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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| abandonedadj. ✓a·ban·doned/əˈbændənd/ | adj. | left empty or alone and no longer used or cared forfamily: abandon, abandons, abandoning, abandonmentLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The children found an abandoned bicycle behind the old factory. |
| absurdadj. ≠ab·surd/əbˈsɝd/ | adj. | so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believefamily: absurdity, absurdlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It seems absurd to pay so much for one small coffee. |
| activelyadv. ✓ac·tive·ly/ˈæktɪvli/ | adv. | in a busy and energetic way, doing things rather than waitingfamily: active, act, action, activity, activities, inactiveLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Students who actively take part in class usually remember more. |
| actualadj. ✓✓ac·tu·al/ˈæktʃəwəl/ | adj. | real and true, not just imagined or expectedfamily: actually, actualityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The actual cost of the trip was higher than we planned. |
| acuteadj. ≠a·cute/əˈkjut/ | adj. | very serious or severe, and often suddenfamily: acutely, acutenessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There is an acute shortage of nurses in rural hospitals. |
| addictedadj. ✓ad·dict·ed/əˈdɪktɪd/ | adj. | unable to stop doing or using something that is bad for youfamily: addict, addicts, addiction, addictions, addictiveLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He admits he is addicted to checking his phone every minute. |
| adequateadj. ✓✓ad·e·quate/ˈædəkwət/ | adj. | enough or good enough for a particular needfamily: adequately, adequacy, inadequateLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The small room was adequate for a meeting of six people. |
| adequatelyadv. ✓✓ad·e·quate·ly/ˈædəkwətli/ | adv. | well enough for what is neededfamily: adequate, adequacy, inadequate, inadequatelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The report explains the problem adequately, but it needs more examples. |
| adverseadj. ≠ad·verse/ædˈvɝs/ | adj. | having a harmful or negative effectfamily: adversely, adversityLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Heavy rain had an adverse effect on the harvest this year. |
| agileadj. ≠ag·ile/ˈædʒəl/ | adj. | able to move quickly and easilyfamily: agilityLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2 | The agile cat cleared the fence. |
| alongsideprep. ✓✓a·long·side/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ | prep. | next to something, or together with itLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She worked alongside two engineers on the project. |
| amazinglyadv. ✓a·maz·ing·ly/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ | adv. | in a way that is very surprisingfamily: amaze, amazed, amazing, amazementLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Amazingly, nobody was late for the eight o'clock lecture. |
| ambiguousadj. ✓am·big·u·ous/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ | adj. | having more than one possible meaning, so not clearfamily: ambiguity, ambiguouslyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The instructions were ambiguous, so half the class did the wrong exercise. |
| amidprep. ≠a·mid/əˈmɪd/ | prep. | in the middle of, or surrounded byfamily: amidstLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | He stayed calm amid the noise. |
| anonymousadj. ≠a·non·y·mous/əˈnɑnəməs/ | adj. | with the name of the person not known or not givenfamily: anonymously, anonymityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The survey is anonymous, so please answer every question honestly. |
| antiprep. ⚠an·ti/ˈæntaɪ/ | prep. | against; opposed toLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He is anti any change to the timetable. |
| associatedadj. ✓as·so·ci·at·ed/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/ | adj. | connected with something or happening together with itfamily: associate, associationLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Smoking and the associated health problems cost the country billions. |
| astonishingadj. ✓✓as·ton·ish·ing/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ | adj. | so surprising that it is hard to believefamily: astonish, astonished, astonishment, astonishinglyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She made astonishing progress in only three months of study. |
| backwardadv. ✓back·ward/ˈbækwɚd/ | adv. | another form of backwardsfamily: backwardsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He stepped backward to let the others pass. |
| backwardsadv. ≠back·wards/ˈbækwɚdz/ | adv. | towards the direction that is behind youfamily: back, backwardLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He took two steps backwards to see the whole painting. |
| balancedadj. ✓✓bal·anced/ˈbælənst/ | adj. | having all parts in the right proportion, or considering all sides fairlyfamily: balance, balances, balancing, unbalanced, imbalanceLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A balanced diet includes vegetables, fruit, rice and some protein. |
| beneficialadj. ✓✓ben·e·fi·cial/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ | adj. | having a good or helpful effectfamily: benefit, benefits, beneficiallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Regular exercise is beneficial for both your body and your mind. |
| biasn. ✓bi·as/ˈbaɪəs/ | n. | unfairly favouring one sidefamily: biasedLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Mark the tests without bias. |
| bizarreadj. ≠bi·zarre/bəˈzɑɹ/ | adj. | very strange and unusualfamily: bizarrelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The film has a bizarre ending that nobody in the cinema expected. |
| blurn. ⚠/blɝ/ | n. | something you cannot see clearlyfamily: blurredLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Without glasses, the board is a blur. |
| boilingadj. ✓boil·ing/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ | adj. | extremely hotfamily: boil, boiledLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | It was boiling in the classroom, so we opened every window. |
| breathtakingadj. ✓breath·tak·ing/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/ | adj. | so beautiful or surprising that it amazes youfamily: breathtakinglyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The view from the mountain top was breathtaking. |
| broadlyadv. ✓✓broad·ly/ˈbɹɔdli/ | adv. | in a general way, without looking at small detailsfamily: broad, broadenLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The two reports reached broadly the same conclusion. |
| charmingadj. ✓✓charm·ing/ˈtʃɑɹmɪŋ/ | adj. | very pleasant and easy to likefamily: charm, charminglyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The old town has charming narrow streets and friendly little shops. |
| comfortablyadv. ✓com·fort·a·bly/ˈkʌmfɚtəbli/ | adv. | in a relaxed way, without pain or worryfamily: comfort, comfortable, uncomfortable, uncomfortablyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new sofa is big enough for four people to sit comfortably. |
| compatibleadj. ✓com·pat·i·ble/kəmˈpætəbəl/ | adj. | able to work or exist together without problemsfamily: compatibility, compatibly, incompatibleLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | This printer is not compatible with my old laptop. |
| competentadj. ≠com·pe·tent/ˈkɑmpətɪnt/ | adj. | having the skill or knowledge needed to do something properlyfamily: competence, competency, competently, incompetentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After a year of training, she became a competent swimming instructor. |
| consn. ⚠/kɑnz/ | n. | informal: the disadvantages, in pros and consLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Every plan has its cons. |
| considerablyadv. ✓✓con·sid·er·a·bly/kənˈsɪdɚəbli/ | adv. | by a large amountfamily: consider, considerableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The price of rice has risen considerably since last year. |
| consistentadj. ✓✓con·sis·tent/kənˈsɪstənt/ | adj. | always behaving or happening in the same wayfamily: consist, consistently, consistency, inconsistentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her marks have been consistent all year, always between eighty and ninety. |
| consistentlyadv. ✓con·sis·tent·ly/kənˈsɪstəntli/ | adv. | in the same way every time, without changingfamily: consistent, consistency, inconsistent, consistLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She has consistently scored the highest marks in the class. |
| constantadj. ✓✓con·stant/ˈkɑnstənt/ | adj. | happening all the time or never changingfamily: constantlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The constant noise from the road made it hard to study. |
| contemporaryadj. ✓✓con·tem·po·rar·y/kənˈtɛmpɚˌɛɹi/ | adj. | belonging to the present time, not the pastfamily: contemporariesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The gallery shows contemporary art by young artists from across Asia. |
| convenientlyadv. ✓con·ve·nient·ly/kənˈvinjəntli/ | adv. | in a way that is easy and saves time or effortfamily: convenient, convenience, inconvenient, inconvenienceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hotel is conveniently located next to the train station. |
| conventionaladj. ✓✓con·ven·tion·al/kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ | adj. | following the usual or accepted ways of doing thingsfamily: convention, conventions, conventionally, unconventionalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He prefers conventional teaching methods to online lessons. |
| convincedadj. ✓✓con·vinced/kənˈvɪnst/ | adj. | completely sure that something is truefamily: convince, convincing, unconvincedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I am convinced that the new timetable will work well. |
| convincingadj. ✓con·vinc·ing/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ | adj. | making you believe that something is true or rightfamily: convince, convinced, convincingly, unconvincing, unconvincedLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her explanation was so convincing that everyone agreed to the plan. |
| cooperativeadj. ≠co·op·er·a·tive/koʊˈɑpɚˌeɪtɪv/ | adj. | willing to help and work with other peoplefamily: cooperate, cooperation, cooperativelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new staff member is friendly and very cooperative. |
| creepyadj. ✓creep·y/ˈkɹipi/ | adj. | making you feel slightly afraid or uneasyfamily: creep, creeps, crept, creeping, creepier, creepilyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The empty house looked creepy in the fog. |
| crucialadj. ✓✓cru·cial/ˈkɹuʃəl/ | adj. | extremely important for success or for what happens nextfamily: cruciallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Sleep is crucial for students the night before an exam. |
| curvedadj. ✓/kɝvd/ | adj. | bending smoothly, without any straight linesfamily: curve, curves, curvingLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new library has a long curved wall of glass. |
| datedadj. ✓dat·ed/ˈdeɪtɪd/ | adj. | old-fashioned and no longer in stylefamily: date, dates, outdatedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The textbook looks dated, so we ordered a newer edition. |
| decentadj. ✓✓de·cent/ˈdisənt/ | adj. | good enough in quality, or honest and fairfamily: decency, decentlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The hotel was cheap but the rooms were decent. |
| decisiveadj. ≠de·ci·sive/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ | adj. | able to make choices quickly and firmlyfamily: decide, decision, decisively, decisiveness, indecisiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A good leader must be decisive when the team faces a problem. |
| deepadj. ≠/dip/ | adj. | going far down from the topfamily: depth, deeplyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The well is deep. |
| deliberateadj. ✓✓de·lib·er·ate/dɪˈlɪbɚət/ | adj. | done on purpose, not by accidentfamily: deliberately, deliberationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Leaving the window open was a deliberate choice, not a mistake. |
| deliberatelyadv. ✓✓de·lib·er·ate·ly/dɪˈlɪbɚətli/ | adv. | on purpose, knowing exactly what you are doingfamily: deliberate, deliberationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He deliberately left his phone at home to avoid distractions. |
| denseadj. ≠/dɛns/ | adj. | closely packed together; thickfamily: densityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The fog was dense at dawn. |
| desirableadj. ≠de·sir·a·ble/dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/ | adj. | worth having because it is good or usefulfamily: desire, desirably, undesirableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A quiet flat near the university is very desirable for students. |
| detailedadj. ✓✓de·tailed/dɪˈteɪld/ | adj. | giving many small facts and pieces of informationfamily: detail, detailsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The report gives a detailed description of each experiment. |
| dingn. ⚠/dɪŋ/ | n. | a light ringing sound; a small dentLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The bell gave a soft ding. |
| distinctadj. ✓dis·tinct/dɪˈstɪŋkt/ | adj. | clearly different from other things of the same kindfamily: distinction, distinctive, distinctly, distinguishLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The library has three distinct areas for reading, study and group work. |
| domesticadj. ✓✓do·mes·tic/dəˈmɛstɪk/ | adj. | relating to the home and family, or to your own countryfamily: domestically, domesticate, domesticatedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Domestic flights are usually cheaper than international ones. |
| dominantadj. ≠dom·i·nant/ˈdɑmənənt/ | adj. | more powerful or important than all the othersfamily: dominance, dominate, dominated, dominating, domination, dominantlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | English is the dominant language of international science. |
| dramaticallyadv. ✓✓dra·mat·i·cal·ly/dɹəˈmætɪkli/ | adv. | in a sudden and very noticeable wayfamily: drama, dramaticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | House prices in the city have risen dramatically this year. |
| dumbadj. ≠/dʌm/ | adj. | not clever, or showing a lack of thought (informal)family: dumber, dumbest, dumbly, dumbnessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Leaving my keys inside the car was a really dumb mistake. |
| dynamicadj. ✓✓dy·nam·ic/daɪˈnæmɪk/ | adj. | full of energy and always changing or developingfamily: dynamics, dynamicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new team leader is dynamic and full of fresh ideas. |
| easen. ≠/iz/ | n. | lack of difficultyfamily: easy, easilyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She solved it with ease. |
| effectivelyadv. ≠ef·fec·tive·ly/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ | adv. | in a way that produces the result you wantfamily: effective, effect, effectiveness, ineffectiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new app helps students manage their time more effectively. |
| efficientlyadv. ✓ef·fi·cient·ly/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ | adv. | in a way that works well without wasting time or effortfamily: efficient, efficiency, inefficientLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new software lets staff answer customer emails more efficiently. |
| elegantadj. ✓✓el·e·gant/ˈɛləɡənt/ | adj. | attractive in a simple, graceful and stylish wayfamily: elegance, elegantlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She wore an elegant black dress to the awards dinner. |
| entertainingadj. ✓✓en·ter·tain·ing/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɪŋ/ | adj. | interesting and enjoyable to watch, read or listen tofamily: entertain, entertainment, entertainerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her talk was so entertaining that nobody looked at their phones. |
| eviladj. ✓✓e·vil/ˈivəl/ | adj. | deeply bad or cruelLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The tale has one evil giant. |
| exceptionaladj. ≠ex·cep·tion·al/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ | adj. | much better than most other people or thingsfamily: exception, exceptionallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She won a scholarship because her exam results were exceptional. |
| excessiveadj. ✓✓ex·ces·sive/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ | adj. | much more than is necessary or reasonablefamily: excess, excessively, exceedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The hotel charged an excessive price for a small bottle of water. |
| exclusivelyadv. ≠ex·clu·sive·ly/ɪksˈklusɪvli/ | adv. | only, and not shared with anyone or anything elsefamily: exclusive, exclude, exclusionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | This car park is exclusively for staff of the hospital. |
| existingadj. ✓ex·ist·ing/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ | adj. | present or in use now, not newfamily: exist, existence, existed, existsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The company decided to improve its existing software instead of buying new. |
| exoticadj. ≠ex·ot·ic/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ | adj. | unusual and exciting because it comes from a distant countryfamily: exotically, exoticismLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The market sells exotic fruits that most visitors have never tasted. |
| expectedadj. ≠ex·pect·ed/ɪkˈspɛktəd/ | adj. | that people believe will happen or arrivefamily: expect, expectation, unexpected, expecting, expectedlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The expected arrival time of the flight is half past six. |
| expressiveadj. ✓ex·pres·sive/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ | adj. | showing thoughts or feelings clearlyfamily: express, expression, expressed, expressions, expressivelyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The dancer's expressive face told the whole story without words. |
| extensiveadj. ✓✓ex·ten·sive/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ | adj. | covering a large area or including a lot of thingsfamily: extend, extension, extent, extensivelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The library has an extensive collection of books on Thai history. |
| externaladj. ✓✓ex·ter·nal/ɪkˈstɝnəl/ | adj. | on, from or connected with the outside of somethingfamily: externallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The external walls of the building need a new coat of paint. |
| fabulousadj. ✓✓fab·u·lous/ˈfæbjələs/ | adj. | extremely good or wonderfulfamily: fabulouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We had a fabulous view of the sea from our room. |
| failedadj. ✓/feɪld/ | adj. | that was tried but did not succeedfamily: fail, failure, failingLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | After several failed attempts, she finally started the old motorbike. |
| faten. ≠/feɪt/ | n. | what will happen to someone, seen as decided alreadyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old bridge's fate is settled. |
| featn. ≠/fit/ | n. | an act needing skill, strength or courageLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Finishing early was quite a feat. |
| fictionaladj. ✓fic·tion·al/ˈfɪkʃənəl/ | adj. | invented for a story, not realfamily: fiction, fictionally, non-fictionLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The film is set in a fictional town on the coast. |
| fierceadj. ≠/fɪɹs/ | adj. | showing very strong force, anger or energyfamily: fiercely, fierceness, fiercerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two teams faced fierce competition for the championship. |
| fixedadj. ≠/fɪkst/ | adj. | staying the same, not able to be changedfamily: fix, fixedlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The rent is fixed at the same price for two years. |
| flexibleadj. ✓✓flex·i·ble/ˈflɛksəbəl/ | adj. | able to change or bend easily to suit different situationsfamily: flex, flexibility, flexibly, inflexibleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My working hours are flexible, so I can start late on Mondays. |
| fouladj. ✓/faʊl/ | adj. | very unpleasant; against the rules in sportLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A foul smell came from the drain. |
| functionaladj. ≠func·tion·al/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ | adj. | working properly and able to be usedfamily: function, functionally, functionality, functionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After the repair, the old printer is fully functional again. |
| gemn. ≠/dʒɛm/ | n. | a valuable stone used in jewelleryLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | The ring held a small gem. |
| gentlyadv. ✓gen·tly/ˈdʒɛntli/ | adv. | in a soft and careful way that does not hurt or harmfamily: gentle, gentlenessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She gently placed the baby in the cot. |
| genuineadj. ✓✓gen·u·ine/ˈdʒɛnjəwən/ | adj. | real and true, not false or pretendedfamily: genuinely, genuinenessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop only sells genuine leather bags, never cheap copies. |
| genuinelyadv. ✓✓gen·u·ine·ly/ˈdʒɛnjəwənli/ | adv. | in a real and honest way, not pretendingfamily: genuine, genuinenessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She was genuinely surprised when her friends remembered her birthday. |
| gradualadj. ✓grad·u·al/ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ | adj. | happening slowly over a long periodfamily: gradually, gradualnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There has been a gradual rise in prices this year. |
| grandadj. ✓✓/ɡɹænd/ | adj. | very large, beautiful and impressivefamily: grander, grandest, grandly, grandeurLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The old railway station has a grand entrance with tall columns. |
| growingadj. ✓grow·ing/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ | adj. | becoming larger or more commonfamily: grow, grew, grown, growth, growerLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There is a growing number of students who study online. |
| hairyadj. ✓hair·y/ˈhɛɹi/ | adj. | covered with a thick layer of fur or similar soft threadsfamily: hair, hairier, hairinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A hairy spider climbed slowly across the garden wall. |
| harmn. ✓✓/hɑɹm/ | n. | damage or hurtfamily: harmful, harmlessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | No harm was done to the books. |
| harmlessadj. ✓harm·less/ˈhɑɹmləs/ | adj. | not able to hurt or damage anyone or anythingfamily: harm, harmful, harmlessly, harmlessnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Do not worry, this small green snake is completely harmless. |
| hilariousadj. ✓✓hi·lar·i·ous/hɪˈlɛɹiəs/ | adj. | extremely funny, making people laugh a lotfamily: hilariously, hilarityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Everyone laughed for minutes because the joke was so hilarious. |
| hollowadj. ✓✓hol·low/ˈhɑloʊ/ | adj. | having an empty space insidefamily: hollows, hollowed, hollowing, hollownessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The old tree trunk was hollow, so birds nested inside it. |
| humaneadj. ✓hu·mane/hjuˈmeɪn/ | adj. | kind and causing as little suffering as possiblefamily: humanely, human, humanity, inhumaneLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shelter treats every animal in a humane way. |
| identicaladj. ✓✓i·den·ti·cal/aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/ | adj. | exactly the same in every wayfamily: identicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The twins wore identical shirts, so nobody could tell them apart. |
| ignorantadj. ✓ig·no·rant/ˈɪɡnɚənt/ | adj. | not knowing facts or information that you should knowfamily: ignorance, ignorantlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I was ignorant of the new rules until my friend explained them. |
| improvedadj. ✓im·proved/ɪmˈpɹuvd/ | adj. | better than it was beforefamily: improve, improvement, improving, improvesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The improved version of the app runs much faster. |
| inadequateadj. ≠in·ad·e·quate/ɪˈnædəkwət/ | adj. | not enough, or not good enoughfamily: adequate, adequately, adequacy, inadequatelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The classroom has inadequate light for reading small print. |
| influentialadj. ≠in·flu·en·tial/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ | adj. | having the power to change what people think or dofamily: influence, influencer, influenced, influencingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her book was very influential among teachers in the 1990s. |
| innovativeadj. ≠in·no·va·tive/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ | adj. | using or introducing new ideas or methodsfamily: innovate, innovation, innovatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The company won an award for its innovative approach to recycling. |
| insufficientadj. ≠in·suf·fi·cient/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ | adj. | not enough for what is neededfamily: sufficient, sufficiency, sufficiently, insufficientlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The project failed because of insufficient time and money. |
| intendedadj. ✓in·tend·ed/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ | adj. | planned or meant for a particular purpose or resultfamily: intend, intention, intentional, intentionally, unintended, intentLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The intended audience for this textbook is first-year university students. |
| invisibleadj. ≠in·vis·i·ble/ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/ | adj. | not able to be seenfamily: visible, invisibility, invisiblyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The tiny insects were almost invisible against the brown wood. |
| knowinglyadv. ✓know·ing·ly/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ | adv. | while fully aware of what you are doingfamily: knowing, know, unknowinglyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Nobody would knowingly submit the wrong file to the professor. |
| knownadj. ✓/noʊn/ | adj. | familiar to many people, or already accepted as truefamily: know, knew, knowing, knowledge, knowledgeable, unknownLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She is a known expert on rice farming in Thailand. |
| lameadj. ✓/leɪm/ | adj. | unable to walk well because of a hurt legLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lame horse rested in the field. |
| legendaryadj. ≠leg·end·ar·y/ˈlɛdʒənˌdɛɹi/ | adj. | very famous and admired, especially for a long timefamily: legend, legends, legendarilyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The legendary coach trained three of the country's best swimmers. |
| lengthyadj. ≠length·y/ˈlɛŋθi/ | adj. | taking or continuing for a long timefamily: length, lengthen, lengths, lengthierLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After a lengthy discussion, the committee finally approved the plan. |
| liberaladj. ≠lib·er·al/ˈlɪˌbɝəl/ | adj. | willing to accept new ideas and different ways of livingfamily: liberally, liberalism, liberalise, liberality, liberalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her parents have liberal views about what young people should wear. |
| loneadj. ⚠/loʊn/ | adj. | single and without companyfamily: lonelyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A lone monk walked the path. |
| looselyadv. ✓loose·ly/ˈlusli/ | adv. | not tightly or not exactlyfamily: loose, loosenLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The film is loosely based on a true story from the 1980s. |
| lowsn. ⚠/loʊz/ | n. | plural of low: the lowest pointsfamily: lowLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The term had highs and lows. |
| luxuriousadj. ✓lux·u·ri·ous/ləɡˈʒɝiəs/ | adj. | very comfortable, expensive and beautifulfamily: luxury, luxuries, luxuriouslyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hotel room was so luxurious that we did not want to leave. |
| matchingadj. ✓match·ing/ˈmætʃɪŋ/ | adj. | having the same colour, pattern or design as something elsefamily: match, matches, matchedLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The twins wore matching blue jackets to the school concert. |
| meansn. ✓✓/minz/ | n. | a way of doing something; used with a or byLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The radio is their only means of news. |
| miniatureadj. ✓min·i·a·ture/ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊɹ/ | adj. | very small, but shaped like the full-size thingfamily: miniatures, miniaturiseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum has a miniature model of the old city. |
| misleadingadj. ≠mis·lead·ing/mɪˈslidɪŋ/ | adj. | giving a wrong idea or making people believe something untruefamily: mislead, misleadingly, misledLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The advert was misleading, because the phone did not have that feature. |
| mixedadj. ✓/mɪkst/ | adj. | made of several different kinds of things or peoplefamily: mix, mixes, mixing, mixer, mixtureLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher put us in mixed groups of first- and second-year students. |
| modestadj. ✓✓mod·est/ˈmɑdəst/ | adj. | not talking proudly about your own abilities or successfamily: modestly, modesty, immodestLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is very modest about winning the national essay prize. |
| multipleadj. ✓✓mul·ti·ple/ˈmʌltəpəl/ | adj. | involving several or many, not just onefamily: multiply, multiples, multiplicationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The word has multiple meanings, so check the context carefully. |
| muteadj. ⚠/mjut/ | adj. | silent; not speaking or soundingfamily: mutedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Keep phones on mute in class. |
| needlessadj. ✓need·less/ˈnidləs/ | adj. | not necessary, so it should be avoidedfamily: need, needlessly, needlessnessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Buying a second printer seems needless when we rarely print anything. |
| neighbouringadj. ≠neigh·bour·ing/ˈneɪbɚɪŋ/ | adj. | next to or very near the place being talked aboutfamily: neighbour, neighbours, neighbourhoodLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students from three neighbouring villages attend the same secondary school. |
| nicelyadv. ✓nice·ly/ˈnaɪsli/ | adv. | in a pleasant or good wayfamily: nice, nicer, nicest, nicenessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The children behaved nicely during the long museum visit. |
| nickn. ⚠/nɪk/ | n. | a small cut in a surface or edgeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A nick in the ruler catches the pen. |
| normn. ✓/nɔɹm/ | n. | the usual or expected way of doing thingsfamily: normalLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Short quizzes are the norm here. |
| notedadj. ⚠not·ed/ˈnoʊtəd/ | adj. | well known and respectedfamily: noteLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A noted scholar opened the seminar. |
| obviousadj. ≠ob·vi·ous/ˈɑbviəs/ | adj. | easy to see or understandfamily: obviouslyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1 | The answer was obvious. |
| oddadj. ≠/ɑd/ | adj. | strange, or not usualfamily: oddlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | An odd sound came from the roof. |
| odorn. ⚠o·dor/ˈoʊdɚ/ | n. | American spelling of odour: a smell, often unpleasantLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | An odor of smoke filled the room. |
| openlyadv. ✓✓o·pen·ly/ˈoʊpənli/ | adv. | without hiding anything from other peoplefamily: open, opennessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She talked openly about her mistakes at the meeting. |
| opposedadj. ✓op·posed/əˈpoʊzd/ | adj. | disagreeing strongly with a plan or ideafamily: oppose, opposes, opposing, oppositionLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Most of the staff were opposed to the longer working hours. |
| optionaladj. ✓op·tion·al/ˈɑpʃənəl/ | adj. | that you can choose to do or notfamily: option, options, optionallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The evening workshop is optional, so attend only if you are interested. |
| ovaladj. ✓o·val/ˈoʊvəl/ | adj. | shaped like an eggLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Sit around the oval table. |
| overalladj. ✓✓o·ver·all/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/ | adj. | including everything, not just one partfamily: overallsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The overall cost of the trip was lower than we expected. |
| overlyadv. ≠o·ver·ly/ˈoʊvɚli/ | adv. | more than is good or necessaryfamily: overLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Do not be overly worried about one low mark. |
| pacen. ≠/peɪs/ | n. | the speed at which something happensLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Work at your own pace. |
| packedadj. ✓/pækt/ | adj. | completely full of people or thingsfamily: pack, packs, packing, package, packetLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The train was so packed that we could not find a seat. |
| persistentadj. ≠per·sis·tent/pɚˈsɪstənt/ | adj. | not giving up, even when something is difficultfamily: persist, persistence, persistentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The persistent student kept asking questions until she understood the lesson. |
| picturesqueadj. ✓pic·tur·esque/ˈpɪktʃɚəsk/ | adj. | pretty and pleasant to look at, like a paintingfamily: picture, picturesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The village by the river is picturesque, especially at sunrise. |
| pointedadj. ✓point·ed/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ | adj. | having a sharp endfamily: point, points, pointer, pointless, pointy, pointedlyLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The tent has a pointed roof to let the rain run off. |
| pointlessadj. ✓point·less/ˈpɔɪntləs/ | adj. | having no purpose or useful resultfamily: point, points, pointlessly, pointedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | It is pointless to argue with someone who refuses to listen. |
| potentadj. ✓po·tent/ˈpoʊtənt/ | adj. | very strong and having a powerful effectfamily: potency, potentlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | This medicine is potent, so take only one tablet a day. |
| practicallyadv. ✓prac·ti·cal·ly/ˈpɹæktɪkli/ | adv. | almost, or very nearlyfamily: practical, practicality, practice, practiseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The classroom was practically empty by four o'clock. |
| preciselyadv. ✓✓pre·cise·ly/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ | adv. | exactly, without any mistake or small differencefamily: precise, precisionLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The train left at precisely eight o'clock this morning. |
| predictableadj. ✓✓pre·dict·a·ble/pɹɪˈdɪktəbəl/ | adj. | easy to know in advance, so never surprisingfamily: predict, prediction, predictably, unpredictableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The film's ending was predictable, so nobody in the room was surprised. |
| preferableadj. ✓pref·er·a·ble/ˈpɹɛfɚəbəl/ | adj. | better or more suitable than another choicefamily: prefer, preferably, preference, preferences, preferredLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A short walk is preferable to sitting all afternoon. |
| prestigiousadj. ≠pres·ti·gious/pɹɛˈstɪdʒəs/ | adj. | respected and admired as one of the bestfamily: prestigeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She won a place at a prestigious university in London. |
| preventiveadj. ✓pre·ven·tive/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ | adj. | done to stop something bad before it happensfamily: prevent, prevention, preventable, preventivesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Regular hand washing is a simple preventive measure against illness. |
| primaryadj. ≠pri·ma·ry/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ | adj. | main or most importantfamily: primarilyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The primary aim of the course is to improve your writing. |
| primeadj. ✓✓/pɹaɪm/ | adj. | main, or of the best qualityfamily: primaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Rice is the prime crop here. |
