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B1 vocabulary
Words for expressing opinions, describing experiences and choosing the right word in context — for the everyday situations you meet when travelling, studying or working.
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At B1 you can handle most situations that come up while travelling, describe experiences and give reasons for opinions. Many words at this level take their exact meaning from the sentence around them, so read the example before the meaning.
This list contains 1434 B1 vocabulary entries, with meanings and example sentences.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| ableadj. ≠a·ble/ˈeɪbəl/ | adj. | having the skill or power to do somethingfamily: ability, unableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She was able to answer every question. |
| absoluteadj. ≠ab·so·lute/ˈæbsəˌlut/ | adj. | complete and total in every wayfamily: absolutelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was absolute silence in the hall during the exam. |
| accidentaladj. ✓ac·ci·den·tal/ˌæksəˈdɛntəl/ | adj. | happening by chance, not planned or intendedfamily: accident, accidents, accidentallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The accidental deletion of the file cost us a whole afternoon. |
| accurateadj. ≠ac·cu·rate/ˈækjɚət/ | adj. | correct in every detail, with no mistakesfamily: accuracy, accurately, inaccurateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please make sure the address on the form is accurate. |
| accuratelyadv. ≠ac·cu·rate·ly/ˈækjɚətli/ | adv. | in a way that is correct and exactfamily: accurate, accuracy, inaccuratelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The scales measure your weight accurately to the nearest gram. |
| activeadj. ≠ac·tive/ˈæktɪv/ | adj. | busy doing many things and full of energyfamily: act, action, activity, actively, activist, inactiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My grandmother is still very active and walks every morning. |
| aggressiveadj. ≠ag·gres·sive/əˈɡɹɛsɪv/ | adj. | behaving in an angry, forceful way towards othersfamily: aggression, aggressively, aggressorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | His aggressive tone made the other students feel uncomfortable. |
| amusingadj. ≠a·mus·ing/əˈmjuzɪŋ/ | adj. | funny and making you smile or laughfamily: amuse, amused, amusement, amusinglyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He told an amusing story about his first day at university. |
| ancientadj. ≠an·cient/ˈeɪntʃənt/ | adj. | very old, from long agoLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The ancient texts are fragile. |
| apparentadj. ≠ap·par·ent/əˈpɛɹənt/ | adj. | seeming to be true from what you can seefamily: apparentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It soon became apparent that the printer was broken. |
| artisticadj. ≠ar·tis·tic/ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ | adj. | good at painting, drawing or other creative workfamily: art, artist, artistically, artistryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My sister is very artistic and paints in her free time. |
| asideadv. ≠a·side/əˈsaɪd/ | adv. | to one sideLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Put the finished sheets aside. |
| awareadj. ✓✓a·ware/əˈwɛɹ/ | adj. | knowing that something exists or is happeningfamily: awareness, unawareLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Few students were aware that the library closes early on Fridays. |
| awkwardadj. ≠awk·ward/ˈɑkwɚd/ | adj. | difficult to deal with, and causing embarrassment or discomfortfamily: awkwardly, awkwardnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was an awkward silence when nobody answered the question. |
| bangn. ✓/bæŋ/ | n. | a sudden loud noiseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The door shut with a bang. |
| bareadj. ≠/bɛɹ/ | adj. | not covered by anythingfamily: barely, barenessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The walls were bare and white. |
| barelyadv. ≠bare·ly/ˈbɛɹli/ | adv. | only just, by a very small amountfamily: bareLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The room was so dark that I could barely see the door. |
| beautifullyadv. ✓beau·ti·ful·ly/ˈbjutəfli/ | adv. | in a way that is very pleasing to see or hearfamily: beauty, beauties, beautiful, beautifyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She sings beautifully, so everyone stopped to listen. |
| bentadj. ≠/bɛnt/ | adj. | curved or folded so that it is no longer straightfamily: bend, bends, bendingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The wheel was bent after the bicycle fell over. |
| boldadj. ≠/boʊld/ | adj. | brave; in printing, thick dark lettersfamily: boldlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Put the new words in bold. |
| boundadj. ≠/baʊnd/ | adj. | certain to happen or to do somethingfamily: bind, boundsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | If you practise every day, you are bound to improve. |
| briefadj. ≠/bɹif/ | adj. | lasting only a short timefamily: briefly, briefing, briefed, briefnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager gave a brief talk before the meeting started. |
| brieflyadv. ≠brief·ly/ˈbɹifli/ | adv. | for a short time, or in a few wordsfamily: brief, briefing, briefnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager spoke briefly before the meeting began. |
| broadadj. ≠/bɹɔd/ | adj. | wide from one side to the otherfamily: broaden, broadly, broader, broadest, breadthLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A broad river runs through the middle of the city. |
| capableadj. ≠ca·pa·ble/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ | adj. | having the skill or ability to do somethingfamily: capability, capably, incapableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is a capable student who works well without help. |
| carelessadj. ✓✓care·less/ˈkɛɹləs/ | adj. | not paying enough attention, so that mistakes happenfamily: care, careful, carelessly, carelessnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He lost marks because of several careless spelling mistakes. |
| casualadj. ≠ca·su·al/ˈkæʒəwəl/ | adj. | relaxed and not formalfamily: casually, casualness, casualsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Staff may wear casual clothes to the office on Fridays. |
| centraladj. ✓✓cen·tral/ˈsɛntɹəl/ | adj. | in or near the middle of a placefamily: centre, centrally, centralizeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Our hotel was in a central location, close to the main station. |
| certainadj. ≠cer·tain/ˈsɝtən/ | adj. | sure that something is truefamily: certainlyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | I am certain she agreed. |
| challengingadj. ≠chal·leng·ing/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ | adj. | difficult in a way that tests your skillfamily: challenge, challenged, challengesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The final exam was challenging, but most students passed. |
| chiefadj. ≠/tʃif/ | adj. | most important or highest in rankfamily: chiefly, chiefsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her chief reason for choosing this university was its library. |
| circularadj. ✓cir·cu·lar/ˈsɝkjəlɚ/ | adj. | round, like a ring or a coinfamily: circle, circularity, circularlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The students sat around a circular table for the discussion. |
| classicaladj. ≠clas·si·cal/ˈklæsɪkəl/ | adj. | belonging to a traditional style that has lasted for a long timefamily: classic, classically, classicsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She studied classical music and plays the piano beautifully. |
| closelyadv. ≠close·ly/ˈkloʊsli/ | adv. | with great care and attention to detailfamily: close, closenessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The nurse watched the patient closely through the night. |
| colouredadj. ✓col·oured/ˈkʌlɚd/ | adj. | having shades such as red, blue or green, not just black and whitefamily: colour, colours, colourful, colouring, colourlessLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She used coloured pencils to draw the map for her homework. |
| commonlyadv. ≠com·mon·ly/ˈkɑmənli/ | adv. | often, and in many places or by many peoplefamily: common, uncommonLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Rice is commonly eaten at every meal in Thailand. |
| competitiveadj. ✓✓com·pet·i·tive/kəmˈpɛtətɪv/ | adj. | wanting very much to win or to be better than othersfamily: compete, competition, competitor, competitivelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My brother is very competitive and hates losing at any game. |
| completelyadv. ≠com·plete·ly/kəmˈplitli/ | adv. | in every possible way, with nothing left outfamily: complete, completed, completion, incompleteLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I completely forgot about the meeting this morning. |
| complexadj. ✓✓com·plex/ˈkɑmplɛks/ | adj. | made of many parts and difficult to understandfamily: complexityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The instructions were so complex that nobody could follow them. |
| complicatedadj. ≠com·pli·cat·ed/ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtəd/ | adj. | having many parts or details, so it is hard to understandfamily: complicate, complication, complications, uncomplicatedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The instructions for the new printer were too complicated to follow. |
| confusingadj. ≠con·fus·ing/kənˈfjuzɪŋ/ | adj. | hard to understand because it is not clearfamily: confuse, confusion, confused, confusinglyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The signs at the station were confusing, so we missed our train. |
| conservativeadj. ≠con·ser·va·tive/kənˈsɝvətɪv/ | adj. | not liking change and preferring traditional waysfamily: conservatively, conservatismLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My grandfather is quite conservative and still prefers paying in cash. |
| considerableadj. ≠con·sid·er·a·ble/kənˈsɪdɚəbəl/ | adj. | large in amount, size or importancefamily: consider, considerably, consideration, considered, considering, considersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new library cost a considerable amount of money to build. |
| constantlyadv. ≠con·stant·ly/ˈkɑnstəntli/ | adv. | all the time, without stoppingfamily: constant, constancyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My phone constantly rings while I am trying to study. |
| continuousadj. ✓✓con·tin·u·ous/kənˈtɪnjuəs/ | adj. | happening without stopping or any breakfamily: continue, continuously, continuityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The machine makes a continuous low sound while it is working. |
| coveredadj. ✓cov·ered/ˈkʌvɚd/ | adj. | having a layer of something over the surface or topfamily: cover, covers, covering, uncoveredLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The tables were covered with dust after the long holiday. |
| criticaladj. ≠crit·i·cal/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ | adj. | saying that someone or something is bad or wrongfamily: critic, critics, criticise, criticism, criticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher was critical of the essay because it had no clear argument. |
| curlyadj. ≠curl·y/ˈkɝli/ | adj. | growing or shaped in small rings or waves, not straightfamily: curl, curls, curlier, curliestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My little sister has long curly hair like our mother. |
| damagedadj. ✓dam·aged/ˈdæmədʒd/ | adj. | harmed or broken so that it no longer works or looks wellfamily: damage, damages, damagingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shop replaced my damaged phone screen for free. |
| deadlyadj. ≠dead·ly/ˈdɛdli/ | adj. | very dangerous and able to killfamily: dead, deadlier, deadliestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Some snakes in the forest are deadly, so wear thick boots. |
| definiteadj. ✓✓def·i·nite/ˈdɛfənət/ | adj. | clear and certain, leaving no doubtfamily: definitely, definitive, definition, indefiniteLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We need a definite answer from the supplier by Friday. |
| delightfuladj. ✓de·light·ful/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/ | adj. | very pleasant and enjoyablefamily: delight, delighted, delightfully, delightsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We spent a delightful afternoon walking around the old market. |
| dependentadj. ≠de·pen·dent/dɪˈpɛndənt/ | adj. | needing support from someone or something elsefamily: depend, dependence, dependable, independent, depending, dependsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Young children are completely dependent on their parents for food and care. |
| dimadj. ≠/dɪm/ | adj. | not bright; hard to see infamily: dimly, dimnessLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | The room grew dim as evening came. |
| directlyadv. ✓✓di·rect·ly/dəˈɹɛktli/ | adv. | without going through anyone or anything else firstfamily: direct, direction, indirectlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please send the form directly to the office, not to me. |
| distantadj. ≠dis·tant/ˈdɪstənt/ | adj. | far away in space or timefamily: distance, distantlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | From the hill we could see the distant mountains. |
| diverseadj. ≠di·verse/daɪˈvɝs/ | adj. | including many different kinds of people or thingsfamily: diversity, diversely, diversifyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our university has a diverse group of students from many countries. |
| downwardadj. ✓down·ward/ˈdaʊnwɚd/ | adj. | moving or pointing towards a lower placefamily: down, downwards, downwardlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The chart shows a downward trend in ticket sales this year. |
| dramaticadj. ≠dra·mat·ic/dɹəˈmætɪk/ | adj. | sudden and very big, so that people notice itfamily: drama, dramatically, dramatist, dramatiseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was a dramatic drop in temperature during the night. |
| dulladj. ≠/dʌl/ | adj. | not interesting or excitingfamily: dulled, duller, dullness, dully, dullsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lecture was so dull that half the students fell asleep. |
| edgen. ✓✓/ɛdʒ/ | n. | the line where something endsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Write your name at the edge of the page. |
| effectiveadj. ✓✓ef·fec·tive/ɪˈfɛktɪv/ | adj. | producing the result that you wantfamily: effect, effectively, effectiveness, ineffectiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Regular short study sessions are more effective than one long night. |
| efficientadj. ≠ef·fi·cient/ɪˈfɪʃənt/ | adj. | working well without wasting time, money or energyfamily: efficiency, efficiently, inefficientLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new booking system is efficient and saves us an hour daily. |
| enjoyableadj. ≠en·joy·a·ble/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ | adj. | pleasant and fun to do or watchfamily: enjoy, enjoyment, enjoyablyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The boat trip along the river was very enjoyable. |
| entireadj. ≠en·tire/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ | adj. | whole, with no part left outfamily: entirely, entiretyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We spent the entire afternoon cleaning the laboratory. |
| entirelyadv. ≠en·tire·ly/ɪnˈtaɪɚli/ | adv. | completely, in every partfamily: entire, entiretyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old bridge was entirely rebuilt last year. |
| equallyadv. ✓✓e·qual·ly/ˈikwəli/ | adv. | in the same way or amount for everyonefamily: equal, equality, unequalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The prize money was shared equally among the four winners. |
| essentialadj. ✓✓es·sen·tial/ɛˈsɛnʃəl/ | adj. | completely necessary and very importantfamily: essence, essentially, essentialsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Clean water is essential for every family in the village. |
| evenlyadv. ✓e·ven·ly/ˈivənli/ | adv. | in equal amounts or at a steady ratefamily: even, evennessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Spread the butter evenly across the whole slice of bread. |
| evidentadj. ≠ev·i·dent/ˈɛvədənt/ | adj. | clear from the facts in front of youfamily: evidence, evidently, evidencedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It was evident from her smile that she had passed. |
| exactadj. ≠ex·act/ɪɡˈzækt/ | adj. | correct in every detail, with nothing more or lessfamily: exactly, exactnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Do you know the exact time the train leaves? |
| extensivelyadv. ≠ex·ten·sive·ly/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ | adv. | in a way that covers a large amount or areafamily: extensive, extend, extension, extentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She has travelled extensively across Asia for her research. |
| extremeadj. ≠ex·treme/ɛkˈstɹim/ | adj. | very great, much more than usualfamily: extremely, extremes, extremity, extremism, extremistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Farmers lost their crops in the extreme heat last summer. |
| fadev. ≠/feɪd/ | v. | to slowly lose color, strength or soundfamily: fadedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The poster faded in the sun. |
| fakeadj. ≠/feɪk/ | adj. | not real, but made to look realfamily: faked, faker, fakes, fakingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The market sells fake watches that look almost like the real ones. |
| fallenadj. ✓fall·en/ˈfɑlən/ | adj. | lying on the ground after dropping from a higher placefamily: fall, falls, falling, fellLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We swept the fallen leaves from the school path. |
| fashionableadj. ✓✓fash·ion·a·ble/ˈfæʃənəbəl/ | adj. | popular at a particular time, especially in clothes or stylefamily: fashion, fashions, fashionably, unfashionableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | That bookshop has become very fashionable with students this year. |
| favorableadj. ✓fa·vor·a·ble/ˈfeɪvɚəbəl/ | adj. | positive and showing approvalfamily: favour, favorably, unfavorableLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new library received favorable reviews from students and teachers. |
| firmlyadv. ≠firm·ly/ˈfɝmli/ | adv. | in a strong, steady way that does not move or changefamily: firm, firmnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Hold the ladder firmly while I climb up to the roof. |
| fitsv. ⚠/fɪts/ | v. | the form of fit used with he, she and itfamily: fit, fittedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The lid fits tightly. |
| flatadj. ≠/flæt/ | adj. | level and smooth, without bumpsfamily: flattenLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Find a flat spot for the mat. |
| formaladj. ≠for·mal/ˈfɔɹməl/ | adj. | very polite and serious, suitable for official situationsfamily: form, formally, formality, formalise, informalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | You should use formal language when you write to the dean. |
| formallyadv. ✓for·mal·ly/ˈfɔɹməli/ | adv. | in an official or polite wayfamily: formal, form, formality, informal, informallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new director was formally introduced to the staff at the meeting. |
| fortunateadj. ≠for·tu·nate/ˈfɔɹtʃənət/ | adj. | lucky, because good things happen to youfamily: fortune, fortunately, unfortunate, unfortunately, misfortuneLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We were fortunate to find a taxi in the heavy rain. |
| freelyadv. ≠free·ly/ˈfɹili/ | adv. | without being stopped, limited or controlledfamily: free, freedomLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students can move freely between the library and the computer rooms. |
| gapn. ≠/ɡæp/ | n. | an empty space between two thingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Fill the gap in each sentence. |
| generaladj. ≠gen·er·al/ˈdʒɛnɚəl/ | adj. | true for most people, places or situations, not just somefamily: generally, generalize, generalizationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The general opinion in the office is that the plan will work. |
| generallyadv. ✓✓gen·er·al·ly/ˈdʒɛnɚəli/ | adv. | in most cases, or by most peoplefamily: general, generalizeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Buses here generally arrive on time in the morning. |
| giantadj. ✓✓gi·ant/ˈdʒaɪənt/ | adj. | extremely largeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A giant tree stood by the gate. |
| giftedadj. ✓gift·ed/ˈɡɪftəd/ | adj. | having great natural abilityfamily: gift, gifts, giftednessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The gifted pupil solved the puzzle faster than her teacher. |
| gorgeousadj. ≠gor·geous/ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ | adj. | extremely beautiful or pleasant to look atfamily: gorgeously, gorgeousnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The sunset over the sea looked gorgeous last night. |
| graphicadj. ≠graph·ic/ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | adj. | relating to drawings, pictures or printed designsfamily: graph, graphics, graphical, graphicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She works as a graphic designer for a small publishing company. |
| heavenlyadj. ✓heav·en·ly/ˈhɛvənli/ | adj. | extremely pleasant or beautifulfamily: heaven, heavens, heavenlinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was heavenly. |
| hiddenadj. ≠hid·den/ˈhɪdən/ | adj. | kept in a place where nobody can see or find itfamily: hide, hid, hides, hidingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children found a hidden door behind the bookshelf. |
| highlyadv. ✓✓high·ly/ˈhaɪli/ | adv. | very, or to a great degreefamily: high, higher, highest, heightLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new science teacher is highly respected by all her students. |
| historicadj. ✓✓his·tor·ic/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/ | adj. | important enough to be remembered for a long timefamily: history, histories, historian, historical, historicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Winning the championship was a historic moment for the small school. |
| honestlyadv. ✓hon·est·ly/ˈɑnəstli/ | adv. | in a truthful way, without lyingfamily: honest, honesty, dishonestlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She answered every question honestly during the interview. |
| horribleadj. ✓✓hor·ri·ble/ˈhɔɹəbəl/ | adj. | very unpleasant, and often frightening or disgustingfamily: horror, horribly, horrifyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The weather was horrible, with cold rain all day. |
| hugeadj. ≠/hjudʒ/ | adj. | extremely large in size or amountfamily: hugely, hugeness, hugerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A huge crowd waited outside the stadium before the match. |
| humorousadj. ≠hu·mor·ous/ˈhjumɚəs/ | adj. | funny and making people laughfamily: humour, humorouslyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | His humorous stories made the long journey feel much shorter. |
| imaginaryadj. ✓✓i·mag·i·nar·y/ɪˈmædʒəˌnɛɹi/ | adj. | existing only in the mind, not in real lifefamily: imagine, imagination, imaginativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Young children often talk to imaginary friends while they play. |
| impressiveadj. ✓✓im·pres·sive/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | adj. | so good or large that people admire itfamily: impress, impression, impressively, impressedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new bridge is an impressive piece of engineering. |
| improperadj. ✓im·prop·er/ɪmˈpɹɑpɚ/ | adj. | not correct or suitable for the situationfamily: proper, properly, improperlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Wearing shorts to the interview would be improper. |
| incorrectadj. ≠in·cor·rect/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ | adj. | not right, or containing a mistakefamily: correct, correction, correctly, incorrectlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Two of your answers were incorrect, so please check them again. |
| increasinglyadv. ≠in·creas·ing·ly/ɪnˈkɹisɪŋli/ | adv. | more and more over timefamily: increase, increasing, increasedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students are increasingly using their phones to read course materials. |
| incredibleadj. ≠in·cred·i·ble/ɪnˈkɹɛdəbəl/ | adj. | so good or surprising that it is hard to believefamily: credible, credibility, incrediblyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The view from the mountain top was incredible. |
| incrediblyadv. ✓✓in·cred·i·bly/ɪnˈkɹɛdəbli/ | adv. | extremely, to a degree that is hard to believefamily: incredibleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new phone is incredibly fast and easy to use. |
| independentadj. ≠in·de·pen·dent/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ | adj. | not needing help or control from other peoplefamily: depend, dependent, independence, independentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Living in a dormitory helped him become more independent. |
| indirectadj. ✓✓in·di·rect/ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ | adj. | not going straight to a place, person or pointfamily: direct, indirectly, directly, indirectnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She gave an indirect answer instead of simply saying no. |
| indirectlyadv. ✓in·di·rect·ly/ˌɪndəˈɹɛktli/ | adv. | not in a straight or open way, but through something elsefamily: indirect, direct, directly, directionLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Traffic problems indirectly affect how well students perform at school. |
| informativeadj. ✓in·for·ma·tive/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ | adj. | giving a lot of useful factsfamily: inform, information, informed, informantLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum guide was friendly and very informative. |
| intenseadj. ≠in·tense/ɪnˈtɛns/ | adj. | very strong or extreme in degreefamily: intensely, intensity, intensive, intensifyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The heat was so intense that we stayed inside all afternoon. |
| internaladj. ≠in·ter·nal/ɪnˈtɝnəl/ | adj. | existing or happening inside a thing, body or organisationfamily: internally, internaliseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company sends an internal newsletter to all its staff. |
| involvedadj. ✓✓in·volved/ɪnˈvɑlvd/ | adj. | taking part in an activity or eventfamily: involve, involvement, involves, involvingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Everyone in the office was involved in planning the charity run. |
| irregularadj. ✓ir·reg·u·lar/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ | adj. | not following the usual pattern or rulefamily: irregularity, irregularly, regular, regularity, regularlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | English has many irregular verbs, such as go and went. |
| jointadj. ≠/dʒɔɪnt/ | adj. | shared by or belonging to two or more people togetherfamily: join, joined, joining, jointly, jointsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two universities published a joint report on water quality. |
| largelyadv. ≠large·ly/ˈlɑɹdʒli/ | adv. | mostly, or to a great degreefamily: large, larger, largestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The success of the event was largely due to the volunteers. |
| layern. ✓✓lay·er/ˈleɪɚ/ | n. | one level of material lying on anotherfamily: layers, layeredLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Dust lay in a thin layer on the shelf. |
| leadingadj. ✓✓lead·ing/ˈlidɪŋ/ | adj. | most important or most successful in a groupfamily: lead, leader, ledLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She works for one of the leading companies in Southeast Asia. |
| leastadv. ≠/list/ | adv. | the smallest amount; used in at leastfamily: little, lessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Bring at least two pencils. |
| lightlyadv. ✓light·ly/ˈlaɪtli/ | adv. | with very little force or weightfamily: light, lightenLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She tapped lightly on the door so she would not wake the baby. |
| limitedadj. ≠lim·it·ed/ˈlɪmətəd/ | adj. | not very great in amount, number or sizefamily: limit, limitation, limits, limitlessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The library has only a limited number of laptops to lend. |
| locatedadj. ✓lo·cat·ed/ˈloʊˌkeɪtəd/ | adj. | in a particular place or positionfamily: locate, location, locations, locates, locatingLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new library is located next to the main entrance. |
| lossn. ✓✓/lɔs/ | n. | losing something or someonefamily: lose, lostLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The loss of the notebook slowed us down. |
| loudadj. ≠/laʊd/ | adj. | making a lot of soundfamily: loudly, louderLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The fan is too loud for listening tasks. |
| magnificentadj. ≠mag·nif·i·cent/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ | adj. | extremely beautiful or impressivefamily: magnificence, magnificentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | From the hill we had a magnificent view of the whole city. |
| markedadj. ✓/mɑɹkt/ | adj. | easy to notice because it is clear or largefamily: mark, marks, marking, marker, markedlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There was a marked improvement in her grades this term. |
| massiveadj. ≠mas·sive/ˈmæsɪv/ | adj. | extremely large in size or amountfamily: mass, masses, massively, massivenessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A massive truck blocked the whole road for an hour. |
| megaadj. ⚠me·ga/ˈmɛɡə/ | adj. | informal: very large or greatLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The end-of-term quiz is mega. |
| memorableadj. ≠mem·o·ra·ble/ˈmɛmɚəbəl/ | adj. | worth remembering because it is special or unusualfamily: memorably, memory, memoriseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our trip to the northern hills was the most memorable week of the year. |
| mildadj. ✓✓/maɪld/ | adj. | gentle; not strong or severefamily: mildlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The chili is mild enough for everyone. |
| miniadj. ⚠min·i/ˈmɪni/ | adj. | much smaller than the usual sizeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Start with a mini quiz. |
| minoradj. ≠mi·nor/ˈmaɪnɚ/ | adj. | small and not very serious or importantfamily: minority, minorities, minorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There were only a few minor mistakes in your report. |
| narrowadj. ≠nar·row/ˈnɛɹoʊ/ | adj. | measuring only a small distance from one side to the otherfamily: narrowly, narrower, narrowness, narrowedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The street was so narrow that two cars could not pass. |
| nastyadj. ≠nas·ty/ˈnæsti/ | adj. | very unpleasant or unkindfamily: nastier, nastily, nastinessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The medicine had a nasty taste, but it worked quickly. |
| naturallyadv. ✓✓nat·u·ral·ly/ˈnætʃɚəli/ | adv. | in a normal, relaxed way, without trying hard or pretendingfamily: natural, nature, unnaturalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Just relax and talk naturally when you meet the new students. |
| nearbyadj. ≠near·by/nɪɹˈbaɪ/ | adj. | not far awayfamily: near, nearly, nearer, nearestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We walked to a nearby café to escape the rain. |
| neutraladj. ≠neu·tral/ˈnutɹəl/ | adj. | not supporting any side in an argument or contestfamily: neutrality, neutralise, neutrally, neutralsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The referee must stay neutral during the whole match. |
| noticeableadj. ✓no·tice·a·ble/ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/ | adj. | easy to see or feelfamily: notice, noticed, noticing, notices, noticeablyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There was a noticeable improvement in her writing after a month. |
| nowhereadv. ≠no·where/ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/ | adv. | not in or to any placeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I looked everywhere, but my keys were nowhere in the house. |
| numerousadj. ≠nu·mer·ous/ˈnumɚəs/ | adj. | very manyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher received numerous questions after the lecture ended. |
| offensiveadj. ≠of·fen·sive/əˈfɛnsɪv/ | adj. | rude in a way that makes people upset or angryfamily: offend, offence, offended, offender, offensivelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager apologised for the offensive language in the advert. |
| ordinaryadj. ≠or·di·nar·y/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/ | adj. | normal and not special or different in any wayfamily: ordinarily, extraordinaryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It was an ordinary Tuesday until the power went off. |
| outeradj. ≠out·er/ˈaʊtɚ/ | adj. | on the outside; furthest from the centrefamily: outsideLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Write the date in the outer margin. |
| outstandingadj. ≠out·stand·ing/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/ | adj. | extremely good, much better than othersfamily: outstandinglyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her outstanding essay won first prize in the university competition. |
| paleadj. ✓✓/peɪl/ | adj. | light in color, or lacking colorfamily: paleness, palelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The sky turned pale before dawn. |
| plainadj. ≠/pleɪn/ | adj. | simple, with nothing added or decoratedfamily: plainly, plainness, plainer, plainestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She wore a plain white shirt without any pattern. |
| positivelyadv. ✓pos·i·tive·ly/ˈpɑzətɪvli/ | adv. | in a hopeful, good or helpful wayfamily: positive, positivityLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her teacher responded positively to the idea of a class garden. |
| practicaladj. ✓✓prac·ti·cal/ˈpɹæktəkəl/ | adj. | useful and suitable for real situations, not just ideasfamily: practice, practise, practically, practicalityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The course gives students practical skills they can use at work. |
| preciousadj. ≠pre·cious/ˈpɹɛʃəs/ | adj. | very valuable and important to someonefamily: preciously, preciousnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | This old photograph is precious to my grandmother. |
| preparedadj. ✓✓pre·pared/pɹiˈpɛɹd/ | adj. | ready to deal with something, because you have planned for itfamily: prepare, preparation, preparednessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Be prepared for the test by reading chapters three and four. |
| primitiveadj. ✓prim·i·tive/ˈpɹɪmətɪv/ | adj. | very simple and from an early stage of developmentfamily: primitively, primitivesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum shows primitive tools made from stone and bone. |
| privateadj. ≠pri·vate/ˈpɹaɪvət/ | adj. | for one person or group onlyfamily: privacyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | That is private information. |
| properlyadv. ✓✓prop·er·ly/ˈpɹɑpɚli/ | adv. | in the correct or suitable wayfamily: properLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Wash your hands properly before you start cooking. |
| rareadj. ✓✓/ɹɛɹ/ | adj. | not happening or found oftenfamily: rarelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | That spelling is rare. |
| ratedv. ⚠rat·ed/ˈɹeɪtɪd/ | v. | past tense of rate: judged or given a levelfamily: rate, ratingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The film is rated for all ages. |
| realisticadj. ≠re·al·is·tic/ˌɹiəˈlɪstɪk/ | adj. | based on facts and what is actually possiblefamily: real, reality, realist, realistically, unrealisticLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Set a realistic goal, such as learning ten new words a day. |
| reasonableadj. ≠rea·son·a·ble/ˈɹizənəbəl/ | adj. | fair and sensible, not asking too muchfamily: reason, reasonably, unreasonableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The hotel charged a reasonable price for such a large room. |
| recentadj. ≠re·cent/ˈɹisənt/ | adj. | happening a short time agofamily: recentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | A recent study found the opposite. |
| relativelyadv. ≠rel·a·tive·ly/ˈɹɛlətɪvli/ | adv. | quite, when compared with other similar thingsfamily: relative, relate, related, relation, relatives, unrelatedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The exam was relatively easy compared with last year's paper. |
| relaxingadj. ✓✓re·lax·ing/ɹɪˈlæksɪŋ/ | adj. | making you feel calm and less worried or tiredfamily: relax, relaxed, relaxationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A warm bath is very relaxing after a long day at work. |
| reliableadj. ✓✓re·li·a·ble/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ | adj. | able to be trusted to do what you expectfamily: rely, reliability, reliably, unreliableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Our old car is slow but reliable, so it never breaks down. |
| remarkableadj. ≠re·mark·a·ble/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbəl/ | adj. | unusual and surprising in a way that people noticefamily: remark, remarkablyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her progress in English this year has been remarkable. |
| repeatedadj. ✓re·peat·ed/ɹɪˈpitɪd/ | adj. | happening or done many timesfamily: repeat, repeatedly, repetitionLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Despite repeated warnings, some students still arrived late to class. |
| responsibleadj. ✓✓re·spon·si·ble/ɹiˈspɑnsəbəl/ | adj. | having the duty to look after or deal with somethingfamily: responsibility, responsibly, irresponsibleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Each student is responsible for cleaning their own desk after class. |
| rimsn. ⚠/ɹɪmz/ | n. | plural of rim: the outer edges of round thingsfamily: rimLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The cup's rims are chipped. |
| roughadj. ✓✓/ɹʌf/ | adj. | not smooth or flat when you touch itfamily: roughly, roughness, rougher, roughestLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The wooden table felt rough, so we covered it with a cloth. |
| scaryadj. ≠scar·y/ˈskɛɹi/ | adj. | making you feel afraidfamily: scare, scared, scarier, scariest, scarily, scarinessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We watched a scary film and could not sleep afterwards. |
| secureadj. ≠se·cure/sɪˈkjʊɹ/ | adj. | safe and protected from danger or harmfamily: security, securely, secured, securing, insecureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Keep your passport in a secure place while travelling. |
| severeadj. ≠se·vere/səˈvɪɹ/ | adj. | very bad, serious or extremefamily: severely, severityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The severe storm closed the airport for two whole days. |
| severelyadv. ≠se·vere·ly/səˈvɪɹli/ | adv. | very badly or seriouslyfamily: severe, severityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old bridge was severely damaged by the flood last month. |
| sharpadj. ✓✓/ʃɑɹp/ | adj. | having a thin edge or point that can cut things easilyfamily: sharpen, sharper, sharply, sharpnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Be careful, that kitchen knife is very sharp. |
| sheeradj. ≠/ʃɪɹ/ | adj. | complete, used for emphasis; very steep or very thinLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They won by sheer effort. |
| shinyadj. ✓✓shin·y/ˈʃaɪni/ | adj. | smooth and bright, like a new coinfamily: shine, shone, shining, shinierLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She cleaned the car until it looked shiny and new. |
| silentadj. ✓✓si·lent/ˈsaɪlənt/ | adj. | making no sound at all, or not speakingfamily: silence, silentlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The classroom was completely silent during the final listening test. |
| slightlyadv. ✓✓slight·ly/ˈslaɪtli/ | adv. | a little, by a small amountfamily: slightLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The room felt slightly warmer after we closed the windows. |
