English B1 vocabulary list: 695 words

definite article marking a specific noun

Also means: article forming part of a proper name · superlative marker in “the most” · definite article nominalizing an adjective

marks an infinitive verb

Also means: marks movement toward a destination · marks the recipient or addressee · marks an adjacent position

inside or within a place

Also means: during a period of time · present within something · in a manner or respect

links a part or position to its whole

Also means: introduces the things counted by a quantity · marks possession or belonging · marks what something consists of

demonstrative pronoun

Also means: relative-clause pronoun · content-clause marker · demonstrative determiner

singular inanimate object pronoun

Also means: singular inanimate subject pronoun · dummy subject pronoun in an impersonal statement · singular subject pronoun for an unidentified person

during a period of time

Also means: intended for someone · because of a reason · intended for a particular purpose

on

/ɑn/

touching or resting on a surface

Also means: marks a date · located at or along a place · written or printed on a document

negates a verb phrase

Also means: negates a noun phrase · negates an adjective or property · negates a prepositional phrase

having or possessing

Also means: in a manner characterized by · carrying or accompanied by · using or acting on something

sent by a person

Also means: out of a place or material · taken from a collection or source · location from which something is seen or done

in the role or capacity of

Also means: marks classification or designation · introduces a time-related subordinate clause · marks a hypothetical comparison

auxiliary marking questions or negation

Also means: perform an action · affirmative auxiliary substituting for a repeated verb · emphatic affirmative auxiliary

direction of visual attention

Also means: specific time · location at a place or landmark · location at a table

by

/baɪ/

no later than a specified time

Also means: using or through a means · indicates the agent or doer in a passive construction · beside or near

speaker as recipient or addressee

Also means: speaker as direct object · speaker as affected party · speaker as subject of an infinitive

comparison marker: similar to; resembling

Also means: conversational filler or discourse marker · enjoyed or took pleasure in · approximation marker meaning “approximately”

interrogative pronoun asking which thing or information

Also means: free relative pronoun meaning “the thing(s) that” · exclamatory interjection expressing surprise or confusion · interrogative determiner asking which kind or item

the complete group, used as a pronoun

Also means: the entire set, used as a determiner · the entire span of time · in any way or to any extent, in a negative-polarity phrase

possessive determiner: belonging to a male person

Also means: possessive pronoun: belonging to a male person

introduces a condition

Also means: introduces an embedded yes/no question · part of “as if,” introducing an unreal comparison · introduces a concessive condition

concerning; on the topic of

Also means: marks what is being considered · introduces the issue being addressed · marks the object of worry

at the time that

Also means: at what time · if; in the situation that · although; despite the fact that

get

/ɡɛt/

obtain

Also means: become · understand · leave

hypothetical or conditional auxiliary

Also means: future-in-the-past auxiliary · habitual-past auxiliary · polite-request auxiliary

relative pronoun referring to the preceding statement

Also means: relative pronoun acting as the clause object · relative pronoun acting as the clause subject · relative pronoun acting as the object of a preposition

go

/ɡəʊ/

move or leave

Also means: proceed or happen in a particular way · be lost or no longer available · enter a place

next; after that

Also means: in that case · at that time

degree adverb: to a great extent or amount

Also means: standalone quantity pronoun: an amount · quantity determiner specifying an amount of a mass noun · quantity determiner in a question: what amount of

an unspecified number of plural things

Also means: an unspecified amount of a mass noun · some people (indefinite pronoun) · a certain, unspecified point

take

/teɪk/

take possession of

Also means: capture a photograph · carry or bring · take something, with the object unspecified

at this exact moment

Also means: correct or true · acknowledging agreement · the direction opposite left

make

/meɪk/

cause something to become a particular state

Also means: manufacture or produce · prepare food or a meal · cause someone to do something

come

/kʌm/

arrive or attend

Also means: return · advance or flow inward · accompany someone

two

/tuː/

the number 2

Also means: two people addressed as a pair · a pair of people

particle meaning lift or take

Also means: toward a higher position · into an upright position · particle meaning search for information

out

/aʊt/

movement from inside or away

Also means: discover or learn · outward through an opening · aloud; audibly

no

/noʊ/

not any; zero

Also means: expression of dismay · negative answer or disagreement · not anymore (in “no longer”)

