UK  /dɪˈtætʃ/ US  /dɪˈtætʃ/

To separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to.
"And I thought my heart detached from all the sunlight of our past".

UK /melt/ US /melt/

To start to feel love or sympathy, especially after feeling angry.
"Melting like an ice cream when you smile".

US /ˈbʊk·ɪʃ/

Enjoying books more than other things.

"He was more bookish and intellectual than many of his fellow students".

UK /ˈbeə.li/ US /ˈber.li/

By the smallest amount.

"We barely had time to catch the train".

UK/paɪnt/US/paɪnt/

A measure for liquid equal to about half a litre.

"Matías said that he want a pint of bear with me".

UK /juːθ/ US /juːθ/

The period of your life when you are young, or the state of being young.

"He had been a talented musician in his youth".

UK/ˈbɪt.ər/US/ˈbɪt̬.ɚ/

With an unpleasantly sharp taste.

"Te additive quinine, which you find in tonic water, is very bitter".

UK /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ US /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪdʒ/

To borrow money to buy a house

"She mortgaged her house in order to buy the restaurant".

UK/ˈtæn.trəm/US/ˈtæn.trəm/

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

"Her angry tantrums have always been an issue, but they've gotten worse since we've been staying at home."

US/ˈnɔ·t̬i,ˈnɑt̬·i/

Behaving badly and not being obedient.

"He was a naughty boy with his mother"

UK /ˈstɑː.kli/ US /ˈstɑːr.kli/

In a way that is severe or harsh in appearance or outline.

"the scar stood out starkly against his bronzed skin"

Past simple: dived/dove

Past participle: dived
UK  /daɪv/ US  /daɪv/

To jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water.
“Look how she is diving from that pool”

To speak quickly in a way that cannot be understood, usually when you are very frightened or confused.
“Stop gibbering, we want to know the truth”

US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/ UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

The way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions.

"I don't like that type of behavior that she had with the situation".

UK /heɪst/ US /heɪst/

(Too much) speed.

"In their haste to leave for the airport, they forgot their passports".

UK /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ US /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/

The belief that women are naturally less important, intelligent, or able than men.

"Before in my home they used to be chauvinism with my mom"

UK /ˈfreʃ.mən/ US /ˈfreʃ.mən/

A student in the first year of high school, college, or university.

"This year I've learnt so much as a freshman"

UK /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪ.dɪd/ US /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪ.dɪd/

unreasonable or unsuitable because of being based on bad judgment or on wrong information or beliefs.

"You were misguided in that question"

UK /ˈtəʊl ˌrəʊd/ US /ˈtoʊl ˌroʊd/

A road that you pay to use.

"The toll road was really expensive".

UK /tʃuː/ US /tʃuː/

To crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed.

"I hate the sound of people chewing"

(əˈpɑːtmənt ˈkɒmplɛks )

A group of buildings that contain apartments and are managed by the same company.

"Petra turned off the Ku'damm into the quiet side street with the apartment complex".

UK /bæŋ/ US /bæŋ/

To (cause something to) make a sudden very loud noise or noises.

"My sister want to bang the door, but she could't".

UK /smæk/ US/smæk/

strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment.

"I gave him an smack when he told me that"

UK /sɔːr/ US /sɔːr/

Painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use.

"When I came there I feel that my eyes really sore"

UK /nɒt/ US /nɑːt/

A join made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.

"The rope was full of knots"

UK /pjuːs/ US /pjuːs/

A dark brownish-purple colour.

"His face was puce with rage and frustration".

UK /ˈlaʊ.zi/ US /ˈlaʊ.zi/

Very bad.

"I feel lousy when I fail on my exams"

UK /ˈɪn.dʒəd/ US /ˈɪn.dʒɚd/

Hurt or physically harmed.

Harmed, damaged, or impaired.

Offended.

"a road accident left him severely injured"

UK /pəʊk/ US /poʊk/

To push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something.

"He poked his finger into the hole"

UK /flʌŋk/ US /flʌŋk/

To fail an exam or course of study.