| slotn. ≠/slɑt/ | n. | a narrow opening, or a time in a scheduleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Your talk has the ten o'clock slot. |
| spectacularadj. ≠spec·tac·u·lar/spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/ | adj. | very impressive and exciting to look atfamily: spectacle, spectacularlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The fireworks over the river were spectacular this year. |
| spotn. ≠/spɑt/ | n. | a small round mark, or a particular placefamily: spottedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | There is a spot on your shirt. |
| stableadj. ≠sta·ble/ˈsteɪbəl/ | adj. | not likely to change, fall or move suddenlyfamily: stability, stabilise, stably, unstableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The patient is now in a stable condition after the operation. |
| steadilyadv. ≠stead·i·ly/ˈstɛdəli/ | adv. | slowly and at an even rate, without stopping or changingfamily: steady, steadiness, unsteady, steadied, steadierLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | House prices in the city have risen steadily over ten years. |
| steadyadj. ≠stead·y/ˈstɛdi/ | adj. | staying the same, without sudden change or movementfamily: steadily, steadiness, steadied, steadier, unsteadyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her marks showed a steady improvement across the year. |
| stripn. ≠/stɹɪp/ | n. | a long narrow piece of somethingfamily: stripsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Cut the card into strips. |
| sufficientadj. ≠suf·fi·cient/səˈfɪʃənt/ | adj. | as much as is neededfamily: sufficiently, sufficiency, insufficientLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Make sure you have sufficient time to finish the test. |
| talentedadj. ✓✓tal·ent·ed/ˈtæləntɪd/ | adj. | having a natural ability to do something very wellfamily: talentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is a talented singer who performs at every school concert. |
| tendsv. ⚠/tɛndz/ | v. | the form of tend used with he, she and itfamily: tendLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The class tends to rush question one. |
| terriblyadv. ≠ter·ri·bly/ˈtɛɹəbli/ | adv. | in a very bad wayfamily: terribleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team played terribly and lost the match by five goals. |
| thoroughadj. ≠thor·ough/ˈθɝoʊ/ | adj. | done carefully and completely, with attention to every detailfamily: thoroughly, thoroughnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The doctor gave him a thorough check before the operation. |
| thusadv. ≠/ðʌs/ | adv. | in this way; therefore; a formal wordLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Thus ends the first unit. |
| tinyadj. ✓✓ti·ny/ˈtaɪni/ | adj. | extremely smallLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The print is tiny — enlarge it. |
| tornv. ⚠/tɔɹn/ | v. | past participle of tearfamily: tear, toreLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The page was torn. |
| totallyadv. ✓✓to·tal·ly/ˈtoʊtəli/ | adv. | completely, in every wayfamily: totalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I totally forgot about the meeting this morning. |
| tragicadj. ≠trag·ic/ˈtɹædʒɪk/ | adj. | very sad, often involving death or great sufferingfamily: tragedy, tragedies, tragicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The film tells the tragic story of a family who lost their home. |
| typicaladj. ≠typ·i·cal/ˈtɪpəkəl/ | adj. | showing the usual qualities of a particular kind of person or thingfamily: type, types, typically, typicalityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A typical school day here starts at eight and ends at four. |
| unableadj. ✓✓un·a·ble/əˈneɪbəl/ | adj. | not having the power, skill or chance to do somethingfamily: able, ability, inabilityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He was unable to attend the meeting because his train was late. |
| urgentadj. ≠ur·gent/ˈɝdʒənt/ | adj. | needing attention or action very soonfamily: urge, urgency, urgentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager sent an urgent message asking everyone to reply today. |
| valuableadj. ✓✓val·u·able/ˈvæljəbəl/ | adj. | worth a lot of money, or very useful and importantfamily: value, valuables, invaluableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher gave us some valuable advice about the exam. |
| variousadj. ✓✓var·i·ous/ˈvɛɹiəs/ | adj. | of several different kindsfamily: variety, varyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Various methods were tried. |
| vastadj. ≠/væst/ | adj. | extremely largeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A vast field lies behind the temple. |
| visibleadj. ≠vis·i·ble/ˈvɪzəbəl/ | adj. | able to be seenfamily: visibly, visibility, invisible, invisiblyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The mountains were clearly visible from our classroom window this morning. |
| weirdadj. ≠/wɪɹd/ | adj. | very strange and hard to understand or explainfamily: weirdly, weirdness, weirder, weirdestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old radio made a weird noise whenever it rained. |
| widespreadadj. ≠wide·spread/waɪdˈspɹɛd/ | adj. | existing or happening in many places or among many peoplefamily: wide, widely, spreadLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The use of mobile phones for study is now widespread among students. |
| wornadj. ✓/wɔɹn/ | adj. | damaged or thinned by long usefamily: wear, woreLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The worn steps dip in the middle. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abandonv. ≠a·ban·don/əˈbændən/ | v. | to leave someone or something behind and never go backfamily: abandoned, abandoning, abandons, abandonmentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The family had to abandon their car in the flooded street. |
| absorbv. ≠ab·sorb/əbˈzɔɹb/ | v. | to take in a liquid or heat and keep it insidefamily: absorption, absorbent, absorbed, absorbing, absorbsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The dry soil absorbed the rain within minutes. |
| accidentallyadv. ≠ac·ci·den·tal·ly/ˌæksəˈdɛntəli/ | adv. | by chance, without meaning to do itfamily: accident, accidental, accidentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I accidentally deleted the file before saving my work. |
| accompanyv. ≠ac·com·pa·ny/əˈkʌmpəni/ | v. | to go somewhere with another personfamily: accompaniment, accompanied, accompanying, accompaniesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Two teachers accompanied the students on the trip to the museum. |
| accomplishv. ≠ac·com·plish/əˈkɑmplɪʃ/ | v. | to complete a task or goal successfullyfamily: accomplishment, accomplished, accomplishing, accomplishesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We accomplished everything on our list before the deadline. |
| achievev. ≠a·chieve/əˈtʃiv/ | v. | to succeed in doing somethingfamily: achievementLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | She achieved a high score. |
| acknowledgev. ≠ac·knowl·edge/ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/ | v. | to accept or admit that something is true or existsfamily: acknowledged, acknowledges, acknowledging, acknowledgementLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She acknowledged that the report contained a few small errors. |
| acquirev. ≠ac·quire/əˈkwaɪɚ/ | v. | to get or gain something, often over a period of timefamily: acquired, acquires, acquiring, acquisition, acquisitionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students acquire new vocabulary faster when they read every day. |
| actsn. ⚠/ækts/ | n. | things that are donefamily: act, actionLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Small acts of kindness matter. |
| adaptv. ≠a·dapt/əˈdæpt/ | v. | to change something, or yourself, to suit a new situationfamily: adaptation, adaptable, adapted, adapting, adapter, adaptiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | New students often need a few weeks to adapt to university life. |
| adoptv. ≠a·dopt/əˈdɑpt/ | v. | to choose to take and use a new idea, method or planfamily: adoption, adopted, adopting, adopts, adopter, adoptiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school adopted a new timetable at the start of the year. |
| advancev. ≠ad·vance/ədˈvæns/ | v. | to move forward, or to make progress in somethingfamily: advancement, advanced, advancing, advancesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Medical research has advanced a great deal in the last decade. |
| affectv. ≠af·fect/əˈfɛkt/ | v. | to have an influence on someone or something, causing a changefamily: affected, affecting, affects, affectiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Lack of sleep can affect how well you concentrate in class. |
| aidn. ≠/eɪd/ | n. | help given to someone who needs itLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They sent aid after the flood. |
| aimn. ✓✓/eɪm/ | n. | what you are trying to achievefamily: aimlessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The aim of the lesson is clear. |
| announcev. ✓✓an·nounce/əˈnaʊns/ | v. | to tell people something officially or publiclyfamily: announcement, announcements, announcer, announced, announcing, announcesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school announced the exam dates on its website today. |
| arisev. ≠a·rise/əˈɹaɪz/ | v. | to begin to exist; to come upfamily: arose, arisenLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Questions arise in every lesson. |
| arrangev. ≠ar·range/əˈɹeɪndʒ/ | v. | to make plans so that something can happenfamily: arrangement, arrangements, arranged, arranging, arrangesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Could you arrange a meeting with the tutor for Friday? |
| assistv. ✓✓as·sist/əˈsɪst/ | v. | to help someone do somethingfamily: assistance, assistant, assistants, assisted, assisting, assistsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Two volunteers assisted the librarian with the new book display. |
| assumev. ≠as·sume/əˈsum/ | v. | to think something is true without checking itfamily: assumption, assumptions, assumed, assuming, assumesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I assumed the shop was open, but it was closed for a holiday. |
| attachv. ✓✓at·tach/əˈtætʃ/ | v. | to fix or join one thing to anotherfamily: attachment, attached, attaching, attachesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please attach a photo of yourself to the application form. |
| attendv. ≠at·tend/əˈtɛnd/ | v. | to go to an event or classfamily: attendanceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | All students must attend. |
| attractv. ✓✓at·tract/əˈtɹækt/ | v. | to make people want to come to or be interested in somethingfamily: attracts, attracted, attracting, attraction, attractive, unattractiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new park attracts many visitors at the weekend. |
| beatv. ≠/bit/ | v. | to defeat; to hit again and againfamily: beatenLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our team beat theirs by one point. |
| behavev. ≠be·have/bɪˈheɪv/ | v. | to act in a particular way, especially towards other peoplefamily: behaviour, behavioural, behaved, behaving, behavesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children behaved well during the long museum visit. |
| bitev. ✓✓/baɪt/ | v. | to cut with the teethfamily: bit, bittenLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Mosquitoes bite at dusk. |
| cancelv. ≠can·cel/ˈkænsəl/ | v. | to decide that a planned event will not happenfamily: cancelled, cancelling, cancellation, cancelsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher cancelled the class because of the heavy rain. |
| combinev. ✓✓com·bine/kəmˈbaɪn/ | v. | to join two or more things together to make onefamily: combination, combined, combines, combiningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The recipe combines rice, egg and fresh vegetables. |
| commitv. ✓✓com·mit/kəˈmɪt/ | v. | to promise to do something or give your time to itfamily: commitment, committed, commits, committingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She has committed to studying English for thirty minutes every day. |
| comparev. ≠com·pare/kəmˈpɛɹ/ | v. | to look at how things are similar or differentfamily: comparisonLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | Compare your answers in pairs. |
| competev. ≠com·pete/kəmˈpit/ | v. | to try to win or do better than othersfamily: competition, competitor, competitive, competed, competing, competitivelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Ten schools will compete in the science fair next month. |
| composev. ≠com·pose/kəmˈpoʊz/ | v. | to write a piece of music, a poem or a letterfamily: composer, composition, composed, composing, composesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He composed a short song for the school concert. |
| confirmv. ✓✓con·firm/kənˈfɝm/ | v. | to say or show that something is certain or truefamily: confirmation, confirmed, confirming, confirmsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The hotel emailed to confirm our booking for Saturday. |
| connectv. ≠con·nect/kəˈnɛkt/ | v. | to join two or more things togetherfamily: connection, connected, connector, connecting, connectsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Use this cable to connect the printer to your laptop. |
| constructv. ≠con·struct/kənˈstɹʌkt/ | v. | to build something such as a house, road or machinefamily: construction, constructive, constructor, constructed, constructing, constructsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The city plans to construct a new bridge across the river. |
| consumev. ✓✓con·sume/kənˈsum/ | v. | to use something up, such as energy, fuel or foodfamily: consumer, consumption, consumed, consumingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This old air conditioner consumes a lot of electricity every month. |
| containv. ≠con·tain/kənˈteɪn/ | v. | to have something inside or as a partfamily: container, containers, contained, containing, containsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | This box contains all the books I need for the course. |
| contributev. ≠con·trib·ute/kənˈtɹɪbjut/ | v. | to give money, help or ideas to something together with othersfamily: contribution, contributor, contributed, contributing, contributesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every student contributed one idea to the class project. |
| conveyv. ≠con·vey/kənˈveɪ/ | v. | to make an idea or feeling known to someonefamily: conveyed, conveying, conveys, conveyorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The photograph conveys the excitement of the students on graduation day. |
| convincev. ✓✓con·vince/kənˈvɪns/ | v. | to make someone believe that something is truefamily: convinces, convinced, convincing, convincingly, unconvincedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He finally convinced us that the plan would work. |
| dealtv. ⚠/dɛlt/ | v. | past tense of dealfamily: deal, dealingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The teacher dealt one card to each pair. |
| deedn. ≠/did/ | n. | a thing someone does, good or badLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | One kind deed can change a day. |
| defeatv. ≠de·feat/dɪˈfit/ | v. | to win against someone in a game, match or competitionfamily: defeated, defeating, defeats, defeatistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our school team defeated last year's champions in the final. |
| defendv. ≠de·fend/dɪˈfɛnd/ | v. | to protect someone or something from attack or harmfamily: defence, defended, defender, defending, defends, defendantLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A high wall defends the village from floods every rainy season. |
| deliverv. ✓✓de·liv·er/dɪˈlɪvɚ/ | v. | to take something to the person or place it is meant forfamily: delivery, delivered, delivering, deliversLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop delivers groceries to your door within two hours. |
| denyv. ≠/dɪˈnaɪ/ | v. | to say something is not truefamily: denied, denialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He denied borrowing the pen. |
| deservev. ≠de·serve/dɪˈzɝv/ | v. | to have earned something, good or bad, because of your actionsfamily: deserved, deserving, deserves, undeservedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After studying so hard, she deserves a place at the university. |
| determinev. ✓✓de·ter·mine/dəˈtɝmən/ | v. | to find out something exactly, or to decide what will happenfamily: determination, determined, determines, determiningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Tests will determine which class each student joins next year. |
| differv. ≠dif·fer/ˈdɪfɚ/ | v. | to not be the same as something elsefamily: difference, different, differently, differed, differing, differsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two textbooks differ in the way they explain grammar. |
| discussv. ≠dis·cuss/dɪsˈkʌs/ | v. | to talk about something with othersfamily: discussionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | Discuss the question in groups. |
| distinguishv. ≠dis·tin·guish/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ | v. | to see or understand the difference between two thingsfamily: distinguished, distinguishing, distinction, distinctLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Young children cannot always distinguish between left and right. |
| distributev. ≠dis·trib·ute/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ | v. | to give things out to several people or placesfamily: distribution, distributor, distributed, distributing, distributesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher distributed the worksheets before the lesson began. |
| dragv. ≠/dɹæɡ/ | v. | to pull something along the groundfamily: draggedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Drag the mats to the wall. |
| eliminatev. ≠e·lim·i·nate/ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ | v. | to remove or get rid of something completelyfamily: eliminated, eliminates, eliminating, eliminationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new filter eliminates most of the noise in the recording. |
| emergev. ≠e·merge/ɪˈmɝdʒ/ | v. | to come out from a place or appear after being hiddenfamily: emerged, emergence, emergent, emerges, emergingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The sun emerged from behind the clouds after lunch. |
| enablev. ≠en·a·ble/ɛˈneɪbəl/ | v. | to make it possible for someone to do somethingfamily: enabled, enables, enabling, enablerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The scholarship enabled her to study abroad for a year. |
| engagev. ≠en·gage/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/ | v. | to make someone interested and keep their attentionfamily: engagement, engaged, engaging, engagesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Good teachers engage their students with questions and short activities. |
| ensurev. ≠en·sure/ɛnˈʃʊɹ/ | v. | to make certain that something happensfamily: ensured, ensures, ensuringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please ensure that every window is closed before you leave. |
| entertainv. ✓✓en·ter·tain/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ | v. | to give people enjoyment with a show, story or gamefamily: entertainment, entertaining, entertainer, entertainedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The students entertained their parents with songs and a short play. |
| examinev. ✓✓ex·am·ine/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ | v. | to look at something carefully to find out about itfamily: examination, exam, examiner, examinee, examined, examiningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The doctor examined my knee and said nothing was broken. |
| expandv. ✓✓ex·pand/ɪkˈspænd/ | v. | to become larger or to make something largerfamily: expansion, expanded, expanding, expands, expandableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company plans to expand its business into three new cities. |
| exposev. ≠ex·pose/ɪkˈspoʊz/ | v. | to make something visible that was hidden or coveredfamily: exposed, exposure, exposes, exposingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Strong winds exposed the tree's roots beside the road. |
| extendv. ≠ex·tend/ɪkˈstɛnd/ | v. | to make something longer or largerfamily: extension, extended, extending, extends, extensive, extentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The library has extended its opening hours during exam week. |
| fastenv. ✓✓fas·ten/ˈfæsən/ | v. | to close or fix something firmly in placefamily: fastener, fastened, fastening, fastens, unfastenLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please fasten your seat belt before the plane takes off. |
| feedv. ≠/fid/ | v. | to give food tofamily: fed, feedingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Feed the fish before class. |
| gainv. ≠/ɡeɪn/ | v. | to get something usefulLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He gained confidence quickly. |
| generatev. ≠gen·er·ate/ˈdʒɛnɚˌeɪt/ | v. | to produce or cause something to existfamily: generation, generator, generated, generating, generates, generativeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Solar panels on the roof generate electricity for the whole school. |
| grabv. ≠/ɡɹæb/ | v. | to take hold of something quickly and roughlyfamily: grabs, grabbed, grabbingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He grabbed his bag and ran for the bus. |
| hangv. ✓✓/hæŋ/ | v. | to fix something at the top so it goes down freelyfamily: hung, hangingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Hang the poster by the door. |
| hesitatev. ≠hes·i·tate/ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/ | v. | to stop for a moment before doing something because you are unsurefamily: hesitation, hesitant, hesitated, hesitates, hesitatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She hesitated before answering the difficult question. |
| hopv. ⚠/hɑp/ | v. | to jump on one foot, or in small jumpsfamily: hopped, hoppingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The bird hopped along the wall. |
| ignorev. ✓✓ig·nore/ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ | v. | to pay no attention to someone or something on purposefamily: ignored, ignoring, ignores, ignorance, ignorantLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He ignored the message and kept working on his essay. |
| informv. ≠in·form/ɪnˈfɔɹm/ | v. | to tell someone about something, especially officiallyfamily: information, informative, informed, informing, informs, informantLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school informed parents about the trip by email last week. |
| insistv. ≠in·sist/ɪnˈsɪst/ | v. | to say firmly that something must happen or is truefamily: insistence, insistent, insisted, insisting, insistsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My mother insisted that I take an umbrella to school. |
| intendv. ✓✓in·tend/ɪnˈtɛnd/ | v. | to plan or want to do somethingfamily: intention, intended, intending, intends, intentionalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I intend to finish my essay before the weekend starts. |
| interruptv. ≠in·ter·rupt/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | v. | to stop someone while they are speaking or doing somethingfamily: interruption, interrupted, interrupting, interruptsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please do not interrupt me while I am explaining the answer. |
| involvev. ≠in·volve/ɪnˈvɑlv/ | v. | to include something as a necessary partfamily: involvement, involved, involving, involvesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The project involves interviewing twenty students about their study habits. |
| laidv. ⚠/leɪd/ | v. | past tense of layfamily: lay, layingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He laid the sheets on the desk. |
| layv. ✓✓/leɪ/ | v. | to put something down carefullyfamily: laid, layingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Lay the sheets on the desk. |
| leadv. ≠/lid/ | v. | to guide or go in frontfamily: led, leaderLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Lead the group to the hall. |
| leadsv. ⚠/lidz/ | v. | the form of lead used with he, she and itfamily: lead, ledLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The oldest monk leads the chant. |
| leanv. ≠/lin/ | v. | to bend or rest against somethingfamily: leaningLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Do not lean on the desk. |
| leapv. ≠/lip/ | v. | to jump a long way or highfamily: leapt, leapingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The frog can leap across the path. |
| lentv. ⚠/lɛnt/ | v. | past tense of lendfamily: lend, lendingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She lent me her book. |
| liftv. ≠/lɪft/ | v. | to raise to a higher positionfamily: liftedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Lift the box with your knees, not your back. |
| litv. ⚠/lɪt/ | v. | past tense of lightfamily: light, lightingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She lit a candle. |
| locatev. ✓✓lo·cate/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ | v. | to find the exact place where something or someone isfamily: location, locations, located, locates, locatingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The app helped us locate the nearest bus stop quickly. |
| maintainv. ≠main·tain/meɪnˈteɪn/ | v. | to keep something at the same level or in good conditionfamily: maintenance, maintained, maintaining, maintains, maintainableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It is hard to maintain a healthy diet during exam week. |
| meltv. ≠/mɛlt/ | v. | to change from solid to liquid with heatfamily: meltedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The ice melted before noon. |
| modifyv. ≠mod·i·fy/ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to change something slightly to make it better or more suitablefamily: modification, modified, modifier, modifies, modifyingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher modified the test for students who needed more time. |
| motivatev. ≠mo·ti·vate/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/ | v. | to make someone want to do somethingfamily: motivation, motivated, motivating, motivatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Small rewards motivate young learners to finish their homework. |
| nodv. ≠/nɑd/ | v. | to move your head down to show agreementfamily: noddingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | She nodded and smiled. |
| obtainv. ≠ob·tain/əbˈteɪn/ | v. | to get something, especially by asking or making an effortfamily: obtainable, obtained, obtaining, obtainsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students must obtain permission before using the laboratory. |
| occupyv. ≠oc·cu·py/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ | v. | to fill or use a space, building or period of timefamily: occupation, occupied, occupying, occupies, occupier, occupancyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company occupies the top three floors of the building. |
| occurv. ✓✓oc·cur/əˈkɝ/ | v. | to happen or take placefamily: occurrence, occurred, occurring, occursLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Most mistakes occur when students rush through the final questions. |
| overcomev. ≠o·ver·come/ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ | v. | to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficultyfamily: overcame, overcomes, overcomingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | With practice, he overcame his fear of speaking in public. |
| participatev. ✓✓par·tic·i·pate/pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ | v. | to take part in an activity with other peoplefamily: participation, participant, participated, participates, participatingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | All students must participate in the class discussion today. |
| patv. ⚠/pæt/ | v. | to touch gently with a flat handLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Pat the dog softly. |
| permitv. ≠per·mit/pɚˈmɪt/ | v. | to allow someone to do somethingfamily: permission, permits, permitted, permittingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students are not permitted to use phones during the test. |
| persuadev. ✓✓per·suade/pɚˈsweɪd/ | v. | to make someone agree to do something by giving good reasonsfamily: persuasion, persuasive, persuaded, persuades, persuadingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My friends persuaded me to join the swimming club. |
| posesv. ⚠pos·es/ˈpoʊzəz/ | v. | the form of pose used with he, she and itfamily: poseLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The statue poses no danger. |
| possessv. ≠pos·sess/pəˈzɛs/ | v. | to have or own somethingfamily: possession, possessive, possessor, possessed, possessingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Anyone who possesses a valid ticket can enter the hall. |
| preservev. ≠pre·serve/pɹəˈzɝv/ | v. | to keep something safe from harm or changefamily: preservation, preservative, preserved, preserves, preservingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The museum works hard to preserve old paintings for future generations. |
| pressv. ✓✓/pɹɛs/ | v. | to push firmly against somethingfamily: pressed, pressureLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Press the button twice. |
| preventv. ≠pre·vent/pɹɪˈvɛnt/ | v. | to stop something from happeningfamily: preventionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Rest can prevent injury. |
| proceedv. ≠pro·ceed/pɹəˈsid/ | v. | to continue doing something after a pause or a first stepfamily: proceeded, proceeding, proceeds, procedureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After the break, the speaker proceeded with the second part. |
| proposev. ≠pro·pose/pɹəˈpoʊz/ | v. | to suggest a plan or idea for others to considerfamily: proposal, proposed, proposes, proposing, propositionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager proposed a new timetable for the summer term. |
| protectv. ≠pro·tect/pɹəˈtɛkt/ | v. | to keep someone or something safe from harmfamily: protection, protective, protector, protected, protecting, protectsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A hat will protect your head from the strong sun. |
| providev. ≠pro·vide/pɹəˈvaɪd/ | v. | to give someone something they needfamily: providerLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The college provides materials. |
| recognizev. ≠rec·og·nize/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ | v. | to know who or what something is because you have seen it beforefamily: recognition, recognizable, recognized, recognizes, recognizingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I did not recognize my old classmate because his hair was different. |
| recommendv. ≠rec·om·mend/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ | v. | to tell someone that something is good or a wise choicefamily: recommendation, recommended, recommending, recommendsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My teacher recommended this book for anyone learning academic English. |
| reducev. ≠re·duce/ɹəˈdus/ | v. | to make something smaller or less in amountfamily: reduction, reduced, reduces, reducing, reducibleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We should reduce the amount of sugar in our diet. |
| refusev. ≠re·fuse/ɹəˈfjuz/ | v. | to say that you will not do or accept somethingfamily: refusal, refused, refuses, refusingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He refused to lend his notes to anyone before the exam. |
| regardv. ≠re·gard/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ | v. | to think of someone or something in a particular wayfamily: regarded, regarding, regardless, regardsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many students regard her as the best lecturer in the department. |
| rejectv. ✓✓re·ject/ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ | v. | to refuse to accept or agree to somethingfamily: rejection, rejected, rejecting, rejectsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The committee rejected our plan because it cost too much. |
| remainv. ≠re·main/ɹɪˈmeɪn/ | v. | to stay in the same place or statefamily: remainingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Two questions remain unanswered. |
| removev. ≠re·move/ɹiˈmuv/ | v. | to take something away from a placefamily: removal, removable, removed, remover, removingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please remove your shoes before entering the room. |
| requirev. ✓✓re·quire/ˌɹiˈkwaɪɚ/ | v. | to need something, or to make something necessaryfamily: requirement, required, requiring, requiresLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This course requires students to attend at least ten lessons. |
| resistv. ≠re·sist/ɹɪˈzɪst/ | v. | to fight against something; to stop yourself doing somethingfamily: resistanceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It is hard to resist the last mango. |
| resolvev. ≠re·solve/ɹiˈzɑlv/ | v. | to find a satisfactory way to end a problem or disagreementfamily: resolved, resolves, resolving, resolutionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two teams met to resolve the argument about the schedule. |
| respondv. ≠re·spond/ɹɪˈspɑnd/ | v. | to say or do something as an answer or reactionfamily: response, responded, respondent, responding, respondsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please respond to the email before Friday afternoon. |
| restorev. ≠re·store/ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ | v. | to bring something back to its earlier good conditionfamily: restoration, restored, restores, restoringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Workers restored the old temple after the flood damaged its walls. |
| restrictv. ≠re·strict/ɹiˈstɹɪkt/ | v. | to keep something within a fixed limitfamily: restriction, restricted, restrictive, restricts, restrictingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The library restricts each student to five books at a time. |
| retainv. ≠re·tain/ɹɪˈteɪn/ | v. | to keep something and not lose itfamily: retention, retained, retaining, retainsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students retain more vocabulary when they revise often. |
| ripv. ≠/ɹɪp/ | v. | to tear something quicklyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Do not rip the page. |
| risev. ≠/ɹaɪz/ | v. | to move upward or increasefamily: rose, risingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Prices rise every year. |
| risesv. ⚠/ˈɹaɪzəz/ | v. | the form of rise used with he, she and itfamily: rise, rose, risenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The river rises in October. |
| rushv. ≠/ɹʌʃ/ | v. | to move or do something very fastfamily: rushed, rushingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Do not rush the last section. |
| settlev. ≠set·tle/ˈsɛtəl/ | v. | to end an argument or decide something finallyfamily: settled, settles, settling, settlement, settlerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two friends settled their disagreement by talking calmly. |
| simplifyv. ✓sim·pli·fy/ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ/ | v. | to make something easier to understand or dofamily: simple, simply, simplicity, simplified, simplifies, simplifyingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher simplified the instructions so everyone could follow them. |
| slipv. ≠/slɪp/ | v. | to slide by accident and lose balancefamily: slipped, slipperyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Mind the wet floor — easy to slip. |
| snapv. ≠/snæp/ | v. | to break suddenly with a sharp soundfamily: snapped, snappingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The dry branch will snap easily. |
| strengthenv. ≠strength·en/ˈstɹɛŋθən/ | v. | to make something more powerful or harder to breakfamily: strength, strong, strengthened, strengthening, strengthensLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Daily exercise will strengthen your legs before the race. |
| stretchv. ≠/stɹɛtʃ/ | v. | to make something longer or wider by pulling itfamily: stretched, stretches, stretching, stretcher, stretchyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She stretched the rubber band until it almost broke. |
| suggestv. ≠sug·gest/səˈdʒɛst/ | v. | to offer an idea for others to considerfamily: suggestionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | She suggested a different method. |
| supposev. ≠sup·pose/səˈpoʊz/ | v. | to think that something is probably truefamily: supposed, supposedly, supposing, supposes, suppositionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I suppose the shop is closed on public holidays. |
| swearv. ≠/swɛɹ/ | v. | to promise seriously; to use rude wordsfamily: swore, swornLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Witnesses swear to tell the truth. |
| tossv. ≠/tɔs/ | v. | to throw lightlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Toss the dice to start. |
| transferv. ≠trans·fer/tɹænˈsfɝ/ | v. | to move someone or something from one place to anotherfamily: transferred, transferring, transfers, transferable, transferenceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please transfer the files to the new computer before Friday. |
| transformv. ≠trans·form/tɹænˈsfɔɹm/ | v. | to change the form or nature of something completelyfamily: transformation, transformed, transformer, transforming, transformsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new library has transformed the way students study. |
| uncoverv. ✓un·cov·er/ənˈkʌvɚ/ | v. | to find out something that was hidden or secretfamily: cover, uncovered, uncovering, uncoversLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The students uncovered several errors in the old textbook. |
| undergov. ≠un·der·go/ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ | v. | to experience something difficult or a big changefamily: undergoes, undergoing, underwent, undergoneLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old station will undergo repairs for the next six months. |
| undov. ✓un·do/ənˈdu/ | v. | to open something fastened; to reverse an actionfamily: undid, undoneLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Press here to undo the last change. |
| warnv. ✓✓/wɔɹn/ | v. | to tell someone about a possible dangerfamily: warned, warningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Warn the class before the timer ends. |
school103 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| accentn. ≠ac·cent/ˈæksɛnt/ | n. | the way people from a particular place or country pronounce wordsfamily: accents, accented, accentuateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | You can hear from his accent that he comes from the south. |
| achievementn. ✓✓a·chieve·ment/əˈtʃivmənt/ | n. | something good that you succeed in doing after effortfamily: achieve, achieved, achieving, achievementsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Finishing the marathon was the greatest achievement of his life. |
| adverbn. ✓ad·verb/ˈædvɚb/ | n. | a word that says how, when or where something happensfamily: adverbs, adverbialLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In the sentence 'She sings beautifully', the word 'beautifully' is an adverb. |
| aidsn. ≠/eɪdz/ | n. | plural of aid: things that helpfamily: aidLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Pictures are useful teaching aids. |
| alphabetn. ✓al·pha·bet/ˈælfəˌbɛt/ | n. | the set of letters used to write a languagefamily: alphabetical, alphabetically, alphabetic, alphabetise, alphabetsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Thai children learn the letters of the alphabet in their first year. |
| anglen. ≠an·gle/ˈæŋɡəl/ | n. | the space between two lines that meet, measured in degreesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Measure each angle of the triangle. |
| arithmeticn. ✓a·rith·me·tic/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ | n. | the part of mathematics that deals with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividingfamily: arithmetical, arithmeticallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Children learn basic arithmetic before they study algebra. |