back

/bæk/

to a previous place

Also means: in reply · again, resuming a previous action · at the rear

past copula linking a subject to a description

Also means: past progressive auxiliary “be” · past existential form of “be” · past passive auxiliary “be”

past-perfect auxiliary

Also means: past have, expressing a property or state · past have, expressing an experience · past have to, expressing obligation

well

/wɛl/

in a competent or satisfactory way

Also means: to a considerable degree or with familiarity · discourse marker introducing a correction or qualification · discourse marker introducing a response or transition

look

/lʊk/

direct one’s gaze

Also means: appear · search for · attention-getting discourse marker

here

/hɪr/

at this place

Also means: in this situation or context · introducing what follows · presenting or offering something to someone

down

/daʊn/

become seated

Also means: put something in a lower position · downward · record in writing

through

/θɹuː/

across or via an intervening space or object

Also means: among items while examining them · by means of · during an ongoing event or period

during the time that

Also means: a period of time · whereas; marking a contrast

comparative marker before a noun phrase

Also means: comparative marker before a clause · alternative marker before a noun phrase · comparative marker before an adjective phrase

into

/ˈɪntuː/

movement into an area or interior

Also means: movement to a position or condition · inclusion in consideration · investigation of a matter

work

/wɜːk/

do a job or be employed

Also means: job or work activity · artistic creation or body of creative work · function properly

over

/ˈoʊvər/

ended or finished

Also means: above or over the top of something · throughout a period · to or toward a place

between

/bɪˈtwiːn/

in the relationship or distinction involving two things

Also means: in the space separating two things · during the interval from one time to another

around

/əˈraʊnd/

reverse direction or face the opposite way

Also means: surrounding, on all sides of · throughout, in all parts of · in various directions, at the surroundings

any

/ˈɛni/

not a single one or any amount, under negation

Also means: every member of a group, without restriction · an unspecified amount or instance in a question

keep

/kiːp/

continue an activity

Also means: retain or possess · maintain in a state · keep confidential

stop

/stɑp/

cease an activity

Also means: halt or pause a journey · cease operating or functioning · command to stop

issues or developments

Also means: objects or items

for now; not yet

Also means: up to now · nevertheless · still

put

/pʊt/

place or position something

Also means: put clothing on oneself · switch something on · set aside a fear

way

/weɪ/

manner or style

Also means: route or path · exclamation of disbelief or refusal in “no way” · means or method

open

/ˈoʊpən/

unfasten or uncover something

Also means: not closed · move a door to allow entry · access a digital message

family

/ˈfæməli/

a group of related people; relatives

Also means: relating to or belonging to a family

in the absence of; lacking

Also means: not doing or experiencing

long

/lɔŋ/

lasting a long time

Also means: extended in physical length · anymore in “no longer” · by a considerable time earlier

sure

/ʃʊr/

certain or confident

Also means: yes; agreement · ensuring or checking that something happens

start

/stɑːrt/

begin an activity or event

Also means: the beginning · mark the beginning of a time span

life

/laɪf/

a period of someone’s existence

Also means: a person’s lived experience and activities · a person’s established existence in a place · a family’s shared existence and activities

day

/deɪ/

calendar day or 24-hour period

Also means: important occasion or event · part of the daily cycle · the present time or era

play

/pleɪ/

perform music

Also means: take part in a sports match · label identifying the audio-playback button · engage in a game

off

/ɔf/

removed clothing

Also means: removed from a document · down from a surface · removed a worn item

left

/lɛft/

on the left side

Also means: toward the left · left-hand side

got

/ɡɑt/

obtained

Also means: received · understood · be able to succeed, in the encouragement 'you've got this'

game

/ɡeɪm/

a single sporting match

Also means: an activity played by rules

different

/ˈdɪfərənt/

not the same

Also means: unusual or unlike what was expected

support

/səˈpɔrt/

support or assistance (group label)

