English vocabulary · A2

These are the 1,003 words that English courses and textbooks teach at level A2 (Elementary). Each one comes with a definition and an example sentence in English, with no translation: the way native speakers learn.

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Word	Meaning	Example
accident	Something bad that happens by chance, often when people get hurt.	There was a small car accident* on our road, but nobody was hurt.*
activity	Something that you do, often for fun or to learn.	The summer camp offers a different activity* every afternoon.*
advice	Words that tell someone what you think they should do.	My grandmother always gives me good advice* about money.*
air	The gas around us that we breathe.	Open the window and let some fresh air* in.*
ambulance	A vehicle that takes ill or hurt people to hospital quickly.	Call an ambulance! That man has fallen off his bike.
amount	How much there is of something.	She spends a large amount* of money on books.*
ankle	The part of the body that joins your foot to your leg.	Tom fell during the match and hurt his ankle.
appointment	A time you have arranged to see someone, such as a doctor.	I have a dentist appointment* at four o'clock.*
area	A part of a city, country or place.	We live in a quiet area* near the river.*
argument	An angry talk between people who do not agree.	My brother and I had an argument* about the TV remote.*
arrival	The moment when someone or something gets to a place.	The arrival* of the train was twenty minutes late.*
art gallery	A building where people can look at paintings and other works of art.	We spent the afternoon at the art gallery* looking at old paintings.*
article	A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine or on a website.	Did you read the article* about healthy food in today's paper?*
assistant	A person whose job is to help someone else or to help customers.	The shop assistant* helped me find the right size.*
audience	The people who watch or listen to a show, film or talk.	The audience* clapped loudly at the end of the concert.*
bank account	An arrangement with a bank where it keeps your money for you.	My salary goes straight into my bank account* every month.*
barbecue	A meal that you cook and eat outside over a fire.	We're having a barbecue* in the garden on Saturday.*
basket	A container made of thin pieces of wood or plastic, used for carrying things.	She carried the apples home in a basket.
battery	A small object that gives power to things like phones and toys.	My phone battery* is almost empty.*
bean	A seed that you cook and eat, often brown, green or white.	We had rice and beans* for lunch.*
bell	A metal object that makes a ringing sound when you hit or shake it.	The school bell* rings at nine o'clock.*
bill	A piece of paper that shows how much you must pay.	Can we have the bill, please? We'd like to pay.
biology	The study of living things, such as plants and animals.	In biology* we learned how the heart works.*
bin	A container where you put things you want to throw away.	Please put your empty bottle in the bin.
block	A large building with many flats or offices in it.	They live on the fifth floor of a tall block* of flats.*
blouse	A shirt for women or girls.	She wore a white blouse* and a black skirt.*
boarding pass	A card you must show before you get on a plane.	Have your passport and boarding pass* ready at the gate.*
bone	One of the hard white parts inside the body of a person or animal.	The dog is eating a big bone* in the garden.*
bracelet	A piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist.	My aunt gave me a silver bracelet* for my birthday.*
brain	The part inside your head that you use to think and feel.	Your brain* needs sleep to work well.*
brand	The name a company gives to the things it makes.	What brand* of trainers do you usually buy?*
break	A short time when you stop working or studying to rest.	We have a fifteen-minute break* at eleven o'clock.*
breath	The air that goes into and out of your body.	Take a deep breath* and relax.*
brick	A small hard block used to build walls and houses.	The old school is made of red brick.
button	A small part on a machine that you press to make it work.	Press the green button* to start the washing machine.*
cabin	A small wooden house, often in the mountains or a forest.	We stayed in a little cabin* by the lake.*
candle	A stick of wax that you burn to give light.	She lit a candle* and turned off the lights.*
capital	The most important city of a country, where the government is.	Madrid is the capital* of Spain.*
captain	The person in charge of a ship, plane or sports team.	The captain* welcomed the passengers on board the plane.*
career	The jobs you do during your working life.	She wants a career* in medicine.*
cash	Money in coins and notes.	Can I pay by card, or do you only take cash?
castle	A large, strong building with thick walls, built long ago to protect people.	The king lived in a castle* on the hill.*
ceiling	The top inside surface of a room.	There is a big lamp hanging from the ceiling.
century	A period of one hundred years.	This bridge was built in the nineteenth century.
change	The money you get back when you pay more than the price.	Here's ten euros. Keep the change.
channel	A TV station that shows its own programmes.	What's on the other channel? This programme is boring.
character	A person in a book, film or play.	The little dog is my favourite character* in the story.*
chess	A game for two players with black and white pieces on a board of squares.	Do you want to play a game of chess?
chest	The front part of your body between your neck and your stomach.	She held the baby close to her chest.
choice	The chance to pick the thing you want from several things.	You can have tea or coffee; it's your choice.
circle	A round shape like the letter O.	The children sat in a circle* on the floor.*
coast	The land next to the sea.	We drove along the coast* and stopped at small beaches.*
coin	A small round piece of metal money.	He put a coin* in the machine and got a drink.*
college	A place where people study after they leave school.	My sister is studying art at college.
comedy	A funny film, play or TV show.	Let's watch a comedy* tonight; I want to laugh.*
competition	An event where people try to win a prize or be the best.	Fifty young people entered the singing competition.
conversation	A talk between two or more people.	I had a long conversation* with my neighbour about gardening.*
corridor	A long narrow passage inside a building, with doors to rooms.	The classroom is at the end of the corridor.
cost	The amount of money you need to pay for something.	The cost* of the trip is two hundred pounds.*
costume	Special clothes you wear to look like someone else, for a play or party.	He wore a pirate costume* to the party.*
cotton	Soft natural cloth made from a plant.	This T-shirt is made of 100% cotton.
couple	Two people who are married or in a relationship.	The young couple* next door have just had a baby.*
course	A set of lessons about a subject.	I'm doing a cooking course* on Tuesday evenings.*
court	An area where you play games like tennis or basketball.	The tennis court* is behind the sports centre.*
crowd	A large group of people together in one place.	A big crowd* was waiting outside the stadium.*
culture	The art, music, customs and ideas of a group of people.	I love learning about Japanese food and culture.
customer	A person who buys things from a shop or business.	The shop was full of customers* on Saturday.*
dancer	A person who moves to music, as a job or a hobby.	The dancer* moved beautifully across the stage.*
danger	The chance that something bad will happen or someone will get hurt.	Drive slowly. The ice on the roads is a real danger.
death	The end of life.	The film is about the life and death* of an old tree.*
decision	A choice that you make after thinking.	It was a difficult decision, but I took the job.
degree	A unit used to measure temperature.	It's thirty degrees* outside today!*
delay	A time when you have to wait because something is late.	There's a two-hour delay* on all flights to Paris.*
department	One part of a large shop, company or university.	The shoe department* is on the second floor.*
departure	The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.	Please arrive at the airport two hours before departure.
description	Words that say what someone or something is like.	Write a short description* of your bedroom.*
design	The way something is planned to look and work.	I love the design* of your new kitchen.*
detail	A small fact or piece of information.	Tell me every detail* about your trip!*
diary	A book where you write what happens each day, or your plans.	She writes in her diary* every night before bed.*
diet	The food you usually eat.	A healthy diet* includes lots of fruit and vegetables.*
difference	The way in which two things are not the same.	What's the difference* between a frog and a toad?*
direction	The way that someone or something goes or faces.	Excuse me, which direction* is the station?*
discount	An amount taken off the usual price.	Students get a 10% discount* at this cinema.*
dish	Food cooked in a particular way as part of a meal.	Chicken with rice is my favourite dish.
distance	How far it is between two places.	The distance* from my house to school is two kilometres.*
drawing	A picture made with a pencil or pen.	My little brother made a drawing* of our cat.*
driving licence	An official card that shows you are allowed to drive a car.	You need a driving licence* to rent a car.*
earth	The planet we live on.	The earth* goes round the sun once a year.*
education	The process of teaching and learning, usually at school.	Every child should get a good education.
electricity	A form of energy that gives power to lights and machines.	The storm cut off the electricity* in our town.*
emergency	A serious and dangerous situation that needs action quickly.	In an emergency, call an ambulance.
end	The last part of something.	The end* of the film was really funny.*
energy	The power or strength to be active.	After a good breakfast I have lots of energy.
entrance	A door or gate where you go into a place.	Meet me at the main entrance* of the museum.*
environment	The air, water, land, plants and animals around us.	We must protect the environment* for our children.*
event	Something important or interesting that happens, often planned.	The concert was the biggest event* of the summer.*
exercise	Physical activity that keeps you healthy.	Swimming is great exercise* for your whole body.*
exit	A door or way that you use to leave a building or place.	The emergency exit* is at the back of the cinema.*
experience	Knowledge or skill you get from doing something.	She has five years of experience* as a teacher.*
factory	A building where things are made by machines.	My uncle works in a car factory.
fan	A person who likes a singer, team or sport very much.	I'm a big fan* of that band.*
fashion	The style of clothes that is popular at a certain time.	She loves reading magazines about fashion.
fear	The feeling you have when you think something bad will happen.	He has a fear* of spiders.*
festival	A special event with music, films or food, often lasting several days.	We went to a music festival* in the summer.*
fever	A body temperature that is higher than normal because you are ill.	The baby has a fever, so we're calling the doctor.
field	An area of land with grass, often used for animals or crops.	The cows are in the field* next to the farm.*
file	A collection of information stored on a computer.	Save the file* before you close the program.*
fire station	A building where firefighters and their vehicles wait for calls.	The fire station* is next to the hospital.*
flight	A journey by plane.	Our flight* to London leaves at seven.*
flu	A common illness like a bad cold, with fever and pain.	I stayed in bed for a week with flu.
fog	Thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see.	We couldn't see the hills because of the fog.
forest	A large area of land covered with trees.	We went for a walk in the forest* and saw a deer.*
form	A paper with spaces where you write information.	Please complete this form* with your name and address.*
fuel	Something such as petrol or gas that is burned to give power.	The car is low on fuel.
furniture	Things like tables, chairs and beds in a room.	We need new furniture* for the living room.*
future	The time that will come after now.	In the future, I want to live by the sea.
gallery	A room or building where art is shown.	The gallery* has a new show of modern paintings.*
gas	A substance like air, used for cooking or heating.	We cook with gas, not electricity.