| assignv. ≠as·sign/əˈsaɪn/ | v. | to give someone a job or task to dofamily: assignment, assignments, assigned, assigning, assignsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher assigned each group a different chapter to present. |
| assignmentn. ✓✓as·sign·ment/əˈsaɪnmənt/ | n. | a task that a teacher or boss gives someone to dofamily: assign, assigned, assignmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We have to hand in the reading assignment by Friday. |
| bingon. ⚠bin·go/ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/ | n. | a game of matching called numbers or words on a cardLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Word bingo works with any list. |
| biochemistryn. ✓bi·o·chem·is·try/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməstɹi/ | n. | the science of the substances and reactions inside living thingsfamily: chemistry, biochemist, biochemical, biochemistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She is studying biochemistry because she wants to work in medicine. |
| biologyn. ≠bi·ol·o·gy/baɪˈɑlədʒi/ | n. | the scientific study of living things, such as plants and animalsfamily: biologist, biological, biologicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In biology class we looked at plant cells under a microscope. |
| calculatev. ≠cal·cu·late/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to find a number or amount by using mathematicsfamily: calculation, calculations, calculator, calculated, calculatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please calculate the total cost of the tickets for the whole class. |
| calculatorn. ✓cal·cu·la·tor/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɚ/ | n. | a small electronic machine for doing sumsfamily: calculate, calculation, calculatorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | You may use a calculator in the maths exam. |
| cheatv. ≠/tʃit/ | v. | to act dishonestly to gain somethingfamily: cheatingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Nobody wants to cheat at a game. |
| chemistryn. ≠chem·is·try/ˈkɛməstɹi/ | n. | the scientific study of substances and how they react with each otherfamily: chemist, chemical, chemicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In chemistry we learned why salt dissolves in water. |
| choirn. ≠/ˈkwaɪɚ/ | n. | a group of people who sing togetherfamily: choirsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My sister sings in the school choir every Friday afternoon. |
| clipn. ≠/klɪp/ | n. | a small fastener; also a short piece of videoLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Hold the pages with a clip. |
| curriculumn. ≠cur·ric·u·lum/kəˈɹɪkjələm/ | n. | the set of subjects taught at a school, college or universityfamily: curricula, curriculums, curricularLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new curriculum includes more science and computer lessons. |
| definitionn. ✓✓def·i·ni·tion/ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/ | n. | a statement of what a word or idea meansfamily: define, defined, definite, definitionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Look up the definition of each new word in your dictionary. |
| depthn. ≠/dɛpθ/ | n. | the distance from the top or surface down to the bottomfamily: deep, deeply, deepen, depthsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The pool has a depth of two metres at one end. |
| diagramn. ✓✓di·a·gram/ˈdaɪəˌɡɹæm/ | n. | a simple drawing that shows how something works or is arrangedfamily: diagrams, diagrammaticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher drew a diagram of the heart on the board. |
| diametern. ✓di·am·e·ter/daɪˈæmətɚ/ | n. | a straight line through the centre of a circle, from side to sidefamily: diametersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Measure the diameter of the plate before choosing a box. |
| dioxiden. ✓di·ox·ide/daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd/ | n. | a chemical made of one atom joined to two oxygen atomsfamily: dioxidesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Cars release carbon dioxide into the air when their engines run. |
| dueadj. ≠/du/ | adj. | expected or required at a certain timeLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The essay is due on Monday. |
| ecologyn. ✓e·col·o·gy/ɪˈkɑlədʒi/ | n. | the study of how living things relate to their surroundingsfamily: ecological, ecologist, ecologiesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In ecology class we learned how forests recover after fires. |
| editv. ≠ed·it/ˈɛdət/ | v. | to change a text to improve itfamily: editor, editionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Edit your work before handing it in. |
| editionn. ≠e·di·tion/əˈdɪʃən/ | n. | a version of a book or newspaper printed at one timefamily: edit, edited, editing, editor, editorial, editionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The second edition of the textbook has two new chapters. |
| editsv. ⚠ed·its/ˈɛdɪts/ | v. | the form of edit used with he, she and itfamily: edit, editorLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He edits the newsletter each term. |
| educatev. ✓✓ed·u·cate/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪt/ | v. | to teach someone, especially at a school or universityfamily: educates, educated, educating, education, educational, educatorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The programme aims to educate young people about healthy eating. |
| electronn. ✓e·lec·tron/ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ | n. | a very small part of an atom with a negative chargefamily: electrons, electronic, electronicsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Electrons move around the centre of every atom. |
| encyclopedian. ✓en·cy·clo·pe·di·a/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiə/ | n. | a large book or website with facts about many subjectsfamily: encyclopedias, encyclopaediaLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I looked up the history of tea in an online encyclopedia. |
| engineeringn. ✓✓en·gi·neer·ing/ˌɛndʒəˈnɪɹɪŋ/ | n. | the work of designing and building machines, roads or bridgesfamily: engineer, engineersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My sister is studying engineering at a university in the city. |
| erasev. ⚠e·rase/ɪˈɹeɪs/ | v. | to remove writing or marks completelyfamily: erased, eraserLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Erase the answers before you copy the sheet. |
| examinationn. ≠ex·am·i·na·tion/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ | n. | a formal test of what a student knows or can dofamily: examine, examined, examiner, exam, exams, examinationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The final examination will cover everything we studied this term. |
| examinern. ✓ex·am·in·er/ɪɡˈzæmənɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to test students and mark their answersfamily: examine, exam, examination, examined, examinee, examinersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The examiner asked me three questions about my hometown. |
| freshmann. ✓fresh·man/ˈfɹɛʃmən/ | n. | a student in the first year at a university or high schoolfamily: freshmenLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | As a freshman, she found the large campus confusing at first. |
| geneticsn. ✓ge·net·ics/dʒəˈnɛtɪks/ | n. | the science of how parents pass their features on to their childrenfamily: gene, genes, genetic, genetically, geneticistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In genetics class we learned why some children have blue eyes. |
| geologyn. ✓ge·ol·o·gy/dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ | n. | the study of rocks and how the earth was formedfamily: geologist, geologicalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Students of geology often go on trips to study rocks. |
| gluen. ⚠/ɡlu/ | n. | a sticky substance for joining thingsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Use glue, not tape. |
| gradn. ⚠/ɡɹæd/ | n. | informal: a graduatefamily: graduateLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A recent grad now teaches the class. |
| graduationn. ✓grad·u·a·tion/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/ | n. | the ceremony held when students finish their studies at a university or schoolfamily: graduate, graduates, graduated, graduating, undergraduate, graduationsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her whole family came to watch the graduation at the university. |
| graphn. ✓/ɡɹæf/ | n. | a drawing that shows how numbers change or comparefamily: graphs, graphic, graphical, graphicallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The graph shows how sales rose during the summer months. |
| gymnasticsn. ✓gym·nas·tics/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ | n. | a sport of physical exercises that need strength and controlfamily: gymnast, gymnasticLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My sister practises gymnastics twice a week after school. |
| handwritingn. ✓hand·writ·ing/ˈhændˌɹaɪtɪŋ/ | n. | the style of the letters a person makes with a pen or pencilfamily: handwritten, write, writingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher could not read his messy handwriting on the test. |
| idiomn. ✓id·i·om/ˈɪdiəm/ | n. | a group of words with a meaning different from the words themselvesfamily: idioms, idiomaticLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | 'Break a leg' is an idiom that means good luck. |
| initialn. ✓in·i·tial/ɪˈnɪʃəl/ | n. | the first letter of a namefamily: initials, initiallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please write your initials at the bottom of each page. |
| inksn. ⚠/ɪŋks/ | n. | plural of inkfamily: inkLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two inks, black and red, are enough. |
| instituten. ≠in·sti·tute/ˈɪnstəˌtut/ | n. | an organisation set up for research, teaching or a special purposefamily: institution, institutional, institutesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She studies Thai history at a research institute in Chiang Mai. |
| instructionn. ≠in·struc·tion/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | n. | information that tells you how to do or use somethingfamily: instruct, instructor, instructive, instructionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Read the instructions carefully before you switch on the machine. |
| instructorn. ≠in·struc·tor/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/ | n. | a person who teaches a skill or a subjectfamily: instruct, instruction, instructorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our swimming instructor showed us how to breathe correctly in the water. |
| itemn. ≠i·tem/ˈaɪtəm/ | n. | one thing in a list or setLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Answer every item on the sheet. |
| kitsn. ⚠/kɪts/ | n. | plural of kitfamily: kitLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Hand out the science kits. |
| labn. ≠/læb/ | n. | a room for scientific workfamily: laboratoryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The language lab is upstairs. |
| laboratoryn. ✓✓lab·o·ra·to·ry/ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ | n. | a room or building with special equipment for scientific workfamily: lab, labs, laboratoriesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students must wear safety glasses in the chemistry laboratory. |
| labsn. ⚠/læbz/ | n. | informal plural of laboratoryfamily: laboratoryLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Both labs are booked till three. |
| lecturen. ≠lec·ture/ˈlɛktʃɚ/ | n. | a talk given to a group of students about a subjectfamily: lecturer, lecturers, lectured, lecturing, lecturesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The professor's lecture on climate change lasted almost two hours. |
| liquidn. ✓✓liq·uid/ˈlɪkwəd/ | n. | a substance such as water that flows and can be pouredfamily: liquids, liquidity, liquidiseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Pour the liquid slowly into the glass so it does not spill. |
| mathematicsn. ≠math·e·mat·ics/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ | n. | the study of numbers, shapes and quantitiesfamily: mathematical, mathematically, mathematician, maths, mathLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She teaches mathematics to first-year students at the university. |
| methodn. ≠meth·od/ˈmɛθəd/ | n. | a way of doing somethingfamily: methodicalLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Try a different method. |
| mimen. ⚠/maɪm/ | n. | acting with movement and no wordsfamily: mimedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Mime the word and let the class guess. |
| moleculen. ✓mol·e·cule/ˈmɑləˌkjul/ | n. | the smallest unit of a substance made of two or more atomsfamily: molecules, molecularLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. |
| moraln. ≠mor·al/ˈmɔɹəl/ | n. | a lesson about what is right or wrong that a story teachesfamily: morals, morality, morally, immoral, moraliseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The moral of the story is that honesty always wins in the end. |
| oxygenn. ≠ox·y·gen/ˈɑksədʒən/ | n. | the gas in the air that people and animals need to breathefamily: oxygenateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Plants release oxygen into the air during the day. |
| padsn. ⚠/pædz/ | n. | plural of pad: blocks of paper, or soft protectorsfamily: padLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Hand out the writing pads. |
| pasten. ⚠/peɪst/ | n. | a soft wet mixture, used for sticking or cookingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Mix flour and water into a paste. |
| patternn. ≠pat·tern/ˈpætɚn/ | n. | a regular arrangement that repeatsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Notice the spelling pattern. |
| physicsn. ≠phys·ics/ˈfɪzɪks/ | n. | the study of energy, forces, light, sound and how things movefamily: physicist, physicists, physicalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In physics class we learned why a ball falls to the ground. |
| poetn. ✓✓po·et/ˈpoʊət/ | n. | a person who writes poemsfamily: poetry, poemLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The poet read her work aloud. |
| poetryn. ✓✓po·et·ry/ˈpoʊətɹi/ | n. | writing arranged in short lines, often with rhythm and rhymefamily: poet, poem, poetic, poets, poemsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We read some modern poetry in our English class today. |
| prefixn. ✓pre·fix/ˈpɹifɪks/ | n. | letters added to the start of a word to change its meaningfamily: prefixes, prefixedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The prefix un- turns happy into unhappy. |
| preschooladj. ✓pre·school/ˈpɹiˌskul/ | adj. | for very young children before they start formal lessonsfamily: preschooler, preschoolers, preschools, schoolLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The preschool classroom has small chairs and colourful mats. |
| presentationn. ✓✓pre·sen·ta·tion/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ | n. | a talk that gives information to a group, often with slidesfamily: present, presented, presenting, presenter, presentationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Each student gave a ten-minute presentation about their research project. |
| prizen. ≠/pɹaɪz/ | n. | something given to the winner of a competition or gamefamily: prizes, prizedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The first prize in the writing contest was a new laptop. |
| professorn. ≠pro·fes·sor/pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ | n. | a teacher of the highest rank at a universityfamily: professors, professorshipLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The professor explained the theory again slowly so everyone could follow. |
| progressn. ≠prog·ress/ˈpɹɑɡˌɹɛs/ | n. | movement towards a better stateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her progress this term is clear. |
| pupiln. ≠pu·pil/ˈpjupəl/ | n. | a child who is taught at a schoolfamily: pupilsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The pupils lined up quietly outside the classroom door. |
| purposen. ≠pur·pose/ˈpɝpəs/ | n. | the reason something is doneLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | What is the purpose of this task? |
| rangen. ≠/ɹeɪndʒ/ | n. | the limits between which something variesLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The book covers a wide range of topics. |
| rowsn. ⚠/ɹoʊz/ | n. | plural of row: lines of seats or thingsfamily: rowLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Arrange the desks in rows. |
| scanv. ≠/skæn/ | v. | to read quickly to find somethingfamily: scanningLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Scan the text for dates. |
| scholarshipn. ≠schol·ar·ship/ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪp/ | n. | money given to a student to help pay for their educationfamily: scholar, scholars, scholarly, scholarshipsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She won a scholarship to study engineering at a university abroad. |
| sectionn. ≠sec·tion/ˈsɛkʃən/ | n. | one part of something largerLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | Complete the second section. |
| sheetn. ≠/ʃit/ | n. | a large thin piece of paper or clothfamily: sheetsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Take one sheet and pass them back. |
| sophomoren. ✓soph·o·more/ˈsɑfˌmɔɹ/ | n. | a student in the second year of high school or university in the USAfamily: sophomoresLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | As a sophomore, she can now choose some of her own classes. |
| spokenadj. ✓spo·ken/ˈspoʊkən/ | adj. | said aloud, rather than writtenfamily: speak, speaker, speech, spoke, speakingLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The exam tests both spoken and written English. |
| subn. ⚠/sʌb/ | n. | informal: a substitute; also a long filled bread rollfamily: substituteLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Our teacher is away, so a sub is coming. |
| suffixn. ✓suf·fix/ˈsʌfɪks/ | n. | letters added to the end of a word to make a new wordfamily: suffixesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Adding the suffix -ness to kind gives kindness. |
| sumn. ≠/sʌm/ | n. | a total reached by addingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Find the sum of the numbers. |
| summaryn. ≠sum·ma·ry/ˈsʌmɚi/ | n. | a short account of the main pointsfamily: summariseLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Write a summary in fifty words. |
| tagn. ≠/tæɡ/ | n. | a small label attached to somethingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The price tag is missing. |
| tagsn. ⚠/tæɡz/ | n. | plural of tag: small labelsfamily: tagLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Name tags help on the first day. |
| talen. ≠/teɪl/ | n. | a story, often an old oneLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He told a tale from his village. |
| teachingn. ≠teach·ing/ˈtitʃɪŋ/ | n. | the work of a teacher; something that is taughtfamily: teach, taughtLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her teaching mixes games and drills. |
| techniquen. ✓✓tech·nique/tɛkˈnik/ | n. | a particular way of doing something that needs skillfamily: techniques, technicalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The coach showed us a new technique for serving the ball. |
| termn. ≠/tɝm/ | n. | part of a school year; also a word with a special meaningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new term starts in May. |
| tipn. ≠/tɪp/ | n. | a useful piece of adviceLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Here is a tip for spelling. |
| tonen. ≠/toʊn/ | n. | the quality of a voice or soundLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Her tone was gentle. |
| tonesn. ⚠/toʊnz/ | n. | more than one tonefamily: tone, tonalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Thai has five tones. |
| translatev. ✓✓trans·late/tɹænzˈleɪt/ | v. | to change words from one language into anotherfamily: translation, translations, translator, translators, translated, translatingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Can you translate this email into Thai for me? |
| treatv. ≠/tɹit/ | v. | to behave towards someone in a wayfamily: treatmentLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Treat every learner the same. |
| vocabularyn. ≠vo·cab·u·lar·y/voʊˈkæbjəˌlɛɹi/ | n. | all the words a person knowsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2 | Reading builds vocabulary. |
| writtenadj. ✓✓writ·ten/ˈɹɪtən/ | adj. | presented in words on paper or a screen, not spoken aloudfamily: write, wrote, writes, writing, writerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students must hand in a written report by Friday. |
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| accountantn. ≠ac·coun·tant/əˈkaʊntənt/ | n. | a person whose job is to keep and check money recordsfamily: account, accounts, accounting, accountancy, accountantsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our accountant checks the company's bills every month. |
| advisern. ✓ad·vis·er/ædˈvaɪzɚ/ | n. | a person who gives expert help and suggestions to othersfamily: advise, advice, advisers, advisoryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My academic adviser helped me choose the right modules this year. |
| advisorn. ✓ad·vi·sor/ædˈvaɪzɚ/ | n. | another spelling of adviserfamily: adviserLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The financial advisor explained how to save for the future. |
| agendan. ≠a·gen·da/əˈdʒɛndə/ | n. | a list of things to discuss at a meetingfamily: agendasLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The first item on the agenda is next year's budget. |
| agreementn. ✓✓a·gree·ment/əˈɡɹimənt/ | n. | an arrangement or promise that two or more people acceptfamily: agree, agreed, agreeing, agrees, agreeable, disagreeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The two companies signed an agreement to share their research. |
| agriculturen. ≠ag·ri·cul·ture/ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ | n. | the work of growing crops and keeping animals for foodfamily: agricultural, agriculturallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many families in the north still make their living from agriculture. |
| aimsn. ⚠/eɪmz/ | n. | plural of aim: things you want to achievefamily: aimLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The course has three aims. |
| applicationn. ✓✓ap·pli·ca·tion/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a written request for a job or a place to studyfamily: apply, applied, applicant, applicationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She sent her application for the job before the deadline. |
| approvaln. ≠ap·prov·al/əˈpɹuvəl/ | n. | official agreement that something is allowed to happenfamily: approve, approved, approving, approvalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | You need the manager's approval before you buy new equipment. |
| approvev. ≠ap·prove/əˈpɹuv/ | v. | to officially agree to or allow somethingfamily: approval, approved, approving, approves, approverLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The head teacher approved our plan for the school trip. |
| architectn. ≠ar·chi·tect/ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/ | n. | a person whose job is to design buildingsfamily: architecture, architectural, architectsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The architect showed us her plans for the new library. |
| assistancen. ≠as·sis·tance/əˈsɪstəns/ | n. | help given to someone who needs itfamily: assist, assists, assisted, assisting, assistant, assistantsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students can ask for assistance at the library desk. |
| assistantn. ≠as·sis·tant/əˈsɪstənt/ | n. | a person who helps someone else do their jobfamily: assist, assistance, assistants, assistedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager asked her assistant to book a meeting room. |
| astronomern. ✓as·tron·o·mer/əˈstɹɑnəmɚ/ | n. | a scientist who studies the stars, planets and spacefamily: astronomy, astronomical, astronomersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The astronomer showed us the rings of Saturn through a large telescope. |
| babysittern. ✓ba·by·sit·ter/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ | n. | a person paid to look after children while their parents are outfamily: babysit, babysitting, babysittersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We hired a babysitter so we could attend the evening lecture. |
| bakern. ✓bak·er/ˈbeɪkɚ/ | n. | a person who makes and sells bread and cakesfamily: bake, baked, baking, bakery, bakersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The baker starts work at four every morning to make fresh bread. |
| banv. ≠/bæn/ | v. | to say officially that something is not allowedfamily: banned, banningLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The school will ban phones in exams. |
| benefitn. ≠ben·e·fit/ˈbɛnəfɪt/ | n. | an advantage gained from somethingfamily: beneficialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The main benefit is time saved. |
| buildern. ✓build·er/ˈbɪldɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is making houses and other large structuresfamily: build, building, built, builders, buildsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The builders finished the new school hall two weeks early. |
| butchern. ✓butch·er/ˈbʊtʃɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is cutting and selling meatfamily: butchers, butchery, butcheredLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The butcher cut the chicken into small pieces for us. |
| chemistn. ✓chem·ist/ˈkɛmɪst/ | n. | a scientist who studies the substances that things are made offamily: chemistry, chemical, chemicals, chemically, chemistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The chemist tested the water to find out which metals it contained. |
| colleaguen. ≠col·league/ˈkɑliɡ/ | n. | a person you work withLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | A colleague helped me. |
| commandn. ≠com·mand/kəˈmænd/ | n. | an official order to do somethingfamily: commands, commanded, commanding, commander, commandmentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The captain gave the command to start the boat's engine. |
| contractn. ≠con·tract/ˈkɑntˌɹækt/ | n. | a written legal agreementLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Read the contract carefully. |
| criticn. ≠crit·ic/ˈkɹɪtɪk/ | n. | a person whose job is to give opinions about books, films or artfamily: critical, criticise, criticism, critics, criticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The critic wrote that the new film was too long. |
| deadlinen. ≠dead·line/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | n. | the latest time something must be finishedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We missed the deadline. |
| dealern. ≠deal·er/ˈdilɚ/ | n. | a person or company that buys and sells a particular kind of goodsfamily: deal, dealt, dealing, dealers, dealershipLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We bought the second-hand car from a local dealer. |
| demon. ≠de·mo/ˈdɛmoʊ/ | n. | informal: a demonstration of how something worksLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | The rep gave a short demo. |
| demosn. ⚠de·mos/ˈdɛˌmoʊz/ | n. | plural of demofamily: demoLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two short demos open the fair. |
| departmentn. ≠de·part·ment/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ | n. | one of the parts of a large organisation, such as a company or universityfamily: departments, departmentalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She works in the marketing department of a large company. |
| designern. ≠de·sign·er/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to plan how clothes, buildings or products will lookfamily: design, designed, designing, designs, designersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The designer showed us three ideas for the new logo. |
| detectiven. ≠de·tec·tive/dɪˈtɛktɪv/ | n. | a person whose job is to discover who did a crimefamily: detect, detection, detector, detectives, detected, detectingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The detective asked everyone in the building where they were last night. |
| distributionn. ≠dis·tri·bu·tion/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuʃən/ | n. | the act of giving or sending things to many people or placesfamily: distribute, distributed, distributor, distributionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The distribution of the new textbooks took the whole morning. |
| documentn. ≠doc·u·ment/ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/ | n. | a paper or computer file that contains written informationfamily: documents, documented, documenting, documentary, documentationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please sign the document and return it to the office by Friday. |
| employmentn. ✓✓em·ploy·ment/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ | n. | the state of having a paid jobfamily: employ, employer, employee, employed, unemploymentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After graduating, she found employment at a local bank. |
| enquiryn. ≠en·quir·y/ɪnˈkwaɪɹi/ | n. | a question you ask to get information about somethingfamily: enquire, enquired, enquiriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We received several enquiries about the evening language course. |
| entertainern. ✓en·ter·tain·er/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to amuse people, for example a singer or comedianfamily: entertain, entertained, entertaining, entertainment, entertainersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The entertainer told jokes and sang songs at the children's party. |
| equipmentn. ≠e·quip·ment/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ | n. | the tools or machines needed for a particular activityfamily: equip, equipped, equipping, equipsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The science lab has new equipment for measuring temperature. |
| experiencedadj. ✓✓ex·pe·ri·enced/ɪkˈspɪɹiənst/ | adj. | having skill or knowledge from doing something for a long timefamily: experience, inexperiencedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | An experienced nurse showed the new staff how to use the machine. |
| farmingn. ≠farm·ing/ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/ | n. | the work of growing crops and keeping animals for foodfamily: farm, farmer, farmers, farms, farmedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Rice farming is still the main source of income in the village. |
| firefightern. ≠fire·fight·er/ˈfaɪɹˌfaɪtɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to put out flames and rescue peoplefamily: fire, fight, fighter, firefighters, firefightingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My cousin trained for two years to become a firefighter. |
| firmn. ≠/fɝm/ | n. | a company or business, especially one that gives professional servicesfamily: firmsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After university she joined a small law firm in the city. |
| hairdressern. ✓hair·dress·er/ˈhɛɹˌdɹɛsɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to cut and style people's hairfamily: hair, hairdressers, hairdressingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My hairdresser suggested a shorter style for the summer. |
| hirev. ✓✓/ˈhaɪɚ/ | v. | to pay someone to work, or pay to use somethingfamily: hiredLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school hired two new teachers. |
| hiresv. ⚠/ˈhaɪɚz/ | v. | the form of hire used with he, she and itfamily: hire, hiredLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The school hires two new teachers a year. |
| industrialadj. ≠in·dus·tri·al/ɪnˈdʌstɹiəl/ | adj. | connected with factories and the making of goodsfamily: industry, industries, industriallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The city's industrial area is full of factories and warehouses. |
| industryn. ≠in·dus·try/ˈɪndəstɹi/ | n. | the making of goods, especially in factoriesfamily: industrialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tourism is a major industry here. |
| inquiryn. ✓in·quir·y/ɪnˈkwaɪɹi/ | n. | an official investigation into a serious matterfamily: inquire, inquired, inquiriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The government set up an inquiry into the cause of the accident. |
| launchv. ≠/lɔntʃ/ | v. | to start a new product, plan or activityfamily: launched, launches, launching, launcherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company will launch its new phone next month. |
| leadershipn. ≠lead·er·ship/ˈlidɚˌʃɪp/ | n. | the position or ability of a person who guides a groupfamily: lead, leader, leaders, leading, ledLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Under her leadership, the club doubled its membership in one year. |
| librariann. ✓li·brar·i·an/laɪˈbɹɛˌɹiən/ | n. | a person whose job is to look after a collection of booksfamily: library, libraries, librariansLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The librarian helped me find a book about Thai history. |
| lifeguardn. ✓life·guard/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/ | n. | a person whose job is to keep swimmers safe at a beach or poolfamily: lifeguardsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lifeguard blew her whistle when the boys swam too far out. |
| maidn. ⚠/meɪd/ | n. | a woman employed to clean and cook in a housefamily: maidsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The maid opened the shutters at six. |
| managementn. ✓✓man·age·ment/ˈmænədʒmənt/ | n. | the activity of controlling and organising a business or projectfamily: manage, manager, managers, managingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Good time management helps students finish their assignments early. |
| mechanicn. ≠me·chan·ic/məˈkænɪk/ | n. | a person whose job is to repair cars and machinesfamily: mechanical, mechanically, mechanics, mechanismLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The mechanic said my car needed new brakes and two tyres. |
| missionn. ≠mis·sion/ˈmɪʃən/ | n. | an important job that a person or group is sent to dofamily: missions, missionaryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our mission is to help every student read with confidence. |
| negotiationn. ≠ne·go·ti·a·tion/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ | n. | formal talks between people who are trying to reach an agreementfamily: negotiate, negotiator, negotiationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After a long negotiation, the two companies signed the contract. |
| pressuren. ≠pres·sure/ˈpɹɛʃɚ/ | n. | a feeling of stress from demandsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | He works well under pressure. |
| producern. ✓✓pro·duc·er/pɹəˈdusɚ/ | n. | a person or company that makes or grows goods to sellfamily: produce, product, production, producersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This region is a major producer of rice and sugar. |
| professionn. ✓✓pro·fes·sion/pɹəˈfɛʃən/ | n. | a job that needs special training and education, such as law or medicinefamily: professional, professions, professionallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Nursing is a profession that requires years of study and practice. |
| promotionn. ≠pro·mo·tion/pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ | n. | a move to a more important job in the same companyfamily: promote, promoted, promoting, promotional, promotionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After five years, she finally got a promotion to manager. |
| proposaln. ≠pro·pos·al/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ | n. | a plan or idea that is suggested for others to considerfamily: propose, proposed, proposing, proposalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The committee will discuss the proposal for a new library next week. |
| publishern. ✓pub·lish·er/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ | n. | a company that prepares and sells books, magazines or newspapersfamily: publish, published, publishes, publishing, publication, publishersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The publisher agreed to print her first novel next spring. |
| qualifiedadj. ✓✓qual·i·fied/ˈkwɑləˌfaɪd/ | adj. | having passed the exams or training needed for a jobfamily: qualify, qualification, qualifications, unqualifiedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is now a fully qualified teacher of English and French. |
| qualifyv. ✓✓qual·i·fy/ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/ | v. | to pass the exams or training needed for a particular jobfamily: qualification, qualifications, qualified, qualifying, unqualifiedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After five years of study, she qualified as a doctor. |
| rankn. ≠/ɹæŋk/ | n. | a position in an ordered list or systemfamily: rankingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She rose to the rank of head teacher. |
| raten. ≠/ɹeɪt/ | n. | speed or level measured over timefamily: ratingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The rate of progress improved. |
| relyv. ≠re·ly/ɹɪˈlaɪ/ | v. | to depend on someone or somethingfamily: reliableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We rely on the morning bus. |
| rewardn. ≠re·ward/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | n. | something you receive for doing good work or being helpfulfamily: rewards, rewarded, rewardingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students got a small reward for finishing their projects early. |
| riskn. ✓✓/ɹɪsk/ | n. | the chance that something bad happensfamily: riskyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a risk of rain at four. |
| rolen. ≠/ɹoʊl/ | n. | the part someone plays in a situationLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Each student has a role in the task. |
| rolesn. ⚠/ɹoʊlz/ | n. | plural of rolefamily: roleLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The play has five speaking roles. |
| salaryn. ≠sal·a·ry/ˈsælɚi/ | n. | money paid regularly for workfamily: salariedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The salary is paid monthly. |
| sealv. ≠/sil/ | v. | to close something tightlyfamily: sealedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Seal the envelope. |
| sponsorn. ≠spon·sor/ˈspɑnsɚ/ | n. | a person or company that gives money to support an event or activityfamily: sponsors, sponsored, sponsoring, sponsorshipLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A local bank was the main sponsor of the school sports day. |
| steeln. ≠/stil/ | n. | a strong metal made mainly from ironLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The gate is made of steel. |
| supplyn. ✓✓sup·ply/səˈplaɪ/ | n. | an amount of something that is available to be usedfamily: supplies, supplied, supplying, supplier, suppliersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The village has a good supply of clean drinking water. |
| tellern. ✓tell·er/ˈtɛlɚ/ | n. | a person who serves customers at a bank counterfamily: tell, tellersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teller counted the notes twice before handing them to me. |
| tonn. ≠/tʌn/ | n. | a unit of weight, about 1,000 kilogramsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The truck carries three tons. |
| tonsn. ⚠/tʌnz/ | n. | more than one tonfamily: tonLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The ship carried forty tons. |
| traden. ≠/tɹeɪd/ | n. | the buying and selling of goodsfamily: trader, tradingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Trade between the towns grew. |
| unemployedadj. ✓✓un·em·ployed/ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/ | adj. | without a paid job, although able to workfamily: employ, employed, employment, unemploymentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After the factory closed, many workers in the town were unemployed. |
| unemploymentn. ✓✓un·em·ploy·ment/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ | n. | the situation of people who want a job but cannot find onefamily: employ, employment, unemployed, employer, employee, employedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Unemployment rose last year when two large factories closed. |