Also means: be backed or confirmed by evidence · help or stand by someone

world

/wɝld/

society or people generally

Also means: the surrounding reality or existence · a person’s whole life or sphere of importance · the Earth or globe as a whole

group

/ɡruːp/

online messaging group

Also means: organized group of people · sent to multiple people

read

/riːd/

past tense: interpret written text

Also means: gerund/participle: interpret written text · present tense, third-person singular: interpret written text · infinitive: interpret written text

no thing

Also means: no words · not important · no connection

once

/wʌns/

one time

Also means: formerly; in the past · when; as soon as

turn

/tɜːn/

rotate

Also means: change direction · face or move toward · prove to be the case

run

/rʌn/

move quickly on foot

Also means: manage or operate something · extend or follow a course · continue functioning despite having no sleep

own

/oʊn/

belonging specifically to the possessor

Also means: possessed or had as property in the past · independently or without help · have as one's property

include

/ɪnˈkluːd/

contained as part

Also means: including as examples

everyone

/ˈɛvriwʌn/

all people

Also means: vocative address to all people · possessor meaning all people

hand

/hænd/

body part used for holding or touching

Also means: passed or gave something to someone · manual method; done by a person · handwriting style

end

/ɛnd/

come to an end

Also means: final point or conclusion · far extremity

high

/haɪ/

at a great height

Also means: to a great height · superior in quality · main

live

/lɪv/

reside in a place

Also means: spend one’s life

others

/ˈʌðərz/

other people

Also means: other things

thing

/θɪŋ/

notable fact or aspect

Also means: physical object or creation · event or situation · written content or statement

become

/bɪˈkʌm/

came to be in an unspecified form

Also means: gained fame · became loud · gained proficiency

found

/faʊnd/

discovered or located

against

/əˈɡɛnst/

forming a background for something

Also means: in contact under pressure · touching or alongside · contrary to a rule

team

/tiːm/

group working together

Also means: sports side · close circle of people around someone

expresses possibility or uncertainty

Also means: makes a tentative suggestion

thought

/θɔt/

idea in the mind

move

/muːv/

change position

Also means: relocate to a place · move something to a different position · propagate through a medium

also, in a negative statement

Also means: one of two alternatives · in either case

free

/friː/

available; not occupied

Also means: sports: awarded after a foul · not restricted or controlled

plan

/plæn/

an intended course of action

Also means: intend to do something · devising a course of action · decided or arranged in advance

bring

/brɪŋ/

carry something to a person or place

Also means: move something closer · take something out or present it · mention or raise a topic

introduces an embedded yes/no question

Also means: introduces an alternative question

soon

/suːn/

in a short time

Also means: part of “as soon as,” meaning immediately when

third

/θɜːrd/

ordinal modifier for the item or occurrence in position three

Also means: stand-alone ordinal naming the item in third position

deal

/diːl/

an interjection meaning “agreed”

Also means: a large amount · an important matter or issue · a negotiated business agreement

close

/kloʊz/

shut (verb)

Also means: near in position · shut; not open (state) · nearer in position

introduces a contrasting afterthought

company

/ˈkʌmpəni/

pleasant companion

Also means: business organization

point

/pɔɪnt/

indicated by pointing

Also means: main point or central issue · an unspecified time · intended purpose

set

/sɛt/

place something somewhere

Also means: arrange or position something for use · go below the horizon · musical performance

face

/feɪs/

front of the head; facial appearance

Also means: front side of an object · turn or orient toward · people referred to by their faces

leave

/liːv/

go away or depart

Also means: put or place something somewhere · cause something to remain in a state · remain; still be present

care

/kɛr/

feel concern or importance

Also means: residential care · careful attention · look after or provide care for

member

/ˈmɛmbər/

member of a group

Also means: staff member

top

/tɑp/

uppermost part or position

Also means: upper surface · initial fragrance note

Women

/ˈwɪmɪn/

adult female people

side

/saɪd/

a direction or position

Also means: a party or group in a conflict · a lateral part of something · next to each other

hold

/hoʊld/

gripped or carried

Also means: extended outward · retained possession of it · supported

lose

/luːz/

was defeated in a contest

Also means: misplaced something · suffered the loss of money · lost emotional control

word

/wɝd/

a unit of language

Also means: spoken statement · news or information

system

/ˈsɪstəm/

organized method or framework

Also means: connected audio equipment

write

/raɪt/

communicate a message in writing

Also means: record information in writing · compose a written work · inscribe text on a surface

present

/prɪˈzɛnt/

put forward for consideration

Also means: a gift · emotionally available and attentive · current; existing now

outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside something, on its exterior