| promisingadj. ✓prom·is·ing/ˈpɹɑməsɪŋ/ | adj. | showing signs of being successful in the futurefamily: promise, promised, promisesLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The young scientist is promising and has already published two papers. |
| prosn. ⚠/pɹoʊz/ | n. | informal: the advantages, in pros and consLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | List the pros before you decide. |
| provenadj. ✓prov·en/ˈpɹuvən/ | adj. | shown by tests or experience to be true or to work wellfamily: prove, proof, proved, proves, provingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Reading aloud is a proven way to improve pronunciation. |
| pureadj. ≠/pjʊɹ/ | adj. | not mixed with anything elsefamily: purityLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The water here is pure. |
| randomadj. ✓ran·dom/ˈɹændəm/ | adj. | chosen or happening without any plan or patternfamily: randomly, randomness, randomizeLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher picked three random names from the class list. |
| readilyadv. ≠read·i·ly/ˈɹɛdəli/ | adv. | quickly and without any difficulty or complaintfamily: ready, readinessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new students readily agreed to help clean the classroom. |
| rearn. ⚠/ɹɪɹ/ | n. | the back part of somethingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Sit at the rear of the room. |
| reasonablyadv. ✓✓rea·son·a·bly/ˈɹizənəbli/ | adv. | to a fair degree, but not veryfamily: reason, reasonable, unreasonableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The hotel was reasonably clean, but the room was small. |
| regaladj. ⚠re·gal/ˈɹiɡəl/ | adj. | grand, like a king or queenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The procession moved at a regal pace. |
| remarkablyadv. ✓✓re·mark·a·bly/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ | adv. | surprisingly more than you would expectfamily: remark, remarkableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new students learned the rules remarkably quickly. |
| riskyadj. ✓✓risk·y/ˈɹɪski/ | adj. | involving a chance that something bad will happenfamily: risk, risks, riskierLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Driving fast on a wet road is very risky. |
| scentn. ✓/sɛnt/ | n. | a pleasant smellLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The scent of jasmine fills the yard. |
| sensibleadj. ≠sen·si·ble/ˈsɛnsəbəl/ | adj. | showing good judgement about what to dofamily: sense, sensibly, sensiblenessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It was sensible to leave early and avoid the traffic. |
| serialadj. ≠se·ri·al/ˈsɪˌɹiəl/ | adj. | happening or appearing in parts, one after anotherfamily: series, serially, serialize, serialsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The magazine printed the story in serial parts over six months. |
| shapedadj. ✓/ʃeɪpt/ | adj. | having a particular form or outlinefamily: shape, shapes, shapelessLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She bought a small, oddly shaped stone at the market. |
| sincereadj. ✓✓sin·cere/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ | adj. | honest, and truly meaning what you sayfamily: sincerely, sincerity, insincereLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please accept my sincere thanks for all your help this year. |
| soberadj. ⚠so·ber/ˈsoʊbɚ/ | adj. | not drunk; serious and plainLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The report ends on a sober note. |
| soleadj. ≠/soʊl/ | adj. | being the only onefamily: solelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | She was the sole student to finish early. |
| somewhatadv. ✓✓some·what/ˌsʌmˈwʌt/ | adv. | a little, but not very muchLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The second exam was somewhat easier than the first one. |
| spareadj. ✓✓/spɛɹ/ | adj. | kept ready as an extraLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Keep a spare pen in your bag. |
| sportingadj. ✓sport·ing/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ | adj. | connected with games played for exercise or competitionfamily: sport, sports, sporty, sportsmanLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The school held its biggest sporting event of the year on Friday. |
| spurn. ✓/spɝ/ | n. | something that encourages more effortLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The prize was a spur to finish early. |
| stiffadj. ✓✓/stɪf/ | adj. | hard and not easy to bend or movefamily: stiffen, stiffly, stiffness, stifferLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My neck felt stiff after sitting at the computer all day. |
| strictlyadv. ✓✓strict·ly/ˈstɹɪktli/ | adv. | in a way that allows no exceptionsfamily: strict, strictnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during the examination. |
| strikingadj. ≠strik·ing/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ | adj. | unusual enough to attract attention at oncefamily: strike, strikinglyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | There is a striking similarity between the two paintings. |
| sufficientlyadv. ✓✓suf·fi·cient·ly/səˈfɪʃəntli/ | adv. | to a degree that is enough for what is neededfamily: sufficient, insufficient, sufficiencyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Make sure the soil is sufficiently wet before planting the seeds. |
| superbadj. ≠su·perb/sʊˈpɝb/ | adj. | extremely goodfamily: superblyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The hotel staff gave us superb service during our stay. |
| surgen. ≠/sɝdʒ/ | n. | a sudden strong increaseLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A surge of questions ended the class. |
| tann. ✓/tæn/ | n. | brown color from the sunfamily: tannedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He came back with a deep tan. |
| tendv. ≠/tɛnd/ | v. | to usually do somethingfamily: tendencyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1 | Beginners tend to guess the first letter. |
| thoroughlyadv. ✓✓thor·ough·ly/ˈθɝoʊli/ | adv. | in a complete and careful wayfamily: thorough, thoroughnessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Wash your hands thoroughly before you touch the food. |
| thoughtfuladj. ≠thought·ful/ˈθɔtfəl/ | adj. | showing care for what other people needfamily: think, thought, thoughts, thinking, thoughtfully, thoughtlessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It was thoughtful of you to bring lunch for everyone. |
| toughadj. ✓✓/tʌf/ | adj. | difficult to do or to deal withfamily: toughen, toughness, tougher, toughestLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It was a tough decision, but she chose the smaller university. |
| transparentadj. ≠trans·par·ent/tɹænˈspɛɹənt/ | adj. | clear enough to see throughfamily: transparency, transparentlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The shop sells transparent plastic boxes for storing small items. |
| unacceptableadj. ✓✓un·ac·cept·a·ble/ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbəl/ | adj. | so bad or wrong that it cannot be allowedfamily: accept, acceptable, acceptance, accepted, unacceptablyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Arriving thirty minutes late for an exam is completely unacceptable. |
| variedadj. ≠var·ied/ˈvɛɹid/ | adj. | including many different kinds of things or peoplefamily: vary, variety, various, variation, variableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The course offers varied activities, from field trips to group projects. |
| vitaladj. ✓✓vi·tal/ˈvaɪtəl/ | adj. | extremely important and necessary for success or lifefamily: vitally, vitalityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Clean water is vital for the health of every community. |
| witn. ≠/wɪt/ | n. | the ability to say clever, funny thingsfamily: wittyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her wit kept the meeting light. |
society108 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abusen. ≠a·buse/əˈbjus/ | n. | cruel or harmful treatment of a person or animalfamily: abuser, abusers, abusive, abused, abusing, abusesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new law protects workers from abuse by their employers. |
| accusationn. ≠ac·cu·sa·tion/ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/ | n. | a statement saying that someone has done something wrongfamily: accuse, accused, accusationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He denied the accusation that he had copied his friend's essay. |
| addictn. ✓ad·dict/ˈæˌdɪkt/ | n. | a person who cannot stop using a drug or doing somethingfamily: addicted, addiction, addictive, addicts, addictionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He admits he is a coffee addict and drinks six cups a day. |
| addictionn. ✓✓ad·dic·tion/əˈdɪkʃən/ | n. | the condition of being unable to stop taking or doing something harmfulfamily: addict, addicted, addictive, addictionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Doctors warn that smartphone addiction is a growing problem among teenagers. |
| alcoholismn. ✓al·co·hol·ism/ˈælkəhɔˌlɪzəm/ | n. | an illness in which a person cannot stop drinking beer, wine or spiritsfamily: alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholicsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The clinic offers free treatment for people with alcoholism. |
| alliancen. ≠al·li·ance/əˈlaɪəns/ | n. | an agreement between countries or groups to work togetherfamily: ally, allies, allied, alliancesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two universities formed an alliance to share research equipment. |
| ambassadorn. ≠am·bas·sa·dor/æmˈbæsədɚ/ | n. | a senior official who represents their country in another countryfamily: ambassadors, embassy, embassiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The ambassador visited our university to talk about student exchanges. |
| assaultn. ≠as·sault/əˈsɔlt/ | n. | a sudden violent attack on a personfamily: assaulted, assaulting, assaultsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Assault is a serious crime that can lead to a prison sentence. |
| ballotn. ≠bal·lot/ˈbælət/ | n. | a paper on which a person marks a secret votefamily: ballots, balloting, ballotedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students put their ballots in the box to choose a class leader. |
| barriern. ✓✓bar·ri·er/ˈbæɹiɚ/ | n. | a fence or wall that stops people passing, or anything that prevents progressfamily: barriersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Language is often the biggest barrier for new international students. |
| battlefieldn. ≠bat·tle·field/ˈbætəlˌfild/ | n. | an area of land where two armies fight or once foughtfamily: battle, field, battlefields, battles, battledLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We visited the old battlefield, which is now a peaceful museum park. |
| blastn. ≠/blæst/ | n. | a sudden explosion, or a strong rush of air or noisefamily: blasted, blasting, blastsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Workers left the quarry before the blast broke up the rock. |
| bombern. ✓bomb·er/ˈbɑmɚ/ | n. | a military aircraft built to drop explosives on places belowfamily: bomb, bombs, bombing, bombers, bombedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | An old bomber from the war now stands in the aviation museum. |
| bombingn. ✓✓bomb·ing/ˈbɑmɪŋ/ | n. | an attack carried out with explosive devicesfamily: bomb, bombs, bombed, bomber, bombingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The old station was rebuilt after the bombing during the war. |
| broadcastern. ✓✓broad·cast·er/ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ | n. | a person or company that sends out radio or television programmesfamily: broadcast, broadcasting, broadcasts, broadcastersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The national broadcaster will show the concert on Saturday evening. |
| bureaucracyn. ≠bu·reau·cra·cy/bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsi/ | n. | a system with many official rules, forms and steps that slow things downfamily: bureaucrat, bureaucratic, bureaucraciesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Too much bureaucracy delayed the students' visa applications for months. |
| campaignn. ≠cam·paign/kæmˈpeɪn/ | n. | a series of planned actions to reach a social, political or business goalfamily: campaigns, campaigned, campaigning, campaigner, campaignersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students ran a campaign to reduce plastic in the canteen. |
| captiven. ✓cap·tive/ˈkæptɪv/ | n. | a person or animal kept somewhere and not allowed to leavefamily: captives, captivityLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The captives were finally set free after the agreement was signed. |
| closuren. ≠clo·sure/ˈkloʊʒɚ/ | n. | the shutting down of a business, school or roadfamily: close, closed, closes, closing, closuresLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The closure of the factory left many people without work. |
| coalitionn. ≠co·a·li·tion/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ | n. | a group of political parties or organisations working togetherfamily: coalitionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Several small charities formed a coalition to protect the river. |
| colonialadj. ≠co·lo·ni·al/kəˈloʊniəl/ | adj. | relating to a time when one country ruled and settled distant landsfamily: colony, colonies, colonist, colonialismLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old colonial buildings in the city centre are now museums. |
| colonyn. ✓col·o·ny/ˈkɑləni/ | n. | a country or area controlled by another, more powerful countryfamily: colonies, colonial, colonialism, colonistLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The island was once a colony of a European country. |
| commercialn. ≠com·mer·cial/kəˈmɝʃəl/ | n. | an advertisement on television or radiofamily: commerce, commercials, commercially, commercialiseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The commercial for the new phone was shown during the evening news. |
| commonwealthn. ✓com·mon·wealth/ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ | n. | a group of countries that work together as friendly partnersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Athletes from many nations of the commonwealth compete in the games. |
| condemnv. ≠con·demn/kənˈdɛm/ | v. | to say strongly and publicly that something is wrongfamily: condemnation, condemned, condemning, condemnsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The head teacher condemned the bullying in a letter to parents. |
| confessionn. ≠con·fes·sion/kənˈfɛʃən/ | n. | a statement admitting that you have done something wrongfamily: confess, confessed, confessing, confessions, confessionalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | His confession that he had broken the window surprised the whole class. |
| conquestn. ✓con·quest/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/ | n. | the taking of a country or land by forcefamily: conquer, conquered, conqueror, conquestsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lesson covered the conquest of the region by a neighbouring kingdom. |
| consensusn. ≠con·sen·sus/kənˈsɛnsəs/ | n. | an opinion that all the members of a group agree onLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After a long discussion, the committee reached a consensus on the new timetable. |
| consentn. ≠con·sent/kənˈsɛnt/ | n. | permission that you give for something to happenfamily: consents, consented, consentingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students under eighteen need a parent's consent to join the trip. |
| conspiracyn. ✓con·spir·a·cy/kənˈspɪɹəsi/ | n. | a secret plan by a group to do something bad or illegalfamily: conspire, conspiracies, conspiratorLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The novel tells of a conspiracy to steal a famous painting. |
| controversyn. ✓✓con·tro·ver·sy/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ | n. | strong public disagreement and argument about somethingfamily: controversial, controversiallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The plan to build a road through the park caused great controversy. |
| conventionn. ✓✓con·ven·tion/kənˈvɛnʃən/ | n. | an accepted way of behaving that most people in a society followfamily: conventional, conventionally, unconventional, conventionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common convention in business. |
| corruptadj. ≠cor·rupt/kəˈɹʌpt/ | adj. | using power dishonestly to get money or advantagesfamily: corruption, corrupted, corrupting, corruptible, corruptlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company lost its licence after a corrupt manager accepted secret payments. |
| corruptionn. ≠cor·rup·tion/kəˈɹʌpʃən/ | n. | dishonest behaviour by people in power, such as taking money for favoursfamily: corrupt, corrupted, corrupting, corruptible, corruptionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new law aims to reduce corruption in local government offices. |
| countrywideadj. ✓coun·try·wide/ˈkʌntɹiˌwaɪd/ | adj. | happening or existing in every part of a nationfamily: country, countriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The ministry launched a countrywide reading campaign in schools. |
| culturallyadv. ✓cul·tur·al·ly/ˈkʌltʃɚəli/ | adv. | in a way connected with the customs and arts of a societyfamily: culture, cultures, culturalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Bangkok is a culturally rich city with many festivals. |
| developingadj. ✓de·vel·op·ing/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ | adj. | still building its industry and economy, and not yet richfamily: develop, developed, developer, development, developsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many developing countries are investing heavily in new schools. |
| dictatorn. ≠dic·ta·tor/dɪkˈteɪtɚ/ | n. | a leader who holds total power over a country without being electedfamily: dictate, dictatorship, dictators, dictationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The history lesson explained how a dictator takes complete control of a country. |
| discriminatev. ✓dis·crim·i·nate/dɪˈskɹɪməˌneɪt/ | v. | to treat a person or group unfairly because of who they arefamily: discrimination, discriminated, discriminates, discriminating, discriminatoryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Employers must not discriminate against applicants because of their age. |
| disputen. ≠dis·pute/dɪsˈpjut/ | n. | a serious argument between people or groupsfamily: disputed, disputes, disputing, disputableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two neighbours settled their dispute about the fence peacefully. |
| dividedadj. ✓di·vid·ed/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ | adj. | not agreeing, because people hold opposite opinionsfamily: divide, divides, dividing, divider, division, divisionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The committee was divided over where to hold the conference. |
| donatev. ≠do·nate/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ | v. | to give money or goods to help a person or organisationfamily: donated, donates, donating, donation, donations, donorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students donated old books to the village school library. |
| donationn. ✓✓do·na·tion/doʊˈneɪʃən/ | n. | money or goods that you give to help a person or organisationfamily: donate, donated, donating, donor, donationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school collected donations of books for the village library. |
| editorialn. ✓ed·i·to·ri·al/ˌɛdəˈtɔɹiəl/ | n. | an article in a newspaper that gives the paper's own opinionfamily: edit, editor, editors, edition, editorials, editoriallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The editorial in yesterday's newspaper praised the new library. |
| electv. ✓✓e·lect/ɪˈlɛkt/ | v. | to choose someone for a position by votingfamily: elects, elected, electing, election, elections, electoralLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The students elected a new president for the science club. |
| endorsev. ≠en·dorse/ɛnˈdɔɹs/ | v. | to say publicly that you support a person, plan or productfamily: endorsed, endorses, endorsing, endorsement, endorsements, endorserLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Several professors endorsed the plan for a new campus library. |
| enforcev. ≠en·force/ɛnˈfɔɹs/ | v. | to make people obey a rule or lawfamily: enforcement, enforced, enforces, enforcing, enforceable, enforcerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school will enforce its new rule about mobile phones from Monday. |
| ethnicadj. ✓✓eth·nic/ˈɛθnɪk/ | adj. | connected with a group of people who share a culture or originfamily: ethnicity, ethnicities, ethnicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The festival celebrates the food and music of many ethnic groups. |
| exclusionn. ≠ex·clu·sion/ɪksˈkluʒən/ | n. | the act of keeping someone or something out of a group or placefamily: exclude, excluded, excludes, excluding, exclusive, exclusivelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her exclusion from the team meeting made her feel unimportant. |
| exploitv. ≠ex·ploit/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ | v. | to use someone or something unfairly for your own benefitfamily: exploitation, exploitative, exploited, exploiting, exploitsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | Some employers exploit young workers by paying them far too little. |
| explosiven. ≠ex·plo·sive/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ | n. | a substance that can burst with great force, used in mining or buildingfamily: explode, exploded, explosion, explosions, explosively, explosivesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Workers used explosives to cut a tunnel through the mountain. |
| federaladj. ✓✓fed·er·al/ˈfɛdɚəl/ | adj. | connected with the central government of a country made of statesfamily: federation, federally, federalism, federalistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Federal laws apply to every state in the country, not just one. |
| firearmn. ≠fire·arm/ˈfaɪɚˌɑɹm/ | n. | a gun that can be carried, such as a pistol or riflefamily: fire, arms, firearmsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Owning a firearm requires a licence in most countries. |
| fraudn. ✓✓/fɹɔd/ | n. | the crime of getting money by tricking peoplefamily: frauds, fraudulent, fraudsterLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The bank warned customers about fraud involving fake emails. |
| globallyadv. ✓glob·al·ly/ˈɡloʊbəli/ | adv. | in every part of the worldfamily: globe, global, globalisation, globaliseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The company now sells its phones globally, not just in Asia. |
| governmentaladj. ✓gov·ern·men·tal/ˈɡʌvɚˌmɛntəl/ | adj. | connected with the people who run a countryfamily: government, govern, governor, governanceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Several governmental offices will close during the holiday week. |
| guidelinen. ✓✓guide·line/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ | n. | an official rule or piece of advice about how to do somethingfamily: guide, guidance, guidelinesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please follow the guidelines when you write your report. |
| holocaustn. ✓hol·o·caust/ˈhɑləˌkɔst/ | n. | an event in which a very large number of people are killedfamily: holocaustsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Survivors of the holocaust shared their stories with the students. |
| imposev. ✓✓im·pose/ɪmˈpoʊz/ | v. | to force a rule, tax or decision on peoplefamily: imposition, imposed, imposes, imposingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university imposed a strict limit on printing in the library. |
| imprisonmentn. ≠im·pris·on·ment/ɪmˈpɹɪzənmənt/ | n. | the punishment of being locked up and not allowed to leavefamily: imprison, imprisoned, prison, prisonerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In some countries, driving without a licence can lead to imprisonment. |
| institutionn. ✓✓in·sti·tu·tion/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/ | n. | a large and important organisation, such as a university, bank or hospitalfamily: institute, institutes, institutional, institutionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university is the oldest educational institution in the region. |
| journalismn. ✓✓jour·nal·ism/ˈdʒɝnəˌlɪzəm/ | n. | the work of collecting and reporting news for newspapers, television or websitesfamily: journal, journalist, journalists, journalistic, journalsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She studied journalism because she wanted to write for a national newspaper. |
| juryn. ✓✓ju·ry/ˈdʒʊɹi/ | n. | a group of ordinary people who decide in court if someone is guiltyfamily: juror, jurors, juriesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The jury listened to every witness before it reached a decision. |
| lawsuitn. ≠law·suit/ˈlɔˌsut/ | n. | a case that a person or company brings to a court against anotherfamily: lawsuitsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two companies settled the lawsuit before it reached the judge. |
| leafletn. ✓✓leaf·let/ˈliflət/ | n. | a small printed sheet of paper that gives information or advertises somethingfamily: leaf, leafletsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The clinic gives every patient a leaflet about healthy eating. |
| legislationn. ≠leg·is·la·tion/ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/ | n. | a law or set of laws made by a governmentfamily: legislate, legislative, legislatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | New legislation will require every shop to recycle plastic bags. |
| legislativeadj. ≠leg·is·la·tive/ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɪv/ | adj. | relating to making lawsfamily: legislate, legislation, legislator, legislatureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The legislative process for the new tax rules took two years. |
| legislatorn. ✓leg·is·la·tor/ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɚ/ | n. | a member of the group that makes a country's lawsfamily: legislate, legislation, legislative, legislators, legislatureLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The legislators voted to raise the minimum age for driving. |
| legislaturen. ≠leg·is·la·ture/ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtʃɚ/ | n. | the group of elected people who make a country's lawsfamily: legislate, legislation, legislative, legislator, legislaturesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The legislature will discuss the new education bill next week. |
| legitimateadj. ≠le·git·i·mate/ləˈdʒɪtəmət/ | adj. | allowed by law, or fair and reasonablefamily: legitimately, legitimacy, illegitimateLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Illness is a legitimate reason for missing the test. |
| martialadj. ✓mar·tial/ˈmɑɹʃəl/ | adj. | connected with fighting or the armyfamily: martiallyLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many children in our town learn martial arts after school. |
| massacren. ≠mas·sa·cre/ˈmæsəkɚ/ | n. | the killing of a large number of people at one timefamily: massacres, massacred, massacringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The museum tells the story of a massacre that happened centuries ago. |
| ministern. ✓✓min·is·ter/ˈmɪnəstɚ/ | n. | a senior member of a government in charge of a departmentfamily: ministry, ministers, ministerialLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The education minister visited our university to open the new library. |
| missilen. ≠mis·sile/ˈmɪsəl/ | n. | a weapon that flies through the air to hit a distant targetfamily: missilesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The documentary explained how missiles are guided towards their target. |
| nationwideadj. ≠na·tion·wide/ˌneɪʃənˈwaɪd/ | adj. | happening or existing in every part of a countryfamily: nation, national, nationally, nationality, nations, internationalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company ran a nationwide survey of shopping habits. |
| navaladj. ≠na·val/ˈneɪvəl/ | adj. | relating to a country's navy and its shipsfamily: navy, naviesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old naval base by the coast is now a museum. |
| navyn. ✓na·vy/ˈneɪvi/ | n. | the part of a country's armed forces that fights at seafamily: navies, navalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her brother joined the navy and now works on a large ship. |
| nominationn. ≠nom·i·na·tion/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ | n. | the formal suggestion of someone for a job, prize or positionfamily: nominate, nominated, nominating, nominee, nominationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her nomination for the teaching award surprised nobody. |
| obligationn. ✓✓ob·li·ga·tion/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/ | n. | something you must do because of a law, promise or dutyfamily: oblige, obligatory, obligations, obligedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Employees have an obligation to keep customer information private. |
| offendern. ✓✓of·fend·er/əˈfɛndɚ/ | n. | a person who has broken the lawfamily: offend, offence, offended, offensive, offendersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The judge gave the young offender a warning instead of a fine. |
| parliamentn. ✓✓par·lia·ment/ˈpɑɹləmənt/ | n. | the group of people elected to make a country's lawsfamily: parliaments, parliamentaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new law must be approved by parliament before it can start. |
| penaltyn. ✓✓pen·al·ty/ˈpɛnəlti/ | n. | a punishment for breaking a rule or a lawfamily: penalties, penaliseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a penalty for returning library books late. |
| politicallyadv. ✓po·lit·i·cal·ly/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ | adv. | in a way that relates to government and public affairsfamily: political, politics, politician, politiciansLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new tax was politically difficult, so the plan was delayed. |
| presidentialadj. ≠pres·i·den·tial/ˌpɹɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/ | adj. | connected with the elected head of a countryfamily: president, presidency, preside, presidentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The presidential election will be held next spring. |
| prohibitv. ✓✓pro·hib·it/pɹoʊˈhɪbət/ | v. | to say officially that people must not do somethingfamily: prohibition, prohibitive, prohibited, prohibiting, prohibitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university prohibits smoking anywhere on the campus. |
| provincen. ≠prov·ince/ˈpɹɑvəns/ | n. | one of the large areas that a country is divided intofamily: provinces, provincialLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Chiang Mai is a province in the north of Thailand. |
| publicityn. ✓✓pub·lic·i·ty/pəˈblɪsəti/ | n. | attention from newspapers, television and the internet that makes something well knownfamily: public, publicise, publicistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new film received a lot of publicity before it opened. |
| racismn. ✓✓rac·ism/ˈɹeɪˌsɪzəm/ | n. | unfair treatment of people because of their skin colour or originfamily: racial, racist, racistsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school runs workshops to help students recognise and stop racism. |
| radicaln. ✓rad·i·cal/ˈɹædəkəl/ | n. | a person who wants big and complete changes in societyfamily: radicals, radically, radicalismLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Some radicals called for a completely new voting system. |
| reformn. ≠re·form/ɹəˈfɔɹm/ | n. | a change made to a system or law to improve itfamily: reforms, reformed, reformer, reformistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The university announced a reform of its exam rules. |
| refugeen. ✓✓ref·u·gee/ˌɹɛfjuˈdʒi/ | n. | a person who has left their country to escape war or dangerfamily: refuge, refugeesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many refugees had to leave their homes with only a small bag. |
| regulatev. ✓✓reg·u·late/ˈɹɛɡjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to control something using rules or lawsfamily: regulation, regulations, regulated, regulator, regulatoryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | New laws regulate how long drivers can work without a break. |
| restrictionn. ✓✓re·stric·tion/ɹiˈstɹɪkʃən/ | n. | a rule or limit that controls what people are allowed to dofamily: restrict, restricted, restrictive, restrictionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There are restrictions on how many books you can borrow at once. |
| revolutionn. ✓✓rev·o·lu·tion/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃən/ | n. | a complete and sudden change in the way things are donefamily: revolutions, revolutionary, revolutioniseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The internet caused a revolution in how students find information. |
| scandaln. ✓✓scan·dal/ˈskændəl/ | n. | an action or event that shocks people because it is wrong or dishonestfamily: scandals, scandalous, scandalously, scandaliseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The exam cheating scandal was reported in every national newspaper. |
| schemen. ✓✓/skim/ | n. | an official plan for doing or achieving somethingfamily: schemes, schemed, scheming, schemerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university has a new scheme to help students find part-time jobs. |
| showcasen. ✓show·case/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ | n. | an event or place where the best of something is displayedfamily: show, showcases, showcased, showcasingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The exhibition was a showcase for work by young local designers. |
| spokeswomann. ✓✓spokes·wom·an/ˈspoʊkˌswʊmən/ | n. | a woman who officially talks to the media for an organisationfamily: spokesperson, spokesman, spokeswomen, spokesmen, spokespeopleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A spokeswoman for the airline said all flights would leave on time. |
| statesmann. ✓states·man/ˈsteɪtsmən/ | n. | an experienced and respected political leaderfamily: state, statesmen, statesmanship, stateswomanLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He was remembered as a wise statesman who served his country for decades. |
| territoryn. ✓✓ter·ri·to·ry/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ | n. | an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a countryfamily: territories, territorialLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Most of the eastern territory of the country is covered by forest. |
| testifyv. ≠tes·ti·fy/ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to make a formal statement about what is true, often in courtfamily: testimony, testified, testifies, testifyingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Two witnesses testified that the car had run the red light. |
| treatyn. ≠trea·ty/ˈtɹiti/ | n. | a formal written agreement between two or more countriesfamily: treatiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two countries signed a treaty to protect the river they share. |
| triben. ✓✓/tɹaɪb/ | n. | a group of families living together with shared customs and languagefamily: tribes, tribalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Each tribe in the region has its own traditional clothing. |
| troopn. ✓✓/tɹup/ | n. | a group of soldiersfamily: troops, trooperLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Extra troops were sent to help after the flood. |
| violatev. ≠vi·o·late/ˈvaɪəleɪt/ | v. | to break a rule, law or agreementfamily: violation, violations, violated, violating, violatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students who violate the exam rules will lose their marks. |
| votern. ✓vot·er/ˈvoʊtɚ/ | n. | a person who takes part in an electionfamily: vote, votes, voted, voting, votersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Each voter receives a card that shows where to go. |
| welfaren. ✓✓wel·fare/ˈwɛlˌfɛɹ/ | n. | the health, comfort and happiness of a person or groupLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school cares about the welfare of every student. |