geography	The study of countries, mountains, rivers and weather.	In geography* we learned about the longest rivers in the world.*
ghost	In stories, a white shape that moves through old houses at night.	The children say there's a ghost* in the old house.*
goal	The point a team wins when the ball goes into the net.	Mia scored the winning goal* in the last minute.*
gold	A valuable shiny yellow metal.	Her ring is made of gold.
golf	A game where players hit a small ball into holes with a club.	My dad plays golf* every Sunday.*
government	The group of people who lead a country.	The government* is building a new hospital in our town.*
ground	The surface of the earth that you walk on.	The apple fell to the ground.
guide	A person whose job is to show a place to tourists.	Our guide* told us the history of the castle.*
gym	A room or building with equipment for doing exercise.	I go to the gym* three times a week.*
habit	Something you do often, almost without thinking.	Biting your nails is a bad habit.
hairdresser	A person whose job is to cut and style hair.	I'm going to the hairdresser* to get my hair cut.*
health	The condition of your body and mind, and how well you are.	Smoking is bad for your health.
heat	The quality of being hot; a high temperature.	I can't sleep in this heat. Let's open the window.
height	How tall or high someone or something is.	What is the height* of that mountain?*
hero	A person who is admired for doing something brave or good.	The firefighter was a hero* after he saved the children.*
hill	An area of land higher than the land around it, but lower than a mountain.	Our house is at the top of a hill.
hole	An empty space or opening in something.	There's a hole* in my sock.*
horror film	A film that is made to frighten people.	I don't like horror films. I prefer comedies.
housework	Jobs like cleaning and washing that you do in your home.	We share the housework: I cook and my husband cleans.
ice	Water that has frozen and become hard.	Would you like some ice* in your drink?*
illness	A condition when your body or mind is not healthy.	She missed two weeks of school because of a long illness.
information	Facts or details about something.	You can find more information* on our website.*
injury	Damage to the body, for example in an accident.	He couldn't play because of a knee injury.
instrument	An object such as a piano or guitar that is used to make music.	Do you play a musical instrument?
interview	A meeting where someone asks you questions, for example for a job.	I have a job interview* tomorrow morning.*
invitation	A request to come to a party or event.	Thanks for the invitation* to your wedding!*
jewellery	Things like rings and necklaces that you wear to look nice.	She keeps her jewellery* in a small box.*
journalist	A person who writes news for newspapers, TV or websites.	The journalist* asked the singer about her new album.*
king	A man who is the head of a country because of his family.	The king* and queen waved to the crowd.*
knowledge	What you know and understand about something.	She has a good knowledge* of history.*
lab	A short, informal word for a room where scientists do tests.	The students did an experiment in the science lab.
land	The part of the earth that is not covered by water.	After ten days at sea, the sailors finally saw land.
language	The words and grammar that people of a country use to speak and write.	How many languages* do you speak?*
law	A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.	In many countries, there is a law* against smoking in restaurants.*
leather	Material made from the skin of animals, used for shoes and bags.	He bought a brown leather* jacket.*
level	How good or advanced someone or something is.	This book is for students at beginner level.
lift	A machine that carries people up and down in a building.	Let's take the lift* to the tenth floor.*
line	A long thin mark.	Draw a straight line* under the title.*
location	The place where something is.	The hotel is in a great location, close to the beach.
luggage	The bags and cases you carry when you travel.	How much luggage* are you taking on the plane?*
machine	A piece of equipment that uses power to do a job.	The coffee machine* in our office is broken.*
mail	Letters and parcels that are sent and delivered.	Has the mail* arrived yet?*
make-up	Coloured creams and powders that people put on their face.	She doesn't wear any make-up* to school.*
match	A game between two players or teams.	Did you watch the football match* last night?*
meaning	What a word or sign tells you.	What's the meaning* of this word?*
meeting	An event where people come together to talk about something.	The meeting* starts at ten in room four.*
member	A person who belongs to a group or club.	I'm a member* of the school chess club.*
memory	Something you remember from the past.	I have happy memories* of my childhood.*
metal	A hard material such as iron, gold or silver.	The bridge is made of metal.
middle	The centre of something, or the part between the start and the finish.	There's a big table in the middle* of the room.*
mind	The part of you that thinks, feels and remembers.	I can't decide; I keep changing my mind.
model	A small copy of something like a car, plane or building.	My son built a model* of a plane.*
moment	A very short period of time.	Please wait a moment; I'll be right back.
nature	Plants, animals, the land and the weather, not made by people.	I love walking in the hills and being close to nature.
noise	A sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one.	The neighbours were making a lot of noise* last night.*
note	A short written message.	I left a note* on the fridge for my mum.*
novel	A long written story about people and events that are not real.	She's writing her first novel.
ocean	A very large area of salt water.	Whales and dolphins live in the ocean.
opinion	What you think about something.	In my opinion, the film was too long.
owner	A person who has something that belongs to them.	The owner* of the restaurant came to our table.*
pain	The feeling you have when part of your body hurts.	I have a pain* in my back.*
pair	Two things of the same kind that are used together.	I need a new pair* of shoes.*
palace	A large, beautiful house where a king or queen lives.	The queen lives in a palace* in the city centre.*
parking	Space for leaving cars.	There's free parking* behind the supermarket.*
partner	The person you live with or are in a relationship with.	Can I bring my partner* to the party?*
passenger	A person who travels in a car, bus, train or plane but is not driving it.	The bus can carry fifty passengers.
path	A narrow way for walking.	Follow the path* through the woods to the lake.*
pattern	Lines, shapes or colours that repeat on cloth or paper.	I like the flower pattern* on your dress.*
pavement	The path at the side of a road for people to walk on.	Children should walk on the pavement, not in the road.
percent	One part in every hundred, written as %.	About ten percent* of the students walk to school.*
period	A length of time.	The shop will be closed for a short period.
petrol	A liquid that you put in cars to make them go.	We need to stop and get some petrol.
pharmacy	A shop where you can buy medicine.	You can buy this cream at any pharmacy.
physics	The science of things like heat, light, sound and movement.	We learned about the speed of light in physics.
plan	An idea of what you are going to do.	What's your plan* for the weekend?*
planet	A large round object in space that goes round a star.	Earth is the planet* that we live on.*
plastic	A light material made in factories, used to make bottles and bags.	Try to use less plastic* when you go shopping.*
platform	The place in a station where you get on or off a train.	The train to Leeds leaves from platform* 4.*
poem	A short piece of writing with lines that often rhyme.	She wrote a beautiful poem* about the sea.*
point	A mark you win in a game or sport.	Our team won by just one point.
pollution	Dirty air, water or land caused by people.	Cars cause a lot of air pollution* in big cities.*
possibility	Something that might happen or be true.	There's a possibility* that it will rain tomorrow.*
postcard	A card with a picture on one side that you send without an envelope.	I sent my grandma a postcard* from Rome.*
practice	Doing something many times to get better at it.	Speaking a language well takes a lot of practice.
prize	Something you get for winning a competition.	She won first prize* in the art competition.*
programme	A show on TV or radio.	My favourite TV programme* starts at eight.*
project	A piece of work you plan and do over a period of time.	We're doing a school project* on the rainforest.*
pronunciation	The way a word is said.	The pronunciation* of English words can be difficult.*
prince	The son of a king or queen.	The prince* will be king one day.*
princess	The daughter of a king or queen.	The little girl wanted to dress up as a princess.
product	Something that is made to be sold.	This shop only sells local products.
queen	A woman who is the head of a country because of her family.	The queen* wears a gold crown.*
queue	A line of people waiting for something.	There was a long queue* outside the cinema.*
quiz	A game where people answer questions.	We go to a quiz* night at the café every Thursday.*
race	A competition to see who is the fastest.	Sam ran very fast and won the race.
reason	Why something happens or why someone does something.	What's the reason* for the delay?*
receipt	A piece of paper that shows you have paid for something.	Keep the receipt* in case you want to take it back.*
recipe	Instructions that tell you how to cook something.	Can you give me the recipe* for this cake?*
record	The best result ever in a sport.	She broke the world record* for the 100 metres.*
reply	An answer to a letter, message or question.	I sent her an email, but I haven't had a reply* yet.*
report	A piece of writing that gives information about something.	The teacher wrote a report* on each student.*
rest	A time when you relax or sleep after being active.	You look tired. Have a rest.
result	The score at the end of a game, or what happens because of something.	What was the result* of the match?*
return	The act of coming back to a place.	On his return* from Japan, he gave us all presents.*
review	An article that gives an opinion about a book, film or restaurant.	The film got a great review* in the newspaper.*
ride	A journey on a bike or horse, or in a vehicle.	Let's go for a bike ride* along the river.*
right	Something that everyone should be allowed to have or do.	Every child has the right* to go to school.*
risk	The chance that something bad might happen.	There is a risk* of fire, so don't smoke here.*
rock	A big stone, or the hard material that mountains are made of.	The children climbed onto a big rock* by the sea.*
role	The part an actor plays in a film or play.	She has the main role* in the school play.*
rubbish	Things that you throw away because you don't want them.	Can you take the rubbish* out, please?*
rule	Something that says what you must or must not do.	The first rule* of the library is: be quiet.*
safety	The state of being safe from danger.	For your safety, please wear a helmet.
sail	A large piece of cloth on a boat that catches the wind.	The wind filled the sail* and the boat moved fast.*
sailing	The sport of travelling on water in a boat pushed by the wind.	We go sailing* on the lake every summer.*
sale	A time when a shop sells things at lower prices.	I bought this coat in the sale. It was half price.
sauce	A thick liquid that you put on food.	Would you like tomato sauce* with your chips?*
scene	One part of a play or film.	The last scene* of the film is very funny.*
schedule	A plan that shows when things will happen.	My schedule* is very busy this week.*
score	The number of points each team or player has.	What's the score? Two-one to us!
seat	Something you sit on, for example in a car, bus or cinema.	Excuse me, is this seat* free?*
secret	Something you do not tell other people.	Can you keep a secret? Don't tell anyone.