Also means: outdoors, in the open air · outdoors, to the exterior · outer surface or exterior

across

/əˈkrɔs/

on the other side of a space

Also means: from one side to another through a region · lying over and spanning · throughout a period of time

7

/ˈsɛvən/

the number seven

Also means: seven o’clock

full

/fʊl/

containing a lot of

Also means: entire; complete · filled to capacity

season

/ˈsiːzən/

sports season

Also means: period of the year

record

/ˈrɛkərd/

an official recorded entry

Also means: documented in writing · a written account or document

sentence-final contrast marker

Also means: introduces an as-if comparison · concessive conjunction meaning although · mid-sentence contrast marker

far

/fɑr/

distant; a long way away

Also means: beyond an acceptable limit · extent marker in “as far as”

follow

/ˈfɑloʊ/

follow someone online

Also means: come after in time · go after someone · act according to someone's guidance or instructions

inside

/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

in an enclosed place

Also means: within the interior of a place · to the inside; indoors · the interior or inner part

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

not public or disclosed

Also means: personal; belonging to an individual · military rank of a soldier

line

/laɪn/

boundary mark

Also means: fishing cord · telephone connection · drawn stroke or mark

American

/əˈmɛrɪkən/

of or relating to America

form

/fɔrm/

document to fill out

Also means: application document · created or made · type or format

finally

/ˈfaɪnəli/

at last; after a delay

Also means: introduces the last point or item

fall

/fɔːl/

loses balance and goes down

Also means: breaks down or fails · descends as rain · is cast or extends across a surface

appear

/əˈpɪr/

become visible or show up

Also means: seem to be · be depicted or listed on a map · be recorded or listed in a document

sit

/sɪt/

be seated

Also means: take a seated position · rest or be located · wait and think before acting

direct or influence

Also means: rule or govern

law

/lɔː/

official legal rules

Also means: legal, relating to law

area

/ˈɛəriə/

a place or region

Also means: a geographic region

lead

/liːd/

conduct or direct

Also means: cause or result in · main or principal

check

/tʃɛk/

inspect or verify something

Also means: check out of a hotel · look at a clock or watch · register at a hotel

trust

/trʌst/

have confidence in a person or thing

Also means: believe that something is true · legal arrangement in which property is held for someone · believe what someone says

offer

/ˈɔfər/

provide or include as available

Also means: propose money in exchange for something · propose giving someone a job · extend one’s hand for a handshake or assistance

local

/ˈloʊkəl/

of a particular area

Also means: people from a particular area

grow

/ɡrəʊ/

mature from childhood

Also means: become gradually · increase in size or develop · grow as a plant in a place

least

/liːst/

the lowest degree or amount

Also means: at minimum; if nothing else · in any case · the smallest action possible

health

/hɛlθ/

relating to physical well-being

Also means: physical well-being

thanks

/θæŋks/

expression of gratitude

Also means: gratitude or appreciation

list

/lɪst/

a series of written or displayed entries

Also means: put a property up for sale or rent · enumerate items · record or include an entry

return

/ɹɪˈtɝn/

go back to a place or thing

Also means: give something back · for sending something back to its sender

must not; be prohibited from

mind

/maɪnd/

mind; mental thoughts or faculties

Also means: opinion or decision · object to; be bothered by

carry

/ˈkæri/

transport while holding

Also means: bear an emotional burden · have influence or authority · hold the head in a position

office

/ˈɔfɪs/

a room or workplace

Also means: an administrative department or branch · the staff working there · relating to work in an office

south

/saʊθ/

facing the south

Also means: toward the south

begin

/bɪˈɡɪn/

start doing something

Also means: start; come into progress · start an activity

allow

/əˈlaʊ/

let or give permission

Also means: make allowance for or take into account · make possible

perhaps

/pərˈhæps/

maybe; possibly

Also means: approximately; about

entire

/ɪnˈtaɪər/

whole or complete

Also means: whole duration

university

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/

higher-education institution

Also means: university life or education

agree

/əˈɡriː/

concurred or said yes

Also means: standalone expression of agreement · consented or accepted

along

/əˈlɔŋ/

beside or following the length of

Also means: with someone when brought · together with as company · in addition to