| worshipn. ≠wor·ship/ˈwɝʃəp/ | n. | prayers, songs and other ways of showing respect to a godfamily: worships, worshipped, worshipping, worshipperLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Places of worship in the city include temples, churches and mosques. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| accommodatev. ✓ac·com·mo·date/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ | v. | to have enough room for a number of people or thingsfamily: accommodation, accommodated, accommodating, accommodatesLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new hall can accommodate three hundred students at once. |
| accumulatev. ≠ac·cu·mu·late/əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to collect or gather more and more of something over timefamily: accumulation, accumulated, accumulating, accumulates, accumulativeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Dust accumulates quickly on the shelves if nobody cleans them. |
| alternatev. ✓al·ter·nate/ˈɔltɚˌneɪt/ | v. | to happen or be used in turn, one after the otherfamily: alternating, alternated, alternates, alternately, alternationLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The two teachers alternate, so each one teaches every other week. |
| anticipatev. ✓✓an·tic·i·pate/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ | v. | to expect that something will happen and get ready for itfamily: anticipation, anticipated, anticipating, anticipatesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We anticipate heavy traffic, so the bus will leave thirty minutes early. |
| arosev. ⚠a·rose/əˈɹoʊz/ | v. | past tense of arisefamily: arise, arisenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A question arose about the dates. |
| assemblev. ≠as·sem·ble/əˈsɛmbəl/ | v. | to put the parts of something togetherfamily: assembly, assemblies, assembled, assembling, assemblesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It took us an hour to assemble the new bookshelf. |
| assurev. ✓✓as·sure/əˈʃʊɹ/ | v. | to tell someone firmly that something is true or will happenfamily: assurance, assured, assuring, assures, reassureLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The manager assured us that the report would be ready by Monday. |
| awaitv. ≠a·wait/əˈweɪt/ | v. | to stay ready for something that is going to come or happenfamily: awaited, awaiting, awaitsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students are anxiously awaiting their examination results. |
| bindv. ≠/baɪnd/ | v. | to tie together; to fasten pages into a bookfamily: boundLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Bind the sheets with string. |
| castv. ≠/kæst/ | v. | to throw something, especially a net or linefamily: castingLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | He cast the net wide. |
| ceasev. ≠/sis/ | v. | to stop happening or stop doing somethingfamily: ceased, ceases, ceasing, ceaseless, cessationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The factory will cease production at the end of the year. |
| clarifyv. ✓✓clar·i·fy/ˈklɛɹəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to make something easier to understand by explaining itfamily: clarification, clarity, clarified, clarifies, clarifyingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher clarified the instructions before the exam started. |
| concealv. ≠con·ceal/kənˈsil/ | v. | to hide something so that it cannot be seen or knownfamily: concealed, concealing, conceals, concealment, concealerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He concealed the gift behind the sofa until the party began. |
| confessv. ✓✓con·fess/kənˈfɛs/ | v. | to admit that you have done something wrongfamily: confession, confessed, confesses, confessingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He finally confessed that he had broken the printer. |
| confrontv. ≠con·front/kənˈfɹʌnt/ | v. | to face a problem or a person directly instead of avoiding themfamily: confrontation, confrontational, confronted, confronting, confrontsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He finally confronted his roommate about the unwashed dishes. |
| consultv. ✓✓con·sult/kənˈsʌlt/ | v. | to get advice or information from an expert or a bookfamily: consultant, consultation, consulted, consulting, consultsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students should consult their advisor before choosing their final-year project. |
| convertv. ✓✓con·vert/kənˈvɝt/ | v. | to change something into a different form or usefamily: converts, converted, converting, conversion, converter, convertibleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We converted the old garage into a small study room. |
| cooperatev. ≠co·op·er·ate/koʊˈɑpɚˌeɪt/ | v. | to work together with others to reach a goalfamily: cooperation, cooperative, cooperated, cooperating, cooperatesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two schools cooperated to organise the science fair. |
| correspondv. ≠cor·re·spond/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ | v. | to match or be the same as something elsefamily: correspondence, corresponding, correspondent, corresponded, correspondsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The numbers on the map correspond to the rooms in the building. |
| crawlv. ≠/kɹɔl/ | v. | to move slowly with your body close to the groundfamily: crawled, crawler, crawling, crawlsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The baby crawled across the floor towards the toy. |
| curlv. ⚠/kɝl/ | v. | to form curves or ringsfamily: curlyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The pages curled in the damp. |
| dartn. ⚠/dɑɹt/ | n. | a small pointed object thrown at a targetfamily: darts, dartedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He threw the dart and missed. |
| dashn. ✓/dæʃ/ | n. | a short quick runLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A dash through the rain got us there. |
| descendv. ≠de·scend/dɪˈsɛnd/ | v. | to go or come down from a higher placefamily: descent, descendant, descended, descending, descendsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | We descended the stairs slowly because the lights were off. |
| detectv. ✓✓de·tect/dɪˈtɛkt/ | v. | to notice or find something that is not easy to seefamily: detection, detector, detective, detectable, detected, detectingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The smoke alarm detected a small fire in the kitchen. |
| devotev. ✓✓de·vote/dɪˈvoʊt/ | v. | to give all your time or effort to one thingfamily: devoted, devotion, devotee, devotes, devotingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She devotes every Saturday morning to practising the piano. |
| dismissv. ✓✓dis·miss/dɪˈsmɪs/ | v. | to decide that an idea is not worth thinking aboutfamily: dismissal, dismissed, dismisses, dismissing, dismissiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The manager dismissed our suggestion without even reading it. |
| distractv. ✓✓dis·tract/dɪˈstɹækt/ | v. | to take someone's attention away from what they are doingfamily: distraction, distracted, distracting, distractsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please turn off your phone so it does not distract the class. |
| dominatev. ✓✓dom·i·nate/ˈdɑməˌneɪt/ | v. | to control or be the most important part of somethingfamily: dominant, dominance, domination, dominated, dominates, dominatingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | One large company dominates the mobile phone market in our country. |
| enhancev. ✓✓en·hance/ɛnˈhæns/ | v. | to improve the quality or value of somethingfamily: enhancement, enhanced, enhances, enhancingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Adding photos will enhance the report and make it clearer. |
| enquirev. ≠en·quire/ɪnˈkwaɪɚ/ | v. | to ask for information about somethingfamily: enquiry, enquiries, enquired, enquiring, inquireLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She phoned the office to enquire about the application deadline. |
| equipv. ✓✓e·quip/ɪˈkwɪp/ | v. | to provide someone or something with what is neededfamily: equipment, equipped, equipping, equipsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university has equipped every classroom with a projector and speakers. |
| evolvev. ✓✓e·volve/ɪˈvɑlv/ | v. | to develop gradually over a long period of timefamily: evolution, evolutionary, evolved, evolves, evolvingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The small shop has evolved into a large online business. |
| exceedv. ✓✓ex·ceed/ɪkˈsid/ | v. | to be greater than a number, limit or amountfamily: excess, exceeded, exceeding, exceedsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Drivers who exceed the speed limit will receive a fine. |
| excelv. ✓ex·cel/ɪkˈsɛl/ | v. | to be extremely good at somethingfamily: excellent, excellence, excellently, excelled, excelling, excelsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She excels at mathematics and hopes to study engineering. |
| excludev. ✓✓ex·clude/ɪksˈklud/ | v. | to keep someone or something out of a group or activityfamily: exclusion, exclusive, excluded, excludes, excludingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The price excludes breakfast, so we paid for it separately. |
| executev. ≠ex·e·cute/ˈɛksəˌkjut/ | v. | to carry out a plan or piece of workfamily: execution, executive, executed, executing, executes, executableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team executed the marketing plan exactly as it was written. |
| explodev. ≠ex·plode/ɪkˈsploʊd/ | v. | to burst suddenly with a loud noise and great forcefamily: explosion, explosive, exploded, exploding, explodes, explosionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Fireworks exploded in bright colours over the river on New Year's Eve. |
| facilitatev. ≠fa·cil·i·tate/fəˈsɪləˌteɪt/ | v. | to make an action or process easierfamily: facilitation, facilitator, facilitated, facilitates, facilitating, facilitatorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Clear road signs facilitate travel for visitors who cannot read Thai. |
| fledv. ⚠/flɛd/ | v. | past tense of flee: ran awayfamily: fleeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The birds fled the storm. |
| fleev. ≠/fli/ | v. | to run away from dangerfamily: fled, fleeingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Birds flee before the storm. |
| fulfilv. ✓✓ful·fil/fʊlˈfɪl/ | v. | to do or achieve what was promised, needed or hoped forfamily: fulfilment, fulfilled, fulfilling, fulfilsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor. |
| fulfillv. ✓ful·fill/fʊlˈfɪl/ | v. | American spelling of fulfilfamily: fulfilLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She worked hard to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse. |
| gripv. ✓/ɡɹɪp/ | v. | to hold something tightlyfamily: grippedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grip the rope with both hands. |
| hackv. ≠/hæk/ | v. | to cut roughly; to break into a computer systemfamily: hackedLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | They hacked a path through the grass. |
| haulv. ⚠/hɔl/ | v. | to pull something heavy with effortfamily: hauledLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | They hauled the boat up the bank. |
| humv. ⚠/hʌm/ | v. | to sing with closed lipsfamily: hummingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He hummed the tune first. |
| incorporatev. ✓in·cor·po·rate/ɪnˈkɔɹpɚˌeɪt/ | v. | to include something as a part of a larger wholefamily: incorporation, incorporated, incorporating, incorporatesLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new course incorporates online quizzes into every weekly lesson. |
| insertv. ✓in·sert/ɪnˈsɝt/ | v. | to put something inside or into something elsefamily: insertion, inserted, inserting, insertsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Insert a table after the second paragraph of your report. |
| inspectv. ≠in·spect/ɪnˈspɛkt/ | v. | to look at something carefully to check itfamily: inspection, inspector, inspected, inspecting, inspectsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The engineer inspected the bridge carefully before it reopened. |
| instructv. ≠in·struct/ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ | v. | to tell someone officially what they must dofamily: instruction, instructions, instructor, instructive, instructed, instructingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lecturer instructed us to submit the essay by Friday. |
| integratev. ✓✓in·te·grate/ˈɪntəˌɡɹeɪt/ | v. | to combine two or more things so they work together as onefamily: integration, integrated, integrates, integrating, integrativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new software integrates email, calendars and video calls in one app. |
| interferev. ≠in·ter·fere/ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ | v. | to get involved in a situation where you are not wantedfamily: interference, interfered, interfering, interferesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please do not interfere while the students solve the problem themselves. |
| invokev. ≠in·voke/ɪnˈvoʊk/ | v. | to mention a law, rule or idea as a reason for an actionfamily: invocation, invoked, invoking, invokesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The committee invoked an old rule to cancel the meeting. |
| lowerv. ✓✓low·er/ˈloʊɚ/ | v. | to move something down, or to reduce an amount or levelfamily: low, lowered, lowering, lowers, lowestLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop lowered its prices by ten per cent during the sale. |
| lurev. ⚠/lʊɹ/ | v. | to attract someone, often by a trickfamily: lured, luringLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Bright colors lure insects to the flower. |
| manipulatev. ≠ma·nip·u·late/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to control or influence something skilfully, often in an unfair wayfamily: manipulation, manipulative, manipulator, manipulated, manipulatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The article accuses the company of manipulating its sales figures. |
| mergev. ≠/mɝdʒ/ | v. | to join together with something and become onefamily: merger, merged, merges, mergingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two departments will merge into a single faculty next year. |
| obeyv. ✓✓o·bey/oʊˈbeɪ/ | v. | to do what you are told by a person, rule or lawfamily: obedience, obedient, obeyed, obeying, obeysLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students must obey the safety rules in the science laboratory. |
| persistv. ≠per·sist/pɚˈsɪst/ | v. | to continue doing something even though it is difficultfamily: persistence, persistent, persisted, persisting, persistsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She persisted with her Japanese lessons even when they became difficult. |
| prodv. ⚠/pɹɑd/ | v. | to push with a finger or a pointed objectfamily: proddedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Prod the fire gently. |
| reinforcev. ✓✓re·in·force/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹs/ | v. | to make an idea, feeling or structure strongerfamily: reinforcement, reinforced, reinforcing, reinforcesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Regular practice reinforces what students learn in class. |
| relievev. ✓✓re·lieve/ɹɪˈliv/ | v. | to make pain, worry or a difficult situation less severefamily: relief, relieved, relievingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A short walk after lunch can relieve stress during a busy day. |
| resumev. ≠re·sume/ɹɪˈzum/ | v. | to start again after a stopfamily: resumed, resumes, resumingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Classes will resume next Monday after the holiday break. |
| retrievev. ≠re·trieve/ɹɪˈtɹiv/ | v. | to get something back from the place where it was left or storedfamily: retrieval, retrieved, retrieves, retrieving, retriever, retrievableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She went back to the library to retrieve her forgotten umbrella. |
| reversev. ≠re·verse/ɹɪˈvɝs/ | v. | to change something to its oppositefamily: reversal, reversed, reverses, reversing, reversibleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company reversed its decision after customers complained. |
| ridv. ≠/ɹɪd/ | v. | to free a place of something unwantedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | They rid the garden of weeds. |
| shootingn. ✓✓shoot·ing/ˈʃutɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of firing a gunfamily: shoot, shoots, shot, shootingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Shooting at paper targets is one of the Olympic sports. |
| skipv. ≠/skɪp/ | v. | to move with light jumps; to leave something outfamily: skippedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Skip the starred questions. |
| slamv. ≠/slæm/ | v. | to shut or hit with force and noisefamily: slammedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The wind slammed the door. |
| slidev. ✓✓/slaɪd/ | v. | to move smoothly over a surfacefamily: slid, slidingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The drawer slides open easily. |
| smashv. ≠/smæʃ/ | v. | to break something into many pieces with great forcefamily: smashed, smashes, smashing, smasherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The glass fell off the table and smashed on the floor. |
| sneakv. ✓/snik/ | v. | to move quietly so nobody noticesfamily: sneakedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Latecomers sneak in at the back. |
| soarv. ≠/sɔɹ/ | v. | to rise or fly high in the airfamily: soared, soaringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Kites soar above the field in March. |
| specifyv. ✓✓spec·i·fy/ˈspɛsəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to say clearly and exactly what is wanted or neededfamily: specification, specific, specified, specifies, specifyingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The form asks you to specify which course you want to join. |
| spinv. ≠/spɪn/ | v. | to turn around quickly many timesfamily: spun, spinningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The coin spun on the desk. |
| spitv. ⚠/spɪt/ | v. | to force liquid out of your mouthfamily: spatLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rinse and spit after brushing. |
| spunv. ⚠/spʌn/ | v. | past tense of spinfamily: spin, spinningLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The wheel spun freely. |
| squeezev. ≠/skwiz/ | v. | to press something firmly from both sidesfamily: squeezed, squeezes, squeezing, squeezer, squeezableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Squeeze the lemon over the noodles before you eat them. |
| stabv. ≠/stæb/ | v. | to push a knife or other sharp object into somethingfamily: stabbed, stabbing, stabsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She stabbed the fork into the potato to check it was cooked. |
| stimulatev. ✓✓stim·u·late/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to encourage something to grow, develop or become more activefamily: stimulation, stimulus, stimulating, stimulated, stimulatesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Group discussions stimulate students to think more deeply about the topic. |
| strivev. ≠/stɹaɪv/ | v. | to try very hard to do or get somethingfamily: strived, striven, strove, strives, strivingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team strives to answer every customer within one hour. |
| suppressv. ≠sup·press/səˈpɹɛs/ | v. | to stop something from happening, being shown or being knownfamily: suppression, suppressed, suppressing, suppressor, suppressiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She tried to suppress a yawn during the long meeting. |
| surrenderv. ≠sur·ren·der/səˈɹɛndɚ/ | v. | to stop trying to win and accept that you have lostfamily: surrendered, surrendering, surrendersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The team refused to surrender even when they were three goals behind. |
| suspendv. ✓✓sus·pend/səˈspɛnd/ | v. | to stop something officially for a short timefamily: suspension, suspended, suspending, suspendsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The airline suspended all flights during the heavy storm. |
| tacklev. ✓✓tack·le/ˈtækəl/ | v. | to try to deal with a difficult problemfamily: tackled, tackles, tacklingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The city is trying new ways to tackle the traffic problem. |
| threatenv. ✓✓threat·en/ˈθɹɛtən/ | v. | to warn that you will harm or punish someonefamily: threat, threats, threatens, threatened, threateningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company threatened to cancel the contract if payment was late. |
| tiltv. ⚠/tɪlt/ | v. | to lean to one sidefamily: tiltedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Tilt the jar and pour slowly. |
| totev. ⚠/toʊt/ | v. | informal: to carry somethingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He toted the water jars uphill. |
| treadv. ✓/tɹɛd/ | v. | to walk or step on somethingfamily: trod, treadingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Do not tread on the wet floor. |
| trimv. ⚠/tɹɪm/ | v. | to cut a little off to make neatfamily: trimmedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Trim the edges of the card. |
| tugv. ⚠/tʌɡ/ | v. | to pull hard with a quick movementfamily: tuggedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She tugged the rope twice. |
| urgev. ✓✓/ɝdʒ/ | v. | to advise stronglyfamily: urgent, urgencyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Teachers urge students to read daily. |
| urgesv. ⚠urg·es/ˈɝdʒəz/ | v. | the form of urge used with he, she and itfamily: urgeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The sign urges visitors to keep quiet. |
| wadev. ⚠/weɪd/ | v. | to walk through waterfamily: wadedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | We waded across the shallow ford. |
| withdrawv. ✓✓with·draw/wɪðˈdɹɔ/ | v. | to take something out or back from a placefamily: withdrawal, withdrew, withdrawn, withdrawing, withdrawsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She withdrew some cash from the bank before the trip. |
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| aidesn. ⚠/eɪdz/ | n. | plural of aide: assistants to an important personfamily: aideLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two aides handle the paperwork. |
| aircrewn. ✓air·crew/ˈɛɹˌkɹu/ | n. | the people who work on a plane during a flightfamily: crew, aircrewsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The aircrew welcomed passengers and checked their seat belts before take-off. |
| analystn. ✓✓an·a·lyst/ˈænəlɪst/ | n. | a person whose job is to study information and explain what it meansfamily: analyse, analysis, analysts, analyticalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company hired a data analyst to study its sales figures. |
| attachedadj. ✓at·tached/əˈtætʃt/ | adj. | fixed or joined to something elsefamily: attach, attaches, attaching, attachment, attachmentsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please read the attached file before tomorrow's meeting. |
| auditn. ≠au·dit/ˈɔdɪt/ | n. | an official check of a company's accounts or recordsfamily: auditor, audits, audited, auditingLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The accountants completed the yearly audit of the school's finances. |
| authorizev. ≠au·tho·rize/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ | v. | to give official permission for something to happenfamily: authority, authorization, authorized, authorizing, authorizesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Only the head teacher can authorize a trip outside the school. |
| badgen. ✓✓/bædʒ/ | n. | a small object worn on your clothes to show your name or jobfamily: badgesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Every visitor must wear a badge with their name on it. |
| bankern. ✓bank·er/ˈbæŋkɚ/ | n. | a senior person in the business of keeping and lending people's moneyfamily: bank, banking, bankers, banksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My uncle worked as a banker in the city for thirty years. |
| candidaten. ≠can·di·date/ˈkændədeɪt/ | n. | a person who is trying to get a job or win an electionfamily: candidates, candidatureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Three candidates were interviewed for the teaching post. |
| cellistn. ✓cel·list/ˈtʃɛləst/ | n. | a musician who plays a large stringed instrument held between the kneesfamily: cello, cellos, cellistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cellist tuned her instrument before the concert began. |
| certifyv. ✓cer·ti·fy/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to state officially that something is true or meets a standardfamily: certificate, certified, certification, certifies, certifying, certifiableLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A doctor must certify that you are fit to work. |
| clientn. ≠cli·ent/ˈklaɪənt/ | n. | a person who pays a company or an expert for a servicefamily: clients, clienteleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lawyer explained the contract to her client before the meeting. |
| commandern. ✓✓com·man·der/kəˈmændɚ/ | n. | the person in charge of a group, especially in the armyfamily: command, commanded, commanding, commandersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The ship's commander welcomed the new crew members on board. |
| commercen. ≠com·merce/ˈkɑmɚs/ | n. | the buying and selling of goods and services on a large scalefamily: commercial, commercially, commercialiseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new port will increase commerce between the two countries. |
| completionn. ✓✓com·ple·tion/kəmˈpliʃən/ | n. | the moment when a piece of work is finishedfamily: complete, completed, completelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After completion of the course, students receive a certificate. |
| consultantn. ✓✓con·sul·tant/kənˈsʌltənt/ | n. | a person who gives expert advice to companies or peoplefamily: consult, consultation, consultancyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing plan. |
| corporateadj. ✓✓cor·po·rate/ˈkɔɹpɚət/ | adj. | relating to a large company or group of companiesfamily: corporation, corporationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She works in the corporate office of a large bank. |
| corporationn. ✓✓cor·po·ra·tion/ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ | n. | a large company or group of companiesfamily: corporate, corporationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She works in the marketing department of a large international corporation. |
| craftsmann. ✓crafts·man/ˈkɹæftsmən/ | n. | a person who is skilled at making things by handfamily: craft, crafts, craftsmen, craftsmanshipLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A local craftsman made this wooden table for our kitchen. |
| cranen. ⚠/kɹeɪn/ | n. | a tall machine for lifting; a large long-legged birdLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A crane lifts the roof beams. |
| craten. ⚠/kɹeɪt/ | n. | a large box for carrying goodsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Stack the crates by the door. |
| crewn. ✓✓/kɹu/ | n. | the group of people who work together on a ship, plane or projectfamily: crewsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The cabin crew asked passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
| delegaten. ≠del·e·gate/ˈdɛləɡət/ | n. | a person chosen to represent a group at a meetingfamily: delegates, delegation, delegated, delegatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Each university sent two delegates to the national student conference. |
| distributorn. ✓dis·trib·u·tor/dɪˈstɹɪbjətɚ/ | n. | a company that delivers goods from the maker to shopsfamily: distribute, distributed, distribution, distributorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The distributor delivers fresh milk to every supermarket in the city. |
| doorkeepern. ✓door·keep·er/ˈdɔɹˌkipɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to guard the entrance to a buildingfamily: doorkeepersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The doorkeeper checked our tickets before we entered the hall. |
| enterprisen. ≠en·ter·prise/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ | n. | a company or business, especially a new or large onefamily: enterprises, enterprisingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Small enterprises create many of the new jobs in our region. |
| entrepreneurn. ✓✓en·tre·pre·neur/ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/ | n. | a person who starts their own business, accepting the risks involvedfamily: entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial, entrepreneurshipLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A young entrepreneur opened three coffee shops before she turned thirty. |
| essayistn. ✓es·say·ist/ˈɛˌseɪɪst/ | n. | a writer known for short pieces of writing on one subjectfamily: essay, essays, essayistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The essayist writes about everyday life in a clear, funny style. |
| executiven. ✓✓ex·ec·u·tive/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ | n. | a senior manager who makes important decisions in a companyfamily: execute, executivesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The executives met to discuss the budget for next year. |
| expertisen. ✓ex·per·tise/ˌɛkspɚˈtiz/ | n. | special skill or knowledge in a particular subjectfamily: expert, experts, expertlyLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We need someone with expertise in computer security to check the system. |
| exportn. ≠ex·port/ˈɛkspɔɹt/ | n. | a product that is sold to another countryfamily: exported, exporter, exporters, exporting, exportsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Rice is one of the country's biggest exports. |
| foremann. ✓fore·man/ˈfɔɹmən/ | n. | a worker who is in charge of a group of other workersfamily: foremen, forewomanLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The foreman checks that everyone on the building site wears a helmet. |
| foundv. ✓✓/faʊnd/ | v. | to start an organisation, company or schoolfamily: foundation, founder, founded, founding, foundsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The school was founded in 1985 by two local teachers. |
| foundern. ✓found·er/ˈfaʊndɚ/ | n. | a person who starts a company or organisationfamily: found, founded, founding, founders, foundationLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The founder of the company still visits the office every week. |
| gardenern. ✓gar·den·er/ˈɡɑɹdənɚ/ | n. | a person who looks after plants and flowers as a job or hobbyfamily: garden, gardens, gardening, gardenersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The gardener waters the flowers outside the library every morning. |
| headquartersn. ✓✓head·quar·ters/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtɚz/ | n. | the main office of a company or organisationfamily: headquarteredLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The bank moved its headquarters from the capital to a smaller city. |
| housekeepern. ✓house·keep·er/ˈhaʊsˌkipɚ/ | n. | a person paid to clean and look after a house or hotelfamily: house, housekeepers, housekeepingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The housekeeper changes the towels in every room each morning. |
| incentiven. ✓✓in·cen·tive/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ | n. | a reward, such as extra money, that encourages people to work harderfamily: incentives, incentiviseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company offers a bonus as an incentive to finish projects early. |
| inputn. ✓✓in·put/ˈɪnˌpʊt/ | n. | ideas or information that you give to help with somethingfamily: inputsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Thank you for your input on the new timetable. |
| inspectorn. ✓✓in·spec·tor/ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to check that rules are followedfamily: inspect, inspection, inspectorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The inspector visited the restaurant to check that the kitchen was clean. |
| interpretern. ✓in·ter·pret·er/ɪnˈtɝpɹətɚ/ | n. | a person who changes spoken words from one language into anotherfamily: interpret, interpretation, interpreted, interpreting, interprets, interpretersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hospital hired an interpreter so the foreign patient could understand the doctor. |
| investigatorn. ≠in·ves·ti·ga·tor/ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to find out the facts about somethingfamily: investigate, investigated, investigating, investigation, investigative, investigatorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The investigators spent weeks finding out why the bridge had collapsed. |
| jewelern. ✓jew·el·er/ˈdʒuəlɚ/ | n. | a person who makes, repairs or sells rings, necklaces and similar itemsfamily: jewel, jewels, jewellery, jewelersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The jeweler fixed the broken clasp on my grandmother's necklace. |
| keepern. ✓keep·er/ˈkipɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to look after a place or animalsfamily: keep, kept, keeping, keeps, keepersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The keeper feeds the elephants twice a day at the zoo. |
| laborern. ✓la·bor·er/ˈleɪbɚɚ/ | n. | a person who does hard physical work, often outdoorsfamily: labor, labored, laboring, labors, laborersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The laborers carried bricks up the stairs all morning. |
| manufacturen. ✓man·u·fac·ture/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/ | n. | the making of goods in large numbers by machinefamily: manufacturer, manufacturers, manufactured, manufacturing, manufacturesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The manufacture of cars needs many workers and machines. |
| manufacturern. ✓man·u·fac·tur·er/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚɚ/ | n. | a company that makes goods in large numbers, usually in a factoryfamily: manufacture, manufacturing, manufacturers, manufacturedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The manufacturer will replace the phone if it breaks within a year. |
| marketingn. ≠mar·ket·ing/ˈmɑɹkətɪŋ/ | n. | the work of advertising and selling a company's productsfamily: market, markets, marketed, marketerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company spent half its budget on marketing this year. |
| mastern. ✓✓mas·ter/ˈmæstɚ/ | n. | a person with great skillfamily: masteryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is a master of the form. |
| mentorn. ≠men·tor/ˈmɛnˌtɔɹ/ | n. | an experienced person who advises and helps someone with less experiencefamily: mentored, mentoring, mentors, mentorshipLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My mentor at work helped me prepare for the presentation. |
| mergern. ≠merg·er/ˈmɝdʒɚ/ | n. | the joining of two companies or organisations into onefamily: merge, merges, merged, merging, mergersLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After the merger, the two banks shared one name. |
| messengern. ✓mes·sen·ger/ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/ | n. | a person who carries letters or news from one person to anotherfamily: message, messages, messengersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A messenger delivered the signed contract to our office this afternoon. |
| minern. ✓min·er/ˈmaɪnɚ/ | n. | a person who works underground digging coal or mineralsfamily: mine, miningLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The miners finish before dark. |
| minesn. ⚠/maɪnz/ | n. | plural of mine: deep holes dug for coal or gemsfamily: mineLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The old mines are closed now. |
| negotiatev. ≠ne·go·ti·ate/nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/ | v. | to discuss in order to reach agreementfamily: negotiationLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | They negotiated a new contract. |
| nursingadj. ✓nurs·ing/ˈnɝsɪŋ/ | adj. | connected with the job of caring for sick peoplefamily: nurse, nurses, nursed, nurseryLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She is studying for a nursing degree at the university hospital. |
| outputn. ✓✓out·put/ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ | n. | the amount of something that a person, machine or factory producesfamily: outputsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The factory's output doubled after the new machines arrived. |