sense	One of the five natural powers, such as sight or hearing.	Dogs have a very good sense* of smell.*
service	The help that staff give to customers in a shop or restaurant.	The food was good, but the service* was very slow.*
shape	The form of something, for example round or square.	What shape* is the table? It's round.*
shopping	The activity of buying things in shops.	I usually do the shopping* on Saturday morning.*
side	The part of something to the left or right.	There's a bus stop on the other side* of the road.*
sign	A board with words or pictures that gives information.	The sign* on the gate says "No parking".*
signal	The radio waves your phone needs to make calls and use the internet.	I can't call you; there's no signal* here.*
silver	A valuable shiny grey-white metal.	These old spoons are made of real silver.
size	How big or small something is.	What size* shoes do you wear?*
slice	A thin flat piece cut from bread, cake or meat.	Would you like another slice* of cake?*
smell	What you notice with your nose.	I love the smell* of fresh bread.*
soldier	A person who is in an army.	The soldier* stood outside the palace all day.*
sound	Something that you hear.	I heard a strange sound* in the kitchen.*
space	The area outside the earth where the stars and planets are.	She wants to travel to space* one day.*
speech	A formal talk that someone gives to a group of people.	The head teacher gave a speech* at the start of the year.*
speed	How fast something moves.	The train travels at a speed* of 300 km an hour.*
spot	A small round mark on something.	There's a spot* of paint on your shirt.*
staff	All the people who work for a company or school.	All the staff* at the hotel were very friendly.*
stage	The raised area in a theatre where actors and musicians perform.	The band came onto the stage* and everybody screamed.*
stamp	A small piece of paper you stick on a letter before you post it.	I need a stamp* for this postcard.*
step	One movement of your foot when you walk.	The baby took her first step* today!*
stone	A small piece of rock.	He threw a stone* into the lake.*
storm	Very bad weather with strong wind, rain and often thunder.	The storm* knocked down several trees.*
stranger	A person you do not know.	A stranger* asked me the way to the station.*
stress	A feeling of worry caused by problems or too much work.	Exams cause a lot of stress* for students.*
style	A way of doing or making something, especially clothes or hair.	I like her style; she always looks so cool.
success	Getting the result that you wanted.	The party was a big success; everyone had fun.
suit	A jacket and trousers or a skirt made from the same cloth.	He wore a dark suit* to the job interview.*
sunshine	The light and heat that come from the sun.	We sat outside in the warm sunshine.
surprise	Something that you did not expect.	The party was a surprise; she didn't know about it.
system	A group of things or ideas that work together.	The city has a good public transport system.
tablet	A small flat computer that you use by touching the screen.	My son reads books on his tablet.
talent	A natural ability to do something well.	She has a real talent* for music.*
tax	Money that people must pay to the government.	Part of your salary goes on tax.
technology	Scientific knowledge used to make machines and tools like computers and phones.	Modern technology* makes it easy to talk to friends far away.*
tent	A shelter made of cloth that you sleep in when you go camping.	It rained all night, but we stayed dry inside the tent.
text	A message you send by mobile phone.	Send me a text* when you get home.*
theme park	A large park with rides and games for people to enjoy.	We went on a roller coaster at the theme park.
thought	An idea or opinion that you have.	Do you have any thoughts* about where to go on holiday?*
thunder	The loud noise you hear in the sky during a storm.	The thunder* was so loud that the dog hid under the bed.*
tin	A metal container for food.	Open a tin* of tomatoes for the sauce.*
tip	Extra money you give to a waiter or driver to say thank you.	We left a tip* because the waiter was very nice.*
tour	A visit to different places in a city, building or country.	We went on a tour* of the old town.*
tourist	A person who visits a place on holiday.	In summer, the beach is full of tourists.
tower	A tall narrow building.	From the top of the tower* you can see the whole city.*
traffic	The cars and other vehicles on a road.	There was a lot of traffic, so I was late for work.
training	Preparing for a sport or job by practising.	Football training* is on Wednesday after school.*
tram	An electric vehicle that runs on rails in the streets of a city.	You can take the tram* from the station to the centre.*
truth	The real facts about something.	Please tell me the truth. Did you break the window?
tune	A series of musical notes that are nice to listen to.	She was singing a happy tune* while she cooked.*
turn	The time when someone can or must do something.	It's your turn* to wash the dishes.*
type	A kind of something.	What type* of music do you like?*
university	A place where people study for a degree after school.	She's going to university* in Edinburgh next year.*
valley	Low land between hills or mountains.	A river runs through the valley.
van	A vehicle bigger than a car, used for carrying goods.	The delivery van* stopped outside our house.*
view	What you can see from a place.	Our hotel room has a beautiful view* of the sea.*
visa	An official mark in your passport that lets you enter a country.	Do I need a visa* to travel to Australia?*
visit	The act of going to see a person or place.	This is my first visit* to Paris.*
visitor	A person who goes to see a person or place.	The museum has thousands of visitors* every year.*
volleyball	A game where two teams hit a ball over a high net with their hands.	We played volleyball* on the beach.*
wave	A line of moving water on the sea.	A big wave* knocked him off his surfboard.*
wedding	A ceremony when two people get married.	They invited a hundred guests to their wedding.
weight	How heavy someone or something is.	What's the weight* of your suitcase?*
wheel	A round object under a car or bike that turns so that it can move.	One wheel* of my bike is broken.*
winner	The person or team that comes first in a competition.	And the winner* of this year's prize is Maria Lopez!*
wood	The hard material that trees are made of.	We collected some wood* for the fire.*
yard	An area next to a building with a hard floor and walls around it.	The children play in the school yard* at lunchtime.*
youth	The time of life when you are young.	In his youth, my grandfather played football every day.
zone	An area with a special use.	You can't leave your car here; it's a no-parking zone.
adventure	An exciting and unusual experience.	Our trip through the jungle was a real adventure.
bay	A part of the coast where the land curves in.	The boats are sailing across the bay.
beauty	The quality of being very nice to look at.	People come from everywhere to see the beauty* of the lake.*
chemistry	The science of what substances are made of and how they change.	In chemistry* we mixed two liquids and they turned blue.*
cliff	A high steep side of rock, often next to the sea.	Don't stand too near the edge of the cliff.
cold	A common illness that makes you sneeze and gives you a runny nose.	I've got a cold, so I'm staying at home.
company	A business that makes or sells things.	My mum works for a big computer company.
condition	The state that something is in.	The car is old but in good condition.
cream	A thick white liquid from milk, used in cooking.	Would you like cream* on your strawberries?*
crime	An action that is against the law.	Taking things from a shop without paying is a crime.
desert	A large dry area with sand and very little rain.	Camels can live in the desert* for days without water.*
diamond	A very hard, clear, valuable stone used in jewellery.	She has a diamond* ring from her grandmother.*
director	The person who tells the actors what to do in a film or play.	The director* of the film also wrote the story.*
dollar	The money used in the USA and some other countries.	This T-shirt costs twenty dollars.
drama	Acting and theatre, especially as a school subject.	We're doing a play in drama* class.*
duty	Something you must do because it is your job or because it is right.	It's a nurse's duty* to look after patients.*
engine	The part of a car or machine that makes it move.	The car won't start; there's a problem with the engine.
equipment	The things you need for an activity or job.	You don't need any special equipment* to go running.*
fact	Something that is true.	Is that a fact* or just your opinion?*
feeling	Something you feel, like happiness or anger.	I have a feeling* that something good will happen today.*
fight	A situation where people hit or push each other.	Two boys had a fight* in the playground.*
glove	Something you wear on your hand to keep it warm.	I've lost one glove, and my hand is cold.
grade	A number or letter that shows how good a student's work is.	She got the top grade* in maths.*
heating	A system that keeps a building warm.	It's cold. Can you turn the heating* on?*
insurance	An arrangement where you pay a company and it pays you if something bad happens.	Don't forget to buy travel insurance* before your trip.*
jungle	A thick forest in a hot country, full of plants and wild animals.	Tigers and monkeys live in the jungle.
lorry	A large vehicle for carrying goods by road.	A big lorry* was blocking the road.*
matter	A problem or situation, often in questions about what is wrong.	You look sad. What's the matter?
mobile	A phone that you can carry with you.	Call me on my mobile* if you're late.*
mood	The way you feel at a particular time.	Dad is in a good mood* today because his team won.*
pocket money	Money that parents give their children every week.	I save my pocket money* to buy video games.*
public	Ordinary people in general.	The castle is open to the public* in summer.*
purse	A small bag for keeping money in.	She took a coin out of her purse.
reception	The desk in a hotel or office where visitors go first.	Please leave your key at reception* when you go out.*
sightseeing	Visiting famous places as a tourist.	We spent the day sightseeing* in Rome.*
skill	The ability to do something well, which comes from practice.	Cooking is a useful skill* to learn.*
souvenir	Something you buy to remember a place you visited.	I bought a small souvenir* at the museum shop.*
stomach ache	A pain in your tummy, often after eating too much.	I've got stomach ache* after eating all those sweets.*
swimming costume	Clothes that you wear to swim in.	Don't forget your swimming costume* and towel for the pool.*
whale	A very large sea animal that breathes air.	We saw a whale* jump out of the water!*
accept	To say yes to something that someone offers you.	She accepted* the job offer immediately.*
act	To play a part in a film or play.	I love acting* in the school play.*
allow	To let someone do something.	My parents don't allow* me to stay out late.*
appear	To start to be seen.	A rainbow appeared* after the rain.*
arrange	To plan or organise something.	We arranged* to meet at the station at six.*
attack	To try to hurt someone or something.	The cat attacked* my ball of wool.*
avoid	To stay away from someone or something.	Try to avoid* eating too much sugar.*
bake	To cook food like bread or cakes in an oven.	My mum baked* a chocolate cake for my birthday.*
beat	To win against someone in a game.	Our team beat* them three-nil last Saturday.*
bite	To cut into something with your teeth.	Be careful, that dog bites!
blow	To push air out of your mouth.	Make a wish and blow* out the candles!*
boil	To heat a liquid until it bubbles.	Wait until the water boils, then add the pasta.