study

/ˈstʌdi/

examine closely

Also means: learn through study · a detailed investigation or analysis

force

/fɔrs/

compel or make happen

Also means: strength or power

build

/bɪld/

construct or make

Also means: grow or increase

bit

/bɪt/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount · a short time

test

/tɛst/

check or examine

Also means: an examination or evaluation

light

/laɪt/

illumination

Also means: lamp or light fixture · less burdened · becomes illuminated

issue

/ˈɪʃu/

problem or concern

Also means: officially provided

pass

/pæs/

time elapses

Also means: a kick or throw of the ball to a teammate · move past a place or thing · walk past someone

community

/kəˈmjunəti/

for the local community

create

/kriˈeɪt/

set up a group chat

account

/əˈkaʊnt/

online profile or page

Also means: description or report · explain or give a reason for · accounting department

remain

/rɪˈmeɪn/

continued to be

Also means: still left to go · was left behind

cut

/kʌt/

remove by cutting away

Also means: divide by cutting · penetrate through noise · make a slice

pull

/pʊl/

remove by pulling

Also means: tug or exert force · put clothing on by tugging · contract or tighten

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

make a choice or decision

Also means: conclude that something is true · be settled or finalized

tomorrow

/təˈmɑːroʊ/

time adverb: the day after today

Also means: attributive time modifier: on the day after today · predicative time expression: the day after today · noun-like time expression used as the object of “for”: the day after today

reason

/ˈɹizən/

cause or explanation

Also means: motive for an action · justification for doing something

introduces an alternative: instead of

clear

/klɪr/

easy to understand or unambiguous

Also means: remove things from a place · having a pure, distinct sound · free from danger or suspicion

14

/ˌfɔːrˈtiːn/

day of the month

Also means: quantity of fourteen years · street address number · identifier for item 14

15

/ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

the number fifteen

land

/lænd/

ground or property

Also means: came down onto a surface

double

/ˈdʌbəl/

consisting of two

Also means: name of a Gloucester cheese variety · having a second, separate identity or life

wear

/wɛr/

have clothing or an accessory on

Also means: show facial lines · clothing worn for office work

phone

/foʊn/

telephone device

Also means: telephone-related · telephone call or conversation

spend

/spɛnd/

used time on something

quite

/kwaɪt/

fully; completely

Also means: to the same extent; as much

marks a statement as certain

Also means: adds categorical force to a refusal · strongly urges an action · emphasizes a negative assertion

available

/əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable from a date

Also means: offered for sale · possible as an option · existing for use

save

/seɪv/

stored or recorded digitally

Also means: kept something for later use · kept it from being ruined · prevented an account from being lost

tax

/tæks/

government charge

Also means: related to taxation

eat

/iːt/

present-tense form: eat

Also means: present participle: eating · base-form complement of “can”: eat · past-tense form: ate

no person

Also means: an unimportant or unknown person

product management field

reflexive direct object: the same male person as the subject

Also means: personally; not someone else · reflexive indirect object: the same male person as the subject · reflexive object of a preposition: the same male person as the subject

catch

/kætʃ/

receive or reflect light

Also means: be captured · of light: fall on or illuminate something · hear or perceive sounds

choose

/tʃuːz/

select

Also means: decide

decision

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

a choice made

Also means: a judgment or ruling

seriously

/ˈsɪriəsli/

in earnest; with serious intent

Also means: as important; with due consideration · really? expressing disbelief · sincerely; I really mean it

required a sacrifice

Also means: price or expense

drop

/drɑp/

sink with sudden dread

Also means: decrease in level or amount · put in by letting fall

meeting

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a planned gathering or appointment

not any; no amount or item

energy

/ˈɛnɚdʒi/

mood or vitality

Also means: providing fuel · excess vitality

space

/speɪs/

personal distance or privacy

Also means: gap or interval · physical area or place · personal private realm

position

/pəˈzɪʃən/

put in a particular place

Also means: physical location · view or stance

senior

/ˈsiːnjər/

senior-level job rank

Also means: high-ranking or advanced in level

project

/ˈprɒdʒekt/

planned piece of work

piece

/piːs/

a portion or part of a material

Also means: a written article · an individual item of a particular kind · a final part or element of something

focus

/ˈfoʊkəs/

concentrated and purposeful

Also means: concentrate or direct attention · mental concentration

altogether; in all

Also means: complete; absolute

press

/prɛs/

activate by pressing

Also means: exert pressure against · the news media or newspapers · force or place something into someone’s hand