| partnershipn. ✓✓part·ner·ship/ˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/ | n. | a relationship in which two people or groups work togetherfamily: partner, partners, partnered, partnershipsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university signed a partnership with a local hospital for research. |
| prepn. ⚠/pɹɛp/ | n. | informal: preparation, or time spent preparingfamily: prepareLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Sunday is prep for the whole week. |
| promotev. ≠pro·mote/pɹəˈmoʊt/ | v. | to move someone to a higher jobfamily: promotionLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1 | They promoted her last year. |
| rangern. ✓rang·er/ˈɹeɪndʒɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to look after a forest or parkfamily: rangersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A ranger showed us the safe path through the forest. |
| recruitv. ✓✓re·cruit/ɹəˈkɹut/ | v. | to find new people to join a company, group or armyfamily: recruitment, recruiter, recruited, recruiting, recruitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company is recruiting three new engineers for its city office. |
| resetv. ⚠re·set/ɹiˈsɛt/ | v. | to set something back to the startLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Reset the timer. |
| resignv. ✓✓re·sign/ɹɪˈzaɪn/ | v. | to tell your employer officially that you are leaving your jobfamily: resignation, resigned, resigns, resigningLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The manager resigned last month to start her own company. |
| resignationn. ≠res·ig·na·tion/ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ | n. | the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your jobfamily: resign, resigned, resigning, resigns, resignationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager handed in her resignation after ten years at the company. |
| retirementn. ✓✓re·tire·ment/ɹiˈtaɪɚmənt/ | n. | the time of life after a person stops working because of agefamily: retire, retired, retiring, retiree, retirementsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After forty years at the bank, he is enjoying his retirement. |
| sectorn. ✓✓sec·tor/ˈsɛktɚ/ | n. | a part of a country's economy or business activityfamily: sectors, sectoralLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many graduates find jobs in the tourism sector each year. |
| sellern. ✓sell·er/ˈsɛlɚ/ | n. | a person or company that has goods for people to buyfamily: sell, sold, selling, sale, sellersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The seller answered my questions before I paid for the phone. |
| shippingn. ≠ship·ping/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ | n. | the transport of goods from one place to another, especially by seafamily: ship, ships, shipped, shipment, shipmentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The online shop offers free shipping on all orders this month. |
| skilledadj. ✓✓/skɪld/ | adj. | having the ability and experience to do something wellfamily: skill, skills, skilful, unskilledLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company needs skilled workers who can repair modern machines. |
| suedv. ⚠/sud/ | v. | past of sue: took legal action against someonefamily: sueLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The company was sued by two customers. |
| supervisev. ≠su·per·vise/ˈsupɚˌvaɪz/ | v. | to watch over people or work to make sure it is done properlyfamily: supervision, supervisor, supervised, supervising, supervisoryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A teacher supervised the students during the science experiment. |
| traineen. ✓train·ee/tɹeɪˈni/ | n. | a person who is learning the skills needed for a jobfamily: train, trainer, training, traineesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new trainees spend their first month watching experienced nurses. |
| translatorn. ✓trans·la·tor/tɹænˈsleɪtɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to put writing into another languagefamily: translate, translated, translating, translation, translations, translatorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The company hired a translator to prepare the Thai version of the contract. |
| undertakev. ✓✓un·der·take/ˌʌndɚˈteɪk/ | v. | to begin doing a task or job, especially a big onefamily: undertaking, undertook, undertaken, undertakesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The team undertook a study of traffic in the city centre. |
| vatn. ⚠/væt/ | n. | a very large container for liquidLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Dye darkens in the vat overnight. |
| vatsn. ⚠/væts/ | n. | plural of vat: very large containers for liquidfamily: vatLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Dye vats line the workshop wall. |
| wagen. ✓✓/weɪdʒ/ | n. | money paid to a worker, usually for each hour, day or weekfamily: wagesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many students earn a small wage from part-time jobs in shops. |
| waren. ⚠/wɛɹ/ | n. | things made for sale, used in words like hardwarefamily: hardwareLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The potter's ware fills two shelves. |
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| artistryn. ✓art·ist·ry/ˈɑɹtɪstɹi/ | n. | great skill in making something beautifulfamily: art, artist, artistic, artisticallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The artistry of the temple carvings amazed the visitors. |
| assumptionn. ✓✓as·sump·tion/əˈsʌmpʃən/ | n. | something you believe is true without any prooffamily: assume, assumed, assuming, assumptionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her assumption that the shop opens at nine turned out to be wrong. |
| assurancen. ≠as·sur·ance/əˈʃʊɹəns/ | n. | a promise that something is true or will happenfamily: assure, assured, assuring, reassure, assurancesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company gave us an assurance that the order would arrive on time. |
| attributen. ≠at·tri·bute/ˈætɹəˌbjut/ | n. | a quality or feature that someone or something hasfamily: attributes, attribution, attributable, attributiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Patience is an important attribute for a good teacher. |
| availabilityn. ≠a·vail·a·bil·i·ty/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/ | n. | the state of being possible to get or usefamily: available, unavailableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please check the availability of rooms before booking the hotel. |
| boostn. ✓✓/bust/ | n. | an increase that makes something better, stronger or more successfulfamily: boosted, boosting, boosts, boosterLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Winning the prize gave her confidence a real boost. |
| capabilityn. ≠ca·pa·bil·i·ty/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/ | n. | the power or skill needed to do a particular thingfamily: capable, capably, incapable, capabilitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new lab has the capability to test hundreds of samples daily. |
| circumstancen. ✓✓cir·cum·stance/ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/ | n. | a fact or condition that affects what happens in a situationfamily: circumstances, circumstantialLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Under normal circumstances, the report would take a week to finish. |
| coincidencen. ✓✓co·in·ci·dence/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ | n. | a surprising situation where two things happen together by chancefamily: coincide, coincidences, coincidental, coincidentallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | By coincidence, my cousin and I booked the same flight to Chiang Mai. |
| competencen. ≠com·pe·tence/ˈkɑmpətɪns/ | n. | the level of ability that a job or task needsfamily: competent, competently, competency, incompetentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new nurse showed great competence in her first week. |
| complexityn. ≠com·plex·i·ty/kəmˈplɛksəti/ | n. | the state of having many connected parts that are hard to understandfamily: complex, complexitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Students often underestimate the complexity of the human brain. |
| conceivev. ≠con·ceive/kənˈsiv/ | v. | to form a new idea or plan in your mindfamily: concept, conception, conceivable, conceived, conceives, conceivingLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students conceived a clever app for sharing lecture notes. |
| conceptionn. ≠con·cep·tion/kənˈsɛpʃən/ | n. | a general idea or understanding of what something is likefamily: concept, conceptions, conceiveLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many people have a false conception of what scientists do all day. |
| concessionn. ≠con·ces·sion/kənˈsɛʃən/ | n. | something you agree to give up in order to end an argumentfamily: concede, conceded, concessionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The company made a small concession by allowing staff to leave early on Fridays. |
| confinev. ≠con·fine/kənˈfaɪn/ | v. | to keep someone or something within certain limits or a placefamily: confined, confinement, confines, confiningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please confine your essay to the topic on the exam paper. |
| conversionn. ≠con·ver·sion/kənˈvɝʒən/ | n. | the act of changing something into a different form or usefamily: convert, converted, converting, converts, converter, convertibleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The conversion of the old barn into a café took six months. |
| creationn. ✓✓cre·a·tion/kɹiˈeɪʃən/ | n. | the making of something new that did not exist beforefamily: create, created, creative, creativity, creator, creationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The creation of a new library took the university nearly three years. |
| criticismn. ✓✓crit·i·cism/ˈkɹɪtɪˌsɪzəm/ | n. | remarks that say what is wrong with someone or somethingfamily: critic, critical, criticise, criticismsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The film received strong criticism for its slow story. |
| dedicationn. ≠ded·i·ca·tion/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | the hard work and time given to something you care aboutfamily: dedicate, dedicated, dedicates, dedicatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her dedication to the team showed in every training session she attended. |
| deviln. ≠dev·il/ˈdɛvəl/ | n. | an evil spirit, especially the most powerful one in some religionsfamily: devils, devilishLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In the play, the devil tries to trick the farmer into selling his land. |
| divisionn. ✓✓di·vi·sion/dɪˈvɪʒən/ | n. | the separation of something into two or more partsfamily: divide, divided, dividing, divisions, divisionalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The division of the class into small groups made discussion easier. |
| emergencen. ≠e·mer·gence/ɪˈmɝdʒəns/ | n. | the fact of something new appearing or becoming knownfamily: emerge, emerged, emerging, emergentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The emergence of online learning changed how universities teach. |
| engagementn. ≠en·gage·ment/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ | n. | the state of being involved in something and interested in itfamily: engage, engaged, engages, engaging, engagementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Group projects increase student engagement much more than long lectures do. |
| equalv. ≠e·qual/ˈikwəl/ | v. | to be the same in amount, number or value as somethingfamily: equally, equality, equalise, unequal, equals, equalledLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Two plus two equals four, as every child knows. |
| equivalentn. ✓e·quiv·a·lent/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ | n. | something that has the same value, size or meaning as another thingfamily: equivalence, equivalently, equivalentsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There is no exact equivalent for this word in my language. |
| evolutionn. ✓✓ev·o·lu·tion/ˌɛvəˈluʃən/ | n. | slow change and development over a very long timefamily: evolve, evolved, evolving, evolutionary, evolutionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The lecture described the evolution of the bicycle over two hundred years. |
| exceptionn. ✓✓ex·cep·tion/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ | n. | a person or thing that does not follow the usual rulefamily: except, exceptional, exceptionally, exceptionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Most shops close at nine, but the pharmacy is an exception. |
| executionn. ≠ex·e·cu·tion/ˌɛksəˈkjuʃən/ | n. | the carrying out of a plan, order or piece of workfamily: execute, executed, executes, executing, executive, executionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The idea was good, but its execution was poor. |
| expansionn. ✓✓ex·pan·sion/ɪkˈspænʃən/ | n. | an increase in the size, number or range of somethingfamily: expand, expanded, expanding, expansive, expansionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company's rapid expansion created hundreds of new jobs. |
| expectationn. ✓✓ex·pec·ta·tion/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ | n. | a strong belief that something will happen or be truefamily: expect, expected, expecting, unexpected, expectationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My parents have high expectations of my exam results. |
| exposuren. ✓ex·po·sure/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ | n. | the state of being left open to something harmful, with no protectionfamily: expose, exposed, exposes, exposing, exposuresLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Long exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing. |
| extensionn. ✓✓ex·ten·sion/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ | n. | an extra part or extra time that makes something bigger or longerfamily: extend, extended, extending, extensive, extensions, extentLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She asked the lecturer for a one-week extension on her essay. |
| famen. ✓✓/feɪm/ | n. | being known and talked about by a great many peoplefamily: famous, famously, famedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The young singer found fame after one video went viral. |
| flawn. ≠/flɔ/ | n. | a fault or weak point that makes something not perfectfamily: flawed, flawless, flawsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The plan has one serious flaw: it costs far too much. |
| flexibilityn. ≠flex·i·bil·i·ty/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ | n. | the ability to change or bend easily to suit different situationsfamily: flexible, flexibly, inflexible, flexLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Working from home gives parents more flexibility with their hours. |
| formationn. ✓✓for·ma·tion/fɔɹˈmeɪʃən/ | n. | the starting or making of something new, such as a company or groupfamily: form, forms, formed, forming, formations, formatLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The formation of the student film club took only two weeks. |
| goodnessn. ✓good·ness/ˈɡʊdnəs/ | n. | the quality of being kind, honest and morally rightfamily: good, better, bestLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her goodness showed in the way she cared for the neighbours. |
| highlightn. ≠high·light/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ | n. | the best or most interesting part of somethingfamily: highlights, highlighted, highlighting, highlighterLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The highlight of the trip was the boat ride at sunset. |
| ideologyn. ≠i·de·ol·o·gy/ˌaɪdiˈɑlədʒi/ | n. | a set of beliefs and ideas that shape a political or social systemfamily: ideological, ideologically, ideologiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Each group in the debate class explained its ideology clearly. |
| illusionn. ✓il·lu·sion/ɪˈluʒən/ | n. | something that seems real or true but is notfamily: illusions, illusionistLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The mirror creates the illusion of a much larger room. |
| implicationn. ✓✓im·pli·ca·tion/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a possible effect or result of an action or decisionfamily: imply, implies, implied, implying, implicit, implicationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new rule has serious implications for students who work part-time. |
| indicationn. ✓in·di·ca·tion/ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a sign that shows something exists or is likely to happenfamily: indicate, indicated, indicates, indicating, indicative, indicatorLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her smile was a clear indication that she had passed. |
| initiativen. ✓✓in·i·tia·tive/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ | n. | the ability to decide and act without being told what to dofamily: initiate, initiativesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She showed initiative by fixing the problem before anyone asked. |
| innovationn. ≠in·no·va·tion/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ | n. | a new idea, method or productfamily: innovate, innovations, innovative, innovatorLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The company is known for innovation in mobile phone design. |
| instinctn. ≠in·stinct/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ | n. | a natural way of behaving that you do not need to learnfamily: instincts, instinctive, instinctivelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Birds build nests by instinct, without anyone teaching them. |
| involvementn. ≠in·volve·ment/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/ | n. | the act of taking part in an activity or eventfamily: involve, involved, involves, involving, involvementsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Parents' involvement in school events helps children feel supported. |
| masterpiecen. ✓mas·ter·piece/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ | n. | an excellent work of art, writing or music, often an artist's bestfamily: masterpiecesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many critics consider this novel the writer's masterpiece. |
| mobilityn. ≠mo·bil·i·ty/moʊˈbɪləti/ | n. | the ability to move or travel from place to place easilyfamily: mobile, mobilise, mobilitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new bus service improved mobility for people in the village. |
| modificationn. ≠mod·i·fi·ca·tion/ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a small change made to something to improve itfamily: modify, modifies, modified, modifying, modifierLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The engineer made a small modification to the design. |
| mortaladj. ✓mor·tal/ˈmɔɹtəl/ | adj. | not able to live for everfamily: mortality, mortally, mortals, immortalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | All living things are mortal, so the scientist studied how cells age. |
| motionn. ✓✓mo·tion/ˈmoʊʃən/ | n. | the act or fact of moving from one place to anotherfamily: motions, motionlessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The camera captures the motion of the ball in slow detail. |
| necessityn. ✓✓ne·ces·si·ty/nəˈsɛsəti/ | n. | something that you must have, not just something you wantfamily: necessary, necessarily, unnecessary, necessities, necessitateLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A good internet connection is a necessity for students who study online. |
| outcomen. ✓✓out·come/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ | n. | the final result of an action, event or situationfamily: outcomesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We will not know the outcome of the interview until next week. |
| perspectiven. ✓✓per·spec·tive/pɚˈspɛktɪv/ | n. | a particular way of thinking about or seeing somethingfamily: perspectivesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Studying abroad gave him a new perspective on his own culture. |
| popularityn. ✓✓pop·u·lar·i·ty/ˌpɑpjəˈlɛɹəti/ | n. | the quality of being liked or enjoyed by a lot of peoplefamily: popular, unpopular, popularlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The popularity of online courses has grown quickly in recent years. |
| predicatev. ✓pred·i·cate/ˈpɹɛdəˌkeɪt/ | v. | to base something on a particular idea or belieffamily: predication, predicated, predicates, predicativeLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The whole plan is predicated on getting more funding. |
| prevailv. ≠pre·vail/pɹɪˈveɪl/ | v. | to be common or accepted in a place or timefamily: prevailed, prevailing, prevails, prevalent, prevalenceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A calm and friendly mood prevailed in the office all week. |
| priorityn. ✓✓pri·or·i·ty/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/ | n. | something that is more important than other things and must be done firstfamily: prior, priorities, prioritiseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Finishing the report is my top priority this week. |
| probableadj. ✓✓prob·a·ble/ˈpɹɑbəbəl/ | adj. | likely to happen or to be truefamily: probably, probability, improbableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The most probable cause of the power cut was the storm. |
| proposedadj. ✓pro·posed/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ | adj. | suggested as a plan but not yet agreed or donefamily: propose, proposal, proposals, proposes, proposingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The proposed timetable gives students a longer lunch break. |
| prospectn. ✓✓pros·pect/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ | n. | the possibility that something, often something good, will happenfamily: prospects, prospectiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The prospect of studying abroad next year excites her. |
| pursuitn. ✓✓pur·suit/pɚˈsut/ | n. | the act of trying hard to achieve or get somethingfamily: pursue, pursued, pursuing, pursuitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She moved to the city in pursuit of a better job. |
| recognitionn. ✓✓rec·og·ni·tion/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ | n. | the ability to know who or what something is when you see itfamily: recognize, recognizable, recognized, recognitionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Face recognition unlocks my phone as soon as I look at it. |
| relatedadj. ≠re·lat·ed/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ | adj. | connected in some wayfamily: relate, relation, relationship, relative, relatively, unrelatedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The two subjects are closely related, so study them together. |
| resolutionn. ✓✓res·o·lu·tion/ˌɹɛzəˈluʃən/ | n. | a firm decision to do or not do somethingfamily: resolve, resolute, resolutionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My New Year resolution is to read one book every month. |
| sustainv. ≠sus·tain/səˈsteɪn/ | v. | to keep something going at the same level for a long timefamily: sustainable, sustainability, sustained, sustaining, sustainsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | It is hard to sustain full attention during a three-hour lecture. |
| symbolicadj. ≠sym·bol·ic/sɪmˈbɑlɪk/ | adj. | representing an idea or feeling rather than having a practical effectfamily: symbol, symbols, symbolise, symbolism, symbolicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Lighting the candle was a symbolic start to the new school year. |
| transitionn. ✓✓tran·si·tion/tɹænˈzɪʃən/ | n. | a change from one state or situation to anotherfamily: transit, transitional, transitionsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The transition from school to university can be difficult for many students. |
| ultimateadj. ✓✓ul·ti·mate/ˈʌltəmət/ | adj. | final, coming after everything elsefamily: ultimatelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her ultimate goal is to open her own language school. |
| universaladj. ✓✓u·ni·ver·sal/ˌjunəˈvɝsəl/ | adj. | existing everywhere or involving everyone in the worldfamily: universe, universally, universalityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A smile is a universal sign of friendliness in every culture. |
| validadj. ✓✓val·id/ˈvælɪd/ | adj. | able to be accepted because it is true, reasonable or officialfamily: validity, validate, validation, invalid, validlyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | You need a valid student card to borrow books from the library. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| adoptedadj. ✓a·dopt·ed/əˈdɑptɪd/ | adj. | taken into a family and raised as its own childfamily: adopt, adopts, adopting, adoption, adoptive, adopteeLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Their adopted son loves visiting his grandparents every weekend. |
| adoptionn. ≠a·dop·tion/əˈdɑpʃən/ | n. | the legal act of bringing someone else's child into your familyfamily: adopt, adopted, adopting, adoptive, adoptionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After the adoption, the little boy finally had a family of his own. |
| alienn. ✓a·li·en/ˈeɪliən/ | n. | a being from another planet; in law, a foreignerLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The film's alien never speaks. |
| allyn. ≠al·ly/ˈælaɪ/ | n. | a person or country that helps and supports anotherfamily: allies, allianceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The librarian is a teacher's ally. |
| bansn. ⚠/bænz/ | n. | plural of ban: official rules that forbid somethingfamily: ban, bannedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The school bans phones in exams. |
| birthplacen. ✓birth·place/ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ | n. | the town or country where a person's life beganfamily: birth, birthplacesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her birthplace was a small village in the north of the country. |
| boxern. ✓box·er/ˈbɑksɚ/ | n. | a person who fights with their fists as a sportfamily: boxing, boxersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The young boxer trains at the gym six days a week. |
| clann. ≠/klæn/ | n. | a large family groupLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | The whole clan gathers at New Year. |
| collectorn. ✓✓col·lec·tor/kəˈlɛktɚ/ | n. | a person who gathers and keeps things of one typefamily: collect, collection, collectorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My uncle is a stamp collector with thousands of stamps. |
| conductorn. ✓con·duc·tor/kənˈdʌktɚ/ | n. | a person who stands in front of an orchestra and directs the musicfamily: conduct, conducted, conducting, conductorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The conductor raised her hands and the orchestra began to play. |
| courtesyn. ≠cour·te·sy/ˈkɝtəsi/ | n. | polite behaviour that shows respect for other peoplefamily: courteous, courteously, courtesiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She always answers customer emails with great courtesy, even when they are angry. |
| darlingn. ✓dar·ling/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | n. | a person who is loved very muchfamily: darlingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Come here, darling, and let me see your school report. |
| dependableadj. ✓de·pend·a·ble/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ | adj. | able to be trusted to do what is expectedfamily: depend, depends, depended, depending, dependably, dependenceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Nok is so dependable that she has never missed a deadline. |
| divorcen. ✓✓di·vorce/dɪˈvɔɹs/ | n. | the legal ending of a marriagefamily: divorced, divorcee, divorces, divorcingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After the divorce, the children lived with their mother. |
| dueln. ✓du·el/ˈduəl/ | n. | a formal fight between two peopleLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The two officers fought a duel at dawn. |
| dwarfn. ✓/dwɔɹf/ | n. | a small, human-like creature in old stories, often living under the groundfamily: dwarfs, dwarves, dwarfed, dwarfingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In the story, seven dwarfs lived in a small house in the forest. |
| economistn. ✓✓e·con·o·mist/ɪˈkɑnəmɪst/ | n. | an expert who studies how countries and businesses use money and resourcesfamily: economy, economic, economics, economical, economies, economistsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The economist warned that prices would rise again next year. |
| explorern. ✓ex·plor·er/ɪkˈsplɔɹɚ/ | n. | a person who travels to unknown places to find out about themfamily: explore, explored, exploring, exploration, explorersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Early explorers crossed the desert without maps or modern equipment. |
| fightingn. ≠fight·ing/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ | n. | the use of physical force against another person or groupfamily: fight, fighter, fighters, fights, foughtLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Any fighting in the school playground will be reported to parents. |
| gangn. ✓✓/ɡæŋ/ | n. | an organized group, often of young peopleLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A gang of cousins arrived at once. |
| geniusn. ✓✓ge·nius/ˈdʒinjəs/ | n. | a person who is extremely clever or has unusual natural abilityfamily: geniusesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Everyone in the class thinks my cousin is a genius at maths. |
| helpern. ✓help·er/ˈhɛlpɚ/ | n. | a person who assists someone with a taskfamily: help, helpers, helpful, helpingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Each teacher has a helper who prepares the materials. |
| housewifen. ✓house·wife/ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/ | n. | a married woman whose main work is looking after her home and familyfamily: house, wife, housewivesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My mother was a housewife until my brother started secondary school. |
| humbleadj. ≠hum·ble/ˈhʌmbəl/ | adj. | not thinking you are better or more important than othersfamily: humbly, humility, humbled, humblingLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Despite winning the prize, she stayed humble and thanked her team. |
| idiotn. ≠id·i·ot/ˈɪˌdiət/ | n. | a very stupid personfamily: idiots, idiotic, idioticallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | I felt like an idiot when I forgot my own phone number. |
| immigrantn. ≠im·mi·grant/ˈɪməɡɹənt/ | n. | a person who comes to live permanently in another countryfamily: immigrants, immigrate, immigrationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many immigrants opened restaurants in the old part of town. |
| infantn. ≠in·fant/ˈɪnfənt/ | n. | a very young child who cannot walk or talk yetfamily: infants, infancyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The nurse weighed the infant and wrote the number on the chart. |
| insultn. ≠in·sult/ˈɪnsʌlt/ | n. | a rude remark that hurts someone's feelingsfamily: insults, insulted, insultingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Calling his work lazy was an insult he did not forget. |
| intellectualn. ≠in·tel·lec·tu·al/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/ | n. | a person who studies and thinks deeply about serious ideasfamily: intellect, intellectually, intellectualsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The journal invited several intellectuals to discuss the future of cities. |
| intimateadj. ≠in·ti·mate/ˈɪntəmət/ | adj. | very close and personal, sharing private feelingsfamily: intimacy, intimatelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They have been intimate friends since primary school. |
| inventorn. ✓in·ven·tor/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ | n. | a person who designs or creates something completely newfamily: invent, inventors, invention, inventiveLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The inventor of the telephone changed how people communicate. |
| investorn. ✓✓in·ves·tor/ɪnˈvɛstɚ/ | n. | a person who puts money into a business hoping to earn morefamily: invest, investment, investorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The young company needs investors before it can open its first shop. |
| islandern. ✓is·land·er/ˈaɪləndɚ/ | n. | a person who lives on a piece of land surrounded by seafamily: island, islandersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The islanders travel to the mainland by boat once a week. |
| lancen. ✓/læns/ | n. | a long pole with a sharp point, carried by riders in the pastLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum keeps a rusted lance. |
| lordn. ✓/lɔɹd/ | n. | a man of high rank; a British titleLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old story names a river lord. |
| madamn. ✓mad·am/ˈmædəm/ | n. | a polite word used to speak to a woman you do not knowfamily: madamsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Excuse me, madam, you have dropped your umbrella. |
| maestron. ✓mae·stro/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ | n. | a person who is extremely skilled at music, especially a conductorfamily: maestrosLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The audience stood and clapped when the maestro walked onto the stage. |
| maman. ✓ma·ma/ˈmɑmə/ | n. | an informal word for mother, used mainly by young childrenfamily: mamasLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The little boy ran to his mama when he fell over. |
| matureadj. ≠ma·ture/məˈtʃʊɹ/ | adj. | behaving in a sensible adult wayfamily: maturity, matured, maturing, maturely, immatureLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is very mature for a fifteen-year-old and handles problems calmly. |
| moralityn. ≠mo·ral·i·ty/mɚˈæləti/ | n. | ideas and habits of right conductfamily: moral, virtueLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The tale teaches simple morality. |
| narratorn. ✓nar·ra·tor/ˈnɛɹeɪtɚ/ | n. | the person who tells the story in a book, film or playfamily: narrate, narration, narrators, narrativeLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The narrator of the novel is a young girl living in Bangkok. |
| needyadj. ✓need·y/ˈnidi/ | adj. | very poor and lacking basic things such as food or moneyfamily: need, needier, neediest, needinessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The charity gives warm clothes to needy families every winter. |
| nerdn. ⚠/nɝd/ | n. | someone very interested in study or technologyfamily: nerds, nerdyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He calls himself a grammar nerd. |
| newscastern. ✓news·cast·er/ˈnuzˌkæstɚ/ | n. | a person who presents the latest reports on television or radiofamily: newscast, newscastersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The newscaster read the evening headlines calmly and clearly. |
| oathn. ✓/oʊθ/ | n. | a formal serious promiseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | New officials take an oath. |
| observern. ✓✓ob·serv·er/əbˈzɝvɚ/ | n. | a person who watches something carefully, often to report on itfamily: observe, observation, observersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | An observer from the ministry sat at the back during the exam. |
| operatorn. ✓✓op·er·a·tor/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is to work a machine or telephone systemfamily: operate, operation, operatorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The crane operator waited for the signal before lifting the heavy box. |
| opponentn. ✓✓op·po·nent/əˈpoʊnənt/ | n. | a person you compete against in a game, contest or argumentfamily: opponents, oppose, oppositionLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Our team shook hands with our opponents after the match. |
| pactn. ⚠/pækt/ | n. | a formal agreement between people or countriesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The two schools made a sports pact. |
| paneln. ✓✓pan·el/ˈpænəl/ | n. | a small group of people chosen to discuss, judge or advise on somethingfamily: panels, panellistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A panel of three teachers will judge the speech competition. |
| pastorn. ≠pas·tor/ˈpæstɚ/ | n. | a religious leader in charge of a Christian church and its peoplefamily: pastors, pastoralLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The pastor greeted each family as they arrived at the hall. |