| unionn. ✓✓u·nion/ˈjunjən/ | n. | an organisation of workers that protects their rightsfamily: unions, unionise, unionistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The union asked for better pay for the factory workers. |
| vetn. ✓/vɛt/ | n. | a doctor who treats animalsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Take the cat to the vet. |
| vetsn. ⚠/vɛts/ | n. | informal plural of vet: animal doctorsfamily: vetLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The vets visit the farm monthly. |
| workingadj. ≠work·ing/ˈwɝkɪŋ/ | adj. | connected with a job or with the time spent doing itfamily: work, worked, worker, workers, works, workableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company improved working conditions after staff complained about the heat. |
| workplacen. ≠work·place/ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ | n. | the building, office or room where people do their jobsfamily: work, workplacesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A friendly workplace helps staff feel happy and stay in their jobs. |
| workshopn. ≠work·shop/ˈwɝkˌʃɑp/ | n. | a meeting where a group learns a skill by doing practical activitiesfamily: workshopsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teachers attended a two-day workshop on using technology in class. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accusev. ≠ac·cuse/əˈkjuz/ | v. | to say that someone has done something wrongfamily: accusation, accusations, accused, accuser, accuses, accusingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Nobody accused him of cheating, but they checked his answers anyway. |
| announcementn. ✓✓an·nounce·ment/əˈnaʊnsmənt/ | n. | a public message that gives people important news or informationfamily: announce, announced, announcing, announces, announcer, announcementsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The head teacher made an announcement about the new timetable. |
| appealn. ≠ap·peal/əˈpil/ | n. | a serious request for help, money or supportfamily: appeals, appealed, appealing, appealingly, unappealingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The charity made an appeal for blankets after the cold weather arrived. |
| armyn. ≠ar·my/ˈɑɹmi/ | n. | a large group of soldiers who protect a country on landfamily: armiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After school, her brother joined the army for three years. |
| arrestn. ✓✓ar·rest/əˈɹɛst/ | n. | the act of the police catching and holding someone for a crimefamily: arrested, arresting, arrestsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The news reported the arrest of two men for stealing cars. |
| authorityn. ✓✓au·thor·i·ty/əˈθɔɹəti/ | n. | the right or power to give orders or make decisionsfamily: authorize, authorities, authorized, authoritativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school early. |
| battlen. ✓✓bat·tle/ˈbætəl/ | n. | a fight between two armies or groups during a warfamily: battles, battled, battling, battlefieldLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | In history class we studied a battle from four hundred years ago. |
| bombn. ✓✓/bɑm/ | n. | a weapon that explodes and destroys things around itfamily: bombs, bombed, bombing, bomberLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Trained dogs at the airport check every bag for bombs. |
| broadcastn. ≠broad·cast/ˈbɹɔdˌkæst/ | n. | a programme sent out on radio or televisionfamily: broadcasts, broadcasting, broadcaster, broadcastersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Millions of people watched the live broadcast of the final match. |
| bureaun. ✓bu·reau/ˈbjʊɹoʊ/ | n. | an office or organisation that collects or gives informationfamily: bureaus, bureaux, bureaucracy, bureaucraticLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The tourist bureau gave us a free map of the old town. |
| capturen. ≠cap·ture/ˈkæptʃɚ/ | n. | the act of catching a person or animal so they cannot escapefamily: captured, captures, capturingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The zoo announced the capture of the escaped monkey this morning. |
| charityn. ≠char·i·ty/ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ | n. | an organisation that collects money to help people in needfamily: charities, charitableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school raised money for a charity that helps sick children. |
| civiladj. ≠civ·il/ˈsɪvəl/ | adj. | relating to ordinary citizens rather than the army or the churchfamily: civilian, civility, civilly, civiliseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Building roads and bridges is the work of civil engineers. |
| civilizationn. ≠civ·i·li·za·tion/ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ | n. | a human society with developed cities, laws, arts and writingfamily: civilize, civilized, civilizationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The class studied the ancient civilizations that lived along great rivers. |
| collapsen. ≠col·lapse/kəˈlæps/ | n. | a sudden fall or failure of a building, company or systemfamily: collapses, collapsed, collapsing, collapsibleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The sudden collapse of the company left hundreds of people without jobs. |
| conflictn. ≠con·flict/ˈkɑnflɪkt/ | n. | a serious disagreement between people, groups or countriesfamily: conflicts, conflicting, conflictedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was a conflict between the two managers about the new schedule. |
| contributionn. ≠con·tri·bu·tion/ˌkɑntɹəˈbjuʃən/ | n. | money, help or ideas that you give to support a shared effortfamily: contribute, contributed, contributes, contributing, contributor, contributionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every student made a contribution to the class charity fund. |
| counciln. ≠coun·cil/ˈkaʊnsəl/ | n. | a group of people chosen to make decisions for a town or organisationfamily: councils, councillor, councillorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The city council decided to build a new library near the park. |
| countyn. ≠coun·ty/ˈkaʊnti/ | n. | an area of a country that has its own local governmentfamily: countiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Kent is a county in the south-east of England. |
| criminaln. ≠crim·i·nal/ˈkɹɪmənəl/ | n. | a person who has broken the lawfamily: crime, crimes, criminals, criminallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The police finally caught the criminal who stole the bikes. |
| crisisn. ≠cri·sis/ˈkɹaɪsəs/ | n. | a time of great danger or difficultyfamily: crisesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company faced a financial crisis and closed two shops. |
| culturaladj. ✓✓cul·tur·al/ˈkʌltʃɚəl/ | adj. | connected with the arts, customs and way of life of a groupfamily: culture, cultures, culturallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The festival is one of the most important cultural events in the city. |
| damagen. ✓✓dam·age/ˈdæmədʒ/ | n. | physical harm that makes something broken or less usefulfamily: damaged, damages, damagingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The storm caused serious damage to the roof of the school. |
| defencen. ≠de·fence/dɪˈfɛns/ | n. | action taken to protect someone or something from attack or harmfamily: defend, defended, defending, defender, defensive, defencelessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team's strong defence stopped the other side from scoring a goal. |
| democracyn. ≠de·moc·ra·cy/dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ | n. | a system of government in which people choose their leaders by votingfamily: democratic, democratically, democraciesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In a democracy, people vote to choose who will lead the country. |
| democraticadj. ≠dem·o·crat·ic/ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ | adj. | based on people choosing their leaders and rules by votingfamily: democracy, democracies, democrat, democraticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The club made a democratic decision by asking every member to vote. |
| dynastyn. ✓dy·nas·ty/ˈdaɪnəsti/ | n. | a series of rulers who all belong to the same familyfamily: dynasties, dynasticLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum shows pottery made during an early Chinese dynasty. |
| electionn. ✓✓e·lec·tion/ɪˈlɛkʃən/ | n. | a time when people vote to choose a leader or representativefamily: elect, elected, electoral, electionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The students held an election to choose their class president. |
| empiren. ≠em·pire/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ | n. | a group of countries ruled by one leader or one countryfamily: empires, emperor, imperialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The museum shows how the ancient empire built its roads and cities. |
| explosionn. ✓✓ex·plo·sion/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/ | n. | a sudden loud burst that breaks something into piecesfamily: explode, exploded, explosive, explosionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The chemistry teacher warned us that mixing those liquids could cause an explosion. |
| globaladj. ✓✓glob·al/ˈɡloʊbəl/ | adj. | relating to the whole worldfamily: globe, globally, globalise, globalisationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Climate change is a global problem that affects every country. |
| governv. ≠gov·ern/ˈɡʌvɚn/ | v. | to control and make decisions for a country or organisationfamily: government, governor, governance, governmental, governed, governingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university is governed by a council of twenty members. |
| governorn. ≠gov·er·nor/ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ | n. | a person in charge of a province, state or large organisationfamily: govern, government, governments, governmental, governorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The governor of the province opened the new bridge yesterday. |
| headlinen. ✓✓head·line/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ | n. | the title in large letters above a news storyfamily: headlines, headlined, headlining, headlinerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The headline on the front page was about the new airport. |
| homelessadj. ≠home·less/ˈhoʊmləs/ | adj. | having no place to livefamily: home, homelessnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The charity gives hot meals to homeless people every evening. |
| illegallyadv. ✓il·le·gal·ly/ɪˈliɡəli/ | adv. | in a way that breaks the lawfamily: illegal, illegality, legal, legallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The car was parked illegally outside the hospital entrance. |
| immigrationn. ≠im·mi·gra·tion/ˌɪməˈɡɹeɪʃən/ | n. | the act of coming to live permanently in another countryfamily: immigrate, immigrant, immigrantsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | New rules on immigration were announced by the government today. |
| innocentadj. ✓✓in·no·cent/ˈɪnəsənt/ | adj. | not having done anything wrong or against the lawfamily: innocence, innocentlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The court decided that the man was innocent and let him go. |
| invasionn. ≠in·va·sion/ɪnˈveɪʒən/ | n. | when an army enters another country by force to take controlfamily: invade, invasions, invader, invasiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In history class we read about the invasion of the island. |
| jailn. ≠/dʒeɪl/ | n. | a place where people are locked up as punishment for a crimefamily: jailer, jailers, jailed, jailing, jailsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The thief spent two years in jail for stealing cars. |
| justicen. ≠jus·tice/ˈdʒʌstəs/ | n. | fair treatment of people according to the lawfamily: just, justly, justices, injustice, unjustLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Everyone deserves justice, no matter how much money they have. |
| killingn. ✓✓kill·ing/ˈkɪlɪŋ/ | n. | an act of making a person or animal diefamily: kill, killer, killingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The killing of rare animals is now banned in many countries. |
| legaladj. ✓✓le·gal/ˈliɡəl/ | adj. | allowed by the law, or connected with the lawfamily: legally, legality, legalise, illegalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It is legal to park here after six in the evening. |
| legallyadv. ✓le·gal·ly/ˈliɡəli/ | adv. | in a way that is allowed by the lawfamily: legal, legality, legalise, illegal, illegallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | You can legally drive in Thailand at eighteen. |
| mayorn. ≠may·or/ˈmeɪɚ/ | n. | the person who leads the government of a town or cityfamily: mayoral, mayorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The mayor opened the new library in the town centre. |
| measuren. ✓✓mea·sure/ˈmɛʒɚ/ | n. | an action taken to deal with a problem or reach a goalfamily: measures, measurement, measurable, measured, measuringLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university introduced new measures to reduce cheating in exams. |
| motherlandn. ✓moth·er·land/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ | n. | the country where a person was bornfamily: motherlandsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | After ten years abroad, she returned to her motherland. |
| officiallyadv. ✓of·fi·cial·ly/əˈfɪʃəli/ | adv. | in a formal way, by someone with authorityfamily: office, official, officials, officerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new campus was officially opened by the university president. |
| outlawn. ✓out·law/ˈaʊtˌlɔ/ | n. | a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the policefamily: outlaws, outlawed, outlawingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In the old film, the outlaw hides in the mountains for years. |
| policyn. ✓✓pol·i·cy/ˈpɑləsi/ | n. | a set of ideas or plans that a government or company followsfamily: policies, policymakerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company has a strict policy on using mobile phones at work. |
| politiciann. ✓✓pol·i·ti·cian/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən/ | n. | a person who works in government or tries to be electedfamily: politics, political, politiciansLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The politician visited our school and answered the students' questions. |
| politicsn. ✓✓pol·i·tics/ˈpɑləˌtɪks/ | n. | the activities and ideas connected with running a countryfamily: political, politician, politicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He studies politics at university and hopes to work for the city. |
| povertyn. ✓✓pov·er·ty/ˈpɑvɚti/ | n. | the state of having very little money and few things you needfamily: poor, poorlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many families in the village live in poverty and cannot afford school books. |
| prisonn. ≠pris·on/ˈpɹɪzən/ | n. | a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crimefamily: prisoner, prisons, imprison, imprisonmentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old prison is now a museum that tourists can visit. |
| prisonern. ✓✓pris·on·er/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ | n. | a person kept in a jail as a punishment for a crimefamily: prison, prisoners, imprisonLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Some prisoners study for a degree while they are in jail. |
| prohibitionn. ✓pro·hi·bi·tion/ˌpɹoʊəˈbɪʃən/ | n. | an official rule that does not allow somethingfamily: prohibit, prohibited, prohibits, prohibitive, prohibitionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The school has a prohibition on phones during exams. |
| protestn. ✓✓pro·test/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/ | n. | a public action showing that people strongly disagree with somethingfamily: protests, protester, protesters, protested, protestingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students held a peaceful protest against the rise in bus fares. |
| punishv. ✓✓pun·ish/ˈpʌnɪʃ/ | v. | to make someone suffer because they have done something wrongfamily: punishment, punishments, punished, punishing, punishableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher punished the students who cheated by giving them extra homework. |
| punishmentn. ✓✓pun·ish·ment/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ | n. | an unpleasant thing done to someone because they broke a rule or lawfamily: punish, punished, punishing, punishmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The punishment for cheating in the exam was a zero mark. |
| racialadj. ≠ra·cial/ˈɹeɪʃəl/ | adj. | connected with people's skin colour and ancestryfamily: racially, racism, racistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university celebrates the racial and cultural diversity of its students. |
| regionaladj. ≠re·gion·al/ˈɹidʒənəl/ | adj. | connected with one particular area of a country or the worldfamily: region, regions, regionallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The regional office handles customers in the north of the country. |
| religionn. ✓✓re·li·gion/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ | n. | a system of beliefs and practices, usually about a god or godsfamily: religious, religiously, religionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students learn about the world's major religions in their social studies class. |
| religiousadj. ✓✓re·li·gious/ɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/ | adj. | connected with belief in a god or with worshipfamily: religion, religiouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The museum has a large collection of religious art from many countries. |
| rescuen. ≠res·cue/ˈɹɛskju/ | n. | the act of saving someone from dangerfamily: rescued, rescuer, rescuers, rescues, rescuingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The rescue of the trapped climbers took the team all night. |
| runawayn. ✓run·a·way/ˈɹʌnəˌweɪ/ | n. | a young person who has left home secretlyfamily: runawaysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The charity gives food and a safe bed to runaways. |
| securityn. ✓✓se·cu·ri·ty/sɪˈkjʊɹəti/ | n. | the state of being safe and protected from danger or crimefamily: secure, secured, securelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The building has good security, with cameras at every entrance. |
| sheriffn. ✓sher·iff/ˈʃɛɹəf/ | n. | an officer who keeps law and order in an area of the USAfamily: sheriffsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The sheriff drove through the small town every evening. |
| shortagen. ≠short·age/ˈʃɔɹtədʒ/ | n. | a situation in which there is not enough of somethingfamily: short, shortages, shorten, shorter, shortlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was a shortage of water in the village during the dry season. |
| slogann. ≠slo·gan/ˈsloʊɡən/ | n. | a short easy phrase used in advertising or by a groupfamily: slogansLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company's new slogan appears on every bus in the city. |
| statusn. ≠sta·tus/ˈstætəs/ | n. | a person's position or importance in a society or organisationfamily: statusesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Doctors have a high status in many countries. |
| suspectn. ≠sus·pect/ˈsʌˌspɛkt/ | n. | a person the police think may have committed a crimefamily: suspects, suspected, suspecting, suspicion, suspiciousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The police questioned the suspect for two hours yesterday. |
| terrorismn. ≠ter·ror·ism/ˈtɛɹɚˌɪzəm/ | n. | the use of violence to frighten people for political aimsfamily: terror, terrorist, terroristsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lecture explained how countries work together to prevent terrorism. |
| theftn. ≠/θɛft/ | n. | the crime of taking something that belongs to another personfamily: thief, thieves, theftsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school reported the theft of two laptops from the library. |
| violencen. ≠vi·o·lence/ˈvaɪələns/ | n. | behaviour that hurts or harms people on purposefamily: violent, violentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The film contains no violence, so it is suitable for young children. |
| weaponn. ✓✓weap·on/ˈwɛpən/ | n. | an object, such as a gun or knife, used for fightingfamily: weapons, weaponry, weaponiseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Passengers cannot carry weapons of any kind onto an aeroplane. |
| witnessv. ≠wit·ness/ˈwɪtnəs/ | v. | to see something happen, especially an accident or important eventfamily: witnessed, witnesses, witnessing, eyewitnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Two students witnessed the bicycle accident outside the gate. |
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| accessoryn. ✓ac·ces·so·ry/ækˈsɛsɚi/ | n. | a small item, such as a belt or bag, that goes with your clothesfamily: accessoriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shop sells hats, belts and other accessories near the entrance. |
| animationn. ≠an·i·ma·tion/ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/ | n. | moving pictures made from drawings, models or computer imagesfamily: animate, animated, animator, animationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students in the design course learn to make short animations. |
| animen. ⚠an·i·me/ˌænɪˈmeɪ/ | n. | Japanese animated films and televisionLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Half the class draws anime characters. |
| arrown. ≠ar·row/ˈæɹoʊ/ | n. | a sign showing direction, or a thin pointed stick shot from a bowfamily: arrowsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Follow the red arrows on the floor to find the exit. |
| availableadj. ≠a·vail·a·ble/əˈveɪləbəl/ | adj. | able to be used, obtained or boughtfamily: availability, unavailableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tickets for the concert are still available at the front office. |
| backpackn. ✓back·pack/ˈbækˌpæk/ | n. | a large bag with two straps that you carry on your shouldersfamily: backpacks, backpacking, backpacker, backpackers, backpackedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He put his books and water bottle into his backpack before school. |
| betsn. ⚠/bɛts/ | n. | plural of betfamily: betLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Friendly bets rode on the final. |
| boxingn. ✓box·ing/ˈbɑksɪŋ/ | n. | a sport in which two people fight with their fistsfamily: boxer, boxersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My cousin watches boxing on television every Saturday night. |
| braceletn. ✓brace·let/ˈbɹeɪslət/ | n. | a piece of jewellery worn around the wristfamily: braceletsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She wore a silver bracelet that her grandmother gave her. |
| bubblen. ✓✓bub·ble/ˈbʌbəl/ | n. | a small ball of air inside a liquid or with a thin liquid skinfamily: bubbles, bubbled, bubbling, bubblyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The children blew soap bubbles in the garden after lunch. |
| ceremonyn. ✓✓cer·e·mo·ny/ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/ | n. | a formal event with traditional words and actions, such as a weddingfamily: ceremonies, ceremonialLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The graduation ceremony will take place in the main hall. |
| channeln. ✓✓chan·nel/ˈtʃænəl/ | n. | a television station with its own shows and newsfamily: channels, channeled, channelingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Which channel is the football match on tonight? |
| chasev. ≠/tʃeɪs/ | v. | to run after someone or somethingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The dog chased the ball. |
| circusn. ✓cir·cus/ˈsɝkəs/ | n. | a travelling show with acrobats, clowns and trained animalsfamily: circusesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The circus arrived in town with a huge red tent. |
| collarn. ✓col·lar/ˈkɑlɚ/ | n. | the part of a shirt or coat that goes around your neckfamily: collars, collaredLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He buttoned his shirt right up to the collar before the interview. |
| comedyn. ≠com·e·dy/ˈkɑmədi/ | n. | a funny film, play or TV show that makes people laughfamily: comedies, comedian, comicLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We watched a comedy last night and laughed the whole time. |
| cottonn. ✓✓cot·ton/ˈkɑtən/ | n. | a soft natural material made from a plant, used for clothesfamily: cottonsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This shirt is made of cotton, so it feels cool. |
| craftn. ≠/kɹæft/ | n. | an activity in which you make things skilfully with your handsfamily: crafts, crafted, crafting, craftsman, craftsmanship, craftyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Pottery is a traditional craft that many villages still practise today. |
| dartsn. ⚠/dɑɹts/ | n. | plural of dart; the game of throwing them at a boardLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Darts hangs by the staff room. |
| deliveryn. ≠de·liv·er·y/dɪˈlɪvɚi/ | n. | the act of bringing goods or letters to someone's addressfamily: deliver, delivered, delivering, delivers, deliveriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our food delivery arrived in less than twenty minutes. |
| dicen. ⚠/daɪs/ | n. | small cubes with dots, used in gamesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Roll the dice to start. |
| divev. ≠/daɪv/ | v. | to jump into water head firstfamily: divingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He dived into the pool. |
| divern. ✓div·er/ˈdaɪvɚ/ | n. | a person who swims under the water, often with breathing equipmentfamily: dive, dived, diving, diversLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The divers found an old ship at the bottom of the sea. |
| divingn. ✓div·ing/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of swimming under water, often with breathing equipmentfamily: dive, dived, diver, divers, divesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Diving near the islands lets you see colourful fish and coral. |
| documentaryn. ✓✓doc·u·men·ta·ry/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntɚi/ | n. | a film or television show about real events and factsfamily: document, documentariesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We watched a documentary about ocean animals in science class. |
| encountern. ≠en·coun·ter/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ | n. | a meeting with someone or something, often one you did not expectfamily: encounters, encountered, encounteringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her first encounter with a wild elephant happened on a school trip. |
| entryn. ✓✓en·try/ˈɛntɹi/ | n. | the act of going into a placefamily: enter, entered, entering, entrance, entriesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The sign on the gate said that entry was free for students. |
| fireworkn. ≠fire·work/ˈfaɪɹˌwɝk/ | n. | a device that bursts in the sky with coloured light and loud noisefamily: fireworksLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children watched the fireworks light up the sky at midnight. |
| foldn. ≠/foʊld/ | n. | a line or bend made where paper or cloth is turned over itselffamily: folded, folder, folders, folding, folds, foldableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Make a fold down the middle of the paper before you cut it. |
| fragmentn. ≠frag·ment/ˈfɹæɡmənt/ | n. | a small piece that has broken off somethingfamily: fragments, fragmented, fragmentation, fragmentaryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Fragments of the broken cup were all over the kitchen floor. |
| gardeningn. ✓gar·den·ing/ˈɡɑɹdənɪŋ/ | n. | the work or hobby of growing flowers, vegetables and other plantsfamily: garden, gardens, gardener, gardenersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My grandfather spends his weekends doing gardening behind the house. |
| garmentn. ✓gar·ment/ˈɡɑɹmənt/ | n. | a piece of clothingfamily: garmentsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Each garment in the shop has a label showing where it was made. |
| genien. ⚠ge·nie/ˈdʒini/ | n. | a magic spirit in stories, often kept in a lampLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The genie grants three wishes. |
| goalkeepern. ✓goal·keep·er/ˈɡoʊlˌkipɚ/ | n. | the player who stands in front of the net to stop the ballfamily: goal, keeper, goalkeepersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The goalkeeper caught the ball just before it crossed the line. |
| golfern. ✓golf·er/ˈɡɑlfɚ/ | n. | a person who plays golffamily: golf, golfers, golfingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The golfers waited for the rain to stop before playing. |
| gownn. ✓/ɡaʊn/ | n. | a long formal dress; a loose robe for ceremoniesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Graduates hire the gown for a day. |
| handballn. ✓hand·ball/ˈhændˌbɔl/ | n. | a team sport in which players throw a ball into a netfamily: handballsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Our school handball team practises in the gym every Tuesday. |
| handkerchiefn. ✓hand·ker·chief/ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ | n. | a small square of cloth for wiping your nose or facefamily: handkerchiefsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He took a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his forehead. |
| helmetn. ≠hel·met/ˈhɛlmət/ | n. | a hard hat that protects your head when you ride or workfamily: helmetsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Always wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike in the city. |
| huntn. ≠/hʌnt/ | n. | a careful search for something or someone that is hard to findfamily: hunts, hunted, hunting, hunter, huntersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The hunt for a cheap flat near campus took three weeks. |
| ironingn. ✓i·ron·ing/ˈaɪɚnɪŋ/ | n. | the work of making clothes smooth and flat with a hot toolfamily: iron, irons, ironedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I usually do the ironing on Sunday evening while watching television. |
| jazzn. ≠/dʒæz/ | n. | a style of music with a strong rhythm in which players often improvisefamily: jazzyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My uncle plays jazz on the piano at a small restaurant every Friday. |
| jumpern. ✓jump·er/ˈdʒʌmpɚ/ | n. | a warm piece of clothing with sleeves that covers the top of the bodyfamily: jumpersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Wear a warm jumper, because the classroom is cold today. |
| lacen. ⚠/leɪs/ | n. | a string for tying a shoe; also fine patterned clothLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Tie your laces. |
| leaguen. ≠/liɡ/ | n. | a group of sports teams that play against each other for a prizefamily: leaguesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our football team finished second in the school league this year. |
| marchv. ≠/mɑɹtʃ/ | v. | to walk with regular stepsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They marched into the hall. |
| mythn. ≠/mɪθ/ | n. | an old story about gods, heroes or how the world beganfamily: mythical, mythology, mythsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The Greek myth explains why the seasons change each year. |
| napn. ✓/næp/ | n. | a short sleep during the dayLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He took a short nap. |
| necklacen. ✓neck·lace/ˈnɛkləs/ | n. | a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, such as a chainfamily: neck, necklacesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She received a silver necklace from her aunt for her birthday. |
| orchestran. ≠or·ches·tra/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ | n. | a large group of musicians who play classical music togetherfamily: orchestras, orchestralLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university orchestra will perform in the main hall on Friday. |
| packagen. ✓✓pack·age/ˈpækədʒ/ | n. | a box or parcel with something inside, ready to be sentfamily: pack, packages, packaging, packagedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A small package with new books arrived at the school this morning. |
| pursen. ✓/pɝs/ | n. | a small bag for moneyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her purse was in the drawer. |
| puzzlen. ≠puz·zle/ˈpʌzəl/ | n. | a game or problem that you solve by thinking carefullyfamily: puzzles, puzzled, puzzling, puzzlementLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He finished the crossword puzzle in twenty minutes. |
| routinen. ≠rou·tine/ɹuˈtin/ | n. | the usual order of daily activitiesfamily: routinelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My morning routine never changes. |
| sandaln. ✓san·dal/ˈsændəl/ | n. | a light open shoe with straps, worn in warm weatherfamily: sandalsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She wore sandals to the beach because it was very hot. |
| sculpturen. ✓✓sculp·ture/ˈskʌlptʃɚ/ | n. | a work of art made by shaping stone, wood, metal or clayfamily: sculpt, sculptor, sculptural, sculpturesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The museum has a large sculpture of a horse near the entrance. |
| sewv. ≠/soʊ/ | v. | to join cloth with needle and threadfamily: sewingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2 | She sewed the torn robe. |
| shotn. ≠/ʃɑt/ | n. | an attempt, or the firing of a weaponfamily: shootLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Have a shot at the last question. |
| silkn. ≠/sɪlk/ | n. | a fine soft cloth made by silkwormsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Thai silk is famous worldwide. |
| skisn. ⚠/skiz/ | n. | plural of ski: long boards for moving on snowfamily: skiLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The skis stay in the resort shop. |
| sleeven. ✓/sliv/ | n. | the part of a piece of clothing that covers your armfamily: sleeves, sleeveless, sleevedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He rolled up his sleeves before washing the dishes. |
| snowboardn. ✓snow·board/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ | n. | a wide flat board for sliding down hills covered with snowfamily: snowboarding, snowboarder, snowboarders, snowboards, snowboardedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She rented a snowboard for her first day on the mountain. |
| starev. ≠/stɛɹ/ | v. | to look at something for a long timeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Do not stare at the answer. |
| suitn. ≠/sut/ | n. | a jacket and trousers made of the same clothfamily: suitableLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | He wore a dark suit. |
| sweatshirtn. ✓sweat·shirt/ˈswɛtˌʃɝt/ | n. | a soft cotton top with long sleeves, worn for sport or comfortfamily: sweatshirts, shirt, sweaterLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He wore a grey sweatshirt to football practice after class. |
| talesn. ⚠/teɪlz/ | n. | plural of tale: storiesfamily: taleLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Old tales travel well. |
| thrillern. ✓thrill·er/ˈθɹɪlɚ/ | n. | an exciting book or film about crime or dangerfamily: thrill, thrilling, thrilled, thrillersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The thriller kept me reading until two in the morning. |
| tipsn. ⚠/tɪps/ | n. | plural of tip: useful pieces of advicefamily: tipLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The page ends with three tips. |
| tunen. ≠/tun/ | n. | a series of musical notesLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | He hummed a familiar tune. |
| tunedv. ⚠/tund/ | v. | past tense of tunefamily: tune, tuningLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He tuned the guitar before assembly. |
| tunesn. ⚠/tunz/ | n. | plural of tune: melodiesfamily: tuneLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The band practiced three tunes. |
| vestn. ⚠/vɛst/ | n. | a piece of clothing for the upper body without sleevesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The crossing guard wears a bright vest. |
| yogan. ✓yo·ga/ˈjoʊɡə/ | n. | a type of exercise with slow movements and deep breathingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My mother does yoga every morning before work. |
people68 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bondn. ≠/bɑnd/ | n. | a close connection between peopleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The twins share a strong bond. |
| brotherhoodn. ✓broth·er·hood/ˈbɹʌðɚˌhʊd/ | n. | a feeling of friendship and trust between people who share somethingfamily: brother, brotherly, brotherhoodsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The team felt a real brotherhood after training together for years. |
| buyern. ✓buy·er/ˈbaɪɚ/ | n. | a person who pays money for somethingfamily: buy, bought, buying, buys, buyersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The buyer asked for a receipt for the second-hand bike. |
| celebrityn. ≠ce·leb·ri·ty/səˈlɛbɹɪti/ | n. | a famous person, especially in entertainment or sportfamily: celebritiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new café became popular after a celebrity posted photos of it online. |
| championn. ✓✓cham·pi·on/ˈtʃæmpiən/ | n. | a person or team that has won a competition, especially in sportfamily: champions, championshipLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She became the national chess champion at the age of sixteen. |
| climbern. ✓climb·er/ˈklaɪmɚ/ | n. | a person who goes up mountains or rocks for sportfamily: climb, climbed, climbing, climbs, climbersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The climbers reached the top of the mountain before noon. |
| competitorn. ✓✓com·pet·i·tor/kəmˈpɛtətɚ/ | n. | a person or company that is trying to win against othersfamily: compete, competition, competitive, competitively, competitorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Twenty competitors from six schools entered the science quiz this year. |
| conductn. ≠con·duct/ˈkɑndəkt/ | n. | the way a person behaves, especially in public or at workfamily: conducts, conducted, conducting, conductorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school expects good conduct from every student on the trip. |
| copsn. ⚠/kɑps/ | n. | police officers, in informal speechfamily: copLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Traffic cops wave the buses through. |
| defendern. ≠de·fend·er/dɪˈfɛndɚ/ | n. | a person who protects someone or something from attack or criticismfamily: defend, defence, defended, defending, defendersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She has always been a strong defender of free public education. |
| disagreementn. ≠dis·a·gree·ment/dɪsəˈɡɹimənt/ | n. | a situation in which people have different opinionsfamily: agree, disagree, agreement, disagreed, disagreementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was a small disagreement about where to hold the meeting. |
| divorcedadj. ≠di·vorced/dɪˈvɔɹst/ | adj. | no longer married because the marriage has legally endedfamily: divorce, divorcee, divorces, divorcingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her parents are divorced, so she spends weekends with her father. |
| duden. ✓/dud/ | n. | informal, mainly US: a manLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The dude at the counter waved. |
| earnestadj. ✓ear·nest/ˈɝnɪst/ | adj. | very serious and sincere about what you dofamily: earnestly, earnestnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She made an earnest promise to study harder next term. |
| emperorn. ✓em·per·or/ˈɛmpɚɚ/ | n. | a man who rules a group of countries or a very large countryfamily: emperors, empire, empires, empress, imperialLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The emperor lived in a huge palace in the capital city. |
| enemyn. ✓✓en·e·my/ˈɛnəmi/ | n. | a person who hates you or wants to harm youfamily: enemiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | In the story, two old friends become enemies after an argument. |
| engagedadj. ✓✓en·gaged/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/ | adj. | having promised to marry someonefamily: engage, engagement, engagingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My cousin got engaged last month and will marry next spring. |