burn	To hurt or damage something with fire or heat.	I burnt* my hand on the hot pan.*
call back	To phone someone who phoned you before.	She's not here now; she'll call back* later.*
camp	To stay in a tent on holiday.	We camped* by the lake for three nights.*
care	To feel that something is important to you.	I don't care* what other people think.*
cheer	To shout because you are happy or to support a team.	The fans cheered* when their team scored.*
check in	To show your ticket or give your name when you arrive at a hotel or airport.	We need to check in* two hours before the flight.*
check out	To pay and leave a hotel.	Guests must check out* by eleven o'clock.*
chop	To cut something into pieces with a knife.	Can you chop* the onions for me?*
compare	To look at two things to see how they are different or the same.	Before you buy, compare* the prices in different shops.*
complain	To say that you are not happy about something.	He complained* about the cold food in the restaurant.*
connect	To join two things together.	How do I connect* my phone to the TV?*
contact	To call, write or email someone.	Please contact* us if you have any questions.*
continue	To keep doing something without stopping.	After a short break, they continued* working.*
create	To make something new.	The students created* a website for their school.*
cross	To go from one side of something to the other.	Look both ways before you cross* the road.*
deliver	To take letters or goods to a place.	The postman delivers* our letters every morning.*
depend	To change according to something else; used with "on".	We might go to the beach; it depends* on the weather.*
design	To plan and draw how something will look or work.	She designs* clothes for a famous company.*
destroy	To damage something so badly that it cannot be used.	The fire destroyed* the old building.*
develop	To grow or change into something bigger or better.	Children develop* very quickly in their first year.*
dig	To make a hole in the ground.	The dog is digging* a hole in the garden.*
disappear	To go away so that you cannot see it any more.	The sun disappeared* behind the clouds.*
discover	To find something for the first time.	Scientists have discovered* a new kind of frog.*
discuss	To talk about something with other people.	We need to discuss* our plans for the weekend.*
dream	To hope for something for a long time.	She dreams* of becoming a famous singer.*
drop	To let something fall by accident.	Careful! Don't drop* the eggs.*
dry	To take the water off something.	Use this towel to dry* your hair.*
earn	To get money for work you do.	She earns* a lot of money as a doctor.*
encourage	To give someone confidence or support to do something.	My teacher encouraged* me to enter the competition.*
enter	To go into a place.	Please knock before you enter* the room.*
escape	To get away from a place or a dangerous situation.	The parrot escaped* from its cage.*
exercise	To move your body to stay fit and healthy.	I try to exercise* for thirty minutes every day.*
expect	To think that something will happen.	I expect* it will rain later, so take an umbrella.*
experience	To have something happen to you.	Many people experience* problems when they move to a new country.*
explore	To travel around a place to learn about it.	We spent the afternoon exploring* the old town.*
fail	To not pass an exam or not succeed.	He failed* his driving test twice.*
feed	To give food to a person or animal.	Can you feed* the cat while I'm away?*
fight	To hit or push someone in an angry way.	My two little brothers fight* all the time.*
fill in	To write information in the empty spaces on a paper.	Please fill in* this form with your details.*
find out	To learn a fact or piece of information.	I want to find out* what time the shop opens.*
fit	To be the right size for someone.	These shoes don't fit* me; they're too small.*
fold	To bend paper or cloth so that one part lies on top of another.	Please fold* your clothes and put them in the drawer.*
freeze	To become hard because it is very cold.	Water freezes* at zero degrees.*
fry	To cook food in hot oil.	She fried* some eggs for breakfast.*
get back	To return to a place.	What time did you get back* last night?*
get off	To leave a bus, train or plane.	We need to get off* at the next stop.*
get on	To go onto a bus, train or plane.	Hurry up and get on* the bus! It's leaving.*
get to	To arrive at a place.	How do I get to* the station from here?*
give back	To return something to the person who owns it.	Can you give back* my book when you've finished it?*
go on	To continue doing something.	Please go on* with your story; I'm listening.*
go back	To return to a place where you were before.	I left my phone at home; I have to go back.
grill	To cook food over or under strong heat.	We grilled* some fish on the barbecue.*
hang	To put something on a hook so that it falls free.	You can hang* your coat behind the door.*
hide	To go or put something where people cannot find it.	The children hid* behind the sofa.*
hire	To pay to use something for a short time.	We hired* bikes and rode around the island.*
hurt	To feel pain in a part of your body.	My feet hurt* after the long walk.*
imagine	To make a picture of something in your mind.	Can you imagine* life without phones?*
increase	To become bigger in number or amount.	The price of bread has increased* again.*
introduce	To tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time.	Let me introduce* you to my sister, Kate.*
invent	To make something completely new that did not exist before.	My little brother invented* a new game with cards.*
iron	To make clothes smooth with a hot flat machine.	I need to iron* my shirt before the interview.*
kill	To make someone or something die.	The frost killed* all the flowers in the garden.*
knock	To hit a door with your hand to show you are there.	Someone is knocking* at the door.*
land	To come down to the ground after flying.	The plane landed* at ten o'clock.*
last	To continue for a period of time.	The film lasted* for two hours.*
lie down	To put your body flat on a bed or the floor.	I feel tired; I'm going to lie down* for a while.*
lift	To move something up.	This box is too heavy to lift.
light	To start a fire or make a candle burn.	Can you light* the fire? It's cold.*
lock	To close something with a key.	Don't forget to lock* the door when you leave.*
look forward to	To feel happy and excited about something that will happen.	I'm really looking forward to* the summer holidays.*
look up	To find information in a book or on the internet.	I had to look up* the word in a dictionary.*
manage	To succeed in doing something difficult.	She managed* to finish the race, even with a bad knee.*
measure	To find the size or amount of something.	We need to measure* the window before we buy curtains.*
mention	To speak or write about something briefly.	Did he mention* what time he would arrive?*
mix	To put different things together.	First mix* the flour and the sugar in a bowl.*
notice	To see or become aware of something.	Did you notice* that Ben has a new haircut?*
offer	To ask if someone wants something.	She offered* me a cup of tea.*
own	To have something that belongs to you.	They own* a small house by the sea.*
pack	To put things into a bag or case for a trip.	Have you packed* your suitcase yet?*
pick up	To go and collect someone in a car.	Can you pick up* the kids from school today?*
pour	To make a liquid flow from a container.	Could you pour* me a glass of water?*
sweep	To clean the floor with a brush.	After the party, we had to sweep* the kitchen floor.*
produce	To make or grow something, often in large amounts.	This region produces* a lot of olive oil.*
promise	To say that you will certainly do something.	I promise* I'll call you tomorrow.*
protect	To keep someone or something safe.	Sun cream protects* your skin from the sun.*
prove	To show that something is true.	Can you prove* that your answer is right?*
provide	To give something that people need.	The hotel provides* towels and soap.*
put away	To put something back in its usual place.	Please put away* your toys before dinner.*
put down	To place something you are holding on a table or the floor.	Can you put down* that heavy bag and help me?*
reach	To stretch out your arm to touch or take something.	I can't reach* the top shelf; I'm too short.*
realise	To suddenly understand or notice something.	I realised* that my keys were at home.*
receive	To get something that someone gives or sends you.	Did you receive* my email?*
recognise	To know who someone is because you have seen them before.	I didn't recognise* you with your new glasses!*
recommend	To say that something is good and someone should try it.	Can you recommend* a good restaurant near here?*
record	To store sounds or pictures so that you can play them later.	The band is recording* a new album.*
recycle	To use paper, glass or plastic again to make new things.	We recycle* all our bottles and newspapers.*
refuse	To say you will not do or accept something.	He refused* to eat his vegetables.*
remind	To help someone remember something.	Can you remind* me to call my mum tonight?*
repair	To fix something that is broken.	A man is coming to repair* the washing machine.*
report	To tell someone in charge, like the police, about something that happened.	We reported* the stolen bike to the police.*
request	To ask for something politely or formally.	Passengers are requested* to stay in their seats.*
rescue	To save someone from danger.	Firefighters rescued* a cat from the tree.*
reserve	To arrange for something like a table or room to be kept for you.	I'd like to reserve* a table for four at eight o'clock.*
rob	To steal money or things from a person or place.	Two men robbed* the bank yesterday.*
rush	To go somewhere or do something very quickly.	We rushed* to the station and just caught the train.*
score	To get a point or goal in a game.	Lucy scored* two goals in the first half.*
set	To make a clock or machine ready to work at a certain time.	I set* my alarm for six o'clock every day.*
set off	To start a journey.	We set off* early to avoid the traffic.*
shake	To move something quickly up and down or from side to side.	Remember to shake* the bottle before you drink.*
shine	To give out bright light.	The sun is shining* and the sky is blue.*
slip	To slide by accident and fall or almost fall.	Be careful not to slip* on the wet floor.*
solve	To find the answer to a problem.	Can you help me solve* this maths problem?*
sort	To put things into groups or into order.	Please sort* the clothes into light and dark colours.*
steal	To take something that is not yours without asking.	Someone stole* my bike last night.*
stick	To fix one thing to another, for example with glue.	Don't forget to stick* a stamp on the letter.*
store	To keep something in a place until you need it.	We store* our winter clothes in the attic.*
suggest	To give an idea for someone to think about.	I suggest* we go to the beach tomorrow.*
supply	To give or sell things that people need.	This farm supplies* milk to local shops.*
support	To like a sports team and want them to win.	Which football team do you support?