amount

/əˈmaʊnt/

quantity or total

above

/əˈbʌv/

in a higher position than

Also means: more important or excellent than

personal

/ˈpɜrsənəl/

private; not public

Also means: belonging to an individual · emotionally connected to oneself

club

/klʌb/

sports team

Also means: nightclub · school group

worse

/wɝs/

more bad; in a poorer condition

describe

/dɪˈskraɪb/

characterize or call as

Also means: put into words · legally define or delineate

situation

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

set of circumstances

Also means: account of what is happening

middle

/ˈmɪdəl/

central part of a space or object

Also means: partway through an activity · central part of a time period

British

/ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

of Britain or the UK

Also means: british; characteristic of Britain · title word in “Great British Bake Off”

training

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

practice

handle

/ˈhændəl/

a grip or part used to hold an object

Also means: deal with or manage someone or something · a nickname or username

really; genuinely

Also means: sincerely · a sincere affirmation · actually; in reality

trade

/treɪd/

commerce; buying and selling

Also means: conducted business or exchanged goods

original

/əˈrɪdʒənəl/

first or earliest

Also means: source or not copied · newly created, not imitated

performance

/pərˈfɔrməns/

a public artistic show or concert

role

/roʊl/

job or position

explain

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

clarify or give an explanation

Also means: account for something

ground

/ɡraʊnd/

the earth’s surface

Also means: an area used for training · A sports venue used by a club

ok

/oʊˈkeɪ/

acknowledgment or acceptance

Also means: statement-opening discourse marker · self-directed reassurance or resolve cue · question-opening discourse marker

evidence

/ˈɛvɪdəns/

proof or supporting facts

Also means: modifies a noun to mean related to evidence

lower

/ˈloʊər/

move something downward

Also means: at a lower level or height

laugh

/læf/

past-tense verb: laugh

Also means: present-tense verb: laugh · progressive participle: laugh · noun: laugh

professional

/prəˈfɛʃənəl/

showing skilled, careful work

Also means: related to a profession or work · done as a paid occupation · people who work professionally

plant

/plænt/

plant; living organism

Also means: plant; put seeds or bulbs in soil

respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/

high regard or esteem

Also means: hold in high regard · aspect or regard

text

/tɛkst/

send or exchange text messages

Also means: relating to text messages · text message

push

/pʊʃ/

exert physical force

Also means: resist or object · persist despite difficulty · go too far or press one's luck

complete

/kəmˈpliːt/

finish

Also means: total

met

/mɛt/

meet a person

Also means: meet someone's gaze

cross

/krɔs/

move from one side to another

Also means: draw a line through to cancel · pass over a boundary · come before someone for attention

mention

/ˈmɛnʃən/

refer to or talk about

Also means: a reference or acknowledgment

travel

/ˈtrævəl/

move from place to place

Also means: related to journeys

25

/ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/

twenty-five

simply

/ˈsɪmpli/

only; merely

Also means: absolutely; emphatically · in a plain, straightforward way

a system of symbols or rules

Also means: a telephone area prefix

neither

/ˈnaɪðər/

not one or the other of two

Also means: also not

expected or intended to

Also means: presumed or alleged

bed

/bɛd/

sleeping bed

Also means: garden plot

difficult

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

hard to do, understand, or handle

Also means: troublesome or hard to deal with

version

/ˈvɝʒən/

alternate form of a person

Also means: edition or form of a document · form of an event or outcome

starting

/ˈstɑrtɪŋ/

beginning; used to start

popular

/ˈpɑpjələr/

well-liked by many

loss

/lɔs/

loss or deprivation

movement

/ˈmuːvmənt/

physical actions or gestures

Also means: musical section of a composition

earth

/ɝθ/

soil or ground

Also means: the planet Earth

waiting

/ˈweɪtɪŋ/

modifier: for waiting

Also means: noun: the act or period of waiting

sir

/sɜːr/

polite form of address for a man

opinion

/əˈpɪnjən/

view or judgment

belonging to you (predicate)