| faithfuladj. ✓faith·ful/ˈfeɪθfəl/ | adj. | staying loyal to a person, promise or belieffamily: faith, faithfully, faithfulness, unfaithfulLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He has been a faithful friend to me since primary school. |
| folkn. ✓✓/foʊk/ | n. | people, especially the ordinary people of a particular placefamily: folks, folkloreLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The local folk were happy to help the lost tourists. |
| friendlinessn. ✓friend·li·ness/ˈfɹɛndlinɪs/ | n. | the quality of being kind and pleasant to other peoplefamily: friend, friendly, friends, unfriendlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Visitors often praise the friendliness of the staff at the hotel. |
| galsn. ⚠/ɡælz/ | n. | informal plural of gal: girls or womenfamily: galLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The gals in the choir sing first. |
| gentlemann. ✓✓gen·tle·man/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/ | n. | a man who is polite and behaves well towards other peoplefamily: gentlemen, gentlemanlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He is a real gentleman and always holds the door for others. |
| godsn. ⚠/ɡɑdz/ | n. | plural of godfamily: godLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The old tales name many gods. |
| gossipn. ✓gos·sip/ˈɡɑsəp/ | n. | talk about other people's private lives, often not truefamily: gossips, gossiped, gossiping, gossipyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There was a lot of gossip about the new manager. |
| groomn. ✓/ɡɹum/ | n. | a man on the day he gets marriedfamily: bridegroom, groomsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The groom arrived at the hall an hour before the ceremony. |
| guitaristn. ✓gui·tar·ist/ɡɪˈtɑɹɪst/ | n. | a person who plays a six-stringed instrument, often in a bandfamily: guitar, guitars, guitaristsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The guitarist tuned her instrument before the school concert began. |
| hostn. ≠/hoʊst/ | n. | a person who receives guestsfamily: hostingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The temple was host to the visitors. |
| humann. ≠hu·man/ˈhjumən/ | n. | a person, rather than an animal or a machinefamily: humans, humanity, humane, humanly, humanism, humanitarianLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Robots can lift heavy boxes, but humans still make the decisions. |
| idoln. ✓i·dol/ˈaɪdəl/ | n. | a person admired very much; an image that is worshippedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The singer is a teen idol. |
| inhabitantn. ≠in·hab·i·tant/ɪnˈhæbətənt/ | n. | a person or animal that lives in a particular placefamily: inhabit, inhabited, inhabitantsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The island's inhabitants mostly earn a living from fishing. |
| interactv. ≠in·ter·act/ˌɪntɚˈækt/ | v. | to communicate with and react to other people or thingsfamily: interaction, interactive, interacted, interacting, interactsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Group work helps shy students interact with their classmates. |
| interactionn. ≠in·ter·ac·tion/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/ | n. | communication or activity between people or things that affect each otherfamily: interact, interacted, interacting, interacts, interactive, interactivityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Group work gives students more interaction with their classmates. |
| invitationn. ≠in·vi·ta·tion/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ | n. | a request asking someone to come to a party or eventfamily: invite, invited, invites, inviting, invitationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We received an invitation to the school's graduation ceremony next Friday. |
| journalistn. ≠jour·nal·ist/ˈdʒɝnələst/ | n. | a person who writes news reports for newspapers, television or websitesfamily: journal, journalism, journalistic, journalistsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The journalist interviewed the school director about the new library. |
| liarn. ✓li·ar/ˈlaɪɚ/ | n. | a person who does not tell the truthfamily: lieLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Nobody likes a liar. |
| loyaladj. ≠loy·al/ˈlɔɪəl/ | adj. | always supporting a person or group you belong tofamily: loyalty, loyally, loyalist, disloyalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Loyal fans cheered the team even after it lost the final. |
| magiciann. ✓ma·gi·cian/məˈdʒɪʃən/ | n. | a person who performs tricks that seem impossible to entertain peoplefamily: magic, magical, magiciansLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The magician pulled a coin from behind the child's ear. |
| mankindn. ✓man·kind/mænˈkaɪnd/ | n. | all human beings considered togetherLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Clean water is one of the greatest needs of mankind. |
| marriagen. ✓✓mar·riage/ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ | n. | the relationship between a husband and a wifefamily: marry, married, marriagesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Their marriage has lasted more than forty years. |
| maten. ≠/meɪt/ | n. | a friend or companionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | He came with a school mate. |
| matesn. ⚠/meɪts/ | n. | informal plural of mate: friendsfamily: mateLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He waited for his mates. |
| membershipn. ≠mem·ber·ship/ˈmɛmbɚˌʃɪp/ | n. | the state of belonging to a club or organisationfamily: member, membershipsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Gym membership costs less if you pay for a whole year. |
| nephewn. ✓neph·ew/ˈnɛfju/ | n. | the son of your brother or sisterfamily: nephewsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My nephew is only five, but he already reads simple books. |
| nicknamen. ✓nick·name/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ | n. | an informal name that friends or family call someonefamily: nicknames, nicknamedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Everyone at work calls her by her nickname, not her full name. |
| novelistn. ≠nov·el·ist/ˈnɑvələst/ | n. | a person who writes long stories that are published as booksfamily: novel, novels, novelistsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The novelist spent three years writing her latest book. |
| performern. ✓per·form·er/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ | n. | a person who sings, acts, dances or plays music for an audiencefamily: perform, performance, performed, performing, performersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The young performers waited nervously behind the stage curtain. |
| poetsn. ⚠po·ets/ˈpoʊəts/ | n. | plural of poetfamily: poet, poemLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two Thai poets are on the syllabus. |
| popen. ⚠/poʊp/ | n. | the head of the Roman Catholic ChurchLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The pope visited Asia last year. |
| presidentn. ≠pres·i·dent/ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnt/ | n. | the elected head of a country, or the top person in an organisationfamily: preside, presidency, presidential, presidentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The president of the student club opened the meeting with a short speech. |
| priestn. ✓✓/pɹist/ | n. | a person who leads religious ceremonies in a church or templefamily: priests, priesthood, priestlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The priest greeted everyone kindly as they entered the church. |
| refereen. ≠ref·er·ee/ˌɹɛfəˈɹi/ | n. | the person who makes sure the players follow the rules in a gamefamily: refer, referees, refereed, refereeingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The referee stopped the match because of the heavy rain. |
| relationn. ✓✓re·la·tion/ɹiˈleɪʃən/ | n. | the way in which two people, groups or things are connectedfamily: relate, related, relations, relationship, relative, relativelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Relations between the two departments improved after the joint project. |
| relationshipn. ≠re·la·tion·ship/ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ | n. | the way two people or groups feel about and treat each otherfamily: relate, related, relation, relations, relative, relationshipsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She has a good relationship with all of her colleagues. |
| relativen. ✓✓rel·a·tive/ˈɹɛlətɪv/ | n. | a member of your family, such as an aunt or cousinfamily: relate, related, relation, relatives, relativelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We visited our relatives in the countryside during the holiday. |
| researchern. ≠re·search·er/ˈɹisɚtʃɚ/ | n. | a person who studies a subject carefully to discover new factsfamily: research, researched, researching, researchersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The researchers collected data from two hundred students last term. |
| smokern. ✓smok·er/ˈsmoʊkɚ/ | n. | a person who regularly uses cigarettesfamily: smoke, smoked, smokes, smoking, smoky, smokersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Smokers must go outside the building to use their cigarettes. |
| specialistn. ≠spe·cial·ist/ˈspɛʃələst/ | n. | a person who knows a great deal about one particular subject or skillfamily: special, specialize, specialists, specially, especiallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The hospital sent her to a heart specialist for more tests. |
| spectatorn. ≠spec·ta·tor/ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ | n. | a person who watches a sports event or showfamily: spectators, spectateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Thousands of spectators cheered as the runners crossed the finish line. |
| spiesn. ⚠/spaɪz/ | n. | plural of spyfamily: spyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The novel's spies never meet. |
| strangern. ≠stran·ger/ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ | n. | a person you do not knowfamily: strangeLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | A stranger helped me with my bag. |
| supportern. ✓✓sup·port·er/səˈpɔɹtɚ/ | n. | a person who likes and encourages a particular team, idea or groupfamily: support, supporters, supported, supporting, supportiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Thousands of supporters travelled to watch the final match. |
| surgeonn. ≠sur·geon/ˈsɝdʒən/ | n. | a doctor who performs operations on people's bodiesfamily: surgeons, surgery, surgicalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The surgeon explained the operation to the patient's family. |
| survivorn. ≠sur·vi·vor/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ | n. | a person who stays alive after a dangerous eventfamily: survive, survived, surviving, survival, survivorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Rescue teams found three survivors two days after the flood. |
| teenn. ✓/tin/ | n. | a person between thirteen and nineteenfamily: teenagerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The class is mostly teens. |
| teensn. ≠/tinz/ | n. | the years from thirteen to nineteenfamily: teen, teenagerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Most of the class are in their teens. |
| twinn. ≠/twɪn/ | n. | one of two children born togetherfamily: twinsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her twin studies in another room. |
| victimn. ✓✓vic·tim/ˈvɪktəm/ | n. | a person who is harmed by a crime, accident or illnessfamily: victims, victimise, victimhoodLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The flood victims received food and clean water from volunteers. |
| votev. ✓✓/voʊt/ | v. | to choose formally, as in an electionfamily: voted, voterLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The class voted for the trip. |
feelings65 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| admirev. ≠ad·mire/ædˈmaɪɹ/ | v. | to respect and like someonefamily: admirationLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Students admire her patience. |
| amazedadj. ✓✓a·mazed/əˈmeɪzd/ | adj. | very surprised by something unexpected or wonderfulfamily: amaze, amazing, amazementLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We were amazed at how quickly the new student learned Thai. |
| ambitiousadj. ✓✓am·bi·tious/æmˈbɪʃəs/ | adj. | having a strong wish to be successful or powerfulfamily: ambition, ambitions, ambitiouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is ambitious and hopes to run her own company one day. |
| angern. ≠an·ger/ˈæŋɡɚ/ | n. | a strong feeling of being upsetfamily: angryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He spoke without anger. |
| annoyedadj. ✓✓an·noyed/əˈnɔɪd/ | adj. | slightly angry because of something unpleasantfamily: annoy, annoying, annoyanceLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He was annoyed when the bus was late again. |
| anxietyn. ≠anx·i·e·ty/æŋˈzaɪəti/ | n. | a feeling of worry or fear about what may happenfamily: anxious, anxiously, anxietiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many students feel anxiety before their final exams. |
| ashamedadj. ≠a·shamed/əˈʃeɪmd/ | adj. | feeling bad and embarrassed because of something you didfamily: shame, ashamedlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She felt ashamed that she had forgotten her friend's birthday. |
| borev. ✓/bɔɹ/ | v. | to make someone lose interest; also past of bearfamily: boring, boredLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Long speeches bore most students. |
| calmadj. ✓✓/kɑm/ | adj. | quiet and not worriedfamily: calmlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Stay calm during the fire drill. |
| cheerv. ≠/tʃɪɹ/ | v. | to shout to show supportfamily: cheerfulLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The class cheered. |
| cheerfuladj. ✓✓cheer·ful/ˈtʃɪɹfəl/ | adj. | happy in a way that other people can seefamily: cheer, cheerfully, cheerfulnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The cheerful shop assistant smiled and helped us find everything. |
| comfortn. ≠com·fort/ˈkʌmfɚt/ | n. | a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worryfamily: comfortable, comfortably, comforting, comforts, uncomfortable, comforterLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The soft chairs in the library give students real comfort while reading. |
| concernedadj. ≠con·cerned/kənˈsɝnd/ | adj. | worried about something or someonefamily: concern, concerns, concerning, unconcernedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her parents were concerned when she came home late from school. |
| confidencen. ≠con·fi·dence/ˈkɑnfədəns/ | n. | the feeling of being sure that you can do something wellfamily: confident, confidently, confide, confidencesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Practising every day gave her the confidence to speak in public. |
| confusionn. ≠con·fu·sion/kənˈfjuʒən/ | n. | a feeling of not understanding what is happening or what something meansfamily: confuse, confused, confusing, confusingly, confusionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was some confusion about which room the exam was in. |
| couragen. ≠cour·age/ˈkɝədʒ/ | n. | the ability to do something frightening or difficult without giving upfamily: courageous, courageously, encourageLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It took real courage to speak in front of the whole school. |
| crueladj. ✓✓cru·el/ˈkɹuəl/ | adj. | causing pain on purposefamily: crueltyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The story's cruel king learns kindness. |
| curiousadj. ≠cu·ri·ous/ˈkjʊɹiəs/ | adj. | wanting to know or learn about somethingfamily: curiosity, curiouslyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The curious children asked the scientist many questions. |
| delightn. ≠de·light/dɪˈlaɪt/ | n. | a feeling of great pleasurefamily: delighted, delightful, delightfully, delights, delightingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | To the children's delight, the teacher brought ice cream to the picnic. |
| delightedadj. ≠de·light·ed/dɪˈlaɪtəd/ | adj. | very pleased and happy about somethingfamily: delight, delightful, delightsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We were delighted to hear that our team had won. |
| depressedadj. ≠de·pressed/dɪˈpɹɛst/ | adj. | very unhappy and without hope for a long timefamily: depress, depression, depressingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He felt depressed after failing the exam for the second time. |
| depressionn. ≠de·pres·sion/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ | n. | an illness that makes a person feel very sad for a long timefamily: depress, depressed, depressing, depressionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Regular exercise and good sleep can help people who suffer from depression. |
| desiren. ≠de·sire/dɪˈzaɪɚ/ | n. | a strong wish to have or do somethingfamily: desires, desired, desiring, desirable, undesirableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She has a strong desire to study medicine at university. |
| desperateadj. ≠des·per·ate/ˈdɛspɹɪt/ | adj. | so worried or in need that you will try anythingfamily: desperately, desperationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He was desperate to find a job before the rent was due. |
| embarrassedadj. ✓✓em·bar·rassed/ɪmˈbɛɹəst/ | adj. | feeling shy and uncomfortable about something you did or saidfamily: embarrass, embarrassing, embarrassmentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He felt embarrassed when he forgot the teacher's name. |
| emotionn. ✓✓e·mo·tion/ɪˈmoʊʃən/ | n. | a strong feeling such as joy, fear or angerfamily: emotional, emotionally, emotions, emotiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Music can bring out strong emotions in the listener. |
| emotionaladj. ≠e·mo·tion·al/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ | adj. | connected with feelings, especially strong onesfamily: emotion, emotions, emotionallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The last day of school was an emotional time for everyone. |
| emotionallyadv. ≠e·mo·tion·al·ly/ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/ | adv. | in a way that involves strong feelingsfamily: emotion, emotional, emotionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The final exam week was emotionally tiring for many students. |
| enthusiasmn. ≠en·thu·si·asm/ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/ | n. | a strong feeling of interest and excitement about somethingfamily: enthusiast, enthusiastic, enthusiastically, enthusiasmsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She talks about her science project with great enthusiasm. |
| enthusiasticadj. ≠en·thu·si·as·tic/ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/ | adj. | showing strong interest and excitement about somethingfamily: enthusiasm, enthusiast, enthusiasticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new students were enthusiastic about joining the science club. |
| excitementn. ✓✓ex·cite·ment/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ | n. | a feeling of being very happy and interested because something good is happeningfamily: excite, excited, exciting, excitedlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There was great excitement in the class before the trip. |
| fearn. ≠/fɪɹ/ | n. | the feeling you have when you expect dangerfamily: fearful, fearlessLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Her fear of speaking slowly faded. |
| festiveadj. ✓fes·tive/ˈfɛstɪv/ | adj. | full of celebration and happy feelingfamily: festival, festivity, festivities, festivelyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The streets looked festive with lights and music before the holiday. |
| fondadj. ≠/fɑnd/ | adj. | having a warm liking for someone or somethingfamily: fondly, fondness, fonderLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My grandfather is very fond of walking in the park. |
| forgivev. ≠for·give/fɚˈɡɪv/ | v. | to stop being angry with someone who did something wrongfamily: forgiveness, forgave, forgiven, forgiving, forgivableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She forgave her brother for breaking her favourite cup. |
| generousadj. ✓✓gen·er·ous/ˈdʒɛnɚəs/ | adj. | willing to give freelyfamily: generosityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He is generous with his time. |
| gentleadj. ≠gen·tle/ˈdʒɛntəl/ | adj. | calm and kind, not roughfamily: gentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Use a gentle voice. |
| gratefuladj. ≠grate·ful/ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ | adj. | wanting to thank someonefamily: gratitudeLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | I am grateful for your help. |
| guiltyadj. ✓✓guilt·y/ˈɡɪlti/ | adj. | feeling bad because you have done something wrongfamily: guilt, guiltier, guiltiest, guiltilyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He felt guilty about forgetting his mother's birthday last week. |
| helplessadj. ✓help·less/ˈhɛlpləs/ | adj. | not able to look after yourself or change a situationfamily: help, helplessly, helplessnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The tiny kitten looked helpless in the rain. |
| hopev. ≠/hoʊp/ | v. | to want something to happen and think it mayfamily: hopeful, hopefullyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We hope the rain holds off. |
| humourn. ≠hu·mour/ˈhjumɚ/ | n. | the ability to find things funny and make people laughfamily: humorous, humorously, humourless, humoursLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our teacher's humour makes even grammar lessons enjoyable. |
| impressionn. ✓✓im·pres·sion/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ | n. | an idea or feeling you get about a person or thingfamily: impress, impressed, impressive, impressively, impressionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She made a good impression at her first job interview. |
| inspirev. ≠in·spire/ɪnˈspaɪɹ/ | v. | to give someone the wish and energy to do somethingfamily: inspiration, inspiring, inspired, inspirational, inspiresLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her success inspired many younger students to study science. |
| lonelyadj. ≠lone·ly/ˈloʊnli/ | adj. | unhappy because you are alonefamily: alone, lonelinessLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | He felt lonely in the new city. |
| miserableadj. ≠mis·er·a·ble/ˈmɪzɚəbəl/ | adj. | extremely unhappyfamily: miserably, miseryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He felt miserable after losing his phone on the train. |
| motivationn. ≠mo·ti·va·tion/ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/ | n. | the reason or desire that makes you want to do somethingfamily: motivate, motivated, motivating, motivational, motivator, motiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Good grades gave him the motivation to study even harder. |
| passionn. ✓✓pas·sion/ˈpæʃən/ | n. | a very strong interest in or love for somethingfamily: passionate, passionately, passionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her passion for photography began when she was at school. |
| patientadj. ≠pa·tient/ˈpeɪʃənt/ | adj. | able to wait calmlyfamily: patienceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Be patient with beginners. |
| preferencen. ≠pref·er·ence/ˈpɹɛfɚəns/ | n. | a greater liking for one thing than for anotherfamily: prefer, preferred, preferable, preferencesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Do you have a preference for morning or afternoon classes next term? |
| reactv. ≠re·act/ɹiˈækt/ | v. | to act because of something that happenedfamily: reactionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | How did she react? |
| respectn. ✓✓re·spect/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ | n. | the feeling that someone is important and should be treated wellfamily: respects, respected, respecting, respectful, respectable, disrespectLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new manager quickly earned the respect of the whole team. |
| satisfiedadj. ≠sat·is·fied/ˈsætəˌsfaɪd/ | adj. | pleased because you have what you wantedfamily: satisfy, satisfaction, satisfying, dissatisfied, unsatisfiedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The customers were satisfied with the quick service. |
| scarev. ≠/skɛɹ/ | v. | to make someone afraidfamily: scared, scaryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The noise scared the class. |
| scaredadj. ≠/skɛɹd/ | adj. | feeling afraidfamily: scare, scary, scares, scaringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children were scared of the loud thunder last night. |
| shamen. ≠/ʃeɪm/ | n. | a bad feeling after doing wrongfamily: ashamedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He felt shame afterwards. |
| sighv. ≠/saɪ/ | v. | to let out a long breath showing tiredness or relieffamily: sighed, sighingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | She gave a sigh and closed the book. |
| smilev. ≠/smaɪl/ | v. | to make a happy expression with your mouthfamily: smiled, smilingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She smiled at the answer. |
| souln. ≠/soʊl/ | n. | the part of a person that feels and thinksLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She sang with her whole soul. |
| stressn. ≠/stɹɛs/ | n. | a feeling of worry and pressure caused by problems or too much workfamily: stressed, stressful, stresses, stressingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many students feel a lot of stress before their final exams. |
| tearn. ≠/tɪɹ/ | n. | a drop of water from the eyefamily: tearfulLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | A tear ran down her cheek. |
| tearsn. ⚠/tɛɹz/ | n. | more than one tear from the eyefamily: tearLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Tears ran down his face. |
| tenseadj. ✓/tɛns/ | adj. | nervous and tight; in grammar, a verb's time formfamily: tensionLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The room felt tense before results. |
| tirev. ✓/ˈtaɪɚ/ | v. | to become or make wearyfamily: tired, tiringLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Long lessons tire young learners. |
| vainadj. ✓/veɪn/ | adj. | too proud of yourself; in vain means without successLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They searched, but in vain. |
travel63 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| airlinen. ≠air·line/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/ | n. | a company that carries people or goods by planefamily: airlines, airlinerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Which airline did you fly with on your trip to Japan? |
| arrivaln. ✓✓ar·riv·al/əˈɹaɪvəl/ | n. | the moment when someone or something reaches a placefamily: arrive, arrived, arriving, arrivalsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The train's arrival was delayed by nearly twenty minutes. |
| attractionn. ✓✓at·trac·tion/əˈtɹækʃən/ | n. | a place or thing that many people want to visit or seefamily: attract, attractive, attractions, attracted, unattractive, attractivelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The night market is the most popular attraction in the city. |
| backpackern. ✓back·pack·er/ˈbækˌpækɚ/ | n. | a person who travels cheaply, carrying everything in a bag on their backfamily: backpack, backpacks, backpacking, backpacked, backpackersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many backpackers stay in cheap hostels near the old town. |
| backpackingn. ✓back·pack·ing/ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of travelling cheaply, carrying all your things in one bagfamily: backpack, backpacker, backpackers, backpacksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | After graduating, they went backpacking around Southeast Asia for two months. |
| baggagen. ✓bag·gage/ˈbæɡədʒ/ | n. | the cases and other things you carry with you on a journeyfamily: bag, bagsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Passengers can collect their baggage after they leave the plane. |
| bookingn. ≠book·ing/ˈbʊkɪŋ/ | n. | an arrangement to have a seat, room or table kept for youfamily: book, booked, bookingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I made a booking for two nights at a hotel near the station. |
| bordern. ✓✓bor·der/ˈbɔɹdɚ/ | n. | the line dividing two countriesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We crossed the border at dawn. |
| cabinn. ≠cab·in/ˈkæbən/ | n. | the part of an aircraft where the passengers sitfamily: cabinsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The cabin was quiet and most passengers slept during the long flight. |
| campsiten. ✓camp·site/ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/ | n. | a place where people can stay in tents for a holidayfamily: camp, camps, camping, camper, campers, campsitesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The campsite by the lake has showers and a small shop. |
| chariotn. ✓char·i·ot/ˈtʃɛɹiət/ | n. | a two-wheeled cart pulled by horses, used in ancient timesfamily: chariotsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum has a model of a chariot from ancient Rome. |
| crashn. ≠/kɹæʃ/ | n. | a sudden violent collisionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We heard the crash outside. |
| crushn. ✓/kɹʌʃ/ | n. | a strong feeling of liking someone that usually does not last longfamily: crushed, crushes, crushing, crusherLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many teenagers have a crush on a singer or an actor. |
| curven. ≠/kɝv/ | n. | a line that bends smoothly without any straight parts or cornersfamily: curves, curved, curving, curvyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Slow down, because there is a sharp curve in the road ahead. |
| customsn. ✓cus·toms/ˈkʌstəmz/ | n. | the airport or border office that checks goods coming into a countryfamily: custom, customaryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | After the flight, we collected our bags and went through customs quickly. |
| departv. ≠de·part/dɪˈpɑɹt/ | v. | to leave, especially on a journeyfamily: departureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The bus departs at noon. |
| departuren. ✓✓de·par·ture/dɪˈpɑɹtʃɚ/ | n. | the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journeyfamily: depart, departed, departuresLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please arrive at the airport two hours before your departure. |
| destinationn. ✓✓des·ti·na·tion/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ | n. | the place that someone or something is travelling tofamily: destinations, destinedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After a long journey, we finally reached our destination. |
| easternadj. ✓✓east·ern/ˈistɚn/ | adj. | in or from the side where the sun risesfamily: east, eastward, easternerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her family comes from a small town in eastern Thailand. |
| enginen. ≠en·gine/ˈɛndʒən/ | n. | the part of a car or machine that makes it movefamily: engines, engineer, engineeringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The mechanic checked the engine before the long trip. |
| explorationn. ≠ex·plo·ra·tion/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ | n. | the act of travelling through a new place to discover what is therefamily: explore, explored, explorer, explorers, explores, exploringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Space exploration has taught us a lot about the planets. |
| ferryn. ✓fer·ry/ˈfɛɹi/ | n. | a boat that carries people and vehicles across water on a regular routefamily: ferries, ferried, ferryingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We took the ferry from the mainland to the island. |
| fueln. ✓✓fu·el/ˈfjuəl/ | n. | petrol, gas or wood burned for energyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The bus stopped for fuel. |
| gearsn. ⚠/ɡɪɹz/ | n. | plural of gear: toothed wheels that pass on movementfamily: gearLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The bike's gears need oil. |
| harbourn. ≠har·bour/ˈhɑɹbɚ/ | n. | an area of water by the coast where ships can stay safelyfamily: harbours, harboured, harbouringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Fishing boats return to the harbour every evening before dark. |
| honeymoonn. ✓hon·ey·moon/ˈhʌniˌmun/ | n. | a holiday taken by two people who have just got marriedfamily: honeymoons, honeymoonersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They spent their honeymoon on a quiet island in the south. |
| hosteln. ✓hos·tel/ˈhɑstəl/ | n. | a cheap place to stay where travellers or students share roomsfamily: hostelsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We stayed in a hostel near the station to save money. |
| innsn. ⚠/ɪnz/ | n. | plural of inn: small hotels, especially old onesfamily: innLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Old inns line the river road. |
| journeyn. ≠jour·ney/ˈdʒɝni/ | n. | a trip from one place to anotherLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | The journey took nine hours. |
| lanesn. ⚠/leɪnz/ | n. | plural of lanefamily: laneLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two lanes close for the festival. |
| locationn. ✓✓lo·ca·tion/loʊˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | the place or position where something isfamily: locate, located, locating, locates, locationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The map on the website shows the exact location of the hotel. |
| lodgen. ✓/lɑdʒ/ | n. | a small house in the countryside where people stay for a short timefamily: lodges, lodger, lodging, lodgedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We rented a wooden lodge near the lake for the weekend. |
| luggagen. ✓lug·gage/ˈlʌɡədʒ/ | n. | the bags you take when travellingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Leave your luggage here. |
| milen. ≠/maɪl/ | n. | a unit of distance, about 1.6 kilometresLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The village is a mile away. |
| motorcyclen. ≠mo·tor·cy·cle/ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ | n. | a road vehicle with two wheels and an enginefamily: motorcycles, motorcyclist, motorcyclists, motorcycling, motorbikeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many students ride a motorcycle to the university because parking is easy. |
| northernadj. ✓✓north·ern/ˈnɔɹðɚn/ | adj. | in the part of a place nearest the top of a mapfamily: north, northerner, northernersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Winters are much colder in the northern part of the country. |
| overnightadj. ✓o·ver·night/ˌoʊvɚˈnaɪt/ | adj. | happening or lasting through the whole nightfamily: night, overnightsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We took an overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. |
| paddlen. ✓pad·dle/ˈpædəl/ | n. | a short pole with a flat end, used to move a small boatfamily: paddles, paddled, paddling, paddlerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Each of us held a paddle as the canoe moved down the river. |
| parkingn. ≠park·ing/ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ | n. | leaving a car somewhere for a period of timefamily: park, parked, parksLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There is no parking near the stadium, so we took the bus. |
| platformn. ≠plat·form/ˈplætˌfɔɹm/ | n. | the raised area beside the track where you wait for a trainfamily: platformsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The train to the airport leaves from platform four in five minutes. |
| portn. ✓✓/pɔɹt/ | n. | a place where ships load and unloadLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The ship reached port at dawn. |
| postcardn. ✓post·card/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ | n. | a card with a picture on one side that you send by postfamily: postcardsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She sent me a postcard from her holiday in the mountains. |
| railn. ≠/ɹeɪl/ | n. | a bar to hold on to; also the track a train runs onfamily: railwayLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Hold the rail on the stairs. |
| railroadn. ✓rail·road/ˈɹeɪlˌɹoʊd/ | n. | the metal track that trains run on, and the train systemfamily: railroadsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old railroad crosses the river on a steel bridge. |
| railwayn. ≠rail·way/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ | n. | a track for trains, or the train system of a countryfamily: rail, rails, railwaysLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new railway connects the two cities in under two hours. |
| reservationn. ✓✓res·er·va·tion/ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ | n. | an arrangement to have a room, seat or table kept for youfamily: reserve, reserved, reservationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I made a reservation for two nights at a hotel near the station. |
| resortn. ≠re·sort/ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ | n. | a place where people go on holiday to relax and enjoy themselvesfamily: resortsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We stayed at a beach resort with a large swimming pool. |
| runwayn. ✓run·way/ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ | n. | a long flat road where planes take off and landfamily: runwaysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The plane waited on the runway for twenty minutes before leaving. |
| safarin. ✓sa·fa·ri/səˈfɑɹi/ | n. | a trip to see wild animals in their natural homefamily: safarisLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | On our safari we watched elephants walking to the river. |
| sailv. ≠/seɪl/ | v. | to travel across water in a boatfamily: sailor, sailingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The boat sails at dawn. |
| southernadj. ✓✓south·ern/ˈsʌðɚn/ | adj. | in or from the direction that is opposite to northfamily: south, southernerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Fresh seafood is popular in the southern part of the country. |
| souvenirn. ✓sou·ve·nir/ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/ | n. | a thing you keep to remember a place or eventfamily: souvenirsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I bought a small wooden elephant as a souvenir of Chiang Mai. |
| spasn. ⚠/spɑz/ | n. | plural of spa: places for baths and health treatmentsfamily: spaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Hot-spring spas dot the valley. |
| submarinen. ✓sub·ma·rine/ˈsʌbmɚˌin/ | n. | a ship that can travel under the seafamily: submarines, submarinerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The submarine stayed under water for three weeks. |
| terminaln. ≠ter·mi·nal/ˈtɝmənəl/ | n. | a building where passengers start or finish a journey by plane or busfamily: terminals, terminally, terminateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The bus terminal was crowded with students going home for the holiday. |
| tourismn. ≠tour·ism/ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm/ | n. | the business of providing services for people visiting a place for pleasurefamily: tour, tours, tourist, touristsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tourism brings many jobs to the small towns along the coast. |
| transportn. ≠trans·port/ˈtɹænˌspɔɹt/ | n. | the vehicles and systems that move people or goods from place to placefamily: transports, transported, transporting, transportation, transporterLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Public transport in the city is cheap and runs all night. |
| tyren. ✓/ˈtaɪɚ/ | n. | British spelling of tire: the rubber ring around a wheelfamily: tireLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The back tyre needs air. |
| vann. ≠/væn/ | n. | a covered road vehicle for carrying goodsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school van leaves at four. |
| vehiclen. ≠ve·hi·cle/ˈvihɪkəl/ | n. | a machine such as a car or bus that carries people or thingsfamily: vehicles, vehicularLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Vehicles must not park in front of the school gate. |
| visan. ≠vi·sa/ˈvizə/ | n. | official permission in a passport to enter a countryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The student visa took three weeks. |