surf	To ride on the waves on a long board.	They surf* every morning when the waves are good.*
surprise	To make someone feel something they did not expect.	Let's surprise* Mum with breakfast in bed.*
swap	To give something and get something else back.	Do you want to swap* seats? You can sit by the window.*
take part	To join in an activity with other people.	Twenty schools will take part* in the competition.*
take place	To happen, usually as planned.	The concert will take place* in the park on Sunday.*
tear	To pull paper or cloth so that it breaks into pieces.	Be careful not to tear* the page.*
thank	To tell someone you are grateful for something they did.	I want to thank* you for your help.*
throw away	To put something you do not want in the bin.	Don't throw away* that box; we can use it again.*
train	To practise a sport to get better at it.	The team train* three times a week.*
translate	To change words from one language into another.	Can you translate* this letter into English?*
treat	To behave towards someone in a certain way.	He always treats* his grandmother with respect.*
trust	To believe that someone is honest and will not hurt you.	You can trust* me; I won't tell anyone.*
turn down	To make sound or heat lower.	Please turn down* the music; I'm trying to sleep.*
turn up	To make sound or heat higher.	Can you turn up* the heating? It's freezing in here.*
vote	To choose a person or idea by raising your hand or marking a paper.	The class voted* for a new class leader.*
warn	To tell someone about a possible danger.	I warned* you that the floor was wet!*
waste	To use more of something than you need, or to use it badly.	Don't waste* water; turn off the tap.*
weigh	To have a certain heaviness.	The baby weighs* three kilos.*
whisper	To speak very quietly.	She whispered* something in my ear.*
wish	To want something that is not likely or possible.	I wish* I could fly.*
wonder	To think about something and want to know more.	I wonder* what time it is in Australia now.*
wrap	To cover something in paper, for example a present.	Help me wrap* these presents before the party.*
argue	To talk angrily with someone because you don't agree.	My sisters always argue* about who uses the bathroom first.*
attend	To go to an event, or to go regularly to a place like school.	More than 500 people attended* the meeting.*
behave	To act in a good or bad way.	The children behaved* very well at the museum.*
bend	To move your body or something so it is not straight.	Can you bend* down and touch your toes?*
breathe	To take air into your body and let it out again.	Close your eyes and breathe* slowly.*
calm down	To stop being angry, excited or upset.	Please calm down* and tell me what happened.*
cancel	To decide that a planned event will not happen.	They cancelled* the match because of the rain.*
cheat	To break the rules to win or to do better.	He was caught cheating* in the exam.*
clear	To take things away from a place.	Can you help me clear* the table after dinner?*
cover	To put something over something else.	Please cover* the food so the flies can't get it.*
crash	To hit something hard by accident in a car or plane.	Tom crashed* his bike into a wall, but he was fine.*
deal with	To take action to solve a problem.	The manager will deal with* your complaint.*
delete	To remove something from a computer or phone.	I accidentally deleted* all my photos.*
dislike	To not like someone or something.	I dislike* cold weather; I prefer summer.*
doubt	To think that something is probably not true or will probably not happen.	I doubt* he'll come; he's always busy.*
dress	To put clothes on.	She dressed* quickly and ran to school.*
exchange	To give something back to a shop and get something else instead.	Can I exchange* this shirt for a bigger size?*
fall over	To fall to the ground when you are standing or walking.	The little boy fell over* and cut his knee.*
fancy	To want to have or do something (informal).	Do you fancy* going to the cinema tonight?*
get married	To become husband and wife.	My cousin is getting married* next June.*
give up	To stop doing something, often a bad habit.	My dad gave up* smoking last year.*
go away	To leave home for a short time, for example on holiday.	We're going away* for the weekend.*
grab	To take hold of something quickly and roughly.	He grabbed* his coat and ran out of the house.*
hand in	To give your work to a teacher.	Please hand in* your homework on Friday.*
hang out	To spend time with friends in a relaxed way (informal).	We usually hang out* at the park after school.*
hang up	To end a phone call.	Don't hang up! I have something else to tell you.
hold on	To wait for a short time (informal).	Can you hold on* a minute? I'll just get my coat.*
hug	To put your arms around someone to show love or friendship.	She hugged* her mum at the airport.*
ignore	To pay no attention to someone or something.	He ignored* me when I said hello.*
interrupt	To stop someone while they are speaking.	Please don't interrupt* me when I'm talking.*
lead	To go in front of others to show them the way.	The guide will lead* us through the forest.*
let in	To allow someone or something to come into a place.	Can you let in* the dog? It's raining.*
log in	To enter your name and password to start using a computer or website.	You need a password to log in* to the website.*
make up	To invent a story or excuse.	She made up* a story about a dragon for her son.*
melt	To change from solid to liquid because of heat.	The ice cream is melting* in the sun.*
organise	To plan and arrange something.	Who's going to organise* the party?*
pay back	To return money that you borrowed.	Can you lend me ten pounds? I'll pay back* the money tomorrow.*
perform	To act, sing or play music for an audience.	The band will perform* three new songs tonight.*
plug in	To connect a machine to the electricity.	You need to plug in* the lamp before you turn it on.*
press	To push something with your finger.	If you need help, press* this red button.*
pretend	To act as if something is true when it is not.	He pretended* to be ill so he didn't have to go to school.*
pronounce	To say a word in a certain way.	How do you pronounce* your surname?*
put up	To fix something to a wall, or to build something like a tent.	We put up* some pictures in the new flat last weekend.*
remove	To take something away from a place.	Please remove* your shoes before you come in.*
replace	To put something new in the place of something old or broken.	I need to replace* the battery in my watch.*
run out	To use all of something so that there is none left.	We've run out* of milk; can you buy some?*
scream	To shout loudly in a high voice, often because you are afraid.	She screamed* when she saw the spider.*
search for	To look carefully for something or someone.	I'm searching for* my keys. Have you seen them?*
shut	To close a door, window, box or your eyes.	Please shut* the door; it's cold.*
split	To divide something into parts and share it.	Let's split* the bill between the four of us.*
spread	To put a thin layer of something soft on a surface.	She spread* butter on her toast and ate it quickly.*
step	To move your foot in a certain direction.	Please step* back from the edge of the platform.*
switch on	To make a machine or light start working.	Can you switch on* the light? It's dark in here.*
switch off	To make a machine or light stop working.	Please switch off* your phones during the film.*
take away	To remove something from a place.	The waiter came to take away* our plates.*
take out	To remove something from a container or place.	She took out* her keys from her bag.*
tidy up	To make a place neat by putting things where they belong.	You can't go out until you tidy up* your room.*
try on	To put on clothes to see if they fit.	Can I try on* these jeans, please?*
turn round	To move so that you face the other way.	He turned round* when he heard his name.*
upset	To make someone unhappy or worried.	The bad mark upset* her a lot.*
wake	To make someone stop sleeping.	Please don't wake* the baby.*
wipe	To clean something with a cloth or your hand.	Please wipe* your feet before you come in.*
work out	To find the answer to something by thinking.	I can't work out* how to use this new phone.*
worry about	To keep thinking about problems and feel nervous.	Don't worry about* the exam; you'll be fine.*
able	Having the skill or the chance to do something; used with "to".	Will you be able* to come to my party?*
active	Busy doing lots of things, especially physical ones.	My grandmother is very active; she swims every day.
amazing	Very surprising and very good.	The view from the top was amazing!
ancient	Very old; from thousands of years ago.	We saw some ancient* coins in the museum.*
annoyed	Feeling a little angry about something.	She was annoyed* because the bus was late again.*
asleep	Sleeping, especially at a particular moment.	The baby is asleep* in her bed.*
attractive	Nice to look at.	The hotel is in an attractive* old building.*
available	Able to be used, bought or found.	Sorry, there are no rooms available* tonight.*
awake	Not sleeping, with your eyes open.	I was awake* all night because of the storm.*
bright	Full of light.	Her room is bright* and sunny.*
broken	Damaged and not working.	I can't call you; my phone is broken.
brave	Not afraid of danger or difficult situations.	The brave* girl jumped into the river to save the dog.*
calm	Quiet and still, not worried or excited.	The sea was calm, so we went swimming.
central	In or near the middle of a place.	Our hotel is very central, near all the shops.
certain	Completely sure that something is true.	Are you certain* that you locked the door?*
cheerful	Happy and smiling most of the time.	She's always so cheerful, even on Monday mornings.
colourful	Having lots of bright reds, blues, yellows and greens.	The market was full of colourful* fruit and flowers.*
common	Happening often or found in many places.	Colds are very common* in winter.*
confident	Sure that you can do something well.	After lots of practice, she felt confident* about the test.*
confused	Not able to understand something.	I'm confused. Can you explain it again?
correct	Right; with no mistakes.	Is this the correct* answer?*
crazy	Very strange or silly (informal).	It's crazy* to go swimming in the sea in winter!*
crowded	Full of too many people.	The beach was very crowded* on Sunday.*
cruel	Making people or animals suffer on purpose.	It's cruel* to leave a dog alone in a hot car.*
curious	Wanting to know about something.	Cats are very curious* animals.*
daily	Happening or done every day.	Walking the dog is part of my daily* routine.*
dead	Not alive any more.	The plant is dead* because I forgot to water it.*
deep	Going a long way down.	Be careful; the water is very deep* here.*
direct	Going straight from one place to another without stopping.	Is there a direct* flight to New York?*
disappointed	Sad because something was not as good as you hoped.	I was disappointed* with my exam result.*
disgusting	Very unpleasant, especially to taste or smell.	This milk is old; it tastes disgusting!
electric	Working with power from a battery or a plug.	We have an electric* car now.*
embarrassed	Feeling silly or shy because of something you did.	I was so embarrassed* when I fell over in front of everyone.*
enormous	Very, very big in size.	They live in an enormous* house with ten bedrooms.*
entire	Whole; all of something.	I spent the entire* day in bed.*
equal	The same in size, number or value.	The two bedrooms are equal* in size.*
extra	More than the usual amount.	Can I have extra* cheese on my pizza?*
fair	Treating everyone in the same way; right.	It's not fair! He got more sweets than me.
familiar	Easy to recognise because you have seen or heard it before.	Her face looks familiar. Have we met before?
female	Belonging to the sex that can have babies.	Most of the teachers at my school are female.
fit	Healthy and strong, especially because you do sport.	My aunt runs every day and is very fit.
flat	Smooth and level, with no high parts.	The land near the sea is very flat.
foreign	From or in another country.	Do you speak any foreign* languages?*
frightened	Feeling afraid of something.	My little sister is frightened* of the dark.*
frozen	Turned to ice because it is very cold.	The lake was frozen, so we went skating.
general	Not detailed; about the main parts only.	Can you give me a general* idea of the plan?*
gentle	Kind and calm, not rough.	Be gentle* with the baby.*
giant	Very much bigger than usual.	There's a giant* spider in the bathroom!*
gold	Made of a valuable shiny yellow metal.	My grandmother has a beautiful gold* watch.*
gorgeous	Very beautiful to look at (informal).	What a gorgeous* dress! You look lovely.*
guilty	Feeling bad because you did something wrong.	I feel guilty* because I forgot my friend's birthday.*
handsome	Good-looking, usually used about a man.	Her brother is very tall and handsome.
hard-working	Putting a lot of effort into your job or studies.	She's a hard-working* student who always does her homework.*
helpful	Kind and ready to do things for others.	The staff at the hotel were very helpful.
honest	Always telling the truth.	Be honest. Did you eat the last biscuit?
horrible	Very unpleasant or bad.	The weather was horrible; it rained all week.