Also means: your one(s), belonging to you

deep

/diːp/

having great physical depth

Also means: intense and focused · far down in the ground · full, taking in much air

base

/beɪs/

bottom part

risk

/rɪsk/

possibility of harm or loss

absent; not present

straight

/streɪt/

correctly understood

Also means: upright; not slouched · clearly and rationally · directly, without turning

rock

/rɑk/

rock; stone

Also means: swayed gently

score

/skɔːr/

score a goal or point

Also means: game score · musical score

interview

/ˈɪntərvjuː/

a formal question-and-answer conversation

tea

/tiː/

a brewed drink made from tea leaves

Also means: tea-related, modifying “joke”

specific

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

particular or exact one

Also means: detailed and precise

clean

/kliːn/

free of dirt or marks

Also means: remove dirt · fairly and sportsmanlike · clear and straightforward

heavy

/ˈhɛvi/

weighing a lot

Also means: oppressive or gloomy · comparative: weighing more · intense or abundant rainfall

cold

/koʊld/

having a low temperature

Also means: emotionally distant or unfriendly · cold weather or low temperature · chilling or unsettling, producing fear or dread

weight

/weɪt/

physical heaviness

Also means: emotional pressure · burden or load · importance, seriousness, or significance

classic

/ˈklæsɪk/

typically characteristic; just like you/us

recently

/ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

network

/ˈnɛtˌwɝk/

connected system

suggest

/səˈdʒɛst/

indicate or imply something

Also means: evoke a feeling or idea · propose a course of action

damage

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

physical harm

Also means: physically harmed

difference

/ˈdɪfərəns/

distinction between things

centre

/ˈsentə/

middle part or point

Also means: central or middle · community facility

particular

/pəˈtɪkjələr/

specific or certain

Also means: special or distinctive

nearly

/ˈnɪrli/

almost did something

Also means: almost an amount or duration · almost complete or finished

ice

/aɪs/

frozen water

Also means: frozen surface on water

recognition for work

arrive

/əˈraɪv/

reached a place (past tense)

Also means: a message was received · an event or scheduled time came · appeared or was added

copy

/ˈkɒpi/

duplicate

Also means: imitate

significant

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important or noteworthy

Also means: major or serious

nature

/ˈneɪtʃər/

character or kind of something

quick

/kwɪk/

done with speed

perform

/pərˈfɔrm/

carry out an action

Also means: play or present a musical work · give a public performance

hang

/hæŋ/

be suspended

Also means: suspend or place on a hook · end a phone call

manage

/ˈmænɪdʒ/

succeeded in achieving

recognize

/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

identify as familiar

Also means: realize or understand

coach

/koʊtʃ/

sports coach

cry

/kraɪ/

weep

Also means: laughing intensely in reaction · make an animal call

explicitly

Also means: more precisely

opportunity

/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

chance

bar

/bɑːr/

chocolate bar

Also means: pub counter · metal rod · signal-strength unit

opening

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

the beginning or first part

email

/ˈiːmeɪl/

email message

Also means: related to email; modifies a noun · sent an email to someone

30

/ˈθɜːrti/

the number thirty

avoid

/əˈvɔɪd/

keeping away from

generation

/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

successive age groups in a family or society

ah

/ɑː/

expresses realization or understanding

weekend

/ˌwiːkˈɛnd/

the weekend period

master

/ˈmæstɚ/

harbour official

Also means: ceremony host

reasons

/ˈrizənz/

causes or explanations

opposite

/ˈɑpəzɪt/

the contrary thing or statement

Also means: facing each other across a space

crisis

/ˈkraɪsɪs/

a serious problem or emergency

session

/ˈsɛʃən/

a scheduled meeting or period of activity

returning to the main point or moving on

Also means: despite that; nevertheless · regardless; in any case

direct

/dəˈrɛkt/

private or one-to-one

Also means: exactly quoted

necessary

/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

needed or required

collect

/kəˈlɛkt/

pick up or retrieve an item

Also means: receive a payment · take in words · select the good ones

directly

/dəˈrɛktli/

in a straightforward, frank way

Also means: personally, without an intermediary · in a straight line toward a target