| peersn. ⚠/pɪɹz/ | n. | plural of peer: people of your own age or positionfamily: peerLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Students learn fastest from peers. |
| pharmacistn. ✓phar·ma·cist/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ | n. | a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicinesfamily: pharmacy, pharmacies, pharmacistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The pharmacist explained how often to take the tablets. |
| piraten. ≠pi·rate/ˈpaɪɹət/ | n. | a person who robs ships at seafamily: pirates, piracy, piratedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children dressed up as pirates for the school play. |
| presentern. ✓pre·sen·ter/ˈpɹɛzəntɚ/ | n. | a person who introduces and leads a television or radio programmefamily: present, presentation, presented, presenting, presentersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The presenter welcomed the guests at the start of the show. |
| privatelyadv. ✓pri·vate·ly/ˈpɹaɪvətli/ | adv. | without other people knowing or watchingfamily: private, privacyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The teacher spoke to him privately after the class ended. |
| racistn. ✓✓rac·ist/ˈɹeɪsɪst/ | n. | a person who treats others unfairly because of their skin colour or originfamily: racism, racial, racistsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The novel follows a racist who slowly learns to respect people of every background. |
| rivaln. ✓✓ri·val/ˈɹaɪvəl/ | n. | a person or group competing with another for the same thingfamily: rivals, rivalry, rivalriesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The two schools have been rivals in football for many years. |
| roommaten. ✓room·mate/ˈɹuˌmeɪt/ | n. | a person you share a flat or living space withfamily: roommatesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My roommate and I take turns cleaning the kitchen. |
| servantn. ≠ser·vant/ˈsɝvənt/ | n. | a person who is paid to work in someone else's homefamily: serve, served, serving, service, servantsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | In the old house, a servant cooked and cleaned for the family. |
| spearn. ⚠/spɪɹ/ | n. | a long pole with a sharp point, used as a weaponLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The hunter carried a spear. |
| spokesmann. ✓✓spokes·man/ˈspoʊksmən/ | n. | a man chosen to give official information for a company or groupfamily: spokesperson, spokeswoman, spokesmenLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A spokesman for the airline said all flights would run tomorrow. |
| supervisorn. ≠su·per·vi·sor/ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/ | n. | a person who is in charge of others and checks their workfamily: supervise, supervised, supervising, supervision, supervisors, supervisoryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My supervisor reads every report before it goes to the client. |
| therapistn. ✓✓ther·a·pist/ˈθɛɹəpəst/ | n. | a person trained to treat problems of the body or mindfamily: therapy, therapeutic, therapistsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She talks to a therapist once a week about her stress. |
| traitn. ✓✓/tɹeɪt/ | n. | a particular quality in a person's characterfamily: traitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Patience is a useful trait for anyone who teaches young children. |
| trion. ≠tri·o/ˈtɹiˌoʊ/ | n. | a group of threeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A trio of students presented. |
| unitev. ≠u·nite/ˈjuˌnaɪt/ | v. | to join together as one groupfamily: unity, unitedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The villages united to build a school. |
| veton. ⚠ve·to/ˈviˌtoʊ/ | n. | the power to stop a decision aloneLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The head kept a veto on trips. |
| volunteern. ≠vol·un·teer/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ | n. | a person who offers to do work for no moneyfamily: volunteers, volunteered, volunteeringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm. |
| wedv. ✓/wɛd/ | v. | to marry; a formal or newspaper wordfamily: weddingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The couple wed in April. |
| widown. ≠wid·ow/ˈwɪdoʊ/ | n. | a woman whose husband has diedfamily: widows, widowed, widower, widowhoodLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After becoming a widow, she moved closer to her children. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| acren. ≠a·cre/ˈeɪkɚ/ | n. | a unit for measuring landLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The farm covers thirty acres. |
| acresn. ⚠a·cres/ˈeɪkɚz/ | n. | more than one acrefamily: acreLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The temple owns twelve acres. |
| aloen. ⚠al·oe/ˈæˌloʊ/ | n. | a plant whose thick leaves give a healing juiceLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She rubbed aloe on the burn. |
| aluminiumn. ≠al·u·min·i·um/ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/ | n. | a light silver-coloured metal used for cans, foil and planesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Most drink cans are made of aluminium because it is light. |
| apen. ≠/eɪp/ | n. | a large animal similar to a monkeyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1 | Apes use simple tools. |
| ashn. ≠/æʃ/ | n. | the grey powder left after burningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Ash covered the ground. |
| baitn. ⚠/beɪt/ | n. | food used to attract fish or animalsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fisherman changed his bait. |
| beamn. ≠/bim/ | n. | a line of lightLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A beam of sunlight crossed the room. |
| blossomn. ✓blos·som/ˈblɑsəm/ | n. | a flower on a tree or bush, especially a fruit treefamily: blossoms, blossomed, blossomingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In spring the mango trees are covered in white blossom. |
| bredv. ⚠/bɹɛd/ | v. | past tense of breedfamily: breed, breedingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | These fish are bred for the ponds. |
| canen. ✓/keɪn/ | n. | a stick used for walking or a tall plant stemLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Sugar comes from cane. |
| carpn. ⚠/kɑɹp/ | n. | a large freshwater fish often kept in pondsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Carp rise to the bread crumbs. |
| cedarn. ⚠ce·dar/ˈsidɚ/ | n. | a tall evergreen tree with sweet-smelling woodLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The chest is made of cedar. |
| coltn. ⚠/koʊlt/ | n. | a young male horseLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The colt stays near its mother. |
| coraln. ✓cor·al/ˈkɔɹəl/ | n. | a hard, colourful substance made by tiny sea animalsfamily: coralsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Divers came to see the bright coral near the island. |
| coronan. ✓co·ro·na/kəˈɹoʊnə/ | n. | the ring of light seen around the sun during a total eclipsefamily: coronasLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | During the eclipse, the corona glowed faintly around the dark moon. |
| coven. ⚠/koʊv/ | n. | a small sheltered bayLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Fishing boats wait out storms in the cove. |
| crabn. ✓/kɹæb/ | n. | a sea animal with a hard shell and big front clawsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A crab hid under the rock. |
| cratern. ✓cra·ter/ˈkɹeɪtɚ/ | n. | a large round hole in the ground or on a planetfamily: craters, crateredLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The students studied photos of a huge crater on the moon. |
| cubn. ⚠/kʌb/ | n. | a young bear, lion or foxLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The cub stayed near its mother. |
| decayv. ✓de·cay/dɪˈkeɪ/ | v. | to slowly go bad or fall apart over timefamily: decayed, decaying, decaysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Fruit decays quickly if you leave it in the sun. |
| deltan. ⚠del·ta/ˈdɛltə/ | n. | low land where a river splits before reaching the seaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rice grows well in the delta. |
| denn. ⚠/dɛn/ | n. | the home of a wild animalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fox returned to its den. |
| doven. ✓/dʌv/ | n. | a bird like a small pigeon, a symbol of peaceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A dove nests under the eaves. |
| dunen. ⚠/dun/ | n. | a hill of sand made by the windLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | We climbed a dune to see the sea. |
| dunesn. ⚠/dunz/ | n. | plural of dune: hills of loose sandfamily: duneLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The dunes shift with the wind. |
| echon. ≠ech·o/ˈɛkoʊ/ | n. | a sound that comes back to youLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2 | Your voice makes an echo in the hall. |
| elementaladj. ✓el·e·men·tal/ˌɛləˈmɛntəl/ | adj. | very basic and powerful, like the forces of naturefamily: element, elements, elementary, elementallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The storm showed the elemental power of wind and rain. |
| eruptv. ✓✓e·rupt/ɪˈɹʌpt/ | v. | to explode suddenly and throw out fire, rock or gasfamily: eruption, erupted, erupting, erupts, eruptiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The volcano erupted twice last century, covering nearby villages in ash. |
| fernn. ⚠/fɝn/ | n. | a green plant with feathery leaves and no flowersLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Ferns grow by the stream. |
| finn. ⚠/fɪn/ | n. | a thin flat part on a fish used for swimmingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fish moved its fin. |
| gilln. ⚠/ɡɪl/ | n. | the organ a fish breathes withfamily: gillsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Water passes over the gills. |
| glenn. ⚠/ɡlɛn/ | n. | a small narrow valleyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Mist filled the glen at dawn. |
| goatn. ✓/ɡoʊt/ | n. | a farm animal with horns that climbs wellLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The goat ate the notice. |
| habitatn. ≠hab·i·tat/ˈhæbəˌtæt/ | n. | the natural home of an animal or plantLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The birds lost their habitat. |
| haren. ⚠/hɛɹ/ | n. | an animal like a large rabbitLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A hare ran across the field. |
| hayn. ✓/heɪ/ | n. | dried grass used as animal foodLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cows eat hay in the dry season. |
| huntingn. ✓✓hunt·ing/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of chasing and catching wild animalsfamily: hunt, hunted, hunter, hunters, huntsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Hunting is not allowed anywhere inside the national park. |
| islesn. ⚠/aɪlz/ | n. | plural of isle: islands, a poetic wordfamily: isle, islandLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Small isles dot the southern sea. |
| lavan. ✓la·va/ˈlɑvə/ | n. | very hot melted rock that flows out of a volcanoLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lava moved slowly down the mountain towards the empty village. |
| lushadj. ✓/lʌʃ/ | adj. | growing thickly, green and healthyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The fields are lush after the rains. |
| massn. ✓✓/mæs/ | n. | a large amount of matter with no clear shapefamily: massive, massesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A mass of cloud covered the hill. |
| mesan. ⚠me·sa/ˈmeɪsə/ | n. | a hill with a flat top and steep sidesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The road climbs the mesa slowly. |
| molen. ⚠/moʊl/ | n. | a small animal that digs; also a dark skin spotLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A mole dug up the flowerbed. |
| oaksn. ⚠/oʊks/ | n. | plural of oakfamily: oakLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Old oaks shade the courtyard. |
| opaln. ⚠o·pal/ˈoʊpəl/ | n. | a precious stone with shifting colorsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The ring holds a small opal. |
| ottern. ≠ot·ter/ˈɑtɚ/ | n. | a river animal with thick fur that swims wellLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | An otter fished below the weir. |
| pastoraladj. ✓pas·tor·al/ˈpæstɚəl/ | adj. | connected with quiet country life and farmingfamily: pastor, pastoralism, pastoralistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The painting shows a pastoral scene with sheep on green hills. |
| pawn. ✓/pɔ/ | n. | the foot of an animal with clawsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cat lifted one paw. |
| pestn. ⚠/pɛst/ | n. | an insect or animal that damages cropsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The pest ruined the rice. |
| pitsn. ⚠/pɪts/ | n. | plural of pit: holes in the groundfamily: pitLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Fill the pits before the rains. |
| pupn. ⚠/pʌp/ | n. | a young dog or sealLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The pup chewed everything. |
| resinn. ≠res·in/ˈɹɛzən/ | n. | a sticky substance that comes from some treesLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1/C2 | Resin beads on the cut branch. |
| ridgen. ✓/ɹɪdʒ/ | n. | a long narrow raised line, especially along a hilltopfamily: ridgesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The path follows the ridge north. |
| risenv. ⚠ris·en/ˈɹɪzən/ | v. | past participle of risefamily: rise, roseLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The river has risen overnight. |
| rodn. ≠/ɹɑd/ | n. | a long thin bar of metal or woodLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | He carried a fishing rod. |
| rotv. ⚠/ɹɑt/ | v. | to decay slowlyfamily: rottenLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fruit will rot in the heat. |
| shearv. ⚠/ʃɪɹ/ | v. | to cut the wool off a sheepfamily: shearsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Farmers shear the flock in the hot season. |
| soiln. ≠/sɔɪl/ | n. | the earth that plants grow inLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Good soil makes a good garden. |
| speciesn. ✓✓spe·cies/ˈspiʃiz/ | n. | a group of similar living thingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This species is rare. |
| stagn. ⚠/stæɡ/ | n. | an adult male deerLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A stag crossed the forest road. |
| styn. ⚠/staɪ/ | n. | a pen where pigs are keptLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The sty is washed every morning. |
| swann. ✓/swɑn/ | n. | a large white water bird with a long neckLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A swan crossed the pond. |
| teakn. ⚠/tik/ | n. | a hard golden-brown wood from Southeast Asian treesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The old hall is built of teak. |
| threatn. ≠/θɹɛt/ | n. | a warning that harm may comefamily: threatenLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The flood was a real threat. |
| tiden. ≠/taɪd/ | n. | the regular rise and fall of the seafamily: tidalLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The tide comes in at dusk. |
| wormn. ✓✓/wɝm/ | n. | a long thin animal with a soft body and no legsfamily: worms, wormyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After the rain, worms came out onto the wet path. |
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| axesn. ⚠ax·es/ˈækˌsɪz/ | n. | plural of axefamily: axeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The axes stay locked in the shed. |
| backyardn. ✓back·yard/ˈbækˌjɑɹd/ | n. | an open area behind a house, often with grassfamily: yard, backyardsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The children played football in the backyard all Saturday afternoon. |
| barnn. ✓/bɑɹn/ | n. | a large farm building for crops or animalsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The rice dries in the barn. |
| birdcagen. ✓bird·cage/ˈbɝdkeɪdʒ/ | n. | a box made of thin bars in which a pet bird is keptfamily: bird, cage, birdcagesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grandfather hangs the birdcage outside the window every morning. |
| boltn. ✓/boʊlt/ | n. | a metal pin that fastens things togetherfamily: boltsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | One bolt holds the whole shelf. |
| bradn. ⚠/bɹæd/ | n. | a thin nail with a small headLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two brads hold the frame's back. |
| cabinetn. ≠cab·i·net/ˈkæbənət/ | n. | a cupboard with doors or drawers for keeping things infamily: cabinetsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She keeps the medicine in a small cabinet above the sink. |
| ceilingn. ≠ceil·ing/ˈsilɪŋ/ | n. | the surface above your head inside a roomfamily: ceilingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A large fan hangs from the ceiling of the classroom. |
| cellarn. ✓cel·lar/ˈsɛlɚ/ | n. | a room under a house, used for storing thingsfamily: cellarsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They keep old furniture and boxes in the cellar. |
| chimneyn. ✓chim·ney/ˈtʃɪmni/ | n. | a tall pipe that carries smoke out of a buildingfamily: chimneysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grey smoke rose from the chimney of the old farmhouse. |
| cleaningn. ✓clean·ing/ˈklinɪŋ/ | n. | the work of making a place or thing free from dirtfamily: clean, cleaner, cleaners, cleanlinessLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We do the cleaning together every Saturday morning. |
| cordn. ⚠/kɔɹd/ | n. | thick string or a covered electrical wireLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Do not trip on the cord. |
| corkn. ⚠/kɔɹk/ | n. | light bark used to stop bottles; a stopper made of itLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The cork came out with a pop. |
| corridorn. ✓✓cor·ri·dor/ˈkɔɹədɚ/ | n. | a long narrow passage in a building with rooms on each sidefamily: corridorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please walk quietly along the corridor while other classes are working. |
| cottagen. ≠cot·tage/ˈkɑtədʒ/ | n. | a small, simple house, usually in the countrysidefamily: cottagesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | They spent the weekend in a cottage near the lake. |
| darnv. ⚠/dɑɹn/ | v. | to mend a hole in cloth with stitchesfamily: darnedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Monks darn their own robes. |
| decoratev. ≠dec·o·rate/ˈdɛkɚˌeɪt/ | v. | to make a place or thing look nicer by adding things to itfamily: decoration, decorations, decorative, decorator, decorated, decoratingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students decorated the classroom with paper flowers for the festival. |
| decorationn. ✓✓dec·o·ra·tion/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ | n. | something attractive that is added to make a place look nicerfamily: decorate, decorated, decorating, decorative, decorator, decorationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The students hung paper decorations around the classroom for the party. |
| decorativeadj. ✓dec·o·ra·tive/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ | adj. | made to look attractive rather than to be usefulfamily: decorate, decorated, decorating, decoration, decorations, decoratorLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The small decorative lights made the classroom feel warm and welcoming. |
| doorwayn. ✓door·way/ˈdɔɹˌweɪ/ | n. | the opening in a wall that you walk through to enter a roomfamily: door, doorwaysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She stood in the doorway and waited for the rain to stop. |
| dormn. ✓/dɔɹm/ | n. | a shared sleeping room; short for dormitoryfamily: dormitoryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Novices share the west dorm. |
| dormitoryn. ✓dor·mi·to·ry/ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹi/ | n. | a building where many students live and sleepfamily: dorm, dormitoriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | First-year students usually share a room in the university dormitory. |
| dripv. ⚠/dɹɪp/ | v. | to fall in small dropsfamily: dripped, drippingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The tap drips all night. |
| dyen. ✓/daɪ/ | n. | a substance that changes the color of cloth or hairLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The dye turned the shirt dark blue. |
| dyesn. ⚠/daɪz/ | n. | plural of dyefamily: dyeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Natural dyes color the silk. |
| estaten. ✓✓es·tate/ɪˈsteɪt/ | n. | a large area of land in the countryside owned by one person or familyfamily: estatesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The old estate has a big house, a lake and a farm. |
| fireplacen. ✓fire·place/ˈfaɪɚˌpleɪs/ | n. | a space in a wall where wood is burned to heat a roomfamily: fire, place, fireplacesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | On cold evenings the family sat around the fireplace and talked. |
| flamen. ✓✓/fleɪm/ | n. | the hot bright gas that rises from something burningfamily: flames, flamed, flaming, flammableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A small blue flame appeared under the cooking pot. |
| foldingadj. ✓fold·ing/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ | adj. | able to be bent flat so it takes less spacefamily: fold, folded, foldsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We keep a folding table in the cupboard for extra guests. |
| fusen. ⚠/fjuz/ | n. | a safety part that melts to break an electric circuitLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The fan stopped when the fuse blew. |
| gatewayn. ✓gate·way/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ | n. | an entrance to a town, building or piece of landfamily: gate, gatewaysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We walked through the old stone gateway into the university grounds. |
| heapn. ✓/hip/ | n. | an untidy pile of thingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A heap of books blocked the shelf. |
| hookn. ✓✓/hʊk/ | n. | a curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging things onfamily: hooks, hookedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Hang your coat on the hook behind the door. |
| implementn. ✓im·ple·ment/ˈɪmpləmənt/ | n. | a tool used for a particular job, especially outdoorsfamily: implements, implemented, implementing, implementationLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The farmer keeps his implements in a small wooden shed. |
| interiorn. ≠in·te·ri·or/ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ | n. | the inside part of a building, car or other objectfamily: interiorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The interior of the old library was cool and quiet. |
| labeln. ≠la·bel/ˈleɪbəl/ | n. | a piece of paper or cloth on something that gives information about itfamily: labels, labelled, labellingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Read the label on the bottle before you take the medicine. |
| leakv. ≠/lik/ | v. | to let liquid or gas escape through a holefamily: leaking, leakyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The roof leaks in heavy rain. |
| lightingn. ✓✓light·ing/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ | n. | the lamps and equipment that make a room or stage brightfamily: light, lights, litLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The lighting in the library is soft and easy on the eyes. |
| lobbyn. ≠lob·by/ˈlɑbi/ | n. | the large open area just inside the entrance of a buildingfamily: lobbies, lobbyist, lobbyingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please wait for me in the hotel lobby at nine o'clock. |
| mainsn. ⚠/meɪnz/ | n. | the mains: the main supply of electricity or waterLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Switch off at the mains first. |
| mansionn. ✓man·sion/ˈmænʃən/ | n. | a very large and expensive housefamily: mansionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old mansion on the hill has more than twenty rooms. |
| manualn. ✓man·u·al/ˈmænjuəl/ | n. | a book that explains how to use or fix somethingfamily: manuals, manuallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Read the manual before you set up the printer. |
| meshn. ⚠/mɛʃ/ | n. | material with open spaces, like a netLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A mesh screen keeps insects out. |
| moldn. ✓/moʊld/ | n. | a soft green or black growth on old food or damp walls; also a shaped containerfamily: moldyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Mold spotted the bread by Friday. |
| packetn. ✓✓pack·et/ˈpækət/ | n. | a small paper or plastic container for things such as biscuits or seedsfamily: pack, package, packetsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She opened a packet of biscuits and shared them with us. |
| panen. ⚠/peɪn/ | n. | a single sheet of glass in a windowLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The ball cracked a window pane. |
| rackn. ✓/ɹæk/ | n. | a frame with bars for holding thingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Dry the cloths on the rack. |
| reelsn. ⚠/ɹilz/ | n. | plural of reel: spools that thread or film wind ontofamily: reelLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two reels of thread, please. |
| residencen. ≠res·i·dence/ˈɹɛzɪdəns/ | n. | a place where someone lives, especially a large or official housefamily: reside, resident, residents, residential, residency, residencesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The director lives in an official residence next to the campus. |
| rugn. ✓/ɹʌɡ/ | n. | a small carpet that covers part of a floorLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A red rug lay in front of the sofa. |
| rustn. ⚠/ɹʌst/ | n. | the reddish coating that forms on old ironfamily: rustyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rust covered the gate. |
| satinn. ⚠sat·in/ˈsætən/ | n. | a smooth shiny clothfamily: satinsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The cushion was covered in satin. |
| shedn. ✓/ʃɛd/ | n. | a small simple building for tools or storageLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The rakes are in the shed. |
| slabn. ≠/slæb/ | n. | a thick flat piece of stone or concreteLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2 | A slab covers the old well. |
| soakv. ≠/soʊk/ | v. | to leave in liquid until wet throughfamily: soaked, soakingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Soak the brushes overnight. |
| sweepv. ✓✓/swip/ | v. | to clean a floor by pushing dirt away with a brushfamily: swept, sweeper, sweeping, sweepsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He sweeps the classroom floor every afternoon after the last lesson. |
| terracen. ✓ter·race/ˈtɛɹəs/ | n. | a flat outdoor area next to a building where people can sitfamily: terraces, terracedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We had lunch on the terrace outside the café. |
| trayn. ✓/tɹeɪ/ | n. | a flat board with raised edges for carrying thingsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Carry the cups on a tray. |
| tubn. ✓/tʌb/ | n. | a wide open container; a bathLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Soak the beans in a tub. |
| ventn. ⚠/vɛnt/ | n. | an opening that lets air in or outLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Dust blocks the ceiling vent. |
| villan. ✓vil·la/ˈvɪlə/ | n. | a large house with a garden, often used for holidaysfamily: villasLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They rented a villa near the beach for the whole week. |
| wipev. ≠/waɪp/ | v. | to clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a clothfamily: wiped, wiper, wipers, wipes, wipingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He wiped the whiteboard before the next class started. |
| yarnn. ⚠/jɑɹn/ | n. | thread for knitting or weavingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She bought two rolls of yarn. |
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| acen. ⚠/eɪs/ | n. | a playing card with one mark; also someone very skilledLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He drew the ace of hearts. |
| airedv. ⚠/ɛɹd/ | v. | past tense of air: broadcast, or dried in the airfamily: airLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The interview aired on Sunday. |
| alton. ⚠al·to/ˈæltoʊ/ | n. | a low female singing voice, or a singer with itLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The altos carry the second line. |
| arian. ⚠a·ri·a/ˈɑɹiə/ | n. | a song for one voice in an operaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The aria closes the first act. |
| athleticsn. ✓ath·let·ics/æθˈlɛtɪks/ | n. | sports such as running, jumping and throwingfamily: athlete, athletic, athletesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She trains for athletics three times a week at the stadium. |
| balladn. ✓bal·lad/ˈbæləd/ | n. | a slow song or poem that tells a storyfamily: balladsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The singer ended the concert with a quiet ballad about her hometown. |
| balletn. ✓✓bal·let/bæˈleɪ/ | n. | a kind of dance with graceful movements, performed to music on stagefamily: ballets, ballerinaLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My cousin has studied ballet since she was six years old. |
| bikinin. ✓bi·ki·ni/bɪˈkini/ | n. | a two-piece swimming costume worn by womenfamily: bikinisLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She packed a bikini and a towel for the beach trip. |
| breakdownn. ≠break·down/ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/ | n. | a time when a machine or a system suddenly stops workingfamily: breakdownsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A breakdown on the motorway made us two hours late. |
| browsev. ✓/bɹaʊz/ | v. | to look through things or websites without a clear aimfamily: browser, browsers, browsed, browses, browsingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I browsed the bookshop for an hour and bought nothing. |
| burialn. ≠bur·i·al/ˈbɛɹiəl/ | n. | a ceremony at which a dead body is placed in the groundfamily: bury, buried, burials, buriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The whole village attended the burial of the old teacher. |
| carnivaln. ✓car·ni·val/ˈkɑɹnəvəl/ | n. | a public festival with music, dancing and people in colourful costumesfamily: carnivalsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The whole town joins the carnival parade every February. |
| cataloguen. ≠cat·a·logue/ˈkætəˌlɔɡ/ | n. | a book or list showing all the things you can buy or borrowfamily: catalogues, catalogued, cataloguingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She chose a new desk from the furniture catalogue. |
| costumen. ≠cos·tume/ˈkɑstum/ | n. | a set of clothes worn to look like a particular person or thingfamily: costumes, costumedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children wore animal costumes for the school play. |
| cuffn. ✓/kʌf/ | n. | the end part of a sleeve, around the wristfamily: cuffsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He rolled up his cuffs before washing the dishes. |
| cyclistn. ✓cy·clist/ˈsaɪkəlɪst/ | n. | a person who rides a bicyclefamily: cycle, cycling, cycled, cycles, cyclistsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Cyclists should wear a helmet and use the bike lane when possible. |
| denimn. ✓den·im/ˈdɛnəm/ | n. | a strong cotton cloth, usually blue, used for jeansLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He wore a denim jacket over a plain white T-shirt. |
| divan. ⚠di·va/ˈdivə/ | n. | a celebrated female singer, especially in operaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The diva sang the final aria. |
| fabricn. ✓✓fab·ric/ˈfæbɹɪk/ | n. | cloth used to make clothes, curtains and furniture coversfamily: fabricsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop sells cotton fabric for making shirts and dresses. |
| festn. ⚠/fɛst/ | n. | informal: a festival, used in words like film festfamily: festivalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The school held a short story fest. |
| galan. ⚠ga·la/ˈɡælə/ | n. | a special public celebration or showLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The school gala funds the library. |
| gemsn. ⚠/dʒɛmz/ | n. | plural of gem: precious stonesfamily: gemLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The crown holds nine gems. |
| gigsn. ⚠/ɡɪɡz/ | n. | informal plural of gig: paid performancesfamily: gigLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The band plays small gigs on weekends. |
| harpn. ⚠/hɑɹp/ | n. | a large musical instrument with strings played by handLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The harp opens the ceremony. |
| illustrationn. ✓✓il·lus·tra·tion/ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/ | n. | a picture in a book or magazine that explains or decorates the textfamily: illustrate, illustrated, illustrating, illustrator, illustrative, illustrationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Each chapter of the children's book begins with a colourful illustration. |
| karaoken. ✓kar·a·o·ke/ˌkɛɹiˈoʊki/ | n. | singing popular songs to recorded music, often with friendsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We sang karaoke with our classmates after the exams finished. |
| legendn. ✓✓leg·end/ˈlɛdʒənd/ | n. | an old story about people or events that may not be truefamily: legends, legendaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | According to an old legend, a giant once lived on that mountain. |
| linenn. ✓lin·en/ˈlɪnən/ | n. | a strong, cool cloth made from a plant, used for clothes and sheetsfamily: linensLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | In hot weather he wears a light linen shirt to work. |
| loren. ⚠/lɔɹ/ | n. | traditional knowledge and stories about a subjectLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Village lore names every big tree. |
| magen. ⚠/meɪdʒ/ | n. | a magician, used in stories and gamesLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The mage in the game heals the team. |
| maskn. ≠/mæsk/ | n. | a covering worn over the faceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Dust masks hang by the door. |
| melodyn. ≠mel·o·dy/ˈmɛlədi/ | n. | a series of musical notes that make a pleasant tunefamily: melodic, melodious, melodiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The song has a simple melody that children can sing easily. |
| noirn. ⚠/nwɑɹ/ | n. | a style of dark crime film or fictionLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The club watched a classic noir. |
| outfitn. ✓✓out·fit/ˈaʊtˌfɪt/ | n. | a set of clothes that you wear together, often for a special occasionfamily: outfitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She chose a smart outfit for her first day at the new office. |
| paraden. ✓✓pa·rade/pəˈɹeɪd/ | n. | a line of people moving through the streets together to celebrate somethingfamily: parades, paraded, paradingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The whole town came out to watch the New Year parade. |
| pearln. ✓/pɝl/ | n. | a small round white jewel that grows inside an oysterLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | One pearl fell from the necklace. |
| plotn. ≠/plɑt/ | n. | the story of a book or film; a small piece of landLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Retell the plot in five sentences. |
| polon. ✓po·lo/ˈpoʊloʊ/ | n. | a ball game played on horses by two teams using long sticksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My uncle watched a polo match at the club last weekend. |
| posev. ≠/poʊz/ | v. | to hold a position for a photographLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | They posed for the class photo. |
| postaladj. ✓post·al/ˈpoʊstəl/ | adj. | connected with the service that sends letters and parcelsfamily: post, posts, postageLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Write your postal address clearly on the back of the envelope. |
| raven. ⚠/ɹeɪv/ | n. | a large dance party with electronic musicLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The rave went on past midnight. |
| recreationn. ✓rec·re·a·tion/ˌɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ | n. | activities you do for enjoyment when you are not workingfamily: recreationalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The park is a popular place for recreation at weekends. |