huge	Extremely big in size or amount.	They have a huge* garden with a swimming pool.*
impossible	Not able to happen or be done.	It's impossible* to finish all this work in one day.*
international	Involving more than one country.	It's an international* school with students from 30 countries.*
large	Big in size or amount.	Can I have a large* coffee, please?*
lazy	Not wanting to work or do anything.	My cat is so lazy; she sleeps all day.
least	Smallest in amount; the opposite of "most".	Which of these jobs pays the least* money?*
left	On the side of your body where your heart is.	She writes with her left* hand.*
live	Happening now, not recorded earlier.	The match is live* on TV tonight.*
local	From or in the area near you.	We buy our vegetables from a local* farm.*
lonely	Sad because you are alone.	I felt lonely* on my first day at the new school.*
loose	Not fitting your body closely.	These trousers are too loose; I need a belt.
lost	Not knowing where you are.	Excuse me, I'm lost. Where's the station?
mad	Very angry with someone (informal).	Dad was mad* at me for breaking the window.*
main	Most important or biggest.	The main* road through the town is very busy.*
male	Belonging to the sex that cannot have babies.	Is your cat male* or female?*
medium	In the middle between small and large.	He is of medium* height, not tall and not short.*
missing	Lost; not in the usual place.	One button on my coat is missing.
modern	New and using the latest ideas.	They live in a modern* flat with big windows.*
national	Belonging to a whole country.	Today is a national* holiday, so the banks are closed.*
natural	Made by nature, not by people.	This juice has only natural* ingredients.*
necessary	Needed in order to do something.	Is it necessary* to book a table, or can we just go?*
negative	Thinking about the bad side of things.	Don't be so negative! Things will get better.
nervous	Worried and a little afraid.	I was really nervous* before my first day at work.*
normal	Usual and ordinary, as you expect.	It's normal* to feel tired after a long journey.*
online	On or using the internet.	We had an online* lesson because of the snow.*
ordinary	Not special or different; normal.	It was just an ordinary* day at work.*
original	Not like anything else; new and interesting.	Her idea was very original; nobody had thought of it before.
painful	Hurting a lot; making you suffer.	My broken arm was very painful.
patient	Able to wait calmly without getting angry.	Be patient; the bus will come soon.
peaceful	Quiet and calm, without any noise.	The village is very peaceful* at night.*
personal	Belonging to or about one person only.	Please don't read my diary; it's personal.
physical	Connected with the body.	Running is good physical* exercise.*
pleasant	Nice and enjoyable to be with or do.	We had a pleasant* evening with our friends.*
polite	Behaving well and speaking nicely to others.	It's polite* to say "please" and "thank you".*
positive	Thinking about the good side of things.	Try to stay positive, even when things go wrong.
powerful	Very strong, with a lot of force.	This car has a very powerful* engine.*
pregnant	Having a baby growing inside your body.	My sister is pregnant; the baby will be born in May.
private	For one person or group only, not for everyone.	This is a private* beach; only hotel guests can use it.*
professional	Doing something as a paid job, not as a hobby.	He wants to become a professional* footballer.*
proud	Pleased about something you or someone close to you did.	My parents were very proud* when I passed my exams.*
public	For everyone to use.	There's a public* library next to the park.*
pure	Not mixed with anything else.	This jumper is made of pure* wool.*
rare	Not common; not happening often.	This bird is very rare; there are only a few left.
recent	Happening a short time ago.	Have you seen her most recent* film?*
regular	Happening often, at the same times.	Take regular* breaks when you study.*
relaxed	Calm and not worried.	After the holiday, I felt very relaxed.
relaxing	Making you feel calm and not worried.	A hot bath is very relaxing* after a long day.*
responsible	Having the job of looking after someone or something.	Who is responsible* for feeding the fish?*
rude	Not polite; saying unkind things.	It's rude* to talk with your mouth full.*
salty	Having the taste of sea water.	The soup is too salty; I can't eat it.
scary	Making you feel afraid.	The film was so scary* that I closed my eyes.*
serious	Bad or dangerous; not small.	It's only a small cut; it's not serious.
sharp	Having a thin edge that cuts easily.	Be careful; that knife is very sharp.
shy	Nervous about talking to people you don't know.	He's very shy* and doesn't talk much at parties.*
silly	Not sensible; a bit stupid.	Stop being silly* and finish your dinner.*
simple	Easy to understand or do.	The instructions are very simple.
skinny	Very thin, often too thin (informal).	He's very skinny; he needs to eat more.
slim	Thin in an attractive way.	My aunt is tall and slim* and looks great.*
smart	Clean, tidy and well-dressed.	You look very smart* in that suit.*
soft	Not hard; nice to touch.	This pillow is really soft.
sore	Painful, especially after an injury or too much use.	My legs are sore* after the run.*
spicy	Having a strong hot taste.	This curry is too spicy* for me.*
square	Having four equal sides.	We have a square* table in the kitchen.*
strange	Unusual or surprising; not normal.	I heard a strange* noise outside last night.*
stressed	Worried and nervous because of problems or work.	She feels stressed* because she has too much homework.*
stupid	Not clever; silly or foolish.	It was stupid* of me to forget my keys.*
successful	Getting the good results that you wanted.	She's a very successful* businesswoman.*
sudden	Happening quickly and when you don't expect it.	There was a sudden* change in the weather.*
surprised	Feeling something you did not expect.	I was surprised* to see him at the party.*
terrific	Very good; excellent (informal).	We had a terrific* time on holiday.*
thick	Wide from one side to the other.	This book is very thick; it has 800 pages.
tight	Fitting your body very closely.	These jeans are too tight; I can't sit down.
tiny	Very, very small in size.	They live in a tiny* flat with only one room.*
traditional	Done in the same way for a long time.	We ate traditional* Greek food at a small restaurant.*
typical	Normal for a person, place or thing.	A typical* day for me starts at seven o'clock.*
unhappy	Sad; not pleased with something.	She was unhappy* at her old school.*
unusual	Different from what is normal.	Snow is unusual* here in April.*
upset	Sad or worried because something bad happened.	He was upset* when his team lost.*
useful	Good for doing a job or helping you.	A map is very useful* in a new city.*
useless	Not doing anything good or helpful.	This old phone is useless; it doesn't work.
usual	Normal; happening most of the time.	Let's meet at the usual* place.*
violent	Using force to hurt people.	I don't like violent* films with lots of fighting.*
wide	Measuring a lot from one side to the other.	The river is very wide* here.*
wild	Living in nature, not with people.	We saw wild* horses in the mountains.*
wise	Able to make good decisions because of knowledge and experience.	My grandfather is a very wise* man.*
wooden	Made from the hard material of trees.	The children played with wooden* toys.*
worried	Thinking about problems and feeling unhappy.	Mum was worried* because I came home late.*
worse	Less good; more bad than before.	My cold is worse* today than yesterday.*
worst	More bad than all the others.	That was the worst* film I've ever seen.*
above	In a higher place than something.	There's a lamp above* the table.*
across	From one side to the other.	We swam across* the river.*
actually	Used to say what is really true, often when it is surprising.	He looks young, but actually* he's forty.*
ago	Before now; used after a period of time.	I met him two years ago.
along	From one end towards the other end of something.	We walked along* the beach.*
among	In the middle of a group of things or people.	I found my keys among* the papers on my desk.*
anybody	Any person; used in questions and negative sentences.	Does anybody* have a pen I can borrow?*
anyone	Any person at all.	I didn't tell anyone* about the party.*
anywhere	In or to any place.	I can't find my glasses anywhere.
as	Used twice to compare two things that are the same.	My brother is as tall as my dad.
as well	Also; used at the end of a sentence.	I'd like a coffee, and a piece of cake as well.
away	At a distance from a place.	The beach is two kilometres away.
below	In a lower place than something.	The temperature fell below* zero last night.*
besides	Used to add another reason.	I don't want to go out. Besides, it's raining.
beyond	On the other side of something.	There's a small village just beyond* the hills.*
certainly	Without any doubt; for sure.	It will certainly* rain tomorrow; look at those clouds.*
during	All through a period of time, or at some time in it.	Please don't talk during* the film.*
either	Used in negative sentences to mean "also".	I don't like coffee, and my sister doesn't either.
else	Used after words like anything or someone to mean other.	Would you like anything else?
enough	As much as you need.	Have we got enough* chairs for everyone?*
especially	More than usual; more than others.	I love fruit, especially* strawberries.*
even	Used to say that something is surprising.	Everyone was dancing, even* my grandfather!*
ever	At any time in your life.	Have you ever* been to Japan?*
everywhere	In all places, or in every place.	I've looked everywhere* for my phone.*
exactly	Completely correct; no more and no less.	The train left at exactly* nine o'clock.*
except	But not; not including.	The shop is open every day except* Sunday.*
finally	After a long time.	After two hours, the bus finally* arrived.*
fortunately	Used to say that something good happened.	I fell off my bike, but fortunately* I wasn't hurt.*
hardly	Almost not; only a very little.	I was so tired that I could hardly* walk.*
however	But; used to add something different.	The hotel was cheap; the rooms, however, were lovely.
immediately	Now, at once, without waiting.	The doctor wants to see you immediately!
instead	In place of someone or something.	There was no coffee, so I had tea instead.
least	Not less than; used in "at ...".	You should sleep at least* eight hours a night.*
less	A smaller amount of something.	You should eat less* sugar.*
nearly	Almost, but not completely.	I nearly* missed the bus this morning.*
neither	Used after a negative to mean "also not".	I don't like football, and neither* does my brother.*
nobody	Not one person; no person.	I knocked on the door, but nobody* answered.*
none	Not any; not one.	I wanted some cake, but there was none* left.*
nor	Used after "neither" to mean "and not".	She speaks neither French nor* German.*
nowhere	Not in or to any place.	There was nowhere* to park, so we went home.*
once	One time only, or one time in a period.	I go to the gym once* a week.*
opposite	On the other side, facing something.	The bank is opposite* the post office.*
perhaps	Possibly; used when you are not sure about something.	It's late; perhaps* we should take a taxi.*
quite	Fairly; more than a little.	The test was quite* easy.*
rather	Used in "would ..." to say what you prefer.	I'd rather* stay at home than go out tonight.*
recently	Not long ago; in the last few days or weeks.	Have you seen any good films recently?
round	To or at someone's home.	Come round* for dinner on Friday.*
since	From a time in the past until now.	I've lived here since* 2015.*
somewhere	In or to a place that you don't name.	I left my keys somewhere* in the house.*
suddenly	Quickly and when you don't expect it.	We were walking when suddenly* it started to rain.*
though	But; used at the end of a sentence.	It's expensive. I really like it, though.