"I'm tired of always flunk at university exams".

UK /kwɑːm/ US /kwɑːm/

An uncomfortable feeling when you doubt if you are doing the right thing

"He had no qualms about accepting their offer".

US ˈkäksi

Conceited, impudent, arrogant.

"They were coxy yesterday when I visited them"

US /ˈkoʊ·zi/

Comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm.

"Your home is really cozy, I feel very well there"

UK /ˈtəʊ.neɪl/ US /ˈtoʊ.neɪl/

The hard, slightly curved part that covers and protects the tip of the toe.

"I was cutting my toenails when she arrive home"

UK /stɪnt/ US /stɪnt/

A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

"She served a stint in the army, followed by a stint in an office setting, before settling on a career as a lounge singer."

UK /ˈʃeɪ.vər/ US /ˈʃeɪ.vɚ/

An electric device for shaving hair from someone's face or body.

"With my shaver I always cut my hair, when I don't have much time".

UK /ˈɡrɪt.i/ US /ˈɡrɪt̬.i/

Containing grit (= very small pieces of stone) or like grit

"The path to home is always gritty".

UK /ˈres.kjuː/ US /ˈres.kjuː/

To help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation.

"My goal this year is to rescue every dog I see".

UK /ˈbʌlk.hed/ US /ˈbʌlk.hed/

A wall that divides the inside of a ship or aircraft.

"He saw that the cabin was shut off from the rest of the plane by a steel bulkhead with a door in the center."

UK /ˈɡiː.zər/ US /ˈɡiː.zɚ/

A man, often old or unusual in some way.

"He then courteously directs the geezer to the office"

UK /ˈdæz.əl.ɪŋ/ US /ˈdæz.əl.ɪŋ/

Extremely attractive or exciting.

"My boyfriend has a dazzling smile"

UK /θɪk/ US /θɪk/

Having a large distance between two sides.

"My room with yours is really thick"

UK /kiː/ US /kiː/

A long structure, usually built of stone, where boats can be tied up to take on and off their goods.

"The dock area was full of dilapidated warehouses and quays".

UK /ˈpɜː.dʒɪŋ/ US /ˈpɝː.dʒɪŋ/

the act of getting rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them.

"If is possible, I will make purging to them in any way I can".

UK /ˈɡɪɡ.əl/ US /ˈɡɪɡ.əl/

To laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous.

"I love to spend time with my best friend, because I am always giggling".

UK /nɪp/ US /nɪp/

To go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time

"Do you need to nip at school tomorrow?"

UK/pɪər/US/pɪr/

To look carefully or with difficulty.

"I had been peering at a computer print-out that made no sense at all"

UK /əˈreɪd/ US /əˈreɪd/

Dressed in a particular way, especially in beautiful clothes.

"She was arrayed in purple velvet"

UK /ˈtep.ɪd/ US /ˈtep.ɪd/

(of liquid) not very warm or (of feelings or actions) not very strong.

"My suggestion was given a tepid response"

UK /vɜːdʒ/ US /vɝːdʒ/

The edge or border of something.

"The company was on the verge of bankruptcy and needed investors"

UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ US /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

A substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or drink it.

"My neighbor put a poison to our dog"

UK /kwɜːk/ US /kwɝːk/

an unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected.

"Years later, by a strange quirk of fate , she found herself sitting next to him on a plane"

UK /ˈdʌm.i/ US /ˈdʌm.i/

A large model of a human, especially one used to show clothes in a shop.

"They asked her to put together a dummy for a new magazine"

UK /lɪmp/ US /lɪmp/

To walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot.

"My friend is limping because she had a accident last week"

UK /ˈfʌm.bəl/ US /ˈfʌm.bəl/

To do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands.

"She bit her lip and began to fumble with a small purse"

UK /ˈber.i/ US /ˈber.i/

To put a dead body into the ground.

"It was really heavy when my father buried to my mother that day"

UK /briːz/ US /briːz/

a light and pleasant wind.

"he let the gentle breeze cool her face"

UK /jɔːn/ US /jɑːn/

To open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored.