| voyagen. ✓voy·age/ˈvɔɪədʒ/ | n. | a long journey by sea or into spacefamily: voyages, voyager, voyagersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The voyage across the ocean took nearly three weeks. |
| wagonn. ✓wag·on/ˈwæɡən/ | n. | a vehicle with four wheels pulled by horses or oxenfamily: wagonsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Farmers once carried their rice to market in a wagon. |
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| abstractadj. ≠ab·stract/ˈæbˌstɹækt/ | adj. | based on ideas or feelings rather than real things you can touchfamily: abstraction, abstractly, abstractsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Freedom is an abstract idea, so it is hard to draw. |
| accessn. ✓✓ac·cess/ˈækˌsɛs/ | n. | the right or ability to enter a place or use somethingfamily: accessible, accessibility, accessed, accessingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students have free access to the library computers after class. |
| accuracyn. ≠ac·cu·ra·cy/ˈækjɚəsi/ | n. | the quality of being correct and exactfamily: accurate, accurately, inaccurate, inaccuratelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Check the accuracy of your answers before you hand in the test. |
| alternativen. ≠al·ter·na·tive/ɔlˈtɝnətɪv/ | n. | another thing you can choose insteadfamily: alternate, alternatively, alternativesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | If the bus is late, taking the train is a good alternative. |
| apologyn. ≠a·pol·o·gy/əˈpɑlədʒi/ | n. | words that say you are sorry for something you didfamily: apologize, apologetic, apologiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He sent an apology to his teacher for missing the class. |
| approachn. ≠ap·proach/əˈpɹoʊtʃ/ | n. | a way of dealing with a situation or problemfamily: approaches, approached, approaching, approachableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new teacher has a different approach to teaching grammar. |
| arrangementn. ≠ar·range·ment/əˈɹeɪndʒmənt/ | n. | a plan or agreement about how something will be donefamily: arrange, arranged, arranging, arrangementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We made an arrangement to meet at the library at ten. |
| associatev. ≠as·so·ci·ate/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/ | v. | to connect one thing with another in your mindfamily: association, associations, associated, associating, associatesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Most people associate the smell of fresh bread with home. |
| awarenessn. ≠a·ware·ness/əˈwɛɹnəs/ | n. | knowledge that something exists or is happeningfamily: aware, unawareLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The campaign raised awareness of the dangers of plastic waste. |
| balancen. ✓✓bal·ance/ˈbæləns/ | n. | a situation where different things are equal or in the right amountsfamily: balanced, balances, balancing, imbalance, unbalancedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students need a good balance between study time and rest. |
| basisn. ✓✓ba·sis/ˈbeɪsəs/ | n. | the facts or ideas on which something is builtfamily: base, basic, basesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The survey results formed the basis of her final report. |
| beliefn. ✓✓be·lief/bɪˈlif/ | n. | a feeling of being certain that something is true or existsfamily: believe, beliefs, believer, believable, unbelievable, believedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her strong belief in hard work helped her finish the degree. |
| capacityn. ≠ca·pac·i·ty/kəˈpæsəti/ | n. | the largest amount that something can hold or producefamily: capacitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lecture hall has a capacity of three hundred seats. |
| categoryn. ✓✓cat·e·go·ry/ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ | n. | a group of people or things that share the same featuresfamily: categories, categorise, categoricalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Sort the words into three categories: nouns, verbs and adjectives. |
| certaintyn. ≠cer·tain·ty/ˈsɝtənti/ | n. | the feeling of being completely sure about somethingfamily: certain, certainly, uncertain, uncertainty, certaintiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She answered with certainty that the meeting was on Monday. |
| combinationn. ≠com·bi·na·tion/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ | n. | two or more things that are mixed or joined togetherfamily: combine, combined, combines, combining, combinationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her success came from a combination of talent and hard work. |
| conceptn. ≠con·cept/ˈkɑnsɛpt/ | n. | an idea about what something is or how it worksfamily: concepts, conception, conceptualLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lecturer explained the concept of supply and demand with simple examples. |
| cyclen. ≠cy·cle/ˈsaɪkəl/ | n. | a series of events that happen again and again in the same orderfamily: cycles, cyclical, cyclic, cycling, cyclist, bicycleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Each year the same cycle repeats: planting, growing and harvesting the rice. |
| declinen. ≠de·cline/dɪˈklaɪn/ | n. | a slow fall in the number, amount or quality of somethingfamily: declines, declined, decliningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There has been a steady decline in the number of students studying French. |
| developmentn. ✓✓de·vel·op·ment/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ | n. | growth or change that makes something bigger, better or more advancedfamily: develop, developed, developing, developer, developmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Reading to young children supports their language development. |
| dutyn. ✓✓du·ty/ˈduti/ | n. | something you must do because it is right or your jobfamily: duties, dutiful, dutifullyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It is a nurse's duty to care for every patient. |
| elementn. ✓✓el·e·ment/ˈɛləmənt/ | n. | one of the parts that something is made offamily: elements, elemental, elementaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Practice is a key element of learning any musical instrument. |
| emphasisn. ≠em·pha·sis/ˈɛmfəsəs/ | n. | special importance given to one thingfamily: emphasize, emphatic, emphaticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The course puts a strong emphasis on speaking practice. |
| existencen. ≠ex·is·tence/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ | n. | the state of being real or present in the worldfamily: exist, existed, existing, exists, existencesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Scientists still argue about the existence of life on other planets. |
| extentn. ≠ex·tent/ɪkˈstɛnt/ | n. | the size, amount or level of somethingfamily: extend, extended, extending, extends, extension, extensiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We did not understand the extent of the damage until morning. |
| failuren. ≠fail·ure/ˈfeɪljɚ/ | n. | a lack of success in something you tried to dofamily: fail, failed, failing, fails, failuresLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The failure of the project taught the team some useful lessons. |
| fantasyn. ≠fan·ta·sy/ˈfæntəsi/ | n. | a situation that you imagine and enjoy but that is not realfamily: fantasies, fantasticLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | As a child, I had a fantasy about living on the moon. |
| flown. ✓✓/floʊ/ | n. | the steady, continuous movement of a liquid, air or trafficfamily: flowed, flowing, flowsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new road improved the flow of traffic through the town. |
| foundationn. ≠foun·da·tion/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ | n. | the solid base that something is built onfamily: found, founded, founder, founding, foundational, foundationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Good reading habits are the foundation of success at university. |
| goddessn. ✓god·dess/ˈɡɑdəs/ | n. | a female being with great power that people worshipfamily: god, gods, goddessesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In the old story, the goddess of the sea protects sailors. |
| growthn. ✓✓/ɡɹoʊθ/ | n. | an increase in size, number or amountfamily: grow, grew, grown, growing, grows, growerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The growth of the city has created many new jobs. |
| heavenn. ≠heav·en/ˈhɛvən/ | n. | the place where many people believe good souls go after deathfamily: heavens, heavenlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Grandma believes that her old dog is now in heaven. |
| honestyn. ≠hon·es·ty/ˈɑnəsti/ | n. | the quality of telling the truth and not cheatingfamily: honest, honestly, dishonest, dishonestyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher thanked him for his honesty about the missing homework. |
| identityn. ✓✓i·den·ti·ty/aɪˈdɛntɪti/ | n. | who a person is, including the qualities that make them different from othersfamily: identities, identify, identical, identificationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Your student card shows your identity when you enter the exam room. |
| improvementn. ✓✓im·prove·ment/ɪmˈpɹuvmənt/ | n. | a change that makes something better than it was beforefamily: improve, improved, improving, improvementsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her marks show a big improvement since she started studying daily. |
| increasen. ≠in·crease/ˈɪnkɹis/ | n. | a rise in the number, amount or level of somethingfamily: increases, increased, increasing, increasinglyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There was a big increase in bus fares last month. |
| inevitableadj. ≠in·ev·i·ta·ble/ɪˈnɛvətəbəl/ | adj. | certain to happen and impossible to stopfamily: inevitably, inevitabilityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | With so little practice, losing the match was inevitable. |
| intentionn. ✓✓in·ten·tion/ɪnˈtɛntʃən/ | n. | something you plan or want to dofamily: intend, intended, intent, intentional, intentionally, intentionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My intention is to finish the report before the weekend. |
| judgementn. ≠judge·ment/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ | n. | a decision or opinion you reach after thinking carefullyfamily: judge, judgements, judgementalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Use your own judgement when choosing which books to read. |
| judgmentn. ✓judg·ment/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ | n. | another spelling of judgementfamily: judgementLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Good judgment helps a manager choose the right people for the job. |
| lengthn. ✓✓/lɛŋkθ/ | n. | the distance from one end of something to the otherfamily: lengthen, lengths, lengthy, longLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Measure the length of the table before you buy a cloth. |
| limitn. ✓✓lim·it/ˈlɪmət/ | n. | the greatest amount or point that is allowedfamily: limits, limited, limitation, limitlessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a limit of ten books per student at the library. |
| limitationn. ≠lim·i·ta·tion/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ | n. | a rule or condition that controls how much something can be donefamily: limit, limits, limited, limitless, limitationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The study has one limitation: only first-year students took part. |
| majorityn. ≠ma·jor·i·ty/məˈdʒɔɹəti/ | n. | more than half of the people or things in a groupfamily: major, majors, majoritiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The majority of students in our class prefer online lessons. |
| maximumn. ≠max·i·mum/ˈmæksəməm/ | n. | the largest amount or number that is possible or allowedfamily: maximize, maximal, maximized, maximizing, maximumsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lift can carry a maximum of eight people. |
| minimumn. ≠min·i·mum/ˈmɪnəməm/ | n. | the smallest amount or number that is possible or allowedfamily: minimal, minimally, minimise, minimalist, minimumsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students must complete a minimum of ten hours of practice. |
| originn. ≠or·i·gin/ˈɔɹədʒən/ | n. | the place or point where something begins or comes fromfamily: original, originally, originate, originality, originsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many English words are of Latin or Greek origin. |
| realityn. ✓✓re·al·i·ty/ˌɹiˈæləti/ | n. | the way things truly are, not how we imagine or wish themfamily: real, really, realities, realisticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The brochure looked wonderful, but in reality the hotel was quite small. |
| recallv. ≠re·call/ɹɪˈkɔl/ | v. | to remember something from the pastfamily: recalled, recalling, recallsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I cannot recall where I left my keys. |
| safetyn. ✓✓safe·ty/ˈseɪfti/ | n. | the state of being protected from danger or harmfamily: safe, safely, unsafeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please wear a helmet for your safety when you ride a bicycle. |
| settingn. ✓✓set·ting/ˈsɛtɪŋ/ | n. | the place and time where something happensfamily: set, settingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The quiet garden was the perfect setting for our small party. |
| similarityn. ✓✓sim·i·lar·i·ty/ˌsɪməˈlɛɹəti/ | n. | the quality of being like something elsefamily: similar, similarly, similaritiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a clear similarity between the two paintings. |
| spiritn. ✓✓spir·it/ˈspɪɹət/ | n. | the part of a person that is feelings and character, not the bodyfamily: spirits, spirited, spiritualLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her spirit stayed strong during the long illness. |
| spiritualadj. ≠spir·i·tu·al/ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəl/ | adj. | connected with the soul and deep inner feelings, not physical thingsfamily: spirit, spirits, spirited, spirituality, spirituallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Meditation gives many people a sense of spiritual peace. |
| standardn. ✓✓stan·dard/ˈstændɚd/ | n. | a level of quality used to judge how good something isfamily: standards, standardiseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The work must meet a high standard before it is accepted. |
| surfacen. ✓✓sur·face/ˈsɝfəs/ | n. | the outside or top layer of somethingfamily: surfaces, surfaced, surfacingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Wipe the surface of the table before you put the plates down. |
| tragedyn. ≠trag·e·dy/ˈtɹædʒədi/ | n. | a very sad event that causes great sufferingfamily: tragedies, tragic, tragicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Losing the whole harvest to the floods was a tragedy for the farmers. |
| trendn. ✓✓/tɹɛnd/ | n. | a general change or direction in how things developfamily: trends, trendy, trendingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a growing trend for students to study online. |
| unlikelyadj. ✓✓un·like·ly/ənˈlaɪkli/ | adj. | not expected to happen or to be truefamily: likely, likelihoodLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It is unlikely to rain today, so bring your sports kit. |
| varyv. ≠var·y/ˈvɛɹi/ | v. | to change or be different depending on the situationfamily: variety, various, variable, variation, varied, variesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Bus prices vary according to how far you travel. |
| victoryn. ≠vic·to·ry/ˈvɪktɚi/ | n. | the fact of winning a game or competitionfamily: victor, victorious, victoriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team celebrated their victory with pizza after the final match. |
| warningn. ✓✓warn·ing/ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ | n. | something that tells you about a possible danger or problemfamily: warn, warned, warningsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The sign gave a clear warning that the floor was wet. |
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| antiquen. ✓an·tique/ænˈtik/ | n. | an old object that is valuable because of its age or beautyfamily: antiques, antiquity, antiquatedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My grandmother's clock is an antique from over a hundred years ago. |
| basementn. ≠base·ment/ˈbeɪsmənt/ | n. | a room or floor of a building that is below the groundfamily: base, basementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old files are stored in the basement of the office. |
| basinn. ✓ba·sin/ˈbeɪsən/ | n. | a large round bowl for holding water or for mixing foodfamily: basins, washbasinLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She filled the basin with warm water and washed the vegetables. |
| beadn. ⚠/bid/ | n. | a small ball with a hole, used in jewelleryLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She wore a necklace of glass beads. |
| binn. ≠/bɪn/ | n. | a container for rubbishLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Put the wrapper in the bin. |
| binsn. ⚠/bɪnz/ | n. | plural of binfamily: binLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Empty the bins on Friday. |
| brickn. ≠/bɹɪk/ | n. | a hard block of baked clay used for building wallsfamily: bricks, brickworkLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new library wall is made of red bricks. |
| candlen. ≠can·dle/ˈkændəl/ | n. | a stick of wax that burns slowly to give lightfamily: candlesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | When the power went off, we lit a candle in the kitchen. |
| carpetn. ≠car·pet/ˈkɑɹpət/ | n. | thick soft material that covers the floor of a roomfamily: carpets, carpetedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please take off your shoes before you walk on the carpet. |
| curtainn. ✓✓cur·tain/ˈkɝtən/ | n. | a piece of cloth hung over a window to cover itfamily: curtainsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She closed the curtains so the room would be dark. |
| cushionn. ✓cush·ion/ˈkʊʃən/ | n. | a soft bag filled with material, for sitting or leaning onfamily: cushions, cushioned, cushioningLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She put a cushion behind her back while reading. |
| dirtn. ✓✓/dɝt/ | n. | dust or mud that makes things uncleanfamily: dirtyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Wash the dirt off your hands. |
| dishwashern. ✓dish·wash·er/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ | n. | a machine that cleans plates, cups and cutleryfamily: dish, wash, washer, dishwashersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We put the dirty plates in the dishwasher after dinner. |
| dustn. ≠/dʌst/ | n. | fine dry powder on surfacesfamily: dustyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Dust covered the shelves. |
| dustbinn. ✓dust·bin/ˈdʌstbɪn/ | n. | a large container for household rubbish, usually kept outsidefamily: dustbinsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please take the empty boxes out to the dustbin. |
| dustyadj. ✓dust·y/ˈdʌsti/ | adj. | covered with fine dry dirtfamily: dust, dustier, dustiest, dustinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old shelves were dusty because nobody had cleaned them. |
| electricityn. ≠e·lec·tric·i·ty/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/ | n. | a form of energy that gives power to lights and machinesfamily: electric, electrical, electricianLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The village had no electricity until a few years ago. |
| exitn. ≠ex·it/ˈɛɡzɪt/ | n. | the door or way out of a building or placefamily: exits, exited, exitingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In an emergency, please leave the hall by the nearest exit. |
| freezern. ✓freez·er/ˈfɹizɚ/ | n. | a very cold cupboard or box that keeps food fresh for monthsfamily: freeze, froze, frozen, freezing, freezersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Put the ice cream back in the freezer before it melts. |
| furnishv. ✓fur·nish/ˈfɝnɪʃ/ | v. | to fill a room or house with tables, chairs and bedsfamily: furniture, furnished, furnishes, furnishing, furnishingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They furnished the new flat with a sofa, a table and two beds. |
| greenhousen. ≠green·house/ˈɡɹinˌhaʊs/ | n. | a glass building in which plants are grown and kept warmfamily: green, house, greenhousesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The tomatoes grow faster inside the greenhouse during the cold months. |
| grilln. ✓/ɡɹɪl/ | n. | a metal frame or device for cooking food over direct heatfamily: grills, grilled, grillingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We cooked the fish on the grill in the garden. |
| hammern. ✓ham·mer/ˈhæmɚ/ | n. | a tool with a heavy metal head used for hitting nailsfamily: hammers, hammered, hammeringLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Use a hammer to knock the nail into the wall. |
| hangingadj. ✓hang·ing/ˈhæŋɪŋ/ | adj. | fixed at the top and moving freely belowfamily: hang, hung, hangsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Hanging baskets of flowers decorated the front of the shop. |
| heatern. ✓heat·er/ˈhitɚ/ | n. | a machine that makes a room or water warmerfamily: heat, heated, heating, heatersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We turned on the heater because the classroom was so cold. |
| hosen. ⚠/hoʊz/ | n. | a long bendable tube for waterLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Water the plants with the hose. |
| householdn. ≠house·hold/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/ | n. | all the people who live together in one homefamily: house, houses, households, housework, housingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every household in the village has its own water tank. |
| houseworkn. ✓house·work/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/ | n. | the cleaning, washing and cooking done to keep a home tidyfamily: house, houses, householdLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We share the housework, so nobody has to do everything. |
| hutn. ✓/hʌt/ | n. | a small simple buildingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The farmer rests in a bamboo hut. |
| indoorsadv. ✓✓in·doors/ɪnˈdɔɹz/ | adv. | inside a building, not in the open airfamily: indoorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It was too hot outside, so we stayed indoors all afternoon. |
| ironn. ✓✓i·ron/ˈaɪɚn/ | n. | a hard grey metalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The gate is made of iron. |
| jarn. ✓/dʒɑɹ/ | n. | a glass container with a wide topfamily: jarsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Keep the chalk in a jar. |
| jugn. ✓/dʒʌɡ/ | n. | a container with a handle for holding and pouring liquidsfamily: jugsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There is a jug of cold water on the table. |
| knitv. ✓/nɪt/ | v. | to make cloth by looping yarn with needlesfamily: knittingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grandmother knits in the cool season. |
| lightern. ✓light·er/ˈlaɪtɚ/ | n. | a small device that makes a flame for candles or cookersfamily: light, lightersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He used a lighter to light the candles on the cake. |
| mailboxn. ✓mail·box/ˈmeɪlˌbɑks/ | n. | a box outside a house where letters are deliveredfamily: mail, mailboxesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I checked the mailbox this morning, but there were no letters. |
| messyadj. ✓mess·y/ˈmɛsi/ | adj. | untidy, with things left everywherefamily: mess, messier, messily, messinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | His desk is so messy that he cannot find his notes. |
| mopn. ⚠/mɑp/ | n. | a tool for washing floorsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Fetch the mop and bucket. |
| nailn. ✓✓/neɪl/ | n. | a thin metal pin; also the hard tip of a fingerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Hammer the nail carefully. |
| nailsn. ⚠/neɪlz/ | n. | plural of nail: thin metal pins, or fingernailsfamily: nailLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two nails hold the shelf. |
| needlen. ✓✓nee·dle/ˈnidəl/ | n. | a thin, pointed piece of metal used for sewingfamily: needles, needleworkLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She used a needle and thread to fix the button. |
| pilesn. ⚠/paɪlz/ | n. | plural of pilefamily: pileLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Sort the returns into three piles. |
| pillown. ✓pil·low/ˈpɪloʊ/ | n. | a soft object you rest your head on in bedfamily: pillowsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I cannot sleep well without a soft pillow. |
| pipen. ✓✓/paɪp/ | n. | a tube that carries water or gasLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The pipe under the sink leaks. |
| potteryn. ✓pot·ter·y/ˈpɑtɚi/ | n. | cups, bowls and other objects made from baked clayfamily: potter, potteriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The market sells handmade pottery from villages in the north. |
| powdern. ✓✓pow·der/ˈpaʊdɚ/ | n. | a dry substance made of very small pieces, like flour or dustfamily: powdered, powders, powderyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Mix two spoons of the milk powder with warm water. |
| raken. ⚠/ɹeɪk/ | n. | a garden tool with teeth for gathering leavesfamily: rakes, rakedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He leaned the rake against the wall. |
| residentadj. ≠res·i·dent/ˈɹɛzɪdənt/ | adj. | living in a particular placefamily: reside, residence, residents, residentialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Only resident students may use the college car park. |
| reusev. ⚠re·use/ɹiˈjus/ | v. | to use something againfamily: reusedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Reuse the backs of old worksheets. |
| rinsev. ⚠/ɹɪns/ | v. | to wash with clean waterfamily: rinsingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rinse the bowl twice. |
| rugsn. ⚠/ɹʌɡz/ | n. | plural of rugfamily: rugLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Roll the rugs before sweeping. |
| sackn. ⚠/sæk/ | n. | a large strong bagLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A sack of rice lasts a month. |
| stainn. ≠/steɪn/ | n. | a dirty mark that is hard to removefamily: stained, stainlessLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | There was an ink stain on his sleeve. |
| tilen. ✓/taɪl/ | n. | a flat piece of baked clay for floors or roofsfamily: tiledLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | One tile is broken. |
| tilesn. ⚠/taɪlz/ | n. | plural of tile: flat pieces covering a floor or wallfamily: tileLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The cool tiles feel good in April. |
| timern. ⚠tim·er/ˈtaɪmɚ/ | n. | a device that counts time and signals when it endsfamily: timeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Set the timer for ten minutes. |
| tinn. ✓✓/tɪn/ | n. | a soft metal, or a metal containerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Open a tin of beans. |
| tissuen. ≠tis·sue/ˈtɪsˌju/ | n. | a soft thin piece of paper for cleaning your nose or facefamily: tissuesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She took a tissue from the box and wiped her nose. |
| trashn. ✓/tɹæʃ/ | n. | waste material to throw awayLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Put it in the trash. |
| tubsn. ⚠/tʌbz/ | n. | plural of tubfamily: tubLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rain filled both tubs. |
| volumen. ≠vol·ume/ˈvɑljum/ | n. | how loud a sound isfamily: volumesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please turn down the volume on the television. |
| wardroben. ✓ward·robe/ˈwɔɹdˌɹoʊb/ | n. | a tall cupboard where you hang and keep clothesfamily: wardrobesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She hung the new dress in the wardrobe next to her coats. |
body57 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allergicadj. ✓al·ler·gic/əˈlɝdʒɪk/ | adj. | becoming ill when you eat or touch a particular thingfamily: allergy, allergiesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My brother is allergic to peanuts, so we check every label. |
| athleticadj. ✓ath·let·ic/æθˈlɛtɪk/ | adj. | strong, fit and good at sportsfamily: athlete, athletes, athletics, athleticismLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My cousin is very athletic and runs ten kilometres every morning. |
| baldadj. ✓/bɔld/ | adj. | with little or no hair on the headLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The abbot's head is freshly bald. |
| beardn. ✓/bɪɹd/ | n. | hair grown on a man's faceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The professor trimmed his beard. |
| blindadj. ≠/blaɪnd/ | adj. | unable to seefamily: blindness, blindly, blinded, blinding, blindsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new app reads text aloud for blind users. |
| breastn. ≠/bɹɛst/ | n. | one of the two parts of a woman's chest that can make milkfamily: breasts, breastfeed, breastfeedingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Doctors advise women to check their breasts regularly for any changes. |
| breathn. ✓✓/bɹɛθ/ | n. | the air that goes into and out of your lungsfamily: breathe, breathed, breathing, breathless, breathsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She took a deep breath before starting her presentation. |
| breathingn. ✓breath·ing/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ | n. | the movement of air in and out of the lungsfamily: breathe, breath, breaths, breathed, breathlessLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Slow breathing helps me stay calm before an oral exam. |
| bumpv. ✓/bʌmp/ | v. | to hit something by accident, usually not very hardfamily: bumped, bumper, bumping, bumps, bumpyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She bumped her knee on the desk as she sat down. |
| cancern. ≠can·cer/ˈkænsɚ/ | n. | a serious illness in which body cells grow out of controlfamily: cancers, cancerousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Doctors say early tests can find cancer before it spreads. |
| clinicn. ≠clin·ic/ˈklɪnɪk/ | n. | a place, smaller than a hospital, where people see a doctorfamily: clinics, clinical, clinicianLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I went to the clinic near campus to get my eyes checked. |
| consciousadj. ≠con·scious/ˈkɑnʃəs/ | adj. | awake and able to understand what is happening around youfamily: consciousness, consciously, unconscious, unconsciously, subconsciousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The patient was conscious and could answer the doctor's questions. |
| coughv. ✓/kɑf/ | v. | to force air out of your throat with a sudden noisefamily: coughed, coughing, coughsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He coughed all night because of his cold. |
| curev. ≠/kjʊɹ/ | v. | to make an illness go awayLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Rest cured the headache. |
| deafadj. ✓/dɛf/ | adj. | unable to hear, fully or partlyfamily: deafnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Speak clearly for deaf students. |
| disabilityn. ≠dis·a·bil·i·ty/ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ | n. | a condition that makes part of the body or mind not work fullyfamily: disable, disabled, disabilitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new lift helps students with a disability reach the library. |
| disabledadj. ≠dis·a·bled/dɪˈseɪbəld/ | adj. | having an illness, injury or condition that makes some activities difficultfamily: disable, disabilityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The station has a ramp for disabled passengers with wheelchairs. |
| diseasen. ≠dis·ease/dɪˈziz/ | n. | an illness that affects people, animals or plantsfamily: diseases, diseasedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Washing your hands often helps to stop diseases from spreading. |
| fitnessn. ✓✓fit·ness/ˈfɪtnəs/ | n. | the condition of being healthy and strong in bodyfamily: fitLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She goes running three times a week to improve her fitness. |
| flun. ≠/flu/ | n. | a common illness like a bad cold, with fever and body painsfamily: influenzaLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Half the class was away with flu last week. |
| geneticadj. ≠ge·net·ic/dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ | adj. | connected with the features that parents pass on to their childrenfamily: gene, genetics, geneticist, geneticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Eye colour is a genetic feature that comes from your parents. |
| healv. ≠/hil/ | v. | to become healthy againfamily: health, healthyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The cut healed in a week. |
| healingadj. ✓heal·ing/ˈhilɪŋ/ | adj. | helping the body or mind to get well againfamily: heal, heals, healed, healerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Some people believe in the healing power of hot springs. |
| hearingn. ≠hear·ing/ˈhiɹɪŋ/ | n. | the sense that lets you notice sounds with your earsfamily: hear, heard, hears, hearingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | His hearing got worse after years of loud concerts. |
| heeln. ≠/hil/ | n. | the back part of the footLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new shoes rub her heel. |
| hipn. ≠/hɪp/ | n. | the part of the body where the leg joinsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He fell and hurt his hip. |
| hipsn. ⚠/hɪps/ | n. | plural of hipfamily: hipLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Hands on hips, then stretch. |
| infectionn. ≠in·fec·tion/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ | n. | an illness caused by germs getting into a part of the bodyfamily: infect, infected, infectious, infectionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The doctor gave her medicine to clear the ear infection. |
| injuryn. ≠in·ju·ry/ˈɪndʒɚi/ | n. | physical harm to the bodyfamily: injuredLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The injury kept him home. |
| lapn. ≠/læp/ | n. | the flat area formed by your thighs when sittingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The child sat on her lap. |
| limpv. ✓/lɪmp/ | v. | to walk unevenly because one leg hurtsfamily: limpingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She limped after the match. |
| lungn. ≠/lʌŋ/ | n. | one of the two organs used for breathingfamily: lungsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Singing trains the lungs. |
| mentaladj. ✓✓men·tal/ˈmɛntəl/ | adj. | connected with the mind or thinkingfamily: mentally, mentalityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Regular exercise is good for both physical and mental health. |
| mentallyadv. ✓men·tal·ly/ˈmɛntəli/ | adv. | in the mind, or relating to the mindfamily: mental, mentalityLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Before the speech she mentally repeated her first three sentences. |
| musclen. ✓✓mus·cle/ˈmʌsəl/ | n. | body tissue that makes movement possiblefamily: muscularLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Running builds leg muscles. |
| operationn. ✓✓op·er·a·tion/ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ | n. | a treatment where a doctor cuts open the body to repair somethingfamily: operate, operations, operator, operators, operationalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My grandfather is resting at home after his knee operation. |
| organn. ≠or·gan/ˈɔɹɡən/ | n. | a body part, such as the heart or lungs, with a special jobfamily: organs, organic, organismLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The heart is the organ that pumps blood around the body. |
| painfuladj. ✓✓pain·ful/ˈpeɪnfəl/ | adj. | making a part of your body hurtfamily: pain, painfully, painlessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My leg is still painful after yesterday's football match. |
| painsn. ⚠/peɪnz/ | n. | plural of painfamily: painLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Growing pains pass with time. |
| palmn. ≠/pɑm/ | n. | the inside of the hand; also a tropical treeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Hold the chalk in your open palm. |
| poisonn. ✓✓poi·son/ˈpɔɪzən/ | n. | a substance that can make people or animals very ill or kill themfamily: poisons, poisoned, poisoning, poisonousLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Some plants in the garden contain poison, so do not eat the berries. |
| pregnantadj. ≠preg·nant/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ | adj. | having a baby growing inside the bodyfamily: pregnancy, pregnanciesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My sister is pregnant, and the baby is due in March. |
| recoverv. ≠re·cov·er/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ | v. | to become well againfamily: recoveryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She recovered within a week. |
| ribn. ≠/ɹɪb/ | n. | one of the curved bones around the chestfamily: ribs, ribcageLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | He broke a rib playing football. |
| ribsn. ⚠/ɹɪbz/ | n. | plural of rib: the curved chest bonesfamily: ribLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He bruised two ribs playing football. |
| sicknessn. ✓sick·ness/ˈsɪknəs/ | n. | the condition of being illfamily: sick, sickly, sicknessesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He missed two weeks of classes because of sickness. |
| sufferv. ✓✓suf·fer/ˈsʌfɚ/ | v. | to feel pain, or to have something bad happen to youfamily: suffering, sufferer, suffered, suffersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many people suffer from headaches when they do not sleep enough. |
| surgeryn. ≠sur·ger·y/ˈsɝdʒɚi/ | n. | medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into the body to repair itfamily: surgeon, surgeons, surgical, surgeriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My grandmother needs surgery on her knee next month. |
| symptomn. ✓✓symp·tom/ˈsɪmptəm/ | n. | a sign in your body that shows you may be illfamily: symptoms, symptomaticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A high temperature and a cough are common symptoms of flu. |
| thumbn. ≠/θʌm/ | n. | the short, thick finger on the side of your handfamily: thumbs, thumbed, thumbingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He hurt his thumb while closing the car door. |
| tiresv. ⚠/ˈtaɪɚz/ | v. | third person form of tirefamily: tire, tiredLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Reading in dim light tires the eyes. |
| tonguen. ✓✓/tʌŋ/ | n. | the soft part inside your mouth that you use for tasting and speakingfamily: tonguesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The soup was so hot that it burnt my tongue. |
| treatmentn. ✓✓treat·ment/ˈtɹitmənt/ | n. | medical care given to a person who is ill or injuredfamily: treat, treated, treating, treatmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The doctor said the treatment would take about six weeks. |
| virusn. ≠vi·rus/ˈvaɪɹəs/ | n. | a tiny living thing that can enter the body and cause illnessfamily: viruses, viral, antivirusLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The flu virus spreads quickly in crowded classrooms during the rainy season. |
| wardn. ≠/wɔɹd/ | n. | a large hospital room with beds for patientsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children's ward is upstairs. |
| woundn. ≠/waʊnd/ | n. | an injury where the skin is cut or brokenfamily: wounds, wounded, woundingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The nurse cleaned the wound on his knee and covered it. |
| wristn. ≠/ɹɪst/ | n. | the part of the body between the hand and the armfamily: wristsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She wears a small watch on her left wrist. |
nature57 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| beastn. ≠/bist/ | n. | a large or wild animalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The tale's beast turns out gentle. |
| beavern. ✓bea·ver/ˈbivɚ/ | n. | an animal with a flat tail that builds dams in rivers with woodfamily: beaversLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The beavers had built a dam of branches across the stream. |
| breedingn. ✓breed·ing/ˈbɹidɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of raising animals or plants to produce young onesfamily: breed, bred, breeder, breedsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The centre is well known for the breeding of rare birds. |