through	In one side and out of the other side.	The train went through* a long tunnel.*
till	Up to a certain time (informal).	The shop is open till* eight o'clock.*
towards	In the direction of.	The dog ran towards* me.*
twice	Two times, or two times in a period.	I've seen that film twice.
unfortunately	Used to say that something is sad or bad.	I wanted to come, but unfortunately* I was ill.*
unless	If not; except if.	You'll miss the bus unless* you hurry.*
until	Up to a certain time.	I waited for her until* six o'clock.*
whether	If; used when there are two possibilities.	I don't know whether* to take the bus or walk.*
while	During the time that.	I listen to music while* I cook.*
yet	Until now; used in questions and negative sentences.	Have you finished your homework yet?
at first	At the beginning, before things changed.	I didn't like him at first, but now we're good friends.
at last	Finally, after a long wait.	The bus is here at last!
in the end	Finally, after a lot of changes or problems.	We looked at many flats, and in the end* we chose the smallest one.*
by the way	Used to start talking about something new.	Oh, by the way, your mum called.
for example	Used before you give one thing from a group to explain what you mean.	I love sweet fruit, for example, mangoes.
in fact	Used to say what is really true.	It wasn't cold; in fact, it was quite warm.
of course not	Used to say no strongly, or to say that you don't mind.	"Do you mind if I sit here?" "Of course not! Please do."
on foot	Walking, not by car or bus.	We went to the park on foot.
on time	At the right time; not late.	The train arrived exactly on time.
in time	Early enough to do something.	We got to the cinema just in time* to see the start.*
a bit	A little; slightly; not very much.	I'm a bit* tired today, so I'll go to bed early.*
anyway	Used to say that something happens even if there is a problem.	It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.
abroad	In or to another country.	She's living abroad* for a year.*
alright	OK; not hurt or not ill.	Are you alright? You look pale.
downstairs	On or to a lower floor of a building.	The kitchen is downstairs, next to the living room.
far away	At a long distance.	My grandparents live far away, so we don't see them often.
hopefully	Used to say what you hope will happen.	The weather will hopefully* be better tomorrow.*
luckily	Used to say that something good happened by chance.	I left my bag on the train, but luckily* someone found it.*
nearby	Not far away from here.	Is there a cashpoint nearby?
straight away	At once, without waiting.	The phone's ringing! I'll answer it straight away.
upside down	With the top part at the bottom.	The picture on the wall is upside down!
what about	Used to ask about someone or something, or to make a suggestion.	Tom's coming, but what about* Sara?*
how about	Used to make a suggestion.	We can't go on Monday. So, how about* Tuesday?*
would like	Used to say politely what you want.	I would like* a glass of water, please.*
no problem	Used to answer "thank you", or to say yes to a request.	"Thanks for helping me today." "No problem!"
never mind	Used to tell someone not to worry about something.	"I've broken your cup." "Never mind; it was old."
look out	Used to warn someone about danger.	Look out! There's a car coming!
hostel	A cheap place to stay, often for young travellers.	We stayed in a youth hostel* in Amsterdam.*
guest house	A small hotel in a private house.	We stayed at a little guest house* by the sea.*
reservation	An arrangement to keep a table, room or seat for you.	I have a reservation* for two at eight o'clock.*
ferry	A boat that takes people and cars across water.	We took the ferry* to the island.*
coach	A comfortable bus for long journeys.	We travelled to London by coach.
port	A town by the sea where ships arrive and leave.	Big ships arrive at the port* every day.*
petrol station	A place where you buy fuel for your car.	We stopped at a petrol station* to fill up the car.*
helmet	A hard hat that protects your head.	Always wear a helmet* when you ride your bike.*
seat belt	A strap in a car that holds you safely in your place.	Please fasten your seat belt* before we start driving.*
fine	Money you must pay because you broke a rule.	I got a fine* for parking in the wrong place.*
police station	A building where the police work.	We went to the police station* to say that our car was stolen.*
prison	A building where criminals are kept.	The thief was sent to prison* for two years.*
thief	A person who steals.	A thief* took my wallet on the bus.*
clinic	A place where people go to see a doctor.	The clinic* is open from nine till five.*
patient	A person who is getting treatment from a doctor.	The doctor sees thirty patients* a day.*
operation	When a doctor cuts open your body to repair something inside.	He had an operation* on his knee.*
pill	A small round piece of medicine that you swallow.	Take one pill* with water after meals.*
cough	The noise you make when you push air out of your throat suddenly.	I have a bad cough* and a sore throat.*
cut	An injury on your skin made by something sharp.	He has a small cut* on his finger.*
sore throat	A pain at the back of your mouth when you swallow.	I've got a sore throat, so I can't sing today.
bargain	Something you buy for a much lower price than usual.	This jacket was only £10; what a bargain!
shopping list	A note of the things you need to buy.	Don't forget to put eggs on the shopping list.
till	The machine in a shop that keeps the money.	The shop assistant put the money in the till.
changing room	A room in a shop where you try on clothes.	You can try the dress on in the changing room.
colleague	A person you work with.	I have lunch with my colleagues* every day.*
printer	A machine that puts words and pictures from a computer onto paper.	The printer* has run out of paper.*
envelope	A paper cover that you put a letter in.	Write the address on the envelope.
parcel	Something wrapped in paper that you send by post.	The postman left a parcel* outside the door.*
package	A box that you send or receive by post.	A package* arrived for you this morning.*
label	A small piece of paper on something that gives information about it.	Read the label* to see how to wash the jumper.*
glue	A sticky substance used to join things.	I need some glue* to fix this broken cup.*
scissors	A tool with two blades that you use to cut paper.	Can I borrow your scissors? I need to cut this paper.
tape	A long thin sticky strip used to join or close things.	Close the box with some tape.
string	Thin rope used to tie things.	She tied the parcel with string.
rope	A very thick, strong string.	They pulled the boat out of the water with a rope.
tool	Something you hold in your hand to help you make or repair things.	A screwdriver is a useful tool.
hammer	A tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails.	I need a hammer* to put this picture on the wall.*
nail	A thin pointed piece of metal that you hit into wood.	He hit the nail* into the wall.*
ladder	Something with steps that you climb to reach high places.	He climbed the ladder* to fix the roof.*
bucket	A round open container with a handle for carrying water.	The children filled a bucket* with sand.*
brush	A tool with hairs on a handle for cleaning or painting.	I need a bigger brush* to paint this wall.*
drawer	A box in a piece of furniture that slides in and out.	My socks are in the top drawer.
sheet	A large piece of cloth that you put on a bed.	I put a clean sheet* on the bed.*
whole	Complete; all of something.	I ate the whole* pizza by myself.*
matter	To be important.	It doesn't matter* if you're a bit late.*
case	A situation of a particular kind.	In this case, you should call the manager.
worry	A feeling of being nervous about a problem.	My biggest worry* is the maths exam.*
check	A look at something to make sure it is correct or safe.	The mechanic gave the car a quick check* before our trip.*
chance	A possibility that something will happen.	There's a good chance* that it will rain tomorrow.*
trouble	Problems or difficulties.	I had trouble* finding your house.*
war	Fighting between countries or groups using armies and weapons.	The two countries were at war* for five years.*
power	The ability to control people and events.	In the story, the king has a lot of power.
order	A request for food or goods.	The waiter came to take our order.
alive	Living, not dead.	Is your grandfather still alive?
ahead	In front, or forward in space or time.	Go straight ahead* and turn left at the lights.*
control	The power to make someone or something do what you want.	Keep your dog under control* in the park.*
control	To have power over something and decide what happens.	The new teacher couldn't control* the noisy class.*
luck	Good or bad things that happen by chance.	Good luck* in your exam tomorrow!*
worth	Good enough to spend time or money on.	The museum is really worth* a visit.*
completely	In every way; totally.	I completely* forgot about your birthday. I'm so sorry!*
totally	Used to say that something is complete, in every way.	I totally* agree with you.*
definitely	Without any doubt; certainly.	I'll definitely* come to your party on Saturday.*
seriously	In a way that shows something is important, not a joke.	He takes his work very seriously.
forever	For all time in the future.	I'll remember this day forever.
situation	The things that are happening at a particular time and place.	The situation* on the roads is better than this morning.*
army	A large group of soldiers who fight on land for a country.	My grandfather was in the army* for twenty years.*
attention	Careful listening, watching or thinking about something.	Please pay attention* to the instructions.*
marriage	The relationship between two people who are husband and wife.	Their marriage* has lasted fifty years.*
peace	A time when there is no war or fighting.	Everyone wants peace* in the world.*
mess	A state of being dirty or untidy.	Your bedroom is a complete mess!
tough	Difficult to do or deal with.	It was a tough* decision, but we sold the house.*
relationship	The way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other.	I have a very good relationship* with my sister.*
obviously	Used to say that something is easy to see or understand.	She was obviously* tired after the long journey.*
contact	Communication between people, for example by phone or email.	I'm still in contact* with my old school friends.*
doubt	A feeling of not being sure about something.	There is no doubt* that she is the best player.*
support	Help and kindness that you give to someone.	Thank you for your support* at my first concert.*
bother	To interrupt someone when they are busy.	Sorry to bother* you, but can I ask a quick question?*
blame	Responsibility for something bad that has happened.	Nobody wanted to take the blame* for the broken window.*
blame	To say that someone is responsible for something bad.	She blamed* her brother for the broken vase.*
action	Something that you do, especially to deal with a problem.	We must take action* to keep our beaches clean.*
guard	A person whose job is to protect a place or people.	A security guard* stood at the entrance of the bank.*
enemy	A person who hates you or wants to harm you.	In the story, the cat and the dog are enemies.