| reggaen. ✓reg·gae/ˈɹɛˌɡeɪ/ | n. | a style of popular music from Jamaica with a strong steady beatLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cafe plays reggae music every Saturday afternoon. |
| rehearsaln. ✓re·hears·al/ɹɪˈhɝsəl/ | n. | a practice of a play or music before the real performancefamily: rehearse, rehearsals, rehearsedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The band has a rehearsal every evening before the concert. |
| replican. ✓rep·li·ca/ˈɹɛplɪkə/ | n. | an exact copy of something, especially a famous objectfamily: replicas, replicate, replicationLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The museum shop sells a small replica of the ancient boat. |
| sagan. ⚠sa·ga/ˈsɑɡə/ | n. | a long story of many eventsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The lost-key saga lasted a week. |
| scuban. ✓scu·ba/ˈskubə/ | n. | equipment for breathing under water while swimmingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We learned to use scuba equipment before diving near the island. |
| semin. ⚠sem·i/ˈsɛmi/ | n. | informal: a semifinalfamily: semifinalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Our team reached the semi. |
| skateboardn. ✓skate·board/ˈskeɪtˌbɔɹd/ | n. | a short flat piece of wood with wheels that you stand on and ridefamily: skateboards, skateboarder, skateboardingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He rides his skateboard to the park after school. |
| solon. ≠so·lo/ˈsoʊˌloʊ/ | n. | a piece performed by one person aloneLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She sang a solo at assembly. |
| sprintn. ✓/spɹɪnt/ | n. | a short race or run at full speedfamily: sprints, sprinted, sprinting, sprinterLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She won the sprint at the school sports day. |
| studn. ⚠/stʌd/ | n. | a small round earring; a small metal buttonfamily: studsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She wears one silver stud. |
| toonn. ⚠/tun/ | n. | informal: a cartoon character or filmfamily: cartoonLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The kids named every toon on the poster. |
| underwearn. ≠un·der·wear/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ | n. | clothes that you put on next to your skin, inside your other clothesfamily: wearLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Pack enough underwear for the whole week away. |
| veiln. ⚠/veɪl/ | n. | a thin cloth covering the face or headLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The bride lifted her veil. |
feelings54 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alertadj. ≠a·lert/əˈlɝt/ | adj. | watchful and quick to noticeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Stay alert during the drill. |
| anxiousadj. ≠anx·ious/ˈæŋkʃəs/ | adj. | worried and unable to relaxfamily: anxietyLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | She grew anxious as time passed. |
| aspirev. ≠as·pire/əˈspaɪɹ/ | v. | to want strongly to achieve something great in the futurefamily: aspiration, aspirations, aspiring, aspired, aspiresLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Many of the students aspire to become doctors or engineers. |
| auran. ⚠au·ra/ˈɔɹə/ | n. | a feeling or quality that seems to surround a person or placeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The old hall has an aura of calm. |
| avidadj. ≠av·id/ˈævəd/ | adj. | very eager and enthusiasticLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | She is an avid reader of folk tales. |
| bluesn. ⚠/bluz/ | n. | the blues: sad feelings; slow, sad musicfamily: blueLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rainy-season blues pass quickly here. |
| botheredadj. ✓both·ered/ˈbɑðɚd/ | adj. | feeling worried or upset by somethingfamily: bother, bothers, botheringLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He was not bothered by the noise from the road. |
| charmn. ≠/tʃɑɹm/ | n. | a quality that pleases peoplefamily: charmingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The old town has charm. |
| consolev. ✓con·sole/kənˈsoʊl/ | v. | to make someone feel better when they are sadfamily: consolation, consoled, consoling, consolesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her friends consoled her after she failed the driving test. |
| contemptn. ≠con·tempt/kənˈtɛmpt/ | n. | the feeling that someone or something deserves no respect at allfamily: contemptible, contemptuousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She looked at the untidy report with obvious contempt. |
| contentadj. ≠con·tent/ˈkɑntɛnt/ | adj. | quietly satisfied with what you havefamily: contentmentLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | He seemed content with the result. |
| copev. ✓✓/koʊp/ | v. | to manage something difficultfamily: copingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She coped well with two classes at once. |
| darev. ≠/dɛɹ/ | v. | to be brave enough to do somethingfamily: daringLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Nobody dared to answer. |
| desperatelyadv. ✓✓des·per·ate·ly/ˈdɛspɚətli/ | adv. | very much, because of great need or worryfamily: desperate, desperationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She desperately wanted to pass the driving test this time. |
| determinedadj. ≠de·ter·mined/dɪˈtɝmənd/ | adj. | having a strong wish to do something and not giving upfamily: determine, determination, determinedly, determines, determiningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is determined to pass the driving test this time. |
| devotedadj. ✓de·vot·ed/dɪˈvoʊtɪd/ | adj. | loving someone or something very much and giving it your timefamily: devote, devotes, devoting, devotion, devotee, devotedlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She is a devoted teacher who stays late to help students. |
| dreadv. ✓/dɹɛd/ | v. | to feel very worried about something that will happenfamily: dreaded, dreadful, dreading, dreadsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | I dread giving presentations in front of the whole class. |
| dreamyadj. ✓dream·y/ˈdɹimi/ | adj. | lost in pleasant thoughts and not paying attentionfamily: dream, dreamier, dreamily, dreaminessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He had a dreamy look and did not hear the question. |
| furiousadj. ✓✓fu·ri·ous/ˈfjʊɹiəs/ | adj. | feeling extremely strong angerfamily: fury, furiouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The manager was furious when the report arrived two days late. |
| grimadj. ✓/ɡɹɪm/ | adj. | very serious or unpleasantfamily: grimlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The news from the flood was grim. |
| grinv. ≠/ɡɹɪn/ | v. | to smile widelyfamily: grinningLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | She grinned at the answer. |
| hugn. ✓/hʌɡ/ | n. | putting your arms around someone warmlyfamily: huggedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grandmother gave him a hug. |
| impressedadj. ✓✓im·pressed/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ | adj. | feeling admiration because someone or something is very goodfamily: impress, impressive, impressionLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The judges were impressed by how clearly she explained her project. |
| intentadj. ✓in·tent/ɪnˈtɛnt/ | adj. | giving all your attention to doing somethingfamily: intend, intended, intention, intentional, intentionally, intentlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She was intent on finishing the report before lunch. |
| keenadj. ≠/kin/ | adj. | very interested in something and wanting to do itfamily: keenly, keennessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | My brother is keen to join the university football club. |
| mercyn. ≠mer·cy/ˈmɝsi/ | n. | kindness shown to someone you have the power to punishfamily: merciful, merciless, merciesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher showed mercy and accepted the late assignment. |
| motivatedadj. ✓mo·ti·vat·ed/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/ | adj. | very keen to do something and work hard at itfamily: motivate, motivating, motivation, motivatorLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The students were highly motivated after hearing about the scholarship. |
| movingadj. ✓✓mov·ing/ˈmuvɪŋ/ | adj. | causing strong feelings, especially sadness or sympathyfamily: move, moved, movinglyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The film's final scene was so moving that many people cried. |
| musev. ✓/mjuz/ | v. | to think quietly about something; a formal wordLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He mused over the exam results. |
| naiveadj. ≠na·ive/nɑˈiv/ | adj. | too ready to believe things, from lack of experiencefamily: naivelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | It is naive to skip the answer key. |
| nightmaren. ✓✓night·mare/ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹ/ | n. | a frightening dreamfamily: nightmares, nightmarishLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The child woke up crying after a nightmare about a big dog. |
| offendv. ✓✓of·fend/əˈfɛnd/ | v. | to make someone feel hurt or angryfamily: offence, offensive, offended, offending, offender, offendsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I hope my comment about the food did not offend anyone. |
| optimisticadj. ✓✓op·ti·mis·tic/ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪk/ | adj. | expecting good things to happen in the futurefamily: optimism, optimist, optimisticallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Despite the difficult exam, she felt optimistic about her results. |
| passionateadj. ✓✓pas·sion·ate/ˈpæʃənət/ | adj. | having or showing very strong feelings about somethingfamily: passion, passionatelyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is passionate about teaching young children to read. |
| possessedadj. ✓pos·sessed/pəˈzɛst/ | adj. | acting as if controlled by a very strong force or feelingfamily: possess, possession, possessive, possessor, possessingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He trained like a man possessed before the marathon. |
| ragen. ≠/ɹeɪdʒ/ | n. | very strong angerLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | He left in a rage. |
| rantsn. ⚠/ɹænts/ | n. | plural of rant: long angry complaintsfamily: rantLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Keep feedback short — no rants. |
| regretv. ≠re·gret/ɹəɡˈɹɛt/ | v. | to feel sorry about something you didLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | He regretted saying it. |
| relaxationn. ✓re·lax·a·tion/ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ | n. | rest and calm after work or effortfamily: relax, relaxed, relaxingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Listening to quiet music is his favourite form of relaxation. |
| reliefn. ✓✓re·lief/ɹɪˈlif/ | n. | the good feeling you have when worry or pain goes awayfamily: relieve, relieved, relieving, reliefsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | It was a relief to hear that everyone had arrived safely. |
| relievedadj. ✓✓re·lieved/ɹɪˈlivd/ | adj. | feeling happy because a worry or problem has gonefamily: relieve, reliefLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She felt relieved when she finally found her lost passport. |
| sensitiveadj. ✓✓sen·si·tive/ˈsɛnsətɪv/ | adj. | easily affected, hurt or upset by things around youfamily: sense, sensitivity, sensitively, insensitiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is very sensitive, so please be kind when you give feedback. |
| sobv. ✓/sɑb/ | v. | to cry noisily, taking short breathsfamily: sobbingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She sobbed at the end of the film. |
| spiten. ✓✓/spaɪt/ | n. | the wish to upset someone; in spite of means althoughLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | He hid the chalk out of spite. |
| sternadj. ✓/stɝn/ | adj. | serious and strictfamily: sternlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | One stern look stopped the noise. |
| suspiciousadj. ≠sus·pi·cious/səˈspɪʃəs/ | adj. | feeling that someone may be dishonest or something may be wrongfamily: suspicion, suspiciously, suspectLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher became suspicious when two essays looked exactly alike. |
| sympatheticadj. ✓✓sym·pa·thet·ic/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ | adj. | showing that you understand and care about someone's problemsfamily: sympathy, sympathetically, unsympatheticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The manager was sympathetic when I explained why I was late. |
| teasev. ✓/tiz/ | v. | to laugh at someone, playfully or unkindlyfamily: teasingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Do not tease slower readers. |
| tenderadj. ≠ten·der/ˈtɛndɚ/ | adj. | gentle and caring towards someonefamily: tenderly, tendernessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The nurse spoke in a tender voice to the frightened child. |
| thrilledadj. ≠/θɹɪld/ | adj. | extremely pleased and excitedfamily: thrill, thrills, thrilling, thrillerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The children were thrilled to see the elephants at the zoo. |
| toleratev. ≠tol·er·ate/ˈtɑlɚˌeɪt/ | v. | to accept something you do not like without complainingfamily: tolerance, tolerant, tolerated, tolerates, tolerating, tolerationLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our manager will not tolerate people arriving late to meetings. |
| torturev. ≠tor·ture/ˈtɔɹtʃɚ/ | v. | to cause someone very great pain or sufferingfamily: tortured, torturer, tortures, torturing, torturousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The long wait for her exam results tortured her all week. |
| willingadj. ✓✓will·ing/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ | adj. | ready and happy to do something if askedfamily: will, willingness, willingly, unwillingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Several students were willing to help clean the beach on Sunday. |
| woesn. ⚠/woʊz/ | n. | plural of woe: troubles; a literary wordfamily: woeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The team's woes ended with one win. |
academic53 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquisitionn. ≠ac·qui·si·tion/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/ | n. | the gaining of something new, such as knowledge, skills or propertyfamily: acquire, acquired, acquisitionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Language acquisition happens faster when children hear English every day. |
| analogyn. ≠a·nal·o·gy/əˈnælədʒi/ | n. | a comparison between two things that helps to explain an ideafamily: analogies, analogousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The teacher used an analogy between the heart and a water pump. |
| approximateadj. ✓ap·prox·i·mate/əˈpɹɑksəmət/ | adj. | close to the real number or amount but not exactfamily: approximately, approximation, approximated, approximatesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The approximate cost of the trip is two thousand baht. |
| assessv. ✓✓as·sess/əˈsɛs/ | v. | to carefully judge the quality or amount of somethingfamily: assessment, assessed, assessing, assessorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher will assess your essay for ideas, organization and grammar. |
| biologicaladj. ✓✓bi·o·log·i·cal/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ | adj. | relating to living things and the study of themfamily: biology, biologist, biologists, biologicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The students studied the biological effects of pollution on river fish. |
| botanyn. ✓bot·a·ny/ˈbɑtəni/ | n. | the scientific study of plantsfamily: botanist, botanists, botanicalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She chose botany because she loves working with plants. |
| canonn. ✓can·on/ˈkænən/ | n. | the books or works that experts agree are the most importantfamily: canons, canonicalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her novels are now part of the canon of modern literature. |
| clausen. ≠/klɔz/ | n. | a group of words with a subject and a verbfamily: clauses, clausalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Underline the main clause in each sentence. |
| compilev. ≠com·pile/kəmˈpaɪl/ | v. | to collect pieces of information and put them together in one documentfamily: compilation, compiler, compiled, compiling, compilesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The students compiled a list of useful websites for their project. |
| comprisev. ≠com·prise/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ | v. | to be made up of certain partsfamily: comprised, comprises, comprisingLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The course comprises ten lectures and two written assignments. |
| criterionn. ✓cri·te·ri·on/kɹaɪˈtɪɹiən/ | n. | a standard used to judge or decide somethingfamily: criteriaLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Clear writing is the main criterion for marking these essays. |
| criticallyadv. ✓✓crit·i·cal·ly/ˈkɹɪtɪkəli/ | adv. | in a way that carefully judges what is good or badfamily: critical, critic, criticism, criticiseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | University students must learn to read critically, not just remember facts. |
| deductionn. ✓de·duc·tion/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ | n. | a conclusion that you reach by thinking carefully about the factsfamily: deduce, deduct, deduced, deducted, deductions, deductiveLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | From the wet umbrella, her deduction was that it had rained. |
| descriptiveadj. ✓de·scrip·tive/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ | adj. | giving a clear picture in words of what something is likefamily: describe, description, descriptions, descriptivelyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her essay was so descriptive that I could almost see the beach. |
| dimensionn. ≠di·men·sion/dɪˈmɛnʃən/ | n. | a measurement of how long, wide or high something isfamily: dimensions, dimensionalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Please write down the dimensions of the box before we order the packaging. |
| draftn. ✓✓/dɹæft/ | n. | an early version of a piece of writing that will be changed laterfamily: drafted, drafting, drafts, drafterLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please send me the first draft of your report by Friday. |
| electiveadj. ✓e·lec·tive/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ | adj. | chosen by the student rather than required by the coursefamily: elect, elected, election, electivesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Students may take two elective subjects in their second year. |
| eligibleadj. ≠el·i·gi·ble/ˈɛlədʒəbəl/ | adj. | allowed to do or receive something because you meet the rulesfamily: eligibility, ineligibleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Only students with a high GPA are eligible for the scholarship. |
| equationn. ≠e·qua·tion/ɪˈkweɪʒən/ | n. | a statement in mathematics with two sides that have the same valuefamily: equate, equationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Solve the equation to find the value of x. |
| estimatedadj. ✓es·ti·mat·ed/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtəd/ | adj. | calculated roughly rather than measured exactlyfamily: estimate, estimates, estimating, estimation, estimatorLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The estimated cost of the school trip is two thousand baht. |
| evaluatev. ✓✓e·val·u·ate/ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/ | v. | to judge how good, useful or successful something isfamily: evaluation, evaluated, evaluates, evaluating, evaluator, evaluativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Teachers evaluate each essay using the same list of criteria. |
| evaluationn. ✓✓e·val·u·a·tion/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ | n. | a careful judgement of how good or useful something isfamily: evaluate, evaluated, evaluating, evaluations, evaluator, evaluativeLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students complete an evaluation of each course at the end of term. |
| extractn. ✓✓ex·tract/ˈɛkˌstɹækt/ | n. | a short part taken from a book, film or piece of writingfamily: extracts, extracted, extracting, extraction, extractorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | We read an extract from the novel before watching the film. |
| footnoten. ✓foot·note/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ | n. | extra information printed at the bottom of a pagefamily: footnotesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The author explains the term in a footnote at the bottom. |
| fundamentaladj. ✓✓fun·da·men·tal/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ | adj. | forming the most basic and important part of somethingfamily: fundamentals, fundamentallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Reading is a fundamental skill that every child should learn early. |
| illustratev. ✓✓il·lus·trate/ˈɪləˌstɹeɪt/ | v. | to make an idea clear by giving examples or picturesfamily: illustration, illustrator, illustrative, illustrated, illustrates, illustratingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The teacher used a short video to illustrate how volcanoes form. |
| imageryn. ≠im·age·ry/ˈɪmədʒɹi/ | n. | descriptive language that helps a reader see or feel a scenefamily: image, imagesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The poem uses rich imagery to describe the rainy city at night. |
| indexn. ✓✓in·dex/ˈɪndɛks/ | n. | an alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics appearfamily: indexes, indexed, indexingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Look in the index to find the pages about volcanoes. |
| inferv. ✓✓in·fer/ɪnˈfɝ/ | v. | to reach an opinion from the information you havefamily: inference, inferences, inferred, inferring, infersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | From her silence, we inferred that she disagreed with the plan. |
| interpretv. ✓✓in·ter·pret/ɪnˈtɝpɹət/ | v. | to explain or decide what something meansfamily: interpretation, interpreter, interpreted, interpreting, interprets, interpretiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Scientists must interpret the data carefully before drawing any conclusions. |
| investigatev. ≠in·ves·ti·gate/ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/ | v. | to examine something carefully to find out the truth about itfamily: investigation, investigator, investigative, investigated, investigating, investigatesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Scientists are investigating why the river has turned green this summer. |
| justifyv. ✓✓jus·ti·fy/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/ | v. | to give good reasons why something is right or necessaryfamily: justification, justifiable, justified, justifies, justifyingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | How can the company justify such a large price increase? |
| literaladj. ✓lit·er·al/ˈlɪtɚəl/ | adj. | following the basic, exact meaning of the wordsfamily: literally, literalismLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A literal translation of that idiom makes no sense in Thai. |
| mathematicaladj. ≠math·e·mat·i·cal/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ | adj. | connected with numbers, shapes and calculationsfamily: mathematics, maths, math, mathematician, mathematicallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She solved the mathematical puzzle faster than anyone in the class. |
| metricadj. ✓met·ric/ˈmɛtɹɪk/ | adj. | using metres, grams and litres to measure thingsfamily: metre, metrical, metricsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Most countries use the metric system, so distances are given in kilometres. |
| perceivev. ✓✓per·ceive/pɚˈsiv/ | v. | to notice something, or to understand it in a particular wayfamily: perception, perceived, perceives, perceiving, perceptiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many students perceive grammar as the hardest part of English. |
| preliminaryadj. ≠pre·lim·i·nar·y/pɹɪˈlɪməˌnɛɹi/ | adj. | happening before the main part, to prepare for itfamily: preliminariesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The preliminary results of the survey will be shared next week. |
| proceduren. ✓✓pro·ce·dure/pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ | n. | the official or usual way of doing something, step by stepfamily: procedures, proceduralLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Follow the safety procedure before you start the experiment. |
| psychologyn. ✓✓psy·chol·o·gy/saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ | n. | the scientific study of the mind and how people behavefamily: psychologist, psychologists, psychological, psychologicallyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is studying psychology because she wants to understand human behaviour. |
| publicationn. ✓✓pub·li·ca·tion/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a book, magazine or article that is printed for people to readfamily: publish, published, publisher, publishing, publicationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The university library receives many new publications every month. |
| quotationn. ≠quo·ta·tion/kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ | n. | words taken exactly from a book or speech and repeated by someone elsefamily: quote, quoted, quoting, quotes, quotationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The essay begins with a quotation from a famous scientist. |
| quoten. ≠/kwoʊt/ | n. | a short piece of speech or writing repeated from someone elsefamily: quotation, quoted, quoting, quotes, quotableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She put a quote from the interview at the top of her report. |
| relevantadj. ✓✓rel·e·vant/ˈɹɛləvənt/ | adj. | closely connected with the subject being discussedfamily: relevance, irrelevantLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please include only the information that is relevant to your question. |
| reprintn. ✓re·print/ˈɹiˌpɹɪnt/ | n. | a book or article published again, without change, after its first appearancefamily: print, reprints, reprinted, reprintingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The library ordered a reprint of the textbook because the old copies were damaged. |
| seminarn. ✓✓sem·i·nar/ˈsɛməˌnɑɹ/ | n. | a class where a small group discusses a topic with a teacherfamily: seminarsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Every student must present a paper at the Friday seminar. |
| statisticsn. ✓sta·tis·tics/stəˈtɪstɪks/ | n. | a collection of numbers that gives facts about somethingfamily: statistic, statistical, statistically, statisticianLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The statistics show that more students cycle to class now. |
| submitv. ✓✓sub·mit/səbˈmɪt/ | v. | to give a document or piece of work to someone officiallyfamily: submission, submitted, submitting, submitsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students must submit their assignments online by Friday evening. |
| thesisn. ✓✓the·sis/ˈθisəs/ | n. | a long piece of writing based on research, done for a university degreefamily: thesesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is writing her master's thesis on language learning in children. |
| translationn. ≠trans·la·tion/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ | n. | a text that has been changed from one language into anotherfamily: translate, translated, translating, translator, translators, translationsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The Thai translation of the novel came out last year. |
| trialn. ✓✓tri·al/ˈtɹaɪəl/ | n. | a test to find out how well something worksfamily: try, tried, trialsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The new medicine is still in its trial period. |
| utilizev. ≠u·ti·lize/ˈjutəˌlaɪz/ | v. | to make practical use of somethingfamily: utilization, utilized, utilizes, utilizing, utilizableLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school utilizes the empty hall as a study space after class. |
| variationn. ✓✓var·i·a·tion/ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃən/ | n. | a difference in amount, level or form between similar thingsfamily: vary, varied, various, variety, variable, variationsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | There is a lot of variation in the prices of hotel rooms. |
| yieldv. ≠/jild/ | v. | to produce a crop, result or amountfamily: yielded, yielding, yieldsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The survey yielded useful data about student sleep habits. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| acnen. ⚠ac·ne/ˈækni/ | n. | small red spots on the skin, common in teenagersLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Many teenagers worry about acne. |
| balmn. ⚠/bɑm/ | n. | a soothing oil or creamLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Tiger balm sits in every Thai home. |
| blinkv. ✓/blɪŋk/ | v. | to close and open your eyes very quicklyfamily: blinked, blinks, blinkingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The bright light made her blink several times. |
| chemotherapyn. ✓che·mo·ther·a·py/ˌkimoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ | n. | a medical treatment that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cellsfamily: chemoLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her aunt is feeling stronger after finishing chemotherapy last month. |
| coman. ✓co·ma/ˈkoʊmə/ | n. | a long state of being unconsciousLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He woke from the coma after a week. |
| compressn. ✓com·press/ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ | n. | a cloth pressed on a hurt part of the body to reduce painfamily: compresses, compressionLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The nurse put a cold compress on his swollen ankle. |
| dentaladj. ✓den·tal/ˈdɛntəl/ | adj. | connected with the teethfamily: dentist, dentists, dentistryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The university offers free dental checks for all new students. |
| diarrhean. ✓di·ar·rhe·a/ˌdaɪəˈɹiə/ | n. | American spelling of diarrhoeafamily: diarrhoeaLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Drinking dirty water can cause diarrhea, so always boil it first. |
| diarrhoean. ✓di·ar·rhoe·a/ˌdaɪəˈɹiə/ | n. | an illness in which the body passes watery waste very oftenLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Drink plenty of clean water if you have diarrhoea, because you lose fluids. |
| disordern. ✓✓dis·or·der/dɪˈsɔɹdɚ/ | n. | an illness that stops part of the body or mind working normallyfamily: order, disordered, disorderly, disordersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Sleep disorders can make it hard to concentrate in lectures. |
| dosen. ≠/doʊs/ | n. | a measured amount of medicineLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Take one dose after food. |
| fataladj. ≠fa·tal/ˈfeɪtəl/ | adj. | causing a person or animal to diefamily: fate, fatally, fatality, fatalitiesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Wearing a helmet can turn a fatal accident into a minor injury. |
| fistn. ⚠/fɪst/ | n. | a hand with the fingers closed tightlyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He tapped the table with his fist. |
| gumn. ✓/ɡʌm/ | n. | the flesh around the teeth; also chewing gumLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Brush along the gum line. |
| gutn. ≠/ɡʌt/ | n. | the tube in the body that food passes throughLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Spicy food upsets his gut. |
| gutsn. ✓/ɡʌts/ | n. | informal plural of gut; also couragefamily: gutLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | It took guts to speak first. |
| healthcaren. ✓health·care/ˈhɛlθˌkɛɹ/ | n. | the services that keep people well and treat the sickfamily: health, healthyLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Good healthcare in rural areas depends on well-trained nurses. |
| hygienen. ✓hy·giene/ˈhaɪˌdʒin/ | n. | the practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings cleanfamily: hygienic, hygienically, hygienistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Good hygiene, like washing your hands, prevents many illnesses. |
| immuneadj. ✓im·mune/ɪˈmjun/ | adj. | not able to catch a particular illnessfamily: immunity, immunise, immunisationLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | After the vaccine, most children are immune to the disease. |
| infectv. ≠in·fect/ɪnˈfɛkt/ | v. | to pass a disease to a person, animal or plantfamily: infection, infectious, infected, infecting, infectsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Wash your hands often so you do not infect other people. |
| infectedadj. ✓in·fect·ed/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/ | adj. | containing harmful germs that cause illnessfamily: infect, infection, infectious, infects, infectingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Clean the infected cut carefully before you cover it. |
| infectiousadj. ✓in·fec·tious/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ | adj. | able to pass from one person to anotherfamily: infect, infection, infected, infectiouslyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Stay at home if you have an infectious illness. |
| inflammatoryadj. ✓in·flam·ma·to·ry/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ | adj. | causing a part of the body to become red, swollen and painfulfamily: inflame, inflammationLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The doctor said the pain came from an inflammatory condition. |
| influenzan. ✓in·flu·en·za/ˌɪnfluˈɛnzə/ | n. | an illness like a bad cold, with fever and aching musclesfamily: fluLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many students missed classes because of influenza last winter. |
| injectionn. ≠in·jec·tion/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/ | n. | an act of putting medicine into the body through a needlefamily: inject, injected, injecting, injectionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The nurse gave the child an injection to protect against measles. |
| injuredadj. ≠in·jured/ˈɪndʒɚd/ | adj. | having a hurt or damaged part of the bodyfamily: injure, injury, injuries, uninjuredLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The injured player was carried off the field on a stretcher. |
| intravenousadj. ✓in·tra·ve·nous/ˌɪntɹəˈvinəs/ | adj. | put into the body through a veinfamily: intravenouslyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The nurse gave the patient intravenous fluids overnight. |
| irisn. ⚠i·ris/ˈaɪɹəs/ | n. | the colored ring of the eye; also a tall garden flowerLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The iris controls how much light enters. |
| lapsn. ⚠/læps/ | n. | plural of lap: circuits of a track or poolfamily: lapLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Swim four laps to warm up. |
| lispn. ⚠/lɪsp/ | n. | saying s and z close to th when speakingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The lisp faded as he grew. |
| malarian. ✓ma·lar·i·a/məˈlɛɹiə/ | n. | a serious illness with fever that is spread by mosquito bitesfamily: malarialLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Travellers to some tropical areas take medicine to prevent malaria. |
| medicationn. ✓✓med·i·ca·tion/ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | a drug that you take to treat or prevent an illnessfamily: medicate, medications, medicine, medicalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My grandfather takes medication for his high blood pressure every morning. |
| nasaladj. ⚠na·sal/ˈneɪzəl/ | adj. | relating to the nose; a nasal sound is made through the nosefamily: noseLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | M and n are nasal sounds. |
| nerven. ✓✓/nɝv/ | n. | a thin thread inside the body that carries signals to the brainfamily: nerves, nervous, nervouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The dentist numbed the nerve so the tooth would not hurt. |
| pantv. ⚠/pænt/ | v. | to breathe fast and loudly after effortfamily: pantingLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The runners panted in the heat. |
| pneumonian. ✓pneu·mo·nia/nuˈmoʊnjə/ | n. | a serious illness in which the lungs become swollen and full of liquidLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Her grandfather stayed in hospital for a week with pneumonia. |