"I yawned loudly in the middle of the class"

UK /ˈhʌb.ʌb/ US /ˈhʌb.ʌb/

A loud noise, especially caused by a lot of people all talking at the same time.

"I hate when at university I can't understand the teacher because of the hubbub"

UK /sɒb/ US /sɑːb/

To cry noisily, taking in deep breaths.

"You were sobbing all the day, are you okay?"

UK /brɪm/ US /brɪm/

The very top edge of a container.

"My glass always need to be at the brim"

UK /ˈmæɡ.nət/ US /ˈmæɡ.nət/

A person who is very rich and successful in business or industry.

"I will be a magnate soon"

Past simple: outran

Past participle: outrun

UK /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/ US /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/

To move faster or further than someone or something.

"The rabbit had no chance of outrunning the dogs"

UK /ˈpɑː.sən.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈpɑːr.sən.ɪdʒ/

A house that is provided for a parson (any Christian priest)

"A select company of these met at the parsonage on Sunday afternoons"

UK /dwel/ US /dwel/

To live in a place or in a particular way.

"For ten years she dwelled among the nomads of North America."

UK /ˈræv.ən.əs.li/ US /ˈræv.ən.əs.li/

In an extremely hungry way.

"I'm looking that plate and I realized that I'm ravenously".

UK /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/ US /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

The final part of a period.

"I knew him when he was in the twilight of his career".

UK /drentʃ/ US /drentʃ/

To make someone or something extremely wet.

"My sister always drench everything when she comes out of the shower".

UK/ˈpɒr.ɪdʒ/US/ˈpɔːr.ɪdʒ/

A thick, soft food made from oats boiled in milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast.

"At the River Café my soup was as thick as porridge".

UK /ˈbeɡ.ər/ US /ˈbeɡ.ɚ/

A poor person who lives by asking others for money or food

"The other day I saw a beggar, and I got sad".

UK/dæmp/ US /dæmp/

Slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable.

"I hate the winter, specially when it is really damp".

UK /ˈklɜː.dʒi/ US /ˈklɝː.dʒi/

Religious leaders, especially Christian priests, ministers, etc.

"I'm really curious about the history of the clergy".

UK /eɪp/ US /eɪp

An animal like a large monkey with no tail, that uses its arms to move through trees.

"Chimpanzees and gorillas are both apes".

UK /ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/ US/ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to work done in an office

"hey wore clerical garb at all times, and were not allowed out alone".

UK /biːm/ US /biːm/

A line of light that shines from a bright object

"We could just pick out the trail in the weak beam of the flashlight".

UK /əʊ/ US /oʊ/

To need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you.

"My sister owe me a pen"

UK /slɪk/ US /slɪk/

Speaking very easily and smoothly but in a way that does not seem sincere.

"His way of flirt is pretty slick"

UK /pʌmpt/ US /pʌmpt/

Excited about something that is going to happen.

"She was pumped with the surprise that her father did to her"

UK /vəˈnæk.jə.lər/ US /vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/

The form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations.

"The Spanish of other countries is way more different from the vernaculars that chileans have throughout the country"

UK /ˈstʌt.ər/ US /ˈstʌt̬.ɚ/

To speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times.

"When I get nervous I start to stutter, when I'm talking"

UK /ˈpæn.tri/ US /ˈpæn.tri/

A small room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept.

"A let all the cookies in the pantry, if you want to take a look to it"

US /dɪˈsep·tɪv/

Making you believe something that is not true.

"His deceptive appearance can really fool you"

UK /kuːt/ US /kuːt/

An old man who has an unusual or slightly crazy way of behaving.

"Can somebody talk to the old coot and explain that he can't surf?"

UK /dekˈster.ə.ti/ US /dekˈster.ə.t̬i/

The ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands.

"My brother's been playing a lot during his childhood and thanks to that his manual dexterity has improved a lot"

UK /ɡɪɡ/ US /ɡɪɡ/

A single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music, or by a comedian.

"The other I saw a gig of Harry nach"