adjective

/ˈnæroʊ/

having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length

E.g: a narrow face

/waɪnd/

To turn or cause something to turn.

E.g: That noise you can hear is the tape winding back

/plʌmp/

having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape

E.g: a child with plump rosy cheeks

/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge.

E.g: Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.

/drɑːft/

a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room

E.g: A draught of cold air blew in through the chimney.

/stɜːn/

severe, or showing disapproval

E.g: Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship.

/ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

A person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance

E.g: Jo looked really well, positively blooming.

/əˈses/

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something.

E.g: Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

/ˈbiː.fi/

A beefy person looks strong, heavy, and powerful

E.g: a beefy football player

/kreɪn/

1. a large machine used for lifting and moving heavy things

   
   

   Crane

   Regular verb

2. to stretch your neck, in order to see or hear something

   E.g: she spent so much of her time craning over garden fences

   
   

/ˈʃʌd.ər/

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling

E.g: She shuddered at the thought of kissing him.

/hʌm/

to sing without opening your mouth

E.g: She hummed to herself as she walked to school.

of a light yellowish-brown colour

E.g: The tawny lion blinked in the sun.

/ˈflʌtər/

to move quickly and gently up and down or from side to side in the air, or to make something move in this way

E.g: The flag was fluttering in the breeze.

/pek/

to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face

E.g: He pecked his aunt on the cheek

/ˈtæn.trəm/

a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's

E.g: If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.

/ˈtʃɔː.təl/

to laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction

E.g: She chortled with glee at the news.

/ˈtæb.i/

a cat that has dark-coloured marks on grey or brown fur

E.g: I have a four-month old tabby cat.

/drɪl/

a tool or machine that makes holes

/ˈhəʊm.li/

plain or ordinary, but pleasant

E.g: The hotel was homely and comfortable.

/ˈslen.dər/

thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive

E.g: He put his hands around her slender waist.

/ˈlæŋ.ki/

tall and thin and often moving awkwardly as a result

E.g: I was your typical lanky teenager.

/ˈheɪ.zəl/

(especially of eyes) greenish-brown or yellowish-brown

/ˈpaʊ.ti/

used to describe lips that are pushed forward, especially because someone is intentionally doing this in order to look more sexually attractive

E.g: She has big eyes and pouty lips

/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

extremely beautiful or attractive

E.g: a stunning dress

/fliːs/

the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing

E.g: Many farmers identify their sheep by painting their fleeces.

/læks/

not severe or strong enough

E.g: He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.

/saɪ/

to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc

E.g: She sighed deeply and sat down.

/ˈfluː.ən.si/

the ability to speak or write a language easily, well, and quickly

E.g: The time he spent in France certainly improved his fluency.

/ˈrəʊ.tɪk/

used to refer to a type of English, in which an /r/ is pronounced in all situations where there is an "r" in spelling

E.g: In a rhotic accent, an /r/ is pronounced at the end of "car"

/kləʊk/

a loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves, that fastens at the neck, and is worn instead of a coat

/stʌnt/

something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it

E.g: publicity/marketing/advertising stunt: She dismissed her opponent's lawsuit as a publicity stunt.

/ˈfɔːkɑːst/

To say what you expect to happen in the future.

E.g: In 2001 a serious earthquake was forecast for the area.

/bɪˈsaɪd/

Next to someone or something, or very near them.

E.g: She came over and sat beside him.

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

The place where two roads or railway lines meet or cross each other.

E.g: The accident happened at a busy road junction.

/sliːt/

A mixture of snow and rain.

UK /briːf/ US /briːf/

Lasting only a short time or containing few words.

E.g: It'll only be a brief visit because we really don't have much time.

UK /ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/ US /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/

A termporary stay.

E.g: My sojourn in the youth hostel was thankfully short.

UK /əˈnɒm.ə.li/ US /əˈnɑː.mə.li/

Something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange

UK /kənˈveɪ/ US /kənˈveɪ/

To express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people.

E.g: His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.

UK /ˈθreʃ.həʊld/ US /ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/

The floor of an entrance to a building or room.

UK /ˈsen.ti.ənt/ /ˈsen.ʃənt/ US /ˈsen.ʃənt/

Able to experience feelings.

E.g: It is hard for a sentient person to understand how any parents could treat their child so badly.

uk /reɪndʒ/ us /reɪndʒ/

A set of similar things.

E.g: I offered her a range of options.

uk /hʌt/ us /hʌt/

A small, simple building, usually consisting of one room.

E.g: a mountain hut.

UK /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/ US /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/

Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it.

E.g: I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.

UK /ˈɪn.saɪt/ US /ˈɪn.saɪt/

(The ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

E.g: It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.

UK /səʊl/ US /soʊl/

Being one only; single.

E.g: My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.

UK /ˈplɑː.stər/ US /ˈplæs.tɚ/

A small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin.

E.g: Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected.

UK /ˈθʌr.ə/ US /ˈθɝː.ə/ /ˈθɝː.oʊ/

Detailed and careful.

E.g: a thorough revision of the manuscript

UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ US /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

One of the parts that a substance or combination is made of.

E.g: What are the basic constituents of the mixture?

UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ən.si/ US/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ən.si

One of the official areas of a country that elects someone to represent it in a parliament or legislature.

E.g: a rural/urban constituency.

UK /ˈes.tʃu.ə.ri/ US /ˈes.tu.er.i/

The wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea

UK /dʒɪst/ US /dʒɪst/

The most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details.

E.g: We got the gist, but not every word.

UK /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ US /səˈpɝː.lə.t̬ɪv/

The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses that the thing or person being described has more of the particular quality than anything or anyone else of the same type.

E.g: "Richest" is the superlative of "rich".

UK /wens/ US /wens/

(From) where.

E.g: It has been returned to the shop from whence it came.

UK /fend/ US /fend/

To take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else.

UK /ˈhɒl.ər/ US /ˈhɑː.lɚ/

To shout loudly.

E.g: He was hollering something about seeing a snake.

UK /əˈpren.tɪs/ US /əˈpren.t̬ɪs/

Someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person's skills.

UK /ˈsæl.i/ US /ˈsæl.i/

A sudden attack on an enemy, especially when they are surrounding you.

UK /ˈstæl.jən/ US /ˈstæl.jən/

An adult male horse that is used for breeding.

UK /ˈket.əl/ US /ˈket̬.əl/

A container for boiling water, that has a lid, handle, and spout and is made from plastic or metal.

UK /flɑːsk/ US /flæsk/

A flat bottle that is used to carry alcohol in your pocket.

UK /ˌðeəˈrɑːf.tər/ US /ˌðerˈæf.tɚ/

Continuing on from a particular point in time, especially after something else has stopped happening.

E.g: For the first month you’ll be working here, and thereafter in Chicago.

UK /dɪˈraɪvd/ US /dɪˈraɪvd/

Coming from or caused by something else.

UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/ US /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/

To guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain.

RED: nouns

YELLOW: verbs

BLUE: prepositions

PURPLE: more than one classification and meaning

**Not all the words have examples nor images. The definition is alright.

**Words/expressions taken from social media, homework, books, essays, classes, etc.

UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

To become involved, or have contact, with someone or something.

E.g: She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage.

UK /plɔɪ/ US /plɔɪ/

Something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly.

E.g: He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave.

UK /ˈdrɪə.ri/ US /ˈdrɪr.i/

Boring and making you feel unhappy.

E.g: She had spent another dreary day in the office.

UK /flaʊns/ US /flaʊns/

To walk with large, noticeable movements, especially to attract attention or show that you are angry.

UK /ˈmiː.ti/ US /ˈmiː.t̬i/

Full of meat or tasting strongly like meat.

UK /ʃraɪn/ US /ʃraɪn/

A place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object.

UK /ɪnˈʃɔːr/ US /ɪnˈʃʊr/

To make something certain to happen.

E.g: The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.

UK /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ US /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.t̬i/

(An example of) the fact of something having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion.

E.g: There are some ambiguities in the legislation.

UK /ˈɒŋˌɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˌɒŋˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈɑːnˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

Continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment.

UK /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.məs/

Independent and having the power to make your own decisions.

UK /ˈʌt.ər.əns/ US /ˈʌ.t̬ɚ.əns/

Something that someone says.

UK /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said.

/ˈlændskeɪp/

The appearance of an area of land, especially in the countryside.

E.g: The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around

uk /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/ us /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/

(Of books, plays, etc.) involving serious and complicated or artistic ideas, or (of people) interested in serious and complicated subjects.

UK /fəʊ/ US /foʊ/

An enemy.

E.g: The two countries have united against their common foe.

UK /speər/ US /sper/

To not hurt or destroy something or someone.

E.g: They asked him to spare the women and children.

UK /ˈbɑː.skɪt/ US /ˈbæs.kət/

A light container, often with a handle, that is made of thin strips of wood, metal, or plastic twisted together, used for carrying or storing things.

UK /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ US /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

To feel or show great happiness about something.

E.g: Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.

UK /hens/ US /hens/

That is the reason or explanation for.

E.g: His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

UK /ˈlænd.mɑːk/ US /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/

A building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are.

A small amount of money given to a child by their parents, typically on a regular basis.

UK /əˈlaʊ.əns/ US /əˈlaʊ.əns/

Money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing.

UK /ɡʌst/ US /ɡʌst/

A sudden strong wind.

E.g: A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out

UK /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/ US /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/

To make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer.

UK /treɪs/ US /treɪs/

To discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed.

UK /kjuː/ US /kjuː/

A line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something.

E.g: Are you in the queue for tickets?

UK /flʌd/ US /flʌd/

A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.

E.g: After the flood it took weeks for the water level to go down.

uk /ˈlɪt.ər/ us /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ/

To spread across an area or place untidily.

E.g: The park was littered with bottles and cans after the concert.

UK /snʌf/ US /snʌf/

to put out a flame, especially from a candle, usually by covering it with something.

E.g: One by one she snuffed the candles.

uk /ˈfjuː.əl/ us /ˈfjuː.əl/

To supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power.

E.g: Our heating is fuelled by gas.

UK /ˈreɪ.vɪŋ/ US /ˈreɪ.vɪŋ/

Complete or extreme, or completely or extremely.