| prescribev. ≠pre·scribe/pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ | v. | to say officially which medicine a patient should takefamily: prescription, prescribed, prescribes, prescribingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The doctor prescribed some tablets for my cough and told me to rest. |
| pulsen. ≠/pʌls/ | n. | the regular beat of blood that you can feel in your bodyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Find your pulse at the wrist. |
| repsn. ⚠/ɹɛps/ | n. | informal: repetitions — how many times you repeat an exercisefamily: repeat, repetitionLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Do three sets of ten reps. |
| shinn. ⚠/ʃɪn/ | n. | the front part of the leg below the kneefamily: shinsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The ball struck his shin. |
| slingn. ⚠/slɪŋ/ | n. | a cloth support for an injured armLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | His arm is in a sling for a week. |
| stroken. ✓✓/stɹoʊk/ | n. | a sudden illness in which blood stops flowing to part of the brainfamily: strokes, stroked, strokingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After his stroke, my grandfather had to learn to walk again. |
| therapyn. ✓✓ther·a·py/ˈθɛɹəpi/ | n. | treatment that helps a person recover from an illness, injury or problemfamily: therapies, therapist, therapists, therapeuticLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After the operation, he had six weeks of therapy for his knee. |
| tuberculosisn. ✓tu·ber·cu·lo·sis/təˌbɝkjəˈloʊsɪs/ | n. | a serious disease that mainly affects the lungsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Doctors can now cure tuberculosis with a long course of medicine. |
| tumorn. ✓tu·mor/ˈtumɚ/ | n. | a lump of cells growing in the body where it should notfamily: tumorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Doctors found a small tumor and removed it safely. |
| unconsciousadj. ✓✓un·con·scious/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ | adj. | not awake or aware of anything, often because of illness or injuryfamily: conscious, consciousness, unconsciouslyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She fainted in the heat and was unconscious for a few seconds. |
| vaccinen. ✓vac·cine/ˌvækˈsin/ | n. | a substance put into the body to protect against a diseasefamily: vaccines, vaccination, vaccinate, vaccinatedLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Every child receives a vaccine against measles at school. |
| veinn. ≠/veɪn/ | n. | a tube carrying blood back to the heartfamily: veins, venousLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The nurse found the vein quickly. |
| vitaminn. ✓✓vi·ta·min/ˈvaɪtəmən/ | n. | a natural substance in food that your body needs to stay healthyfamily: vitaminsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Oranges are full of vitamin C, which helps you stay well. |
| wign. ⚠/wɪɡ/ | n. | a covering of false hairLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The actor wore a grey wig. |
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
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| alphabeticaladj. ✓al·pha·bet·i·cal/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ | adj. | arranged in the order of the letters from A to Zfamily: alphabet, alphabets, alphabeticallyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please put the names on the list in alphabetical order. |
| alterv. ✓✓al·ter/ˈɔltɚ/ | v. | to change something slightlyfamily: alterationLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Alter the sentence to the past tense. |
| ammonian. ✓am·mo·nia/əˈmoʊnjə/ | n. | a gas with a strong smell, used in cleaning productsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cleaner opened the windows because the ammonia smelt so strong. |
| applicantn. ✓✓ap·pli·cant/ˈæplɪkənt/ | n. | a person who formally asks for a job, place or permissionfamily: apply, application, applicantsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | More than five hundred applicants took the entrance test this year. |
| assemblyn. ≠as·sem·bly/əˈsɛmbli/ | n. | a meeting of a large group of people, such as a whole schoolfamily: assemble, assembled, assembliesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every Monday the head teacher speaks to the students at assembly. |
| assessmentn. ✓✓as·sess·ment/əˈsɛsmənt/ | n. | a judgement about the quality, size or value of somethingfamily: assess, assessed, assessing, assessor, assessmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The final assessment counts for half of the course grade. |
| astronomyn. ✓as·tron·o·my/əˈstɹɑnəmi/ | n. | the scientific study of the stars, planets and spacefamily: astronomer, astronomicalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She chose astronomy because she loved looking at the night sky. |
| attendancen. ≠at·ten·dance/əˈtɛndəns/ | n. | the fact of being present at a class, meeting or eventfamily: attend, attended, attending, attendeeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Attendance at the lecture is checked every week. |
| certificaten. ✓✓cer·tif·i·cate/sɚˈtɪfɪkət/ | n. | an official document that proves something, such as passing a coursefamily: certify, certified, certificatesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students receive a certificate when they finish the training course. |
| citev. ≠/saɪt/ | v. | to name a source you have usedfamily: citationLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Cite the article in your essay. |
| citesv. ⚠/saɪts/ | v. | third person form of citefamily: cite, citationLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She cites three sources. |
| coedadj. ⚠co·ed/ˈkoʊˌɛd/ | adj. | with male and female students togetherLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The college went coed in the nineties. |
| compulsoryadj. ✓✓com·pul·so·ry/kəmˈpʌlsɚi/ | adj. | required by a rule or law, not a free choicefamily: compel, compulsion, compulsorilyLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | English is a compulsory subject for all first-year students. |
| coren. ✓✓/kɔɹ/ | n. | the central and most important partLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | That is the core of the argument. |
| cuben. ✓/kjub/ | n. | a solid shape with six equal square sidesfamily: cubes, cubed, cubic, cubicalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Cut the cheese into small cubes before adding it to the salad. |
| cuesn. ⚠/kjuz/ | n. | signals that tell you to do somethingfamily: cueLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Watch for the teacher's cues. |
| diploman. ✓di·plo·ma/dɪˈploʊmɑ/ | n. | an official document showing that you have finished a course of studyfamily: diplomasLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She received her diploma at the ceremony in the main hall. |
| educatedadj. ≠ed·u·cat·ed/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/ | adj. | having studied for many years and knowing a lotfamily: educate, education, educational, educator, educates, educatingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her grandmother was a highly educated woman who spoke four languages. |
| educatorn. ≠ed·u·ca·tor/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɚ/ | n. | a person whose work is teaching or improving how people learnfamily: educate, educated, education, educational, educatorsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Educators from twenty universities met to discuss online learning. |
| enrollv. ✓en·roll/ɛnˈɹoʊl/ | v. | to officially join a course, school or clubfamily: enrolled, enrolling, enrolls, enrollment, enrolmentLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | More than forty students enrolled on the evening Thai cooking course. |
| feedbackn. ✓✓feed·back/ˈfidˌbæk/ | n. | comments on how well someone did something, meant to help them improvefamily: feed, backLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Our lecturer gives detailed feedback on every essay we write. |
| genren. ✓✓gen·re/ˈʒɑnɹə/ | n. | a particular type of book, film or musicfamily: genresLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Comedy is the genre of film that my brother likes most. |
| hintn. ≠/hɪnt/ | n. | a small piece of help toward an answerLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Give one hint, not the answer. |
| intron. ⚠in·tro/ˈɪntɹoʊ/ | n. | informal: an introductionfamily: introductionLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Keep the intro to two lines. |
| lecturern. ✓lec·tur·er/ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ | n. | a person who teaches at a university or collegefamily: lecture, lectured, lectures, lecturing, lecturersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Our lecturer explained the theory again after the class asked questions. |
| marginn. ✓✓mar·gin/ˈmɑɹdʒən/ | n. | the empty space at the edge of a pagefamily: marginal, marginally, marginalise, marginsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Please write your comments in the margin of the essay. |
| metaphorn. ✓✓met·a·phor/ˈmɛtəfɔɹ/ | n. | an expression that describes one thing by calling it something elsefamily: metaphorical, metaphorically, metaphorsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | When we say time is money, we are using a metaphor. |
| microscopen. ✓mi·cro·scope/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ | n. | an instrument that makes very small things look much largerfamily: microscopes, microscopic, microscopyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We looked at a leaf cell under the microscope in class. |
| multiplyv. ✓✓mul·ti·ply/ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/ | v. | to add a number to itself a certain number of timesfamily: multiplication, multiple, multiplier, multiplied, multiplies, multiplyingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | If you multiply six by seven, you get forty-two. |
| norconj. ≠/nɔɹ/ | conj. | and not eitherLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1 | Neither the teacher nor the students knew. |
| omitv. ⚠/oʊˈmɪt/ | v. | to leave something outfamily: omittedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Omit question five today. |
| oraladj. ≠o·ral/ˈɔɹəl/ | adj. | spoken rather than writtenfamily: orallyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The oral test is on Friday. |
| particlen. ✓par·ti·cle/ˈpɑɹtəkəl/ | n. | an extremely small piece of somethingfamily: particlesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Tiny particles of dust floated in the sunlight near the window. |
| peern. ✓✓/pɪɹ/ | n. | a person of the same age or positionLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students learn well from peers. |
| promn. ✓/pɹɑm/ | n. | a formal dance for older students, especially in the USLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The film ends at the prom. |
| propn. ≠/pɹɑp/ | n. | an object used in a play; a supportLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | Each group brings one prop. |
| rehearsev. ⚠re·hearse/ɹiˈhɝs/ | v. | to practice before a performancefamily: rehearsalLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | They rehearsed the dialogue twice. |
| relayn. ✓re·lay/ˈɹiˌleɪ/ | n. | a race between teams whose members take turnsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The spelling relay ends the lesson. |
| scramblev. ✓scram·ble/ˈskɹæmbəl/ | v. | to mix things into a disordered statefamily: scrambled, unscrambleLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Scramble the letters and swap sheets. |
| slangn. ✓/slæŋ/ | n. | very informal words used among friendsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Keep slang out of the essay. |
| slaten. ⚠/sleɪt/ | n. | a dark grey stone that splits flat; old school writing boardsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Older monks learned letters on slate. |
| tackn. ⚠/tæk/ | n. | a small flat-headed pin; also an approach to a problemLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Pin the chart up with tacks. |
| termsn. ✓/tɝmz/ | n. | plural of term: words, or school periodsfamily: termLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Learn these terms before the test. |
| tracev. ✓✓/tɹeɪs/ | v. | to find by following signsfamily: traceableLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Trace the word back to Latin. |
| tuitionn. ≠tu·i·tion/tjuˈɪʃən/ | n. | teaching, especially to one student or a small groupLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She receives private tuition in maths twice a week. |
| versen. ≠/vɝs/ | n. | one section of a poem or songfamily: versesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Read the second verse aloud. |
money43 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accountingn. ✓ac·count·ing/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ | n. | the work of keeping records of money that comes in and goes outfamily: account, accountant, accountancy, accountsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She studied accounting and now works for a large company. |
| affordableadj. ✓✓af·ford·a·ble/əˈfɔɹdəbəl/ | adj. | cheap enough for most people to buy or pay forfamily: afford, affordably, affordabilityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The rent is affordable, so many students live in this building. |
| assetn. ✓as·set/ˈæˌsɛt/ | n. | a useful or valuable thing a person or company ownsfamily: assetsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Patience is a teacher's best asset. |
| bankruptcyn. ✓bank·rupt·cy/ˈbæŋkɹəpsi/ | n. | the state of being unable to pay the money you owefamily: bankrupt, bankrupted, bankruptciesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The company declared bankruptcy after losing its biggest customer. |
| betv. ≠/bɛt/ | v. | to risk money on a resultfamily: bettingLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | He bet on the wrong team. |
| bidv. ✓✓/bɪd/ | v. | to offer a price for something, often at a salefamily: bidderLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Three buyers bid for the old house. |
| biddingn. ✓bid·ding/ˈbɪdɪŋ/ | n. | offers of money made by people who want to buy the same thingfamily: bid, bids, bidder, biddersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Bidding for the old painting started at five thousand baht. |
| bidsn. ⚠/bɪdz/ | n. | plural of bid: offers of a pricefamily: bidLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Two bids came in for the old van. |
| commissionn. ≠com·mis·sion/kəˈmɪʃən/ | n. | money paid to a seller for each sale they makefamily: commissions, commissioned, commissionerLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1/C2; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The agent earns a five percent commission on every house sold. |
| compensatev. ≠com·pen·sate/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ | v. | to give someone money or help to make up for a lossfamily: compensation, compensated, compensating, compensates, compensatoryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The airline compensated passengers for the long delay with free meals. |
| compensationn. ≠com·pen·sa·tion/ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ | n. | money paid to someone because they have suffered loss, damage or injuryfamily: compensate, compensated, compensates, compensating, compensatoryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The airline paid compensation to passengers whose flight was cancelled. |
| costlyadj. ≠cost·ly/ˈkɑstli/ | adj. | very expensive to buy, do or keepfamily: cost, costs, costlier, costliestLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Flying in the holiday season is costly, so we booked early. |
| debitn. ✓deb·it/ˈdɛbɪt/ | n. | an amount of money taken out of a bank accountfamily: debits, debited, debitingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The debit for my phone bill appears on the statement every month. |
| deficitn. ≠def·i·cit/ˈdɛfəsət/ | n. | the amount by which money spent is greater than money receivedfamily: deficitsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The club has a deficit this year because ticket sales fell sharply. |
| dimen. ✓/daɪm/ | n. | a US coin worth ten centsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A dime is smaller than a cent coin. |
| dongn. ⚠/dɔŋ/ | n. | the money of VietnamLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Lunch cost fifty thousand dong. |
| duesn. ⚠/duz/ | n. | money paid regularly to belong to a groupfamily: dueLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | She pays her club dues in January. |
| earningsn. ≠earn·ings/ˈɝnɪŋz/ | n. | the money that a person or company makes from work or businessfamily: earn, earned, earning, earnsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Her earnings went up after she moved to the new job. |
| economicaladj. ✓e·co·nom·i·cal/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ | adj. | not using more money, fuel or time than neededfamily: economy, economic, economics, economically, economistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A small car is more economical for driving in the city. |
| financiallyadv. ✓fi·nan·cial·ly/fəˈnænʃəli/ | adv. | in a way that concerns moneyfamily: finance, financial, finances, financed, financingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many students are financially supported by their parents during university. |
| fundingn. ✓fund·ing/ˈfʌndɪŋ/ | n. | money given for a particular purpose, such as a projectfamily: fund, funds, funded, funderLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The lab received funding to study clean water in rural areas. |
| incurv. ≠in·cur/ɪnˈkɝ/ | v. | to have to pay or suffer something because of your actionsfamily: incurs, incurred, incurringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Late payments will incur an extra charge of ten percent. |
| inflationn. ✓✓in·fla·tion/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ | n. | a general rise in prices over time, so money buys lessfamily: inflate, inflated, inflationaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | High inflation means our lunch costs more than it did last year. |
| inheritv. ✓✓in·her·it/ɪnˈhɛɹət/ | v. | to receive money or property from someone who has diedfamily: inheritance, inherited, inheriting, inheritor, inheritsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She inherited her grandmother's house in the countryside. |
| investmentn. ✓✓in·vest·ment/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ | n. | money put into a business or property to make more money laterfamily: invest, investor, invested, investing, investmentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her investment in the small bakery doubled in value within three years. |
| leasen. ✓/lis/ | n. | a written agreement to rent property for a timeLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shop's lease ends in March. |
| liran. ⚠li·ra/ˈlɪɹə/ | n. | the money of Turkey; Italy's money before the euroLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Prices there are shown in lira. |
| merchandisen. ✓mer·chan·dise/ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ | n. | goods that are bought and sold, especially in shopsfamily: merchandising, merchandiser, merchantLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shop displays its new merchandise in the front window. |
| millionairen. ✓mil·lion·aire/ˌmɪljəˈnɛɹ/ | n. | a person who is extremely richfamily: million, millionairesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The shop owner became a millionaire after selling his business. |
| mortgagen. ✓✓mort·gage/ˈmɔɹɡədʒ/ | n. | money borrowed from a bank to buy a house, paid back over many yearsfamily: mortgages, mortgaged, mortgagingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | They pay part of their mortgage every month for thirty years. |
| paymentn. ≠pay·ment/ˈpeɪmənt/ | n. | an amount of money given for something you buy or owefamily: pay, paid, paymentsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The shop asks for full payment before it sends the order. |
| pensionn. ✓✓pen·sion/ˈpɛnʃən/ | n. | money paid regularly to a person who has stopped working because of agefamily: pensioner, pensions, pensionersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | After forty years at the company, he now receives a monthly pension. |
| profitn. ≠prof·it/ˈpɹɑfət/ | n. | the money a business keeps after paying all its costsfamily: profitable, profits, profited, profitingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The shop made a small profit in its first year. |
| profitableadj. ≠prof·it·a·ble/ˈpɹɑfətəbəl/ | adj. | making more money than it costsfamily: profit, profits, profitably, profitability, unprofitableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The small bakery became profitable in its second year. |
| purchasen. ✓✓pur·chase/ˈpɝtʃəs/ | n. | something that you buy, or the act of buying itfamily: purchases, purchased, purchasing, purchaser, purchasersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Keep the receipt in case you need to return your purchase. |
| randn. ⚠/ɹænd/ | n. | the money of South AfricaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He changed baht into rand. |
| recessionn. ✓✓re·ces·sion/ɹɪˈsɛʃən/ | n. | a period when a country's economy gets worse and jobs are lostfamily: recessions, recessionaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many small companies closed during the recession of that year. |
| rentaln. ≠rent·al/ˈɹɛntəl/ | n. | an arrangement where you pay to use something for a limited timefamily: rent, rents, rented, renting, rentalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The weekend car rental cost less than we had expected. |
| revenuen. ✓✓rev·e·nue/ˈɹɛvəˌnu/ | n. | the money that a business or government receivesfamily: revenuesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The company's revenue grew after it opened two new shops. |
| savingn. ✓✓sav·ing/ˈseɪvɪŋ/ | n. | an amount of money you do not have to payfamily: save, saves, saved, savingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Buying the train ticket early gave us a saving of ten pounds. |
| scamn. ⚠/skæm/ | n. | a dishonest plan for getting moneyfamily: scamsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The message about a prize was a scam. |
| stockn. ✓✓/stɑk/ | n. | the goods that a shop keeps ready to sellfamily: stocks, stocked, stocking, stockistLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop has no more stock of that phone until next week. |
| wealthyadj. ✓✓wealth·y/ˈwɛlθi/ | adj. | having a lot of money or propertyfamily: wealth, wealthierLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A wealthy family paid for the new school library. |
tech38 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| acidn. ✓✓ac·id/ˈæsəd/ | n. | a chemical that can burn things; the opposite of a basefamily: acidicLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Lime juice is a mild acid. |
| activatev. ✓ac·ti·vate/ˈæktəˌveɪt/ | v. | to make something start workingfamily: activation, activated, activating, activatesLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | You need to activate your student card before using the library. |
| aluminumn. ✓a·lu·mi·num/əˈlumənəm/ | n. | American spelling of aluminiumfamily: aluminiumLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Most drink cans are made of aluminum because it is light. |
| antivirusn. ✓an·ti·vi·rus/ˌæntiˈvaɪɹəs/ | n. | software that protects a computer from harmful programsfamily: virus, virusesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Please update the antivirus on your laptop before connecting to the network. |
| backupn. ≠back·up/ˈbæˌkʌp/ | n. | a copy of computer data kept in case the original is lostfamily: backupsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Always make a backup of your essay before you close the laptop. |
| betan. ⚠be·ta/ˈbeɪtə/ | n. | the second Greek letter; a test version of softwareLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The app is still in beta. |
| broadbandn. ≠broad·band/ˈbɹɔdˌbænd/ | n. | a fast internet connection that can carry a lot of dataLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our village finally got broadband, so online classes work now. |
| cablen. ✓✓ca·ble/ˈkeɪbəl/ | n. | a thick wire that carries electricity or signalsfamily: cables, cablingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The technician ran a cable from the router to the computer. |
| componentn. ✓✓com·po·nent/kəmˈpoʊnənt/ | n. | one of the parts that together make up a machine or systemfamily: componentsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Each component of the engine is checked before it is fitted. |
| computev. ≠com·pute/kəmˈpjut/ | v. | to work out a number or amount by calculatingfamily: computer, computers, computation, computing, computed, computableLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The program computes the average score for each class automatically. |
| cyberspacen. ✓cy·ber·space/ˈsaɪbɚˌspeɪs/ | n. | the imaginary space where online communication and information existLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Millions of people now meet, shop and study in cyberspace every day. |
| databasen. ✓✓da·ta·base/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ | n. | a large collection of information stored and organised on a computerfamily: data, databasesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The library database lists every book you can borrow. |
| desktopn. ≠desk·top/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/ | n. | a computer designed to stay on a desk rather than be carriedfamily: desktopsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The office replaced its old desktops with laptops so staff could work anywhere. |
| disconnectv. ✓dis·con·nect/dɪskəˈnɛkt/ | v. | to stop a device being joined to its power, phone or internet supplyfamily: connect, disconnected, disconnecting, disconnection, disconnectsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Remember to disconnect the printer before you clean it. |
| electronicsn. ✓✓e·lec·tron·ics/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑnɪks/ | n. | machines and devices such as computers, phones and televisionsfamily: electronic, electronically, electronLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The shop sells electronics such as laptops, cameras and headphones. |
| hardwaren. ≠hard·ware/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ | n. | the physical parts of a computer, such as the screen and keyboardLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new hardware made the old software run much faster. |
| infon. ✓in·fo/ˈɪnfoʊ/ | n. | informal: informationfamily: informationLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The back page has contact info. |
| installationn. ✓in·stal·la·tion/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ | n. | the work of fitting equipment so that it is ready to usefamily: install, installed, installer, installing, installs, uninstallLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The installation of the new air conditioner took two hours. |
| interactiveadj. ≠in·ter·ac·tive/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/ | adj. | involving people or things that respond to each otherfamily: interact, interaction, interactively, interactivityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The museum has interactive screens that children can touch and explore. |
| lasern. ≠la·ser/ˈleɪzɚ/ | n. | a narrow, very strong beam of lightLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The pointer uses a small laser. |
| lensn. ✓/lɛnz/ | n. | curved glass that bends lightLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Clean the camera lens. |
| median. ≠me·di·a/ˈmidiə/ | n. | newspapers, television, radio and the internet as a groupLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The story ran in the local media. |
| moden. ✓/moʊd/ | n. | a particular way a machine or activity worksLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Put the phone in silent mode. |
| neonn. ⚠ne·on/ˈniɑn/ | n. | a gas that glows brightly in signsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A neon sign lit the doorway. |
| noden. ⚠/noʊd/ | n. | a point where lines or connections meet in a networkLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Each computer is a node on the network. |
| nodesn. ⚠/noʊdz/ | n. | plural of node: points where lines or networks connectfamily: nodeLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The diagram has five nodes. |
| pingv. ⚠/pɪŋ/ | v. | to send a quick signal or message to check a connectionfamily: pingedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Ping the server before class starts. |
| predictiveadj. ✓pre·dic·tive/pɹɪˈdɪktɪv/ | adj. | able to show what is likely to happen laterfamily: predict, prediction, predictable, predictivelyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The app uses predictive text to guess your next word. |
| programmern. ✓pro·gram·mer/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæmɚ/ | n. | a person whose job is writing computer softwarefamily: program, programme, programming, programmers, programsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The programmer fixed the bug before the app was released. |
| programmingn. ✓✓pro·gram·ming/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæmɪŋ/ | n. | the work of writing instructions that a computer can followfamily: program, programmer, programmersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She is learning programming so she can build her own apps. |
| rocketn. ✓✓rock·et/ˈɹɑkət/ | n. | a long vehicle with a pointed top that is sent into spacefamily: rockets, rocketed, rocketingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The rocket carried a new satellite into space this morning. |
| serifn. ⚠ser·if/ˈsɛɹəf/ | n. | the small finishing line on a letter's stroke in some fontsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Worksheets print clearly in a serif font. |
| solaradj. ✓✓so·lar/ˈsoʊlɚ/ | adj. | of or powered by the sunfamily: sunLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Solar panels heat the water. |
| sonicadj. ⚠son·ic/ˈsɑnɪk/ | adj. | relating to sound or the speed of soundfamily: soundLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The lab measures sonic waves. |
| technicaladj. ≠tech·ni·cal/ˈtɛknɪkəl/ | adj. | connected with the practical skills and knowledge of a particular subjectfamily: technique, technically, technicality, technicianLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manual explains the technical details of the new printer. |
| transistorn. ✓tran·sis·tor/tɹænˈzɪstɚ/ | n. | a tiny electronic part that controls the flow of electricityfamily: transistorsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A modern phone chip contains billions of transistors. |
| transmitv. ✓✓trans·mit/tɹænzˈmɪt/ | v. | to send a signal, message or disease from one place to anotherfamily: transmission, transmitter, transmits, transmitted, transmittingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The satellite transmits weather data to the station every hour. |
| tunern. ⚠tun·er/ˈtunɚ/ | n. | a person or device that tunes instruments or signalsfamily: tune, tuningLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A phone tuner keeps the guitar true. |
travel33 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraftn. ✓✓air·craft/ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/ | n. | a machine that can fly, such as a plane or helicopterLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Several small aircraft were parked near the runway. |
| auton. ≠au·to/ˈɔtoʊ/ | n. | a car, chiefly in American EnglishLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The auto factory closed. |
| commutev. ✓com·mute/kəˈmjut/ | v. | to travel regularly between your home and your workplacefamily: commuter, commuters, commuted, commuting, commutesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She commutes to Bangkok by train every weekday. |
| deckn. ✓✓/dɛk/ | n. | a ship's floor; also a pack of cardsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Passengers stood on the upper deck. |
| dockn. ✓/dɑk/ | n. | a place in a port where ships stop to load or unloadfamily: docked, docking, docks, docker, dockersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The ferry waited at the dock while the cars drove on board. |
| excursionn. ✓ex·cur·sion/ɪkˈskɝʒən/ | n. | a short journey made for pleasure, often with a groupfamily: excursionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Our class went on an excursion to the science museum. |
| expeditionn. ≠ex·pe·di·tion/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ | n. | an organised journey made for a special purpose, such as exploring a placefamily: expeditionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The scientists joined an expedition to study ice in the Arctic. |
| ferryboatn. ✓fer·ry·boat/ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ | n. | a ship that carries people or cars regularly across a river or seafamily: ferry, ferries, ferryboatsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We took the ferryboat across the river to reach the island. |
| fleetn. ≠/flit/ | n. | a group of ships or vehicles that belong to one organisationfamily: fleetsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The delivery company has a fleet of fifty electric vans. |
| frontiern. ✓fron·tier/fɹənˈtɪɹ/ | n. | a line or border where one country or area endsfamily: frontiersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The train stopped at the frontier so officers could check passports. |
| gearn. ≠/ɡɪɹ/ | n. | equipment needed for an activityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Bring your climbing gear. |
| helicoptern. ≠hel·i·cop·ter/ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ | n. | an aircraft with turning blades on top that can rise straight upfamily: helicoptersLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | A helicopter flew over the city to check the morning traffic. |
| innn. ⚠/ɪn/ | n. | a small hotel, usually in the countrysideLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | They stayed at a village inn. |
| landingn. ✓✓land·ing/ˈlændɪŋ/ | n. | the moment when an aircraft comes down to the groundfamily: land, landed, lands, landingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The pilot made a smooth landing despite the strong wind. |
| limon. ⚠lim·o/ˈlɪmoʊ/ | n. | informal: a limousinefamily: limousineLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The bride arrived in a white limo. |
| linern. ✓lin·er/ˈlaɪnɚ/ | n. | a large ship that carries passengers on long journeysfamily: line, linersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The cruise liner stopped at three islands during the ten-day trip. |
| mastn. ⚠/mæst/ | n. | a tall pole that holds a ship's sails or an antennaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The flag runs up the mast. |
| motorbiken. ✓mo·tor·bike/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ | n. | a vehicle with two wheels and an engine that one or two people ridefamily: motorbikes, motorcycle, motorcyclistLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many students ride a motorbike to the university each morning. |
| motoristn. ≠mo·tor·ist/ˈmoʊtɚɪst/ | n. | a person who drives a carfamily: motor, motors, motoring, motorists, motorwayLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every motorist must stop when the traffic light turns red. |
| navigatev. ✓nav·i·gate/ˈnævəˌɡeɪt/ | v. | to find the right way to a place, especially using mapsfamily: navigation, navigator, navigated, navigating, navigationalLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We used a phone app to navigate the old city. |
| navigationn. ✓✓nav·i·ga·tion/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/ | n. | finding the right way to a place, especially using maps or instrumentsfamily: navigate, navigational, navigatorLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Modern ships rely on satellite navigation to cross the ocean safely. |
| outingn. ≠out·ing/ˈaʊtɪŋ/ | n. | a short trip somewhere for pleasure, usually with a groupfamily: out, outingsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Our department organised an outing to the beach for new staff. |