battle	A fight between two armies in a war.	There was a big battle* near this castle long ago.*
admit	To agree, often unwillingly, that something bad is true.	He admitted* that he broke the window.*
waste	Things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed.	We recycle as much kitchen waste* as possible.*
pressure	A feeling of worry caused by having too much to do or achieve.	Students are under a lot of pressure* during exams.*
interest	The feeling of wanting to know more about something.	He has a strong interest* in history.*
simply	Used to say that something is only that and nothing more.	I'm not angry; I'm simply* tired.*
medical	Connected with illness, injury and treatment.	He needs urgent medical* help.*
shame	A bad feeling you have when you know you did something wrong.	He hid his face in shame* after lying to his friend.*
opportunity	A chance to do something good.	Working abroad is a great opportunity* to learn a language.*
leader	A person who controls or guides a group or country.	She is the leader* of the school orchestra.*
blind	Not able to see.	The blind* man walked with a guide dog.*
possibly	Perhaps; maybe.	It will possibly* rain later, so take a coat.*
copy	Something that is made to be the same as something else.	Can you make me a copy* of this letter?*
freedom	The right to do or say what you want.	Teenagers often want more freedom* from their parents.*
strength	The physical power to lift or move heavy things.	You need a lot of strength* to lift that box.*
incredible	Very good; much better than usual.	We had an incredible* time in Rome.*
honestly	Used to show that you are telling the truth.	I honestly* don't know where your keys are.*
survive	To continue to live after an accident or difficult situation.	My plant survived* the cold winter.*
fake	Not real, but made to look real.	This is not real gold; it's fake.
research	Careful study to discover new facts.	Scientists are doing research* into new kinds of energy.*
jealous	Unhappy because someone has something that you want.	He was jealous* of his brother's new bike.*
birth	The moment when a baby comes out of its mother's body.	Please write your name and date of birth.
social	Connected with meeting and spending time with other people.	She has a very busy social* life.*
exist	To be real or alive.	Dinosaurs existed* millions of years ago.*
easily	Without difficulty.	She won the race easily.
basically	Used to give the most important or simplest fact about something.	The plan is basically* a good idea, but it's too expensive.*
damage	Physical harm that makes something broken or less useful.	The storm caused serious damage* to the roof.*
damage	To harm or break something.	The storm damaged* many houses near the coast.*
silence	Complete quiet; no sound.	There was silence* in the room while she read the letter.*
permission	When someone says that you are allowed to do something.	You need your parents' permission* to go on the trip.*
legal	Allowed by law.	Is it legal* to park here at night?*
loss	When you lose something.	The loss* of my keys made me late for work.*
rent	Money that you pay regularly to live in a house or flat that someone else owns.	The rent* for our flat is due on the first of the month.*
obvious	Easy to see or understand.	It was obvious* that she was nervous.*
warning	Something that tells you about a possible danger.	There is a warning* on the packet about the risks of smoking.*
complicated	Difficult to understand or deal with.	The instructions were too complicated* to follow.*
pleased	Happy or satisfied.	I'm very pleased* with my exam results.*
mystery	Something strange that nobody can understand or explain.	How the thief got into the house is still a mystery.
disease	An illness of people, animals or plants.	Washing your hands helps to stop disease.
advantage	Something that helps you or makes a situation better.	One advantage* of living in the city is the good public transport.*
friendship	The relationship between people who like each other and spend time together.	Their friendship* started at primary school and lasted all their lives.*
extremely	Very; to a very great degree.	The film was extremely* funny.*
grateful	Feeling thankful for something.	I'm very grateful* for all your help.*
illegal	Not allowed by law.	It is illegal* to drive without insurance.*
scream	A loud, high shout, for example because of fear or pain.	I heard a happy scream* from the swimming pool.*
properly	Correctly, or in a satisfactory way.	Make sure the door is properly* locked.*
mostly	In most cases, or almost completely.	The students in my class are mostly* from Spain.*
directly	Without stopping or going somewhere else first.	This train goes directly* to the airport.*
silent	Without any sound.	The house was completely silent* at night.*
solution	A way of solving a problem.	We need to find a solution* to the parking problem.*
effort	Hard work and energy that you use to do something.	He made a real effort* to be polite.*
progress	Improvement or development over time.	My English is making good progress.
reporter	A person who collects news and writes about it for a newspaper, TV or radio.	A reporter* asked people about the new park.*
expert	A person who knows a lot about a particular subject.	He is an expert* on ancient Egypt.*
celebration	A special event or party for a happy occasion.	There was a big celebration* after our team won the cup.*
ingredient	One of the foods used to make a dish.	Flour, eggs and milk are the main ingredients* of pancakes.*
flood	A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.	After days of rain, there was a flood* in the town centre.*
password	A secret word you need to use a computer or a website.	Never tell anyone your email password.
app	A program that you download onto your phone or tablet.	I use an app* to learn new words every day.*
selfie	A photo that you take of yourself, usually with a phone.	She took a selfie* with her friends on the beach.*
social media	Websites and apps that people use to share messages, photos and videos.	She posts photos of her dog on social media* every day.*
childhood	The time of your life when you are a child.	I spent my childhood* in a small village by the sea.*
nightmare	A very frightening dream.	My little brother had a nightmare* and came into my bed.*
champion	A person or team that has won a competition.	She is the national tennis champion.
kilo	A thousand grams; a unit for measuring weight.	Can I have a kilo* of apples, please?*
classmate	A person who is in the same class as you at school.	My classmate* Ali sits next to me in maths.*
handbag	A small bag for carrying money, keys and a phone.	She put her keys in her handbag.
receptionist	A person who welcomes people at the front desk of a hotel or office.	The receptionist* at the hotel gave us our room key.*
cucumber	A long thin green vegetable that you often eat in salads.	I put tomato and cucumber* in my salad.*
sandals	Light open shoes that you wear in summer.	It's hot today, so I'm wearing my sandals.
upload	To send a photo, video or file from your computer or phone to the internet.	I'm going to upload* the photos from the party.*
timetable	A list of times when buses, trains or classes happen.	Check the bus timetable* before you leave.*
litre	A unit for measuring liquid.	We need a litre* of milk for the cake.*
kilometre	A unit for measuring distance; 1,000 metres.	The school is one kilometre* from my house.*
firefighter	A person whose job is to stop fires.	The firefighter* climbed the ladder to save the cat.*
pea	A very small round green vegetable.	My little brother doesn't like eating a single pea.
melon	A big round fruit with a hard skin, very sweet and full of water inside.	On hot days we eat cold melon* for dessert.*
pineapple	A big tropical fruit with a rough skin and sharp leaves on top.	I like ham and pineapple* on my pizza.*
whatever	Anything at all that you want.	You can order whatever* you like; it's my treat.*
weird	Very strange and unusual.	I had a weird* dream about talking fish last night.*
few	A small number of people or things; not many.	I've only got a few* minutes, so let's talk quickly.*
business	A company that buys or sells things to make money.	My aunt has her own business* selling cakes and bread.*
guy	An informal word for a man.	Who's that guy* talking to your sister?*
everybody	Every person; all the people.	Is everybody* ready? The bus is leaving now.*
somebody	A person, when you don't know or don't say who.	There's somebody* at the door. Can you open it?*
myself	Me; used when I do something to me, or do it with no help.	I cut myself* while I was cooking dinner.*
yourself	You; used when you do something to you, or do it with no help.	Be careful with that knife or you'll hurt yourself.
himself	Used for a man or boy, when he does something with no help.	My little brother can get dressed by himself* now.*
herself	Used when a woman or girl does something to her own self.	Anna looked at herself* in the mirror and smiled.*
lady	A polite word for a woman.	An old lady* asked me the way to the station.*
top	The highest part of something.	We climbed to the top* of the hill and had a picnic.*
human	A person, not an animal or a machine.	Dogs can hear sounds that a human* cannot hear.*
president	The leader of a country that has no king or queen.	The president* of our country is visiting our town today.*
club	A group of people who meet to do an activity together.	I joined the school chess club* last year.*
congratulations	Something you say to a person who has done something good or has good news.	You passed your driving test? Congratulations!
absolutely	Completely; totally.	The view from the top of the tower was absolutely* beautiful.*
any more	Used in negative sentences to say that something does not happen now, but it did before.	My cousin doesn't live in London any more; she moved to Bristol.
although	Used to add a fact that makes the other part of the sentence surprising.	We went for a walk, although* it was raining.*
sir	A polite word used to speak to a man, for example a customer.	Can I help you, sir? Are you looking for something?
gentleman	A polite word for a man.	A kind old gentleman* helped me carry my bags up the stairs.*
fault	Responsibility for a mistake or for something bad that happened.	It isn't my fault* that we're late; the bus didn't come!*
plus	Used when adding numbers or things together; and also.	Two plus* three is five.*
onto	To a position on something.	The cat jumped onto* the kitchen table.*
happiness	The feeling of being glad and pleased with your life.	Her new puppy brings her a lot of happiness.
painting	A picture that somebody has made with paint.	There's a lovely painting* of the sea above the fireplace.*
alarm	A machine that makes a loud noise to wake people up or to warn them.	My alarm* goes off at seven every morning.*
beginning	The first part or the start of something.	At the beginning* of the film, everyone is happy.*
professor	A teacher of the highest level at a university.	Our professor* wrote a famous book about the history of Rome.*
grandparent	The mother or father of one of your parents.	Every grandparent* in the class came to watch the school play.*
cooker	A machine in the kitchen that you use to cook food.	The soup is on the cooker, so be careful, it's hot.
toothbrush	A small brush that you use to clean your teeth.	Don't forget to pack your toothbrush* for the trip.*
yoghurt	A thick white food made from milk, often eaten with fruit.	I have a yoghurt* with strawberries for breakfast.*
euro	The money used in Spain, France, Germany and other European countries.	This coffee costs one euro* fifty in Madrid.*
kettle	A thing that you use to boil water for tea or coffee.	I'll put the kettle* on and make some tea.*
lettuce	A green vegetable with big leaves that you eat in salads.	I'd like a sandwich with cheese and lettuce.
flour	A white powder made from wheat that you use to make bread and cakes.	To make a cake, you need eggs, sugar and flour.
crisps	Very thin slices of fried potato that you buy in a packet.	I'd like a packet of crisps* and a drink, please.*
chemist	A shop where you can buy medicine.	I need to go to the chemist* to get some medicine for my cough.*
motorbike	A vehicle with two wheels and an engine.	My uncle rides a motorbike* to work.*
pyjamas	Soft trousers and a top that you wear in bed.	Put on your pyjamas* and go to bed.*
toothpaste	The thing that you put on your toothbrush to clean your teeth.	We need a new tube of toothpaste.
curly	Having lots of round shapes, like rings; used for hair.	She has long, curly* red hair.*

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