drink

/drɪŋk/

consume liquid

Also means: act of consuming liquid · beverage

completely

distance

/ˈdɪstəns/

amount of space between things or places

kick

/kɪk/

a kicking attempt

Also means: a corner kick · a penalty kick

conversation

/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

written exchange of messages

Also means: spoken discussion or talk

eventually

/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

finally; after some time

click

/klɪk/

select or activate something by clicking

Also means: engage or lock into place with a click

cake

/keɪk/

a baked sweet food

Also means: noun modifier specifying a cake-related photo · noun modifier identifying the baked item a recipe is for

coast

/koʊst/

coastline or coastal region

foot

/fʊt/

foot, body part

Also means: bottom or base

polite request for attention or apology

Also means: reason offered to justify an action · justify or pardon

roll

/roʊl/

stored photo collection

Also means: made something move by turning it over · moved by turning over and over · moved the eyes in annoyance

complex

/ˈkɑmplɛks/

complicated

strike

/straɪk/

hit the ball

conduct

/ˈkɒndʌkt/

behavior

Also means: direct a musical performance

powerful

/ˈpaʊərfəl/

very intense or strong

Also means: having a strong effect

royal

/ˈrɔɪəl/

relating to a king or queen

eating

/ˈiːtɪŋ/

consuming food

fly

/flaɪ/

moved through the air

sad

/sæd/

unhappy or sorrowful

Also means: pathetic or inadequate

solution

/səˈluːʃən/

way to solve a problem or difficult situation

refuse

/rɪˈfjuːz/

decline to accept or do something

admit

/ədˈmɪt/

acknowledge something is true

stress

/strɛs/

worry or pressure

Also means: feeling worried or under pressure · feel worried

load

/loʊd/

become available from a computer or network

Also means: put cargo onto a vessel

corner

/ˈkɔːrnər/

inside angle where surfaces meet

Also means: street intersection · soccer restart from the field corner · nearby place in an idiom

1st

/fɜːrst/

first day of the month

intend

/ɪnˈtɛnd/

mean or plan to do something

jump

/dʒʌmp/

leaped into the air

Also means: beat suddenly

arms

/ɑrmz/

arms (body parts)

budget

/ˈbʌdʒɪt/

planned amount of money to spend

grade

/ɡreɪd/

assessing papers

seemingly; as it appears

prison

/ˈpɹɪzən/

imprisonment or confinement

Also means: prison facility or institution · imprisonment as a destination

wild

/waɪld/

out of control and excited

shoot

/ʃuːt/

young plant stems

route

/ruːt/

path or course for travel

Also means: way of achieving something

assume

/əˈsuːm/

suppose or believe

Also means: take for granted

television

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

television set

Also means: television as a medium or activity

break down or fail

Also means: separated by a distance · come loose into pieces

onto

/ˈɑntu/

movement to a surface or place

Also means: keep or retain

background

/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

rear part of a scene

Also means: surrounding setting or ambient scene

thousands

/ˈθaʊzəndz/

an unspecified large number

taste

/teɪst/

sample food

Also means: perceive a flavor · have a flavor · aesthetic judgment

carefully

/ˈkɛrfəli/

with caution to avoid harm

Also means: with deliberate control · deliberately and thoughtfully · with close attention

repeat

/rɪˈpiːt/

say again

Also means: do again

slightly

/ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree

investigation

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

a formal inquiry

forever

/fɚˈɛvɚ/

permanently, without end

Also means: for a very long time

lovely

/ˈlʌvli/

beautiful or pleasing

appreciate

/əˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/

be grateful for

magazine

/ˌmæɡəˈziːn/

a periodical publication

depend

/dɪˈpɛnd/

rely on

Also means: vary according to

afternoon

/ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon period

Also means: of or for the afternoon

mountain

/ˈmaʊntən/

mountain-related modifier

Also means: mountain landform

excellent

/ˈɛksələnt/

very good

port

/pɔrt/

harbor

error

/ˈɛrər/

mistake or flaw

Also means: printing mistake or typo

afterwards

/ˈɑːftəwədz/

later; after that

free-relative pronoun referring to the person who does something

alright

/ɔːlˈraɪt/

okay; agreement or acknowledgment

shape

/ʃeɪp/

team formation or organization

pair

/pɛɹ/

set of two

massive

/ˈmæsɪv/

very large or extensive

argue

/ˈɑːɡjuː/

quarrel

Also means: debate or dispute a matter · object or protest

tired

/ˈtaɪərd/

feeling in need of rest

Also means: showing signs of fatigue