E.g: Her last book was a raving best-seller/success

UK /sel/ US /sel/

The smallest part of an animal or plant that can work independently. All plants and animals are made of these.

UK /bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/ US /bækˈtɪr.i.ə/

Very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases.

UK /maɪt/ US /maɪt/

Very tiny creatures that live on plants or animals

UK /ˈæt.əm/ US /ˈæt̬.əm/

The smallest part of a chemical element.

UK /əˈkwaɪər/ US /əˈkwaɪɚ/

to get or obtain something.

UK /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

To use something in a way that helps you.

E.g: We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

UK /ʌnˈliːʃ/ US /ʌnˈliːʃ/

To suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled.

E.g: At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed.

UK /ˈfaɪə.ri/ US /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Bright red, like fire.

UK /bleɪz/ US /bleɪz/

To burn brightly and strongly.

/skælp/

The skin on the top of your head under your hair.

UK /biːk/ US /biːk/

The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.

UK /ˈswel.ɪŋ/ US /ˈswel.ɪŋ/

A part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury.

E.g: Put your foot into cold water to help the swelling go down.

UK /strɪŋ/ US /strɪŋ/

(A piece of) strong, thin rope made by twisting very thin threads together, used for fastening and tying things.

UK /ˈhʌm.bʌɡ/ US /ˈhʌm.bʌɡ/

Dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour that is intended to deceive people.

UK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/ US /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/

A small hole made by a sharp object.

E.g: My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks.

UK /paʊtʃ/ US /paʊtʃ/

A bag or soft container for a small object or a small amount of something.

E.g: Food sealed in foil pouches lasts for a long time.

UK /ɡliːm/ US /ɡliːm/

To produce or reflect a small, bright light.

E.g: He polished the table until it gleamed.

UK /ˈiː.ɡər/ US /ˈiː.ɡɚ/

Wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable.

E.g: She sounded very eager to meet you.

UK /ˈsʌm.ət/ US /ˈsʌm.ət/

Something.

E.g: There's summat wrong with this machine.

UK /ˈhɑː.bər/ US /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/

An area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter.

E.g: Our hotel room overlooked a pretty little fishing harbour.

UK /pænt/ US /pænt/

To breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic.

E.g: Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat.

UK /stɪtʃ/ US /stɪtʃ/

A piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this.

E.g: Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches.

uk /ˈpɑːtʃ.mənt/ us /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/

The thin, dried skin of some animals that was used in the past for writing on, or a high-quality paper made to look like this.

E.g: I found a scrap of parchment dating from the 17th century.

/ˈkɔːldrən/

A large, round metal pot that is used for cooking over a fire.

/ˈpjuːtər/

A blue-grey metal

/faɪəl/

A small glass bottle, especially one containing liquid medicine.

/təʊd/

A small, brown animal, similar to a frog, that has big eyes and long back legs for swimming and jumping.

/ˈbruːm.stɪk/-/ˈbrʊm.stɪk/

A broom made of sticks.

E.g: In children's books, witches are often shown riding broomsticks.

/ˈbʌs.lɪŋ/

If a place is bustling, it is full of busy activity.

E.g: This used to be a bustling town but a lot of people have moved away over recent years.

UK /bɪˈniːθ/ US /bɪˈniːθ/

In or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something.

E.g: Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.

UK /hɒlt/ US /hɑːlt/

To stop moving or doing something or stop happening, or to make something or someone stop.

E.g: "Halt!" called the guard. "You can't go any further without a permit."

UK /ˈʃæb.i/ US /ˈʃæb.i/

Looking old and in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being cared for.

E.g: He wore a shabby old overcoat.

/ˈʃeri/

A strong Spanish wine that is often drunk before a meal

/ˈbʌkl/

To bend, or to make something bend because of too much weight, heat, etc.

E.g: His legs buckled as he reached the finishing line.

/pɪər/

To look carefully or with difficulty.

E.g: She peered at me over her glasses.

/biːm/

To smile very happily

E.g: The baby beamed at me.

/baʊ/

To bend your head or body forward in order to show respect or to thank an audience.

E.g: We bowed our heads in prayer.

/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbl/

A list of dates and times that shows when things will happen.

UK /ˈaɪ.ðər/ /ˈiː.ðər/ US /ˈiː.ðɚ/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/

Used in negative sentences instead of "also" or "too".

E.g: I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't either.

UK /ˈnaɪ.ðər/ /ˈniː.ðər/ US /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðɚ/

Not either of two things or people.

E.g: We've got two TVs, but neither works properly.

UK /draʊt/ US /draʊt/

A long period when there is little or no rain.

E.g: This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.

UK /aɪən/ US /aɪrn/

A piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity.

UK /ˈbæb.əl/ US /ˈbæb.əl/

To talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way.

E.g: The children babbled excitedly among themselves.

UK /ˈɡɒs.pəl/ US /ˈɡɑː.spəl/

A style of religious music originally performed by black Americans.

noun C

uk /hɜːd/ us /hɝːd/

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

-a large group of people, usually people of a particular type

e.g: a bundle of clothes/newspapers/books