun, verb A2 That is not a good excuse.

2622 personality the qualities that make up someone's character /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ noun B1 She has a warm personality.

2625 draft an early version of a piece of writing /ˈdɹæft/ noun, verb B2 This is only the first draft.

2626 cabinet the group of senior ministers in a government; or a cupboard /ˈkæbənət/ noun B2 The prime minister chose a new cabinet.

2627 package a parcel sent by post; or a set of things offered together /ˈpækədʒ/ noun B1 A package arrived for you this morning.

2630 invasion an attack in which an army enters another country /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/ noun B2 The invasion began at dawn.

2632 userusers a person who operates a computer or service /ˈjuzɚ/ noun B1 Every user needs a password.

2633 strip a long narrow piece of something /ˈstɹɪp/ noun, verb B2 A thin strip of land lies along the coast.

2635 fleet a group of ships or vehicles under one owner /ˈflit/ noun C1 The company has a fleet of trucks.

2638 legacy something passed on by someone who has died or left /ˈlɛɡəsi/ noun C1 His legacy will live on.

2641 bread a food made from flour, water and yeast, then baked /ˈbɹɛd/ noun A1 I bought some fresh bread.

2643 honour great respect, or a privilege /ˈɑnɚ/ noun B2 It is an honour to meet you.

2646 lifetime the whole time someone is alive /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ noun B2 It was the trip of a lifetime.

2647 friendship a close relationship between people who like each other /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ noun A2 Their friendship lasted fifty years.

2648 arrival the act of reaching a place /ɚˈaɪvəl/ noun B1 We waited for her arrival.

2649 nose the part of the face used for smelling and breathing /ˈnoʊz/ noun A1 He broke his nose.

2650 mystery something strange that cannot be explained /ˈmɪstɚi/ noun B1 Her death is still a mystery.

2651 household all the people who live together in one home /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/ noun B2 Every household received a letter.

2653 behalf representing or speaking for someone else /bɪˈhæf/ noun B2 I am writing on behalf of my client.

2659 jazz music with strong rhythms, often made up as it is played /ˈdʒæz/ noun A2 He loves listening to jazz.

2661 hat a covering worn on the head /ˈhæt/ noun A1 He wore a black hat.

2662 occasionoccasions a particular time or event /əˈkeɪʒən/ noun B1 A wedding is a special occasion.

2664 bottlebottles a glass or plastic container with a narrow neck /ˈbɑtəl/ noun A1 A bottle of water, please.

2670 bid an offer of a price; or an attempt to win something /ˈbɪd/ noun, verb B2 Their bid for the house was too low.

2671 rent money paid regularly to use a home or room /ˈɹɛnt/ noun, verb A2 The rent is due on Monday.

2673 approval official agreement or permission; or a good opinion /əˈpɹuvəl/ noun B2 We need the manager's approval.

2674 jokejokes something said to make people laugh /ˈdʒoʊk/ noun, verb A2 He told a funny joke.

2675 symbolsymbols a sign or object that stands for an idea /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun B1 The dove is a symbol of peace.

2676 breakfast the first meal of the day /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ noun A1 We have breakfast at eight.

2679 profitprofits money gained after costs are paid /ˈpɹɑfət/ noun B1 The shop made a small profit.

2680 belt a strip of leather worn around the waist /ˈbɛlt/ noun A2 He tightened his belt.

2682 footage film recorded of a real event /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ noun C1 The news showed footage of the fire.

2686 telephone a device for talking to someone far away /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ noun A1 The telephone rang twice.

2690 racing the sport of competing in fast cars, horses or boats /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ noun B1 He loves motor racing.

2691 mirror a glass surface that shows your image /ˈmɪɹɚ/ noun A2 She looked in the mirror.

2692 squad a group of chosen players; or a small team of soldiers or police /ˈskwɑd/ noun B2 He was named in the national squad.

2694 stringstrings thin cord used for tying things; or a wire on an instrument /ˈstɹɪŋ/ noun B1 Tie it with a piece of string.

2696 ratingratings a score showing how good or popular something is /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ noun B2 The film has a high rating.

2703 wheelwheels a round object that turns to move a vehicle /ˈwil/ noun A2 The bike needs a new front wheel.

2705 passion a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm /ˈpæʃən/ noun B1 Music is her great passion.

2709 motor a machine that produces movement or power /ˈmoʊtɚ/ noun B1 The boat has a small motor.

2715 batterybatteries a device that stores and supplies electric power /ˈbætɚi/ noun A2 My phone battery is low.

2719 gang an organised group of criminals or young people /ˈɡæŋ/ noun B2 A gang of thieves robbed the bank.

2720 bishop a senior priest in charge of the churches in an area /ˈbɪʃəp/ noun C1 The bishop led the service.

2722 actress a woman who performs in films or plays /ˈæktɹəs/ noun A2 She is a famous actress.

2724 commissioner an official in charge of a government department or police force /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ noun C1 The police commissioner resigned.

2725 priority something that is more important than other things /pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/ noun B2 Safety is our top priority.

2727 piano a large musical instrument with black and white keys /piˈænoʊ/ noun A1 She plays the piano.

2731 parentparents a mother or father /ˈpɛɹənt/ noun A2 Every parent wants the best for their child.

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