| piern. ⚠/pɪɹ/ | n. | a structure built out over waterLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | We walked along the pier. |
| ridern. ✓rid·er/ˈɹaɪdɚ/ | n. | a person riding a horse, bicycle or motorcyclefamily: ride, ridesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The rider waited out the rain. |
| routen. ≠/ɹut/ | n. | the way from one place to anotherLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at A2; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The bus takes the river route. |
| scootern. ✓scoot·er/ˈskutɚ/ | n. | a light motorbike with small wheels and a low seatfamily: scoot, scootersLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many students ride a scooter to the university every day. |
| sedann. ⚠se·dan/səˈdæn/ | n. | a car with four doors and a separate boot; a US wordLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A grey sedan waited at the gate. |
| steerv. ≠/stɪɹ/ | v. | to control the direction of a vehiclefamily: steeringLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Steer carefully on the narrow road. |
| stubn. ⚠/stʌb/ | n. | the short piece left when most is used or torn offLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Keep your ticket stub. |
| tolln. ≠/toʊl/ | n. | money paid to use a road or bridgeLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The new bridge charges a toll. |
| trekn. ✓/tɹɛk/ | n. | a long hard walk, often for several daysLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The hill trek takes two days. |
| westernadj. ≠west·ern/ˈwɛstɚn/ | adj. | in or from the west of a country or regionfamily: west, westerner, westerners, westerniseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Heavy rain is expected in the western provinces tomorrow. |
| windshieldn. ✓wind·shield/ˈwɪndˌʃild/ | n. | the large glass window at the front of a carfamily: windshieldsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Rain ran down the windshield faster than the wipers could clear it. |
food31 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| barleyn. ✓bar·ley/ˈbɑɹli/ | n. | a plant whose grain is used in soups and drinksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | This soup is made with barley, carrots and fresh herbs. |
| berryn. ✓ber·ry/ˈbɛɹi/ | n. | a small round fruit that grows on a bush or treefamily: berriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | We picked fresh berries from the bushes behind the farmhouse. |
| bunn. ✓/bʌn/ | n. | a small round bread roll or cakeLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She bought a bun at the bakery. |
| carbn. ⚠/kɑɹb/ | n. | informal: a carbohydratefamily: carbohydrateLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Rice is the main carb here. |
| charv. ⚠/tʃɑɹ/ | v. | to burn the outside of something blackfamily: charredLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Char the peppers before peeling. |
| cherryn. ✓cher·ry/ˈtʃɛɹi/ | n. | a small round red fruit with a stone in the middlefamily: cherriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She put a cherry on top of each small cake. |
| chewv. ✓/tʃu/ | v. | to break food into small pieces with your teethfamily: chewed, chewing, chews, chewy, chewableLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Chew your food slowly so that it is easier to digest. |
| chopv. ✓✓/tʃɑp/ | v. | to cut something into pieces with a knife or an axefamily: chopped, chopping, chopsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Chop the onions finely before you add them to the pan. |
| clamn. ✓/klæm/ | n. | a shellfish with two shells that close tightlyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The soup has clams in it. |
| cocktailn. ≠cock·tail/ˈkɑkˌteɪl/ | n. | a mixed drink, usually containing alcohol, made from several ingredientsfamily: cocktailsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The hotel serves a cocktail made with fresh mango, lime and mint. |
| cocoan. ✓co·coa/ˈkoʊkoʊ/ | n. | a brown powder made from beans, used for chocolate and hot drinksLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Mix two spoons of cocoa into the warm milk. |
| coconutn. ✓co·co·nut/ˈkoʊkəˌnʌt/ | n. | a large brown nut with white flesh and sweet water insidefamily: coconutsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The vendor cut open a coconut so we could drink from it. |
| coresn. ⚠/kɔɹz/ | n. | more than one corefamily: coreLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Throw the apple cores away. |
| fign. ⚠/fɪɡ/ | n. | a soft sweet fruit with many small seedsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Dried figs keep for months. |
| finelyadv. ✓fine·ly/ˈfaɪnli/ | adv. | into very small pieces or thin slicesfamily: fine, finenessLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Chop the garlic finely before adding it to the hot oil. |
| herbn. ✓✓/ɝb/ | n. | a plant whose leaves are used to add taste to food or as medicinefamily: herbs, herbalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She grows herbs like basil and mint on the balcony. |
| mangon. ✓man·go/ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ | n. | a sweet yellow or green tropical fruit with a large flat seedfamily: mangoes, mangosLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Ripe mangoes with sticky rice are a popular dessert in Thailand. |
| mintn. ✓/mɪnt/ | n. | a fresh-tasting herb; a sweet with that tasteLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Tear a few mint leaves in. |
| peachn. ✓/pitʃ/ | n. | a round, soft fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a large stonefamily: peachesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She bought fresh peaches at the market to make a dessert. |
| peelv. ✓/pil/ | v. | to remove the skin of fruit or vegetablesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Peel the mango over the sink. |
| pintn. ✓/paɪnt/ | n. | a unit for measuring liquidLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A pint of milk, please. |
| pumpkinn. ✓pump·kin/ˈpʌmpkɪn/ | n. | a large round orange vegetable with a thick skinfamily: pumpkinsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My mother makes a sweet soup from pumpkin and coconut milk. |
| salsan. ✓sal·sa/ˈsɔlsə/ | n. | a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions and chilliLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She served the chips with a bowl of fresh salsa. |
| soybeann. ✓soy·bean/ˈsɔɪˌbin/ | n. | a small round seed used to make oil, milk and tofufamily: soy, soya, soybeansLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Soybeans are grown on many farms in the north of the country. |
| starvev. ✓✓/stɑɹv/ | v. | to suffer or die because there is not enough foodfamily: starvation, starved, starving, starvesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Without rain, the farm animals would starve during the dry season. |
| stewn. ✓/stu/ | n. | meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquidLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The stew needs one more hour. |
| tangn. ⚠/tæŋ/ | n. | a strong sharp taste or smellLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Lime gives the soup its tang. |
| teaspoonn. ✓tea·spoon/ˈtiˌspun/ | n. | a small spoon used for stirring hot drinks or measuringfamily: teaspoons, teaspoonfulLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Add one teaspoon of sugar and stir well. |
| vinegarn. ✓vin·e·gar/ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ | n. | a sour liquid used to add taste to foodfamily: vinegars, vinegaryLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Add a little vinegar to the salad before serving. |
| wheatn. ✓✓/wit/ | n. | a plant whose grain is made into flour for bread and pastaLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Farmers in the north grow wheat, while the south grows rice. |
| whipv. ≠/wɪp/ | v. | to beat cream or eggs quickly until they become thickfamily: whipped, whipping, whipsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Whip the cream for two minutes until it forms soft peaks. |
buddhism30 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| altarn. ✓al·tar/ˈɔltɚ/ | n. | a raised table used for religious offerings or ceremoniesfamily: altarsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Fresh flowers were placed on the altar before the ceremony began. |
| attachmentn. ≠at·tach·ment/əˈtætʃmənt/ | n. Pali: upādāna | holding on to things or ideas so the mind cannot let gofamily: attach, attachedLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | The teaching warns against attachment to views. |
| consciencen. ≠con·science/ˈkɑnʃəns/ | n. Pali: hiri | the inner sense of shame that turns one from wrongdoingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | His conscience would not let him lie. |
| consciousnessn. ≠con·scious·ness/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ | n. Pali: viññāṇa | bare knowing; awareness of an objectfamily: consciousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Eye-consciousness arises with sight. |
| cravingn. ≠crav·ing/ˈkɹeɪvɪŋ/ | n. Pali: taṇhā | strong wanting that pulls the mind after thingsfamily: craveLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C1 | Craving is named as the origin of suffering. |
| doctrinen. ≠doc·trine/ˈdɑktɹən/ | n. Pali: dhamma | a body of teaching held by a religion or schoolfamily: doctrinalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The doctrine is studied in Pali. |
| enlightenmentn. ⚠en·light·en·ment/ˌɛnˈlaɪtənmənt/ | n. Pali: bodhi | full awakening; complete understanding that ends delusionfamily: enlightenedLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. |
| greedn. ⚠/ɡɹid/ | n. Pali: lobha | strong selfish wanting for morefamily: greedyLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Greed is one of the three unwholesome roots. |
| hatredn. ≠ha·tred/ˈheɪtɹəd/ | n. Pali: dosa | strong hostile dislikefamily: hateLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Hatred is never stilled by hatred. |
| ignorancen. ≠ig·no·rance/ˈɪɡnɚəns/ | n. Pali: avijjā | not knowing; in Buddhist use, not seeing things as they arefamily: ignorantLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Ignorance is named first among the twelve links. |
| incensen. ✓in·cense/ˌɪnˈsɛns/ | n. Pali: dhūpa | a substance burned for its sweet smell in ceremoniesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Incense smoke filled the hall. |
| insightn. ≠in·sight/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/ | n. Pali: vipassanā | seeing clearly into the true nature of thingsLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 agrees with the level shown | Calm supports insight. |
| karman. ⚠kar·ma/ˈkɑɹmə/ | n. Pali: kamma | intentional action, and the results it brings, good or badLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | He explained karma with a simple story. |
| laman. ⚠la·ma/ˈlɑmə/ | n. | a teacher in Tibetan BuddhismLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The visiting lama spoke through a translator. |
| liberationn. ≠lib·er·a·tion/ˌlɪˌbɝˈeɪʃən/ | n. Pali: vimutti | freedom of the mind from what binds itfamily: liberateLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The path leads toward liberation. |
| lotusn. ⚠lo·tus/ˈloʊtəs/ | n. Pali: paduma | a water flower important in Buddhist artLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A lotus opened on the pond. |
| meritn. ≠mer·it/ˈmɛɹət/ | n. Pali: puñña | goodness earned by doing good actionsLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | They make merit at the temple. |
| mindfulnessn. ⚠mind·ful·ness/ˈmaɪndfəlnəs/ | n. Pali: sati | calm, steady attention to the present momentfamily: mindfulLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Ten minutes of mindfulness starts the class. |
| monasteryn. ✓mon·as·ter·y/ˈmɑnəsˌtɛɹi/ | n. Pali: vihāra | a place where monks live and practicefamily: monasticLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | He stayed a month in the monastery. |
| nobleadj. ≠no·ble/ˈnoʊbəl/ | adj. Pali: ariya | of high moral quality; in Buddhist use, belonging to the path of the awakenedfamily: nobilityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The Noble Eightfold Path has eight factors. |
| novicen. ⚠nov·ice/ˈnɑvəs/ | n. Pali: sāmaṇera | a junior monk in training; also any beginnerLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The novice swept the courtyard. |
| pagodan. ⚠pa·go·da/pəˈɡoʊdə/ | n. Pali: cetiya | a tower built as a religious monument in AsiaLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The golden pagoda shone in the sun. |
| perceptionn. ✓✓per·cep·tion/pɚˈsɛpʃən/ | n. Pali: saññā | the mind's noting and recognizing of thingsfamily: perceiveLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Perception marks a sound as a bell. |
| ritualn. ≠rit·u·al/ˈɹɪtʃuəl/ | n. | a set of actions always done the same way in a ceremonyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The morning ritual begins at five. |
| sacredadj. ≠sa·cred/ˈseɪkɹəd/ | adj. | holy and deserving deep respectLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at B1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The text is sacred to Buddhists. |
| saintn. ≠/seɪnt/ | n. | a person recognized as very holyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The hall is named after a saint. |
| sermonn. ⚠ser·mon/ˈsɝmən/ | n. Pali: desanā | a religious talk given to teach peopleLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The abbot gave a short sermon. |
| shrinen. ⚠/ʃɹaɪn/ | n. Pali: cetiya | a small holy place for prayer or offeringsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A small shrine stands by the gate. |
| sinn. ≠/sɪn/ | n. | an act that breaks a religious or moral ruleLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The text lists five kinds of sin. |
| sufferingn. ✓✓suf·fer·ing/ˈsʌfɚɪŋ/ | n. Pali: dukkha | pain or unsatisfactoriness; in Buddhist use, the unsatisfactory nature of conditioned thingsfamily: sufferLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The First Noble Truth concerns suffering. |
discourse30 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accordinglyadv. ≠ac·cord·ing·ly/əˈkɔɹdɪŋli/ | adv. | in a way that fits what has just happened or been saidfamily: accord, according, accordanceLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The cost of paper went up, so prices were raised accordingly. |
| additionallyadv. ✓✓ad·di·tion·al·ly/əˈdɪʃənəli/ | adv. | used to give one more point or factfamily: add, addition, additionalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Additionally, students must submit a short reflection with their project. |
| articulatev. ≠ar·tic·u·late/ɑɹˈtɪkjəˌleɪt/ | v. | to express your ideas or feelings clearly in wordsfamily: articulation, articulated, articulating, articulates, articulatelyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She articulated her concerns clearly at the staff meeting. |
| assertv. ≠as·sert/əˈsɝt/ | v. | to state firmly that something is truefamily: assertion, assertive, asserted, asserting, assertsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The author asserts that sleep improves memory in students. |
| colonn. ✓co·lon/ˈkoʊlən/ | n. | the punctuation mark (:) used before a list or explanationfamily: colonsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Put a colon before the list of items you need. |
| concedev. ≠con·cede/kənˈsid/ | v. | to admit that something is true after first disagreeingfamily: concession, concessions, conceded, concedes, concedingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | After seeing the data, she conceded that the plan needed changes. |
| conjunctionn. ✓con·junc·tion/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ | n. | a word such as and, but or because that joins parts of a sentencefamily: conjunctionsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Use a conjunction such as 'but' to join the two short sentences. |
| converselyadv. ✓con·verse·ly/ˈkɑnvɚsli/ | adv. | in the opposite way, or from the opposite point of viewfamily: converseLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Some students learn best by reading; conversely, others prefer listening. |
| essentiallyadv. ✓✓es·sen·tial·ly/ɛˈsɛnʃəli/ | adv. | in the most basic and important wayfamily: essential, essenceLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The two phones are essentially the same, apart from the colour. |
| evidentlyadv. ✓ev·i·dent·ly/ˈɛvədəntli/ | adv. | in a way that is clear from the facts you can seefamily: evident, evidenceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The students had evidently studied hard, because everyone passed the test. |
| franklyadv. ≠frank·ly/ˈfɹæŋkli/ | adv. | in an honest and direct wayfamily: frank, franknessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Frankly, I think the plan needs more time before we start. |
| ideallyadv. ✓i·de·al·ly/aɪˈdili/ | adv. | in the best possible situationfamily: ideal, ideals, idealismLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Ideally, everyone would finish the reading before the seminar. |
| implyv. ✓✓im·ply/ɪmˈplaɪ/ | v. | to suggest something without saying it directlyfamily: implication, implied, implies, implying, implicitLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Her smile implied that she already knew the answer. |
| ironicallyadv. ≠i·ron·i·cal·ly/aɪˈɹɑnɪkli/ | adv. | in a way that is the opposite of what you would expectfamily: irony, ironic, ironicalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Ironically, the fastest runner in our class missed the bus. |
| lastlyadv. ✓last·ly/ˈlæstli/ | adv. | used to introduce the final point in a listfamily: lastLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Lastly, I would like to thank my classmates for their help. |
| likewiseadv. ✓✓like·wise/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ | adv. | in the same way as something already mentionedLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The first group finished early, and the second group did likewise. |
| literallyadv. ✓✓lit·er·al·ly/ˈlɪtɚəli/ | adv. | in the exact meaning of the words, not as a comparisonfamily: literalLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The word homework literally means work that you do at home. |
| necessarilyadv. ≠nec·es·sar·i·ly/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ | adv. | as a certain or unavoidable resultfamily: necessary, necessity, necessities, necessitate, unnecessaryLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Expensive shoes are not necessarily better than cheap ones. |
| potentiallyadv. ✓✓po·ten·tial·ly/pəˈtɛnʃəli/ | adv. | in a way that is possible but has not happened yetfamily: potentialLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | This new medicine could potentially save thousands of lives every year. |
| preferablyadv. ✓pref·er·a·bly/ˈpɹɛfɚəbli/ | adv. | if possible, as the better choicefamily: prefer, preferable, preferenceLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Send your essay by email, preferably before Friday. |
| presumablyadv. ≠pre·sum·a·bly/pɹəˈzuməbli/ | adv. | used to say that something is probably truefamily: presume, presumed, presumable, presumptionLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The lights are off, so presumably nobody is home yet. |
| purelyadv. ✓pure·ly/ˈpjʊɹli/ | adv. | only, and for no other reasonfamily: pure, purityLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | She joined the club purely because her friends were members. |
| queryn. ≠que·ry/ˈkwiɹi/ | n. | a question you ask to get information or check somethingfamily: queries, queried, queryingLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Send any queries about the timetable to the office email. |
| reckonv. ✓✓reck·on/ˈɹɛkən/ | v. | to think or believe that something is truefamily: reckoned, reckoning, reckonsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | I reckon the train will be late again today. |
| regardlessadv. ≠re·gard·less/ɹəˈɡɑɹdləs/ | adv. | without being affected by what has happened or been saidfamily: regard, regards, regarding, regardedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The rain was heavy, but the match went ahead regardless. |
| specificallyadv. ≠spe·cif·i·cal·ly/spəˈsɪfɪkli/ | adv. | for one particular purpose, person or thing onlyfamily: specific, specify, specifics, specification, specificityLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | This textbook was written specifically for first-year engineering students. |
| ultimatelyadv. ✓✓ul·ti·mate·ly/ˈʌltəmətli/ | adv. | in the end, after everything else has happenedfamily: ultimateLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The project was delayed several times but ultimately succeeded. |
| undoubtedlyadv. ≠un·doubt·ed·ly/ənˈdaʊtɪdli/ | adv. | certainly, in a way that no one could questionfamily: undoubted, doubt, doubtlessLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She is undoubtedly the most careful researcher in our group. |
| verbaladj. ≠ver·bal/ˈvɝbəl/ | adj. | spoken rather than writtenfamily: verb, verbs, verbally, verbaliseLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The manager gave verbal approval, but we still need it in writing. |
| whereasconj. ✓✓where·as/wɛˈɹæz/ | conj. | used to compare two facts that are different from each otherLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My brother loves cold weather, whereas I prefer the heat. |
city28 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| archn. ✓/ɑɹtʃ/ | n. | a curved structure over an openingLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | They walked under the stone arch. |
| arenan. ≠a·re·na/əˈɹinə/ | n. | a large building or area where sports or concerts happenfamily: arenasLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Thousands of fans filled the arena for the basketball final. |
| barbershopn. ✓bar·ber·shop/ˈbɑɹbɚˌʃɑp/ | n. | a shop where a man goes to have his hair cutfamily: barber, barbers, barbershopsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | My brother visits the barbershop on the corner once a month. |
| boothn. ✓/buθ/ | n. | a small closed space where one person can do something in privatefamily: boothsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | There is a photo booth next to the station entrance. |
| breweryn. ✓brew·er·y/ˈbɹuɚi/ | n. | a place where beer is madefamily: brew, brewer, brewed, brewing, breweriesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The old brewery by the river is now a museum. |
| bustn. ⚠/bʌst/ | n. | a statue of a person's head and shouldersLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | A bronze bust stands in the hall. |
| cathedraln. ✓ca·the·dral/kəˈθidɹəl/ | n. | a very large and important church in a cityfamily: cathedralsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Tourists climbed the tower of the old cathedral for the view. |
| cemeteryn. ≠cem·e·ter·y/ˈsɛməˌtɛɹi/ | n. | a place where dead people are buriedfamily: cemeteriesLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Every year the family visits the cemetery where their grandparents are buried. |
| concreten. ✓✓con·crete/ˈkɑnkɹit/ | n. | a hard building material made from cement, sand, small stones and waterfamily: concretely, concretenessLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The workers poured concrete to make the floor of the new car park. |
| copn. ≠/kɑp/ | n. | an informal word for a police officerLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A1; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | A cop directed the traffic. |
| dentn. ⚠/dɛnt/ | n. | a hollow mark made by a knockfamily: dented, dentsLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | There is a dent in the car door. |
| domen. ⚠/doʊm/ | n. | a round curved roofLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The hall has a white dome. |
| embassyn. ≠em·bas·sy/ˈɛmbəsi/ | n. | the building where a country's officials work in a foreign capitalfamily: embassies, ambassadorLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She went to the embassy to apply for a student visa. |
| exhibitn. ✓ex·hib·it/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ | n. | an object shown to the public in a museum or galleryfamily: exhibition, exhibitions, exhibitor, exhibited, exhibiting, exhibitsLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The most popular exhibit at the museum is a dinosaur skeleton. |
| ghetton. ✓ghet·to/ˈɡɛtoʊ/ | n. | a poor part of a city where one group of people mostly livesfamily: ghettos, ghettoesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Many families in the ghetto could not afford proper housing. |
| hospicen. ✓hos·pice/ˈhɑspəs/ | n. | a hospital that gives comfort and care to people who are dyingfamily: hospicesLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Volunteers at the hospice read to patients every afternoon. |
| housingn. ✓hous·ing/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ | n. | the flats and buildings that people live infamily: house, houses, household, housedLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The city needs more affordable housing for young workers. |
| hubsn. ⚠/hʌbz/ | n. | plural of hub: the centres of wheels or of activityfamily: hubLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Bus hubs link the far districts. |
| martn. ⚠/mɑɹt/ | n. | a market or shop, used mainly in namesfamily: marketLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | The corner mart sells ice. |
| neighboringadj. ✓neigh·bor·ing/ˈneɪbɚɪŋ/ | adj. | American spelling of neighbouringfamily: neighbouringLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Students from neighboring villages share the same school bus. |
| nightclubn. ✓night·club/ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/ | n. | a place that opens late at night where people dance and listen to musicfamily: nightclubsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The new nightclub near the river plays music until two in the morning. |
| raidn. ≠/ɹeɪd/ | n. | a sudden attack or official searchfamily: raided, raiderLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | Police carried out a raid at dawn. |
| rampn. ✓/ɹæmp/ | n. | a slope that joins two levelsfamily: rampsLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | A ramp leads up to the library door. |
| sewern. ⚠sew·er/ˈsuɚ/ | n. | an underground pipe that carries away waste waterfamily: sewersLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | New sewers ended the street flooding. |
| suburbn. ✓✓sub·urb/ˈsʌbɚb/ | n. | an area where people live on the edge of a large cityfamily: suburbs, suburbanLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | They moved to a quiet suburb where the children could play outside. |
| tunneln. ✓✓tun·nel/ˈtʌnəl/ | n. | a long passage dug under the ground or through a hillfamily: tunnels, tunnelled, tunnellingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The train went through a long tunnel under the mountain. |
| urbanadj. ✓✓ur·ban/ˈɝbən/ | adj. | connected with a town or city, not the countrysidefamily: urbanization, urbanize, suburbanLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Urban areas usually have better public transport than small villages. |
| venuen. ✓✓ven·ue/ˈvɛnju/ | n. | the place where an event such as a concert or meeting happensfamily: venuesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The conference venue is a hotel near the main railway station. |
time21 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adventn. ✓ad·vent/ˈædˌvɛnt/ | n. | the arrival or beginning of something importantLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | The advent of smartphones changed how students find information. |
| coincidev. ≠co·in·cide/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ | v. | to happen at the same time as something elsefamily: coincidence, coincidences, coincided, coincides, coinciding, coincidentalLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The school trip coincided with the first day of the holiday. |
| even. ⚠/iv/ | n. | the day or evening before an eventLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | They arrived on the eve of the festival. |
| everlastingadj. ✓ev·er·last·ing/ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ | adj. | continuing without end, for all timefamily: everlastinglyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Grandmother said a good education is an everlasting gift. |
| formerlyadv. ✓✓for·mer·ly/ˈfɔɹmɚli/ | adv. | in the past, but not nowfamily: formerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The museum was formerly a railway station. |
| forthcomingadj. ≠forth·com·ing/ˌfɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ | adj. | going to happen or appear soonLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Tickets for the forthcoming concert go on sale next Monday. |
| hourlyadj. ✓hour·ly/ˈaʊɹli/ | adj. | happening or done once every sixty minutesfamily: hour, hoursLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | An hourly bus runs from the campus to the city centre. |
| instantlyadv. ✓✓in·stant·ly/ˈɪnstəntli/ | adv. | immediately, without any delayfamily: instant, instantaneousLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | She recognised the voice instantly and picked up the phone. |
| lifetimen. ✓✓life·time/ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ | n. | the whole period of time from someone's birth to their deathfamily: life, lifetimesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My grandmother saw huge changes in technology during her lifetime. |
| medievaladj. ≠me·di·eval/mɪˈdivəl/ | adj. | belonging to the Middle Ages, roughly the years 500 to 1500family: medievalistLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The old town still has a medieval wall around its centre. |
| ongoingadj. ✓on·go·ing/ˈɑnˌɡoʊɪŋ/ | adj. | still happening or continuing nowLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Road repairs are ongoing, so expect delays near the bridge. |
| onsetn. ⚠on·set/ˈɑnˌsɛt/ | n. | the beginning, especially of something unpleasantLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Finish planting before the onset of the rains. |
| originallyadv. ≠o·rig·i·nal·ly/əˈɹɪdʒənəli/ | adv. | at first, before something changedfamily: origin, original, originality, originate, originsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | The building was originally a school, but now it is a library. |
| phasen. ≠/feɪz/ | n. | one stage in a process of changefamily: phasesLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2; CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 agree with the level shown | The reading phase lasts two weeks. |
| precedev. ✓✓pre·cede/pɹɪˈsid/ | v. | to come or happen before something elsefamily: preceded, precedes, preceding, precedent, precedenceLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | A short introduction preceded the main speech at the conference. |
| previouslyadv. ≠pre·vi·ous·ly/ˈpɹiviəsli/ | adv. | at an earlier pointfamily: previousLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at B1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She previously worked as a nurse before becoming a teacher. |
| prioradj. ✓✓pri·or/ˈpɹaɪɚ/ | adj. | happening or existing before something elsefamily: priority, prioritiesLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Students with no prior knowledge of chemistry can still join the course. |
| spann. ≠/spæn/ | n. | the length of time something lastsfamily: spans, spannedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The lesson has a span of fifty minutes. |
| temporarilyadv. ✓✓tem·po·rar·i·ly/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ | adv. | for a short time only, not permanentlyfamily: temporaryLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The library is temporarily closed while the roof is repaired. |
| thereafteradv. ≠there·af·ter/ðɛɹˈæftɚ/ | adv. | after the time or event that has just been mentionedLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | She graduated in June and started her new job shortly thereafter. |
| timingn. ✓✓tim·ing/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ | n. | the moment chosen for something to happenfamily: time, timed, timingsLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The timing of the meeting was bad because everyone had exams. |
weather6 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| droughtn. ✓✓/dɹaʊt/ | n. | a long period with no rainLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The drought lasted two years. |
| galen. ≠/ɡeɪl/ | n. | a very strong windfamily: galesLevel evidence: References disagree — Octanove places it at C2 | A gale brought down the old tree. |
| hailn. ⚠/heɪl/ | n. | frozen rain that falls as small balls of iceLevel evidence: Drafted — none of the three checked references lists this word and part of speech yet | Hail rattled on the tin roof. |
| harshadj. ≠/hɑɹʃ/ | adj. | unpleasantly severefamily: harshlyLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | The winter was harsh. |
| mistn. ✓/mɪst/ | n. | a thin cloud close to the groundfamily: mistyLevel evidence: Level matches CEFR-J v1.5; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Morning mist covered the field. |
| rayn. ≠/ɹeɪ/ | n. | a narrow line of lightLevel evidence: References disagree — CEFR-J v1.5 places it at A2; Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1 | A ray of sun crossed the floor. |
environment3 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carbonn. ✓✓car·bon/ˈkɑɹbən/ | n. | a chemical element found in coal, diamonds and all living thingsfamily: carbonate, carbonated, carbonation, carbonic, carboniseLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Trees take in carbon from the air as they grow. |
| disposaln. ≠dis·pos·al/dɪˈspoʊzəl/ | n. | the act of throwing away or getting rid of somethingfamily: dispose, disposed, disposable, disposalsLevel evidence: References disagree — Oxford 3000/5000 places it at C1; CEFR-J v1.5 agrees with the level shown | Safe disposal of old batteries protects the soil and water. |
| littern. ✓✓lit·ter/ˈlɪtɚ/ | n. | pieces of rubbish left lying on the ground in public placesfamily: littered, littering, littersLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Volunteers picked up litter along the beach on Saturday morning. |
outside3 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| marathonn. ✓✓mar·a·thon/ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ | n. | a running race of just over 42 kilometresfamily: marathons, marathonerLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | My sister trained for six months before running her first marathon. |
| pitchn. ✓✓/pɪtʃ/ | n. | an area of ground marked out for playing a team sportfamily: pitches, pitched, pitchingLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | The football pitch was wet after the heavy rain. |
| ruraladj. ✓✓ru·ral/ˈɹʊɹəl/ | adj. | connected with the countryside, not the town or cityLevel evidence: Level agreed by CEFR-J v1.5 and Oxford 3000/5000 | Many rural schools have fewer than fifty students in total. |
classroom1 words
| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| markern. ✓mark·er/ˈmɑɹkɚ/ | n. | a pen with a thick soft tip for writing on boards or paperfamily: mark, marks, marked, marking, markersLevel evidence: Level matches Oxford 3000/5000; no other checked reference covers this word and part of speech | Write your group's answer on the board with a blue marker. |
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 B2
At B2, a definition is rarely enough. Two words with the same meaning behave differently: one is formal, one is not; one takes an object, one does not. When you meet a new word here, ask three questions — who says this, in what kind of writing, and what usually follows it.
This is roughly where a plain scramble stops earning its place. Rearranging letters drills the recognition of a written form, and by B2 you recognize written forms fluently. Your gaps are meaning, register and collocation. If you want the puzzle format to keep working, use the scramble maker in its with definitions format, where the task is recalling which word carries a given sense.
Beyond B2 this site does not publish a word list. C1 has 426 entries in the learner layer and C2 has 28 — enough for the maker to build a worksheet from, not enough to call a list. A short list presented as a level would misrepresent the level, so it is not offered.
Where to go next
When most of this list is familiar, move up to C1 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.