| bronzen. ✓/bɹɑnz/ | n. | a brown metal made by mixing copper and tinfamily: bronzed, bronzesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old temple bell is made of bronze. |
| budsn. ⚠/bʌdz/ | n. | plural of bud: young flowers or leaves before openingfamily: budLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The mango tree is full of buds. |
| cagen. ✓/keɪdʒ/ | n. | a box of bars for keeping animals or birdsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The bird cage hangs empty now. |
| caven. ≠/keɪv/ | n. | a large natural hole in rock or under the groundLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Bats live in the cave. |
| coaln. ✓✓/koʊl/ | n. | a hard black rock burned for heatLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The train once ran on coal. |
| cropn. ≠/kɹɑp/ | n. | a plant grown in large amounts for foodLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Rice is the main crop here. |
| daisyn. ✓dai·sy/ˈdeɪzi/ | n. | a small wild flower with white petals and a yellow centrefamily: daisiesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The children picked daisies from the grass and made a necklace. |
| damn. ≠/dæm/ | n. | a wall built to hold back waterfamily: dams, dammedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The dam supplies water to the whole valley. |
| damsn. ⚠/dæmz/ | n. | plural of dam: walls that hold back waterfamily: damLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Small dams store water for the fields. |
| darknessn. ≠dark·ness/ˈdɑɹknəs/ | n. | the state in which there is no lightfamily: dark, darken, darker, darkest, darklyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | When the power went off, the whole house was in darkness. |
| deern. ≠/dɪɹ/ | n. | a wild animal with long thin legsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | A deer crossed the path. |
| desertn. ≠des·ert/ˈdɛzɚt/ | n. | a dry area with little rainLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Few plants grow in the desert. |
| disastern. ≠dis·as·ter/dɪˈzæstɚ/ | n. | a sudden event, such as a flood or fire, that causes great damagefamily: disasters, disastrous, disastrouslyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The flood was the worst disaster the town had seen in fifty years. |
| finsn. ⚠/fɪnz/ | n. | plural of fin: the flat parts a fish swims withfamily: finLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fish steers with its fins. |
| flockn. ✓/flɑk/ | n. | a group of birds or sheep that live or move togetherfamily: flocks, flocked, flockingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A flock of birds flew over the field at sunset. |
| gasn. ≠/ɡæs/ | n. | a substance like air, not solid or liquidLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The gas smells strong. |
| grainn. ≠/ɡɹeɪn/ | n. | the seed of a food plant such as riceLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Store the grain in a dry place. |
| harvestn. ≠har·vest/ˈhɑɹvəst/ | n. | the gathering of cropsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The rice harvest was good. |
| herdn. ✓/hɝd/ | n. | a large group of animals of one kindLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A herd of buffalo crossed the road. |
| hornn. ≠/hɔɹn/ | n. | a hard pointed growth on an animal's head; a car's warning soundLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The buffalo's horn curves back. |
| lambn. ✓/læm/ | n. | a young sheep; its meatLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lamb stays close to the ewe. |
| landn. ≠/lænd/ | n. | the dry part of the earth; groundfamily: landingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The family farms this land. |
| logn. ≠/lɔɡ/ | n. | a thick piece of cut tree; also a written recordLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They sat on a fallen log. |
| logsn. ⚠/lɔɡz/ | n. | plural of log: cut pieces of tree trunkfamily: logLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Stack the logs to dry. |
| mineraln. ≠min·er·al/ˈmɪnɚəl/ | n. | a natural substance such as salt, iron or gold found in the groundfamily: minerals, mineraliseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Iron is an important mineral for healthy blood. |
| mossn. ✓/mɔs/ | n. | a small soft green plant that covers damp groundLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Moss grows on the north wall. |
| mudn. ✓✓/mʌd/ | n. | soft wet earthfamily: muddyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The path was deep in mud. |
| mulen. ✓/mjul/ | n. | an animal born from a horse and a donkeyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A mule carried the supplies. |
| oceann. ≠o·cean/ˈoʊʃən/ | n. | one of the very large areas of salt water that cover the earthfamily: oceans, oceanicLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The plane flew across the ocean for more than ten hours. |
| owlsn. ⚠/aʊlz/ | n. | plural of owlfamily: owlLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Owls call after the last bell. |
| pinen. ≠/paɪn/ | n. | a tall tree with needle-shaped leavesLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | Pine trees grow on the hill. |
| pinesn. ⚠/paɪnz/ | n. | plural of pine: tall evergreen trees with needlesfamily: pineLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Pines line the road to the falls. |
| pitn. ≠/pɪt/ | n. | a deep hole in the groundLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They dug a pit for the rubbish. |
| poisonousadj. ✓✓poi·son·ous/ˈpɔɪzənəs/ | adj. | able to kill or harm you if eaten or touchedfamily: poison, poisoned, poisoning, poisonsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Some wild mushrooms are poisonous, so never eat them without checking. |
| rainforestn. ✓rain·for·est/ˈɹaɪnˌfɔɹəst/ | n. | a thick, wet area of tall trees in a hot part of the worldfamily: rain, forest, rainforestsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many rare birds and insects live in the Amazon rainforest. |
| ramsn. ⚠/ɹæmz/ | n. | plural of ram: male sheepfamily: ramLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two rams grazed by the fence. |
| raysn. ⚠/ɹeɪz/ | n. | plural of ray: thin lines of lightfamily: rayLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rays of sun crossed the floor. |
| reefn. ✓/ɹif/ | n. | a line of rock or coral near the sea surfaceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Fish shelter along the reef. |
| rosev. ⚠/ɹoʊz/ | v. | past tense of rise; also a flowerfamily: rise, risenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The sun rose at six. |
| sandn. ✓✓/sænd/ | n. | very small grains of rock, found on beachesfamily: sandyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The children played in the sand. |
| sealsn. ⚠/silz/ | n. | plural of seal: sea animals with flippersfamily: sealLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Seals rested on the rocks. |
| slopen. ≠/sloʊp/ | n. | ground that goes up or down at an angleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The path climbs a gentle slope. |
| slugn. ⚠/slʌɡ/ | n. | a small soft animal like a snail without a shellfamily: slugsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A slug crossed the wet step. |
| steepadj. ≠/stip/ | adj. | rising or falling sharplyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The path to the cave is steep. |
| stemn. ≠/stɛm/ | n. | the main upright part of a plantLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Cut the stem below the leaf. |
| stingv. ⚠/stɪŋ/ | v. | to hurt someone with a sharp point, as an insect doesfamily: stung, stingingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A bee can sting only once. |
| streamn. ≠/stɹim/ | n. | a small narrow riverfamily: streamingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A stream ran behind the school. |
| sunsn. ⚠/sʌnz/ | n. | plural of sunfamily: sunLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Distant suns are stars. |
| sunsetn. ✓sun·set/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ | n. | the time in the evening when daylight ends and the sky turns orangefamily: sunsetsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We watched the sunset from the roof of the hotel. |
| tidesn. ⚠/taɪdz/ | n. | plural of tide: the sea's daily rise and fallfamily: tideLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Check the tides before the boat trip. |
| trapn. ≠/tɹæp/ | n. | a device for catching animalsfamily: trappedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The trap caught nothing. |
| vinen. ⚠/vaɪn/ | n. | a climbing plant, especially one bearing grapesfamily: vines, vineyardLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A vine covered the old wall. |
| wagv. ⚠/wæɡ/ | v. | to move quickly from side to sidefamily: waggedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The temple dog wagged its tail. |
| wingn. ≠/wɪŋ/ | n. | the part a bird or plane flies withLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The bird spread one wing. |
food49 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alcoholn. ✓✓al·co·hol/ˈælkəˌhɑl/ | n. | drinks such as beer or wine, or the chemical inside themfamily: alcoholic, alcoholismLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The doctor told him to avoid alcohol while taking the medicine. |
| alcoholicadj. ✓✓al·co·hol·ic/ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ | adj. | containing the substance in beer and wine that makes people drunkfamily: alcohol, alcoholismLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The menu shows clearly which drinks are alcoholic and which are not. |
| baconn. ✓ba·con/ˈbeɪkən/ | n. | salted or smoked meat from the back or side of a pigLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He ordered eggs and bacon for breakfast at the hotel. |
| bitteradj. ≠bit·ter/ˈbɪtɚ/ | adj. | having a strong, sharp taste that is not sweetfamily: bitterly, bitternessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The coffee was so bitter that he added two sugars. |
| broccolin. ✓broc·co·li/ˈbɹɑkəli/ | n. | a green vegetable with a thick stem and small tight flower headsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Mum steamed some broccoli to eat with the rice. |
| bunchn. ≠/bʌntʃ/ | n. | a number of things of the same kind held or growing togetherfamily: bunches, bunchedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She bought a bunch of bananas at the market this morning. |
| cabbagen. ✓cab·bage/ˈkæbədʒ/ | n. | a large round vegetable with thick green or purple leavesfamily: cabbagesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Add the chopped cabbage to the soup and cook for ten minutes. |
| cucumbern. ✓cu·cum·ber/ˈkjukəmbɚ/ | n. | a long green vegetable that is usually eaten raw in saladsfamily: cucumbersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She sliced a cucumber for the salad at lunch. |
| delin. ⚠de·li/ˈdɛli/ | n. | a shop selling cooked meat, cheese and saladsfamily: delicatessenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | We bought olives at the deli. |
| dietn. ≠di·et/ˈdaɪət/ | n. | the food a person usually eatsfamily: dietaryLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | A balanced diet includes vegetables. |
| dietsn. ⚠di·ets/ˈdaɪɪts/ | n. | plural of dietfamily: dietLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Simple diets suit the hot season. |
| dinern. ⚠din·er/ˈdaɪnɚ/ | n. | a person eating in a restaurant; also a small US restaurantLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The last diner left at ten. |
| eatern. ⚠eat·er/ˈitɚ/ | n. | a person or animal that eats, as in big eaterfamily: eat, eatenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The pup is a fast eater. |
| fatsn. ⚠/fæts/ | n. | plural of fat: oily substances in foodfamily: fatLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Some fats are better than others. |
| feastn. ✓/fist/ | n. | a large special meal for many people, often to celebrate somethingfamily: feasts, feasted, feastingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The whole village prepared a feast for the New Year celebration. |
| fillingn. ✓fill·ing/ˈfɪlɪŋ/ | n. | the food that is put inside a sandwich, pie or cakefamily: fill, filled, fills, filler, fillingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | This pie has a sweet apple filling under the pastry. |
| flavourn. ≠fla·vour/ˈfleɪvɚ/ | n. | the particular taste of a food or drinkfamily: flavoured, flavouring, flavourless, flavourful, flavoursLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | This ice cream comes in three flavours: mango, coconut and chocolate. |
| frozenadj. ✓✓fro·zen/ˈfɹoʊzən/ | adj. | turned into ice, or kept very cold to stay freshfamily: freeze, froze, freezing, freezerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We keep frozen vegetables in the freezer for busy evenings. |
| fryv. ✓✓/fɹaɪ/ | v. | to cook in hot oilfamily: fried, fryingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Fry the garlic first. |
| gingern. ✓gin·ger/ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ | n. | a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cookingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My grandmother adds fresh ginger to her chicken soup. |
| hungern. ≠hun·ger/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ | n. | the feeling of needing or wanting foodfamily: hungry, hungrilyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After the long hike, hunger made us eat everything in the bag. |
| ingredientn. ✓✓in·gre·di·ent/ɪnˈɡɹidiənt/ | n. | one of the foods that you mix together to make a dishfamily: ingredientsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Flour, eggs and sugar are the main ingredients in this cake. |
| juicyadj. ✓juic·y/ˈdʒusi/ | adj. | containing a lot of liquid that tastes goodfamily: juice, juices, juicier, juiciness, juicerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The mangoes from the market were sweet and juicy. |
| lettucen. ✓let·tuce/ˈlɛtəs/ | n. | a vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in saladsfamily: lettucesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Wash the lettuce well before you put it in the salad. |
| liteadj. ⚠/laɪt/ | adj. | informal spelling of light: with less sugar or fatfamily: lightLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The label says lite, not light. |
| nutrientn. ✓nu·tri·ent/ˈnutɹiənt/ | n. | a substance in food that living things need to grow and stay healthyfamily: nutrients, nutrition, nutritious, nutritionalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Vegetables contain many nutrients that keep your body strong. |
| nutritionn. ≠nu·tri·tion/nuˈtɹɪʃən/ | n. | the food a person eats and the way it keeps the body healthyfamily: nutritional, nutritious, nutritionistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Good nutrition helps students concentrate better in their morning classes. |
| oatn. ⚠/oʊt/ | n. | a grain used for porridge and animal feedfamily: oatmealLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Oats make a filling breakfast. |
| organicadj. ≠or·gan·ic/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ | adj. | grown or produced without artificial chemicalsfamily: organ, organism, organicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The market sells organic vegetables from farms near the city. |
| peanutn. ✓pea·nut/ˈpinət/ | n. | a small oval nut that grows under the ground in a thin shellfamily: peanutsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She added crushed peanuts on top of the noodles. |
| pineapplen. ✓pine·ap·ple/ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/ | n. | a large tropical fruit with a rough skin and sweet yellow fleshfamily: pineapplesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We had fresh pineapple with our lunch at the canteen. |
| porkn. ✓/pɔɹk/ | n. | meat from a pigLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The restaurant serves fried rice with pork and vegetables. |
| portionn. ≠por·tion/ˈpɔɹʃən/ | n. | an amount of food for one personLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The portions are generous. |
| rawadj. ≠/ɹɑ/ | adj. | not cookedfamily: rawnessLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Raw vegetables keep more of their vitamins. |
| recipen. ≠rec·i·pe/ˈɹɛsəpi/ | n. | instructions for cooking a dishLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Follow the recipe carefully. |
| ripeadj. ✓/ɹaɪp/ | adj. | fully grown and ready to eatfamily: ripenLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The mangoes are ripe. |
| salmonn. ✓salm·on/ˈsæmən/ | n. | a large fish with pink flesh that people often eatLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We had grilled salmon with rice for dinner last night. |
| sipv. ⚠/sɪp/ | v. | to drink a little at a timeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She sipped her tea. |
| souradj. ✓/ˈsaʊɚ/ | adj. | having a sharp taste like lemonLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The soup tasted sour. |
| soyn. ⚠/sɔɪ/ | n. | a plant whose beans are used for food and sauceLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Add a spoon of soy sauce. |
| spicen. ✓/spaɪs/ | n. | a powder or seed from a plant that adds strong flavour to foodfamily: spices, spicy, spiced, spicinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | This curry contains many spices, including pepper and ginger. |
| spicyadj. ✓✓spic·y/ˈspaɪsi/ | adj. | having a strong hot taste from chilli or pepperfamily: spice, spices, spicier, spicinessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The green curry was too spicy for my younger brother. |
| spinachn. ✓spin·ach/ˈspɪnətʃ/ | n. | a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are cooked or eaten rawLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Spinach is full of iron, so I eat it twice a week. |
| steamn. ≠/stim/ | n. | hot gas made when water boilsfamily: steamyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Steam rose from the kettle. |
| stirv. ≠/stɝ/ | v. | to mix a liquid by moving a spoon in itfamily: stirringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Stir the soup slowly. |
| strawberryn. ✓straw·ber·ry/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ | n. | a small soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its skinfamily: strawberriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We picked fresh strawberries at a farm near the city. |
| tunan. ✓tu·na/ˈtunə/ | n. | a large sea fish, often sold in tinsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We made sandwiches with tuna. |
| vegetariann. ✓veg·e·tar·i·an/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛˌɹiən/ | n. | a person who does not eat meat or fishfamily: vegetable, vegetarians, vegetarianismLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My sister is a vegetarian, so she ordered the tofu dish. |
| wrapn. ✓/ɹæp/ | n. | a thin flat bread rolled around a filling of meat or vegetablesfamily: wraps, wrapped, wrapping, wrapperLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I bought a chicken wrap for lunch at the campus café. |
money48 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| advertisev. ≠ad·ver·tise/ˈædvɚˌtaɪz/ | v. | to tell people about a product so that they will buy itfamily: advertisement, advertising, advertiser, advert, advertised, advertisesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The shop advertised its sale on social media and local radio. |
| affordv. ✓✓af·ford/əˈfɔɹd/ | v. | to have enough money for somethingfamily: affordableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We cannot afford a new car. |
| bahtn. ⚠/bɑt/ | n. | the money of ThailandLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fare is forty baht. |
| budgetn. ≠budg·et/ˈbʌdʒɪt/ | n. | a plan for how money will be spentfamily: budgetingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The budget covers three months. |
| chargen. ✓✓/tʃɑɹdʒ/ | n. | the money that you must pay for a servicefamily: charges, charged, charging, charger, chargeableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a small charge for delivery to your home. |
| checkoutn. ✓check·out/ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt/ | n. | the place in a shop where you pay for thingsfamily: checkoutsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There was a long queue at the checkout on Saturday. |
| consumern. ✓✓con·sum·er/kənˈsumɚ/ | n. | a person who buys goods or uses servicesfamily: consume, consumption, consumers, consumerismLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Consumers now compare prices online before they buy anything. |
| currencyn. ✓✓cur·ren·cy/ˈkɝənsi/ | n. | the money used in a particular countryfamily: currenciesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | You should change some currency before you travel abroad. |
| dealn. ≠/dil/ | n. | an agreement, especially in businessfamily: dealtLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | They made a fair deal. |
| dealsn. ⚠/dilz/ | n. | plural of deal: agreements or bargainsfamily: dealLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The market has good deals at closing. |
| debtn. ≠/dɛt/ | n. | money that must be paid backfamily: debtsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The farm's debt cleared this year. |
| discountn. ✓✓dis·count/ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | n. | an amount taken off the usual pricefamily: discounted, discounts, discountingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students get a ten percent discount on all books in this shop. |
| earnsv. ⚠/ɝnz/ | v. | the form of earn used with he, she and itfamily: earn, earningsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She earns extra on weekends. |
| economicadj. ✓✓e·co·nom·ic/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ | adj. | connected with money, trade and industry in a countryfamily: economy, economies, economics, economist, economicalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The country's economic growth slowed down last year. |
| economyn. ✓✓e·con·o·my/ɪˈkɑnəmi/ | n. | the system of money, business and jobs in a countryfamily: economic, economics, economical, economist, economiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Tourism is an important part of the country's economy. |
| euron. ≠eu·ro/ˈjuɹoʊ/ | n. | the money used in many European countriesLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A1 | The book cost twelve euros. |
| eurosn. ⚠eu·ros/ˈjuˌɹoʊz/ | n. | more than one eurofamily: euroLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The ticket cost thirty euros. |
| expensen. ≠ex·pense/ɪkˈspɛns/ | n. | the money you have to spend to do or buy somethingfamily: expenses, expensiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Travel expenses will be paid by the company. |
| feen. ≠/fi/ | n. | money paid for a service or courseLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The course fee is due today. |
| feesn. ⚠/fiz/ | n. | plural of feefamily: feeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Term fees are due Friday. |
| financev. ≠fi·nance/fəˈnæns/ | v. | to provide the money needed for somethingfamily: financial, financially, financed, financing, financesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The city will finance the new library with money from parking fees. |
| financialadj. ✓✓fi·nan·cial/fəˈnænʃəl/ | adj. | connected with money or how money is managedfamily: finance, financiallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She asked the bank for financial advice before buying a flat. |
| fundn. ≠/fʌnd/ | n. | an amount of money collected or saved for a particular purposefamily: funds, funded, funding, funderLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school started a fund to buy new library books. |
| gainsn. ⚠/ɡeɪnz/ | n. | plural of gain: increases or profitsfamily: gainLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Small daily gains add up. |
| goodsn. ✓✓/ɡʊdz/ | n. | things that are made to be soldfamily: goodLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop sells electrical goods such as fans and kettles. |
| grantn. ≠/ɡɹænt/ | n. | money given by a government or organisation for a special purposefamily: grants, granted, grantingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She received a grant to study abroad for one year. |
| guaranteen. ≠guar·an·tee/ˌɡɛɹənˈti/ | n. | a promise that something will be done or will work properlyfamily: guaranteed, guaranteeing, guaranteesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The laptop comes with a two-year guarantee against faults. |
| importn. ✓im·port/ˈɪmpɔɹt/ | n. | goods brought into a country from another country to be soldfamily: imports, imported, importing, importer, importationLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Rice is a major import for countries that cannot grow it. |
| incomen. ≠in·come/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ | n. | money a person regularly receivesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Their income doubled this year. |
| insurancen. ≠in·sur·ance/ɪnˈʃʊɹəns/ | n. | an agreement in which a company pays your costs if something bad happensfamily: insure, insured, insurer, insurersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Remember to buy travel insurance before your trip next month. |
| investv. ✓✓in·vest/ɪnˈvɛst/ | v. | to put money into something to make a profit laterfamily: investment, investments, investor, invested, investing, investsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many people invest part of their salary in shares each month. |
| jaden. ✓/dʒeɪd/ | n. | a hard green stone used for making rings and small objectsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My aunt wears a small green jade ring every day. |
| jeweln. ✓jew·el/ˈdʒuəl/ | n. | a valuable stone such as a diamond, used in rings and necklacesfamily: jewels, jeweller, jewelleryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The crown was covered in bright jewels of many colours. |
| loann. ≠/loʊn/ | n. | money borrowed that must be repaidLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | She repaid the loan early. |
| luxuryn. ✓✓lux·u·ry/ˈlʌɡʒɚi/ | n. | something expensive and pleasant that you enjoy but do not really needfamily: luxuries, luxuriousLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | For many students, eating out every night is a luxury. |
| owev. ≠/oʊ/ | v. | to have to pay money back to someonefamily: owingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I owe my brother a hundred baht. |
| peson. ⚠pe·so/ˈpeɪsoʊ/ | n. | the money used in Mexico and several other countriesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Lunch cost eighty pesos. |
| pesosn. ⚠pe·sos/ˈpeɪsoʊz/ | n. | plural of pesofamily: pesoLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The guidebook lists prices in pesos. |
| propertyn. ✓✓prop·er·ty/ˈpɹɑpɚti/ | n. | the things that a person owns, especially land and buildingsfamily: propertiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company owns several properties near the university, including two shops. |
| ratesn. ⚠/ɹeɪts/ | n. | more than one ratefamily: rateLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Interest rates rose again. |
| rentn. ≠/ɹɛnt/ | n. | money paid regularly to use a homefamily: rentalLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The rent is due on Monday. |
| rentsv. ⚠/ɹɛnts/ | v. | third person form of rentfamily: rent, rentalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She rents a room near campus. |
| repayv. ✓re·pay/ɹiˈpeɪ/ | v. | to give back money that you borrowedfamily: pay, paid, repaid, repayment, repayableLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He repaid the loan within two years. |
| salesn. ⚠/seɪlz/ | n. | plural of sale: amounts soldfamily: sale, sellLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Cold-drink sales rise in April. |
| shoppern. ✓shop·per/ˈʃɑpɚ/ | n. | a person who is buying things in a shopfamily: shop, shopping, shopped, shops, shoppersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The mall was full of shoppers looking for holiday gifts. |
| taxn. ✓✓/tæks/ | n. | money paid to the governmentfamily: taxesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The price includes tax. |
| totaln. ✓✓to·tal/ˈtoʊtəl/ | n. | the number you get when you add everything togetherfamily: totals, totally, totalityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Add the four prices and write the total at the bottom. |
| worthadj. ✓✓/wɝθ/ | adj. | having a particular value, especially in moneyfamily: worthy, worthless, worthwhileLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This old painting is worth more than a new car. |
tech45 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| animatedadj. ✓an·i·mat·ed/ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/ | adj. | made using drawings or computer pictures that appear to movefamily: animate, animation, animations, animatorLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The children watched an animated film about a lost penguin. |
| atomsn. ⚠at·oms/ˈætəmz/ | n. | plural of atomfamily: atomLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Everything is built from atoms. |
| bloggern. ✓blog·ger/ˈblɔɡɚ/ | n. | a person who writes regularly on their own websitefamily: blog, blogs, blogging, bloggersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A popular travel blogger wrote about our small town last month. |
| botsn. ⚠/bɔts/ | n. | plural of bot: automatic programs onlinefamily: robotLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Half the visits were bots. |
| coden. ≠/koʊd/ | n. | a system of letters or numbers with a meaningfamily: codedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | Enter the code to log in. |
| connectionn. ✓✓con·nec·tion/kəˈnɛkʃən/ | n. | a link that joins two things, people or ideasfamily: connect, connected, connections, connectorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The internet connection in the hostel is slow at night. |
| deletev. ≠de·lete/dɪˈlit/ | v. | to remove something that was written or storedfamily: deleted, deletes, deleting, deletionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I deleted the old photos to free up space on my phone. |
| devicen. ≠de·vice/dɪˈvaɪs/ | n. | a machine made for a particular jobLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The device runs on batteries. |
| dialv. ✓di·al/ˈdaɪəl/ | v. | to enter a number on a phonefamily: dialledLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Dial the office number. |
| digitaladj. ≠dig·i·tal/ˈdɪdʒətəl/ | adj. | using or storing information as numbers, especially on computersfamily: digit, digits, digitallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | All our lecture notes are now digital, so we print nothing. |
| disablev. ✓dis·a·ble/dɪˈseɪbəl/ | v. | to make a machine or feature stop workingfamily: disabled, disability, disables, disablingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please disable notifications on your phone during the lecture. |
| discn. ≠/dɪsk/ | n. | British spelling of diskfamily: diskLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old songs are on a disc. |
| diskn. ✓/dɪsk/ | n. | a flat round object; a computer storage devicefamily: disksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Save a copy on the disk. |
| electricaladj. ≠e·lec·tri·cal/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ | adj. | connected with the power that runs through wires and machinesfamily: electric, electricity, electrician, electricallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | An electrical fault caused the lights in the hall to go out. |
| electronicadj. ≠e·lec·tron·ic/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑnɪk/ | adj. | having tiny parts, such as computer chips, that control how it worksfamily: electron, electronics, electronicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please switch off all electronic devices before the exam starts. |
| formatn. ≠for·mat/ˈfɔɹˌmæt/ | n. | the way something is arranged or presentedfamily: formats, formatted, formattingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please save the report in PDF format before you send it. |
| graphicsn. ≠graph·ics/ˈɡɹæfɪks/ | n. | pictures and designs made on a computerfamily: graph, graphic, graphical, graphicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The game's graphics look amazing on the new screen. |
| iconn. ≠i·con/ˈaɪkɑn/ | n. | a small picture on a screenfamily: iconicLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Tap the icon to open it. |
| iconsn. ⚠i·cons/ˈaɪˌkɑnz/ | n. | plural of icon: small pictures on a screenfamily: iconLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The icons moved after the update. |
| installv. ≠in·stall/ɪnˈstɔl/ | v. | to put equipment or software in place so it can be usedfamily: installation, installer, installed, installing, installs, uninstallLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | You need to install the app before you can join the class. |
| keyboardn. ✓✓key·board/ˈkiˌbɔɹd/ | n. | the set of buttons you press to type on a computerfamily: keyboards, keyboardistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My laptop keyboard is dirty, so some letters do not work. |
| linkn. ≠/lɪŋk/ | n. | a connection between two things, or to a webpagefamily: linkedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The link opens the worksheet. |
| loginn. ⚠log·in/ˈlɔˌɡɪn/ | n. | the name and password used to enter a systemLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Each student has one login. |
| loudspeakern. ✓loud·speak·er/ˈlaʊdˌspikɚ/ | n. | a device that makes sounds strong enough for a crowd to hearfamily: loudspeakersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The head teacher's voice came through the loudspeaker in every classroom. |
| mechanicaladj. ≠me·chan·i·cal/məˈkænɪkəl/ | adj. | operated by a machine, or connected with machinesfamily: mechanic, mechanics, mechanism, mechanicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lift stopped because of a mechanical problem, not a power cut. |
| mediumn. ≠me·di·um/ˈmidiəm/ | n. | a way of giving information to many people, such as television or the internetfamily: media, mediumsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The internet has become the main medium for sharing news quickly. |
| modemn. ✓mo·dem/ˈmoʊdəm/ | n. | a device that connects a computer to the internetfamily: modemsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | If the internet stops working, try switching the modem off and on. |
| modesn. ⚠/moʊdz/ | n. | plural of modefamily: modeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The projector has three modes. |
| motorn. ≠mo·tor/ˈmoʊtɚ/ | n. | a machine part that uses electricity or fuel to produce movementfamily: motorist, motorists, motoring, motorway, motorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The fan is quiet because it has a small electric motor. |
| networkn. ≠net·work/ˈnɛtˌwɝk/ | n. | a group of computers, people or things connected to each otherfamily: networks, networking, networkedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university network was slow because many students were online. |
| nuclearadj. ✓✓nu·cle·ar/ˈnukliɚ/ | adj. | using or relating to the energy made when atoms are splitfamily: nucleus, nucleiLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Some countries get most of their electricity from nuclear power stations. |
| picsn. ⚠/pɪks/ | n. | informal plural of pic: photosfamily: pictureLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Send two pics of the poster. |
| recordingn. ≠re·cord·ing/ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ | n. | sound or pictures that have been stored so they can be played againfamily: record, recorded, recorder, recordingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Listen to the recording twice and answer the questions below. |
| robotn. ✓✓ro·bot/ˈɹoʊˌbɑt/ | n. | a machine that can do work by itself, often controlled by a computerfamily: robots, robotic, roboticsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A small robot cleans the floor while the family is at work. |
| satelliten. ≠sat·el·lite/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ | n. | a machine sent into space that moves around the Earthfamily: satellitesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Weather satellites send pictures of the storm back to Earth. |
| signaln. ✓✓sig·nal/ˈsɪɡnəl/ | n. | a sound, light or action that gives information or an instructionfamily: sign, signals, signalled, signallingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The referee gave a signal to start the match. |
| sitesn. ⚠/saɪts/ | n. | plural of site: places, or websitesfamily: siteLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Compare answers from two sites. |
| softwaren. ≠soft·ware/ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ | n. | programs that a computer runsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The software needs updating. |
| tabn. ⚠/tæb/ | n. | a small part you click to open a page or sectionfamily: tabsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Open the answer key in a new tab. |
| tabletn. ≠tab·let/ˈtæblət/ | n. | a small flat computer that you control by touching its screenfamily: tabletsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She reads the news on her tablet while eating breakfast. |
| tabsn. ⚠/tæbz/ | n. | plural of tab: small labels, or open pages in a browserfamily: tabLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Close the extra tabs. |
| usern. ≠us·er/ˈjuzɚ/ | n. | a person who uses somethingfamily: useLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2 | The app has many users. |
| usersn. ⚠us·ers/ˈjuzɚz/ | n. | plural of userfamily: use, userLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The lab has thirty users a day. |
| virtualadj. ≠vir·tu·al/ˈvɝtʃuəl/ | adj. | existing on a computer or online rather than in real lifefamily: virtuallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | During the flood, our lessons moved to a virtual classroom. |
| wiren. ≠/ˈwaɪɚ/ | n. | a thin metal thread, often carrying electricityfamily: wires, wirelessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tape the loose wire down. |
academic36 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| academicadj. ✓✓a·ca·dem·ic/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ | adj. | relating to study and learning, especially at a universityfamily: academy, academies, academics, academicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She has a strong academic record from her first year. |
| analysev. ✓✓an·a·lyse/ˈænəˌlaɪz/ | v. | to examine something carefully in order to understand itfamily: analysis, analyses, analyst, analysts, analytical, analysedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We analysed the survey results before writing our report. |
| analysisn. ✓✓a·nal·y·sis/əˈnæləsəs/ | n. | a careful and detailed study of something to understand it betterfamily: analyse, analyses, analyst, analyticalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her analysis of the survey results showed some surprising patterns. |
| atomicadj. ✓a·tom·ic/əˈtɑmɪk/ | adj. | relating to the smallest parts that everything is made offamily: atom, atomsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher drew an atomic model with electrons around the centre. |
| celln. ≠/sɛl/ | n. | the smallest living part of a plant or animalfamily: cells, cellularLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We looked at onion cells under the microscope in biology. |
| classifyv. ≠clas·si·fy/ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to put people or things into groups by typefamily: class, classification, classified, classifying, classifiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Scientists classify animals according to their shared features. |
| comparisonn. ✓✓com·par·i·son/kəmˈpɛɹəsən/ | n. | a look at how two or more things are similar or differentfamily: compare, compared, comparisons, comparable, comparativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The article makes a comparison between city life and village life. |
| compoundn. ≠com·pound/ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ | n. | a substance made of two or more chemical elements joined togetherfamily: compounds, compounded, compoundingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen. |
| concludev. ✓✓con·clude/kənˈklud/ | v. | to decide something after thinking about all the factsfamily: conclusion, concluded, concluding, concludesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After reading the report, the manager concluded that the plan would work. |
| conclusionn. ✓✓con·clu·sion/kənˈkluʒən/ | n. | a decision or opinion you reach after thinking about the factsfamily: conclude, concluded, concluding, conclusions, conclusiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After reading the reports, we reached the conclusion that the plan would work. |
| definev. ✓✓de·fine/dɪˈfaɪn/ | v. | to explain exactly what a word or idea meansfamily: definition, defined, defining, definableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Can you define this term in your own words? |
| demonstratev. ≠dem·on·strate/ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪt/ | v. | to show something clearly by giving proof or an examplefamily: demonstration, demonstrated, demonstrating, demonstrates, demonstratorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The results demonstrate that students learn faster when they sleep well. |
| derivev. ≠de·rive/dəˈɹaɪv/ | v. | to get or take something from a sourcefamily: derivation, derivative, derived, derives, derivingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many English words derive from Latin and Greek. |
| discoveryn. ≠dis·cov·er·y/dɪˈskʌvɚi/ | n. | the finding of something that nobody knew about beforefamily: discover, discovered, discovering, discoveriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The discovery of a new planet excited scientists around the world. |
| economicsn. ≠e·co·nom·ics/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ | n. | the study of how money, goods and services are produced and usedfamily: economy, economic, economist, economical, economicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is studying economics because she wants to work in banking. |
| estimatev. ≠es·ti·mate/ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/ | v. | to judge roughly how large, many or costly something isfamily: estimation, estimated, estimates, estimating, estimatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Engineers estimated that the repairs would take three weeks. |
| experimentn. ≠ex·per·i·ment/ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/ | n. | a scientific test done to learn something or prove an ideafamily: experimental, experimentally, experimentation, experimented, experimenter, experimentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In the experiment, we heated the water and measured its temperature. |
| findingn. ≠find·ing/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ | n. | a fact or result that research or a study has shownfamily: find, finder, findings, finds, foundLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The main finding of the survey was that students prefer online tests. |
| geneticallyadv. ✓ge·net·i·cal·ly/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/ | adv. | through the qualities living things receive from their parentsfamily: gene, genes, genetic, genetics, geneticistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Some crops are genetically changed to survive dry weather. |
| historiann. ≠his·to·ri·an/hɪˈstɔɹiən/ | n. | a person who studies or writes about the pastfamily: history, histories, historic, historical, historiansLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The historian explained how the old city was built. |
| introductionn. ≠in·tro·duc·tion/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ | n. | the first part of a book, essay or speechfamily: introduce, introduced, introducing, introductory, introductions, introLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Write a short introduction that tells the reader what your essay is about. |
| journaln. ✓✓jour·nal/ˈdʒɝnəl/ | n. | a magazine that publishes articles on one subject, often academic researchfamily: journalist, journalism, journalsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her paper was published in a medical journal last year. |
| literaryadj. ≠lit·er·ar·y/ˈlɪtɚˌɛɹi/ | adj. | connected with novels, poems, plays and similar writingfamily: literatureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university holds a literary festival every March. |
| literaturen. ✓✓lit·er·a·ture/ˈlɪtɚətʃɚ/ | n. | written works such as novels, poems and playsfamily: literaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is studying English literature at university this year. |
| measurementn. ≠mea·sure·ment/ˈmɛʒɚmənt/ | n. | the size, length or amount of something found by using an instrumentfamily: measure, measures, measured, measuring, measurable, measurementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Take a careful measurement of the table before you buy a cover. |
| narrativen. ✓nar·ra·tive/ˈnæɹətɪv/ | n. | a story or a description of connected eventsfamily: narrate, narration, narrator, narrativesLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The film follows a simple narrative about two friends. |
| observev. ≠ob·serve/əbˈzɝv/ | v. | to watch something carefully to learn about itfamily: observation, observer, observed, observing, observantLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students observed the plants each day and recorded their growth. |
| outlinev. ≠out·line/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ | v. | to describe the main points of something without detailsfamily: outlined, outlines, outliningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager outlined the plan for the coming year. |
| philosophyn. ≠phi·los·o·phy/fəˈlɑsəfi/ | n. | the study of deep questions about life, knowledge and truthfamily: philosopher, philosophical, philosophiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is taking a philosophy course in her first year at university. |
| provev. ✓✓/pɹuv/ | v. | to show that something is true by giving factsfamily: proof, proved, proven, proves, provingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The experiment proved that the students' idea was correct. |
| relatev. ✓✓re·late/ɹɪˈleɪt/ | v. | to be connected to something, or to show a connectionfamily: relation, relationship, related, relative, relates, relatingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The second question relates to the reading text on page ten. |
| revisev. ✓✓re·vise/ɹɪˈvaɪz/ | v. | to change something in order to improve or correct itfamily: revision, revised, revising, revisesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please revise your essay after reading my comments. |
| scholarn. ≠schol·ar/ˈskɑlɚ/ | n. | a person who studies a subject deeply and knows a lot about itfamily: scholars, scholarly, scholarshipLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A respected scholar of ancient history gave the opening lecture. |
| specializev. ≠spe·cial·ize/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ | v. | to study or work in one particular subjectfamily: special, specialist, specialized, specialization, specially, especiallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After her degree she specialized in children's medicine. |
| summarizev. ✓✓sum·ma·rize/ˈsʌmɚˌaɪz/ | v. | to give the main points of something in a few wordsfamily: summary, summarized, summarizes, summarizingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | At the end of class, summarize the story in three sentences. |
| theoryn. ✓✓the·o·ry/ˈθɪɹi/ | n. | a set of ideas that tries to explain why something happensfamily: theories, theoretical, theoreticallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The lecturer explained the theory before we tested it in the lab. |
time35 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| afterwardsadv. ≠af·ter·wards/ˈæftɚwɚdz/ | adv. | at a later time, once something else has finishedfamily: after, afterwardLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We watched the film and went for pizza afterwards. |
| annualadj. ≠an·nu·al/ˈænjuəl/ | adj. | happening once every yearfamily: annually, annualsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The annual sports day is always held in November. |
| annuallyadv. ≠an·nu·al·ly/ˈænjuəli/ | adv. | once every yearfamily: annualLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school holds a sports day annually in December. |
| continualadj. ✓con·tin·u·al/kənˈtɪnjuəl/ | adj. | happening again and again over a long periodfamily: continue, continually, continuousLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The continual noise from the road made studying hard. |
| continuouslyadv. ✓con·tin·u·ous·ly/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ | adv. | without stoppingfamily: continue, continued, continuous, continuityLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The machine ran continuously for twelve hours. |
| currentadj. ✓✓cur·rent/ˈkɝənt/ | adj. | happening or existing nowfamily: currently, currentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The current timetable will change at the start of next term. |
| currentlyadv. ✓✓cur·rent·ly/ˈkɝəntli/ | adv. | at the present timefamily: currentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is currently working as a nurse at the city hospital. |
| eventuallyadv. ✓✓e·ven·tu·al·ly/ɪˈvɛntʃəwəli/ | adv. | in the end, after a long time or many problemsfamily: eventualLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After three tries, she eventually passed her driving test. |
| formeradj. ≠for·mer/ˈfɔɹmɚ/ | adj. | that had a particular position or role in the past, but not nowfamily: formerlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our former headteacher still visits the school every year. |
| frequencyn. ≠fre·quen·cy/ˈfɹikwənsi/ | n. | how often something happensfamily: frequent, frequently, frequencies, infrequent, infrequentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The frequency of buses drops to one an hour after midnight. |
| frequentadj. ≠fre·quent/ˈfɹikwənt/ | adj. | happening or appearing oftenfamily: frequently, frequency, infrequent, infrequentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Frequent rain in July makes the roads slippery in our town. |
| frequentlyadv. ✓✓fre·quent·ly/ˈfɹikwəntli/ | adv. | often, many times during a period of timefamily: frequent, frequency, infrequentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Trains on this line frequently arrive a few minutes late. |
| historicaladj. ✓✓his·tor·i·cal/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ | adj. | connected with the past or with the study of past eventsfamily: history, histories, historian, historic, historicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The museum has a large collection of historical maps and letters. |
| immediateadj. ✓✓im·me·di·ate/ɪˈmiˌdiət/ | adj. | happening or done at once, without any delayfamily: immediately, immediacyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new medicine had an immediate effect on her headache. |
| immediatelyadv. ≠im·me·di·ate·ly/ɪˈmiˌdiətli/ | adv. | at once, without any delayfamily: immediate, immediacyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please reply to the email immediately so we can book the room. |
| initiallyadv. ≠in·i·tial·ly/ɪˈnɪʃəli/ | adv. | at the beginningfamily: initial, initialsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Initially the course seemed difficult, but it soon became easier. |
| intervaln. ≠in·ter·val/ˈɪntɚvəl/ | n. | a period of time between two eventsfamily: intervalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The bus leaves at intervals of twenty minutes all day. |
| lastingadj. ✓last·ing/ˈlæstɪŋ/ | adj. | continuing for a long timefamily: last, lasted, lasts, long-lastingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The exchange trip had a lasting effect on her career plans. |
| latelyadv. ≠late·ly/ˈleɪtli/ | adv. | during the last few days or weeksfamily: late, later, latestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Have you seen any good films lately? |
| meanwhileadv. ✓✓mean·while/ˈminˌwaɪl/ | adv. | during the same time that something else is happeningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Cook the rice, and meanwhile chop the vegetables into small pieces. |
| monthlyadj. ≠month·ly/ˈmʌnθli/ | adj. | happening or paid regularly, twelve times a yearfamily: month, monthsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our team holds a monthly meeting on the first Tuesday. |
| newlyadv. ≠new·ly/ˈnuli/ | adv. | only a short time agofamily: new, newness, renewLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The newly opened library has study rooms on every floor. |
| normallyadv. ≠nor·mal·ly/ˈnɔɹməli/ | adv. | usually, or in the way that is expectedfamily: normal, norm, normality, abnormalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I normally take the bus, but today I cycled to work. |
| occasionn. ✓✓oc·ca·sion/əˈkeɪʒən/ | n. | a particular time when something happens, or a special eventfamily: occasions, occasional, occasionallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Graduation day is an occasion the whole family looks forward to. |
| occasionallyadv. ≠oc·ca·sion·al·ly/əˈkeɪʒənəli/ | adv. | sometimes, but not oftenfamily: occasion, occasional, occasionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We occasionally eat lunch outside when the weather is cool. |
| permanentadj. ≠per·ma·nent/ˈpɝmənənt/ | adj. | lasting for a very long time or for everfamily: permanently, permanenceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After two years of temporary contracts, she finally got a permanent job. |
| permanentlyadv. ≠per·ma·nent·ly/ˈpɝmənəntli/ | adv. | for ever, without changing or endingfamily: permanent, permanenceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old library was permanently closed last month. |
| previousadj. ✓✓pre·vi·ous/ˈpɹiviəs/ | adj. | happening or existing before the one you are talking aboutfamily: previouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | In the previous lesson we learned how to write an email. |
| rarelyadv. ✓✓rare·ly/ˈɹɛɹli/ | adv. | on very few occasionsfamily: rare, rarityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We rarely eat out during the week because we are busy. |
| shortlyadv. ≠short·ly/ˈʃɔɹtli/ | adv. | very soon, in a little whilefamily: short, shorter, shortest, shorten, shortageLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The train to the city will arrive shortly at platform two. |
| sometimeadv. ≠some·time/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | adv. | at a time in the future or past that is not exactfamily: sometimesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Let us meet for coffee sometime next week. |
| temporaryadj. ≠tem·po·rar·y/ˈtɛmpɚˌɛɹi/ | adj. | lasting only for a short timefamily: temporarilyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She found a temporary job at the café over the summer. |
| throughoutadv. ✓through·out/θɹuˈaʊt/ | adv. | in every part, or during the whole timeLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hall was cold, so we kept our coats on throughout. |
| timedv. ⚠/taɪmd/ | v. | past tense of time: measured how long something tookfamily: time, timingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | We timed each reading at one minute. |
| typicallyadv. ✓✓typ·i·cal·ly/ˈtɪpɪkli/ | adv. | usually, in most casesfamily: typical, typeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Lessons typically start at nine and finish before lunch. |
city28 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambulancen. ≠am·bu·lance/ˈæmbjələns/ | n. | a special vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospitalfamily: ambulancesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | An ambulance arrived within ten minutes of the phone call. |
| avenuen. ✓av·e·nue/ˈævəˌnu/ | n. | a wide street in a town or city, often with treesfamily: avenuesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hotel is on a busy avenue near the central station. |
| bakeryn. ✓bak·er·y/ˈbeɪkɚi/ | n. | a shop where bread and cakes are made and soldfamily: bake, baker, baked, baking, bakeriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We bought warm rolls from the bakery next to the school. |
| canaln. ≠ca·nal/kəˈnæl/ | n. | a long narrow waterway that people dug for boats or waterfamily: canalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Small boats carry vegetables along the canal every morning. |
| cartn. ⚠/kɑɹt/ | n. | a small vehicle for carrying goodsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He pushed a cart of fruit. |
| conen. ≠/koʊn/ | n. | a shape with a round base and a point on topfamily: conicalLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | Traffic cones blocked the road. |
| constructionn. ≠con·struc·tion/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ | n. | the work of building houses, roads or bridgesfamily: construct, constructed, constructing, constructive, constructor, constructsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Construction of the new library will take about two years. |
| crossingn. ✓cross·ing/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ | n. | a place where people can walk safely over a roadfamily: cross, crossed, crosses, crossingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cars stopped to let the children walk over the crossing. |
| crossroadsn. ✓cross·roads/ˈkɹɔsˌɹoʊdz/ | n. | a place where two streets meet each otherfamily: cross, road, roads, crossroadLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Turn left at the crossroads and the bank is opposite. |
| districtn. ≠dis·trict/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ | n. | an area of a city or country, often with its own local governmentfamily: districtsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our university is in the eastern district of the city. |
| dumpn. ✓/dʌmp/ | n. | a place where rubbish is taken and leftfamily: dumped, dumping, dumps, dumperLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old fridge was taken to the dump on Saturday. |
| facilityn. ≠fa·cil·i·ty/fəˈsɪlɪti/ | n. | a building or piece of equipment provided for a particular purposefamily: facilitate, facilitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new sports facility has a swimming pool and two gyms. |
| fountainn. ✓foun·tain/ˈfaʊntən/ | n. | a structure that sends water up into the air for decorationfamily: fountainsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Children sat by the fountain in the park to cool down. |
| lanen. ≠/leɪn/ | n. | a narrow road, or a marked strip of a wide roadLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Turn into the next lane. |
| monumentn. ≠mon·u·ment/ˈmɑnjumənt/ | n. | a statue or building made to remind people of a person or eventfamily: monuments, monumentalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tourists take photos in front of the city's famous monument. |
| neighbourhoodn. ✓✓neigh·bour·hood/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ | n. | an area of a town or city where people livefamily: neighbour, neighboursLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a small park in our neighbourhood where children play. |
| nightlifen. ✓night·life/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ | n. | the entertainment available in a town after dark, such as bars and musicLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The city is famous for its nightlife, with markets and street music. |
| pharmacyn. ✓phar·ma·cy/ˈfɑɹməsi/ | n. | a shop where medicines are prepared and soldfamily: pharmacies, pharmacistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He went to the pharmacy to buy some cough medicine. |
| polen. ≠/poʊl/ | n. | a long thin rod of wood or metalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The flag hung from a pole. |
| polesn. ⚠/poʊlz/ | n. | plural of pole: long rounded postsfamily: poleLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Flag poles line the drive. |
| pubn. ≠/pʌb/ | n. | a place in Britain where people meet to drink and talkfamily: pubsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We had lunch at the village pub near the station. |
| queuen. ✓✓/kju/ | n. | a line of people waiting for their turnfamily: queues, queued, queuingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There was a long queue outside the bank this morning. |
| rebuildv. ≠re·build/ɹiˈbɪld/ | v. | to make a house, road or town again after it was damagedfamily: build, built, rebuilt, rebuilding, rebuildsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The town rebuilt the school after the flood. |
| roadsiden. ✓road·side/ˈɹoʊdˌsaɪd/ | n. | the strip of land at the edge of a street or highwayfamily: road, roadsidesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Wild flowers were growing along the roadside near our village. |
| robv. ≠/ɹɑb/ | v. | to take money or goods from a person or placefamily: robbed, robber, robberyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Two men tried to rob the shop. |
| sheltern. ≠shel·ter/ˈʃɛltɚ/ | n. | a place that protects people from bad weather or dangerfamily: shelters, sheltered, shelteringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We waited under a bus shelter until the rain stopped. |
| stalln. ≠/stɔl/ | n. | a table or small open shop where goods are sold in a marketfamily: stalls, stalled, stallingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We bought fresh mangoes from a stall at the night market. |
| studion. ✓✓stu·di·o/ˈstudiˌoʊ/ | n. | a room or building where art, music, films or programmes are madefamily: studiosLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The band recorded their new album in a small studio downtown. |
discourse25 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| absolutelyadv. ✓✓ab·so·lute·ly/ˌæbsəˈlutli/ | adv. | completely, in every possible wayfamily: absoluteLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | You were absolutely right about the exam date. |
| altogetheradv. ≠al·to·geth·er/ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/ | adv. | in total, when everything is countedfamily: togetherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There were twelve of us altogether at the dinner. |
| commentn. ≠com·ment/ˈkɑmɛnt/ | n. | words you say or write to give an opinion about somethingfamily: comments, commented, commenting, commenterLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher wrote helpful comments at the end of my essay. |
| consequentlyadv. ≠con·se·quent·ly/ˈkɑnsəkwəntli/ | adv. | as a result of what was just mentionedfamily: consequent, consequence, consequencesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The bus was late, and consequently we missed the first lecture. |
| declarev. ≠de·clare/dɪˈklɛɹ/ | v. | to say something clearly and officiallyfamily: declaration, declared, declares, declaringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The judges declared our team the winner of the science competition. |
| definitelyadv. ≠def·i·nite·ly/ˈdɛfənətli/ | adv. | certainly, without any doubt at allfamily: definite, indefinite, definitive, definitionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I will definitely come to your party on Saturday. |
| despiteprep. ✓✓de·spite/dɪˈspaɪt/ | prep. | used before a fact that did not stop something from happeningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Despite the heavy rain, the football match went ahead as planned. |
| emphasizev. ≠em·pha·size/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ | v. | to show that something is especially importantfamily: emphasis, emphasized, emphasizes, emphasizing, emphaticLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The professor emphasized that the essay must be handed in on time. |
| furthermoreadv. ≠fur·ther·more/ˈfɝðɚˌmɔɹ/ | adv. | used to add another point or piece of informationfamily: further, furthest, farLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The room is cheap; furthermore, it is close to the campus. |
| hopefullyadv. ≠hope·ful·ly/ˈhoʊpfəli/ | adv. | used to say that you want something to happenfamily: hope, hopeful, hopelessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Hopefully the rain will stop before the sports day begins. |
| includingprep. ≠in·clud·ing/ɪnˈkludɪŋ/ | prep. | used to show that someone or something is part of a groupfamily: include, included, includes, inclusion, inclusiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Ten students, including me, joined the science club this year. |
| instancen. ≠in·stance/ˈɪnstəns/ | n. | one example of something, or a particular casefamily: instancesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many fruits, for instance mangoes, are cheaper in the hot season. |
| moreoveradv. ≠more·o·ver/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ | adv. | used to add another fact that supports what was just saidLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The flat is cheap; moreover, it is close to the campus. |
| neverthelessadv. ≠nev·er·the·less/ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/ | adv. | in spite of what has just been saidLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The test was difficult; nevertheless, most students passed it. |
| obviouslyadv. ✓✓ob·vi·ous·ly/ˈɑbviəsli/ | adv. | in a way that is easy to see or understandfamily: obviousLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He was obviously tired, so we finished the meeting early. |
| otherwiseadv. ≠oth·er·wise/ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz/ | adv. | used to say what will happen if something is not donefamily: otherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Leave now, otherwise you will miss the last train home. |
| particularlyadv. ✓✓par·tic·u·lar·ly/ˌpɑɹˈtɪkjəlɚli/ | adv. | especially, or more than usualfamily: particularLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The exam was hard, particularly the last two questions. |
| personallyadv. ✓✓per·son·al·ly/ˈpɝsənəli/ | adv. | used to show that you are giving your own opinionfamily: person, personalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Personally, I think the new library is much better than the old one. |
| primarilyadv. ≠pri·mar·i·ly/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ | adv. | mainly, or more than anything elsefamily: primary, primeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The course is primarily designed for first-year students. |
| remarkv. ≠re·mark/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ | v. | to say something that you have noticed or thoughtfamily: remarkable, remarkably, remarked, remarking, remarksLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He remarked that the new library was much quieter than the old one. |
| similarlyadv. ✓✓sim·i·lar·ly/ˈsɪməlɚli/ | adv. | in almost the same wayfamily: similar, similarityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The two sisters dress similarly and have the same haircut. |
| somehowadv. ≠some·how/ˈsʌmˌhaʊ/ | adv. | in a way that is not known or not clearLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Somehow the cat got into the locked classroom during the night. |
| surelyadv. ✓✓sure·ly/ˈʃʊɹli/ | adv. | used to show you feel certain that something must be truefamily: sure, unsureLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Surely you have finished the essay by now? |
| unlessconj. ✓✓un·less/ənˈlɛs/ | conj. | used to say that something will happen only if another thing does notLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | You cannot enter the exam room unless you bring your student card. |
| whetherconj. ✓✓wheth·er/ˈwɛðɚ/ | conj. | used when talking about a choice between two possibilitiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I do not know whether the shop is open today. |
buddhism19 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| blessingn. ≠bless·ing/ˈblɛsɪŋ/ | n. Pali: anumodanā | a wish or prayer for good things to happen to someonefamily: blessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The monks gave a blessing. |
| bowv. ≠/baʊ/ | v. Pali: vandanā | to bend the head or body forward to show respectLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Students bow to the teacher. |
| chantv. ⚠/tʃænt/ | v. Pali: sajjhāya | to recite words in a steady musical rhythmfamily: chantingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The monks chant every evening. |
| compassionn. ≠com·pas·sion/kəmˈpæʃən/ | n. Pali: karuṇā | the wish to free others from their sufferingfamily: compassionateLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | He acted out of compassion. |
| concentrationn. ≠con·cen·tra·tion/ˌkɑnsəntˈɹeɪʃən/ | n. Pali: samādhi | the mind settled steadily on one objectfamily: concentrateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Breathing practice develops concentration. |
| contactn. ≠con·tact/ˈkɑnˌtækt/ | n. Pali: phassa | the meeting of sense, object and awareness; also a touch or connectionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Keep in contact with your family. |
| disciplinen. ≠dis·ci·pline/ˈdɪsəplən/ | n. Pali: vinaya | training that shapes conduct; the monastic rulesfamily: disciplinedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Monks live by the discipline. |
| faithn. ≠/feɪθ/ | n. Pali: saddhā | strong belief or trustfamily: faithfulLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | Her faith gives her strength. |
| generosityn. ≠gen·er·os·i·ty/ˌdʒɛnɚˈɑsəti/ | n. Pali: dāna | willing giving; open-handednessfamily: generousLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | The village is known for its generosity. |
| holyadj. ≠ho·ly/ˈhoʊli/ | adj. | connected with a god or religion and treated with great respectfamily: holiness, holierLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Visitors must dress politely when they enter the holy building. |
| kneelv. ≠/nil/ | v. | to go down on your kneesfamily: kneltLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2 | They kneel before the shrine. |
| meditatev. ✓med·i·tate/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ | v. Pali: bhāvanā | to calm and train the mind, often by sitting quietlyfamily: meditationLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They meditate for twenty minutes daily. |
| mindfuladj. ⚠mind·ful/ˈmaɪndfəl/ | adj. Pali: sati | paying careful attention to the present momentfamily: mindfulnessLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Eat slowly and stay mindful. |
| offeringn. ≠of·fer·ing/ˈɔfɚɪŋ/ | n. Pali: pūjā | something given as part of religious practicefamily: offerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | She placed an offering of flowers. |
| patiencen. ≠pa·tience/ˈpeɪʃəns/ | n. Pali: khanti | the ability to bear difficulty calmlyfamily: patientLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Teaching children requires patience. |
| refugen. ≠ref·uge/ˈɹɛfjudʒ/ | n. Pali: saraṇa | what one turns to for safety and guidanceLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Buddhists take refuge in the Triple Gem. |
| roben. ⚠/ɹoʊb/ | n. Pali: cīvara | a long loose piece of clothingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The monk folded his robe carefully. |
| virtuen. ≠vir·tue/ˈvɝtʃu/ | n. Pali: sīla | good moral conductfamily: virtuousLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Virtue is the foundation of the path. |
| wisdomn. ≠wis·dom/ˈwɪzdəm/ | n. Pali: paññā | good judgement that comes from knowledge and experiencefamily: wiseLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2 | The old teacher shared his wisdom. |
weather12 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| breezen. ≠/bɹiz/ | n. | a light windfamily: breezyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2 | A cool breeze came through. |
| climaten. ≠cli·mate/ˈklaɪmət/ | n. | the usual weather of a place over many yearsfamily: climates, climaticLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Thailand has a hot climate with a long rainy season. |
| dewn. ⚠/du/ | n. | small drops of water that form outside at nightLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The grass was wet with morning dew. |
| floodn. ≠/flʌd/ | n. | a large amount of water covering landfamily: floodingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The flood damaged the road. |
| forecastn. ≠fore·cast/ˈfɔɹˌkæst/ | n. | a statement about future weatherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The forecast promises rain. |
| freezingadj. ✓freez·ing/ˈfɹizɪŋ/ | adj. | so cold that water could turn to icefamily: freeze, freezer, froze, frozen, freezesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Bring a thick coat, because the mountain mornings are freezing. |
| frostn. ✓/fɹɔst/ | n. | a thin white layer of ice that forms when it is very coldfamily: frosty, frosted, frostsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There was frost on the car windows early this morning. |
| humidadj. ✓hu·mid/ˈhjuməd/ | adj. | having a lot of water in the airfamily: humidityLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | August is hot and humid here. |
| mistyadj. ✓mist·y/ˈmɪsti/ | adj. | covered with thin cloud near the ground, so hard to seefamily: mist, mistier, mistinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The road was misty early in the morning, so we drove slowly. |
| rainfalln. ✓rain·fall/ˈɹeɪnˌfɔl/ | n. | the amount of water that comes down from the clouds in an areafamily: rain, rainy, rainfallsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Heavy rainfall in August caused the river to rise quickly. |
| tornadon. ✓tor·na·do/tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ | n. | a very strong wind that spins in a tall column and destroys thingsfamily: tornadoesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The tornado tore roofs off several houses in the village. |
| warmthn. ✓/wɔɹmθ/ | n. | a pleasant, gentle heatfamily: warm, warmer, warmed, warming, warmlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We enjoyed the warmth of the sun after the cold morning. |
environment9 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| atmospheren. ✓✓at·mos·phere/ˈætməˌsfɪɹ/ | n. | the layer of gases around the Earth or another planetfamily: atmospheric, atmospheresLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Cars release gases that pollute the atmosphere around big cities. |
| conservationn. ≠con·ser·va·tion/ˌkɑnsɚˈveɪʃən/ | n. | the protection of nature, animals and plants from harmfamily: conserve, conserved, conserves, conserving, conservationistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university runs a conservation project to protect sea turtles. |
| consumptionn. ≠con·sump·tion/kənˈsʌmpʃən/ | n. | the amount of energy, food or goods that people usefamily: consume, consumed, consuming, consumer, consumersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Turning off lights at night reduces the school's electricity consumption. |
| destructionn. ≠de·struc·tion/dɪˈstɹʌkʃən/ | n. | the act of damaging something so badly that it no longer existsfamily: destroy, destroyed, destroying, destroys, destructiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The destruction of the forest left many animals without a home. |
| ecosystemn. ✓e·co·sys·tem/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ | n. | all the living things in an area and how they connectfamily: ecosystemsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A small pond can be a complete ecosystem with plants and fish. |
| pollutantn. ✓pol·lu·tant/pəˈlutənt/ | n. | a substance that makes air, water or soil dirty and unsafefamily: pollute, polluted, pollution, pollutantsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Old buses release harmful pollutants into the city air. |
| radiationn. ≠ra·di·a·tion/ˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ | n. | energy that travels out from a source as waves or tiny particlesfamily: radiate, radiated, radiating, radiationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful radiation from the sun. |
| resourcen. ✓✓re·source/ˈɹisɔɹs/ | n. | something useful that a country, company or person can usefamily: resources, resourceful, resourcingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Water is an important resource for farmers in the north. |
| wasten. ✓✓/weɪst/ | n. | things that are not needed and are thrown awayfamily: wastes, wasted, wasting, wasteful, wastageLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The factory must reduce the waste it produces each year. |
outside6 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| northeasternadj. ✓north·east·ern/ˌnɔɹθˈistɚn/ | adj. | in or from the part of a place between north and eastfamily: northeast, north, eastLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Rice farming is important in the northeastern provinces of the country. |
| northwesternadj. ✓north·west·ern/ˌnɔɹθˈwɛstɚn/ | adj. | in or from the part of a place between north and westfamily: northwest, north, westLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Heavy rain is expected in the northwestern region this weekend. |
| outdooradj. ✓✓out·door/ˈaʊtˌdɔɹ/ | adj. | happening, used or existing outside, not in a buildingfamily: outdoorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school has an outdoor swimming pool that opens in summer. |
| outdoorsadv. ✓✓out·doors/ˌaʊtˈdɔɹz/ | adv. | not inside a building, in the open airfamily: outdoorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The children spent the whole afternoon playing outdoors in the garden. |
| regionn. ≠re·gion/ˈɹidʒən/ | n. | a large area of a country or of the worldfamily: regional, regions, regionallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The northern region of the country is cooler in winter. |
| surroundv. ≠sur·round/səˈɹaʊnd/ | v. | to be or go all the way around somethingfamily: surrounded, surrounding, surroundings, surroundsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tall trees surround the small lake behind the campus. |
Practice these words
Six scrambles taken from the list above. Each one opens in the unscrambler with the letters already entered, so you can try it in your head first and then check.
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Study notes for B1
At B1 the useful question stops being what does this word mean and becomes what words does it go with. English is full of pairings that are simply conventional: you make a decision but take a photograph. The example sentences on this page are chosen to show a natural pairing, so read them as patterns rather than as proof of the meaning.
Watch the ≠ and ⚠ marks. B1 is where the boundary questions live: the line between B1 and B2 is genuinely fuzzy, and the same word often sits in different bands in different published lists — which is exactly what a ≠ mark records. A ⚠ level has not been checked against any list at all. Treat both as a rough guide to difficulty, not a fact.
A scramble is still useful at B1, but its job has changed. At A1 it drills letter order. Here it mostly drills recall: you know the word, and the letters are a prompt for retrieving it. Set yourself a time limit for that reason — a slow solve is not practice, it is a crossword.
Where to go next
When most of this list is familiar, move up to B2 vocabulary. Do not wait until you know every word — the bands overlap, and the fastest way to consolidate one level is to start meeting the next.
All six bands are explained on the levels page. The unscrambler shows the band on every learner entry, so any learner word you look up tells you roughly how hard it is. Teachers matching these bands to a national curriculum may want the Thai curriculum mapping.
Sources: Meanings are written for learners rather than adapted from any single dictionary, and checked against established learner dictionaries. CEFR levels are evidence-graded against the CEFR-J Wordlist v1.5 (© Tono Laboratory, TUFS), the Oxford 3000/5000 level bands and, for C1–C2, the Octanove Vocabulary Profile (CC BY-SA 4.0); each level carries one of five evidence marks (✓✓ ✓ ≠ ✓* ⚠). Pronunciations derive from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary (Copyright © 1993–2015 Carnegie Mellon University), General American. Full methodology, exact counts and the change log: methodology & sources. Last checked: 10 September 2026.