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We're thrilled to introduce the Flashcard Quiz, our latest tool designed to enhance your vocabulary for Cambridge English exams. This engaging and intuitive quiz is perfect for students seeking to bolster their language skills, teachers looking for dynamic teaching aids, and parents aiming to support their children's academic growth. Each flashcard in the quiz not only introduces a new word but also offers its meaning, pronunciation, and an example sentence, enabling you to understand and remember the word in context.

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singer • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Definition

A2 a person who sings, especially as a job

Dictionary examples

• Kiri Te Kanawa is a famous singer from New Zealand.

Learner examples

• My favourite singer is Aaron Carter.
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knife • noun [ C ]  • /naɪf/

Definition

A1 a sharp tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon

Dictionary examples

• a fish/butter/steak knife
• I prefer to use a knife and fork.
• He drew/pulled a knife and stabbed her.

Learner examples

• I want to sell a beautiful old knife, because it doesn't cut anything.
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famine • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Definition

C2 when people living in a particular area do not have enough food for a long time causing suffering and death

Dictionary examples

• The floods were followed by a terrible famine

Learner examples

• Pictures of the famine in Africa or the defor[e]station of the Amazon raise important issues for humanity as a whole, urging us to be more active citizens.
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towel • noun [ C ]  • /taʊəl/

Definition

A2 a soft piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying yourself or for drying something

Dictionary examples

• a bath/beach towel
• She came downstairs wrapped in a towel.
• Dry your hands on a paper towel.

Learner examples

• You have to bring a bottle of water and a towel.
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rainbow • noun [ C ]  • /ˈreɪn.bəʊ/

Definition

B2 a half circle of seven colours that you see in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shining

Dictionary examples

• We could see a rainbow.
• The butterfly's wings were shimmering with all the colours of the rainbow.

Learner examples

• [In the future,] clothes design will be comfortable, practical, nice to look at and in all the colours of the rainbow because people will move [around] a lot and be happy and therefore require practical and colourful clothing.
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daycare • noun [ U ]  • /ˈdeɪ.keər/

Definition

C1 care provided during the day for people who cannot look after themselves, especially young children or old people

Dictionary examples

• a daycare centre

Learner examples

• They simply didn't quit after they had a baby, but continued working as before and put their children in daycare.
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parrot • noun [ C ]  • /ˈpær.ət/

Definition

B1 a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful feathers that can be taught to copy what people say

Dictionary examples

• We saw parrots flying wild in the jungle.

Learner examples

• Send my regards to your family and to your lovely parrot too.
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cupboard • noun [ C ]  • /ˈkʌb.əd/

Definition

A2 a piece of furniture with a door on the front and shelves inside used for storing things

Dictionary examples

• a kitchen cupboard
• a built-in cupboard
• Is there plenty of cupboard space in your new house?

Learner examples

• I think [my jacket] is in your cupboard!!
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dock • noun [ C ]  • /dɒk/

Definition

C1 the place where ships stop and goods are taken off or put on

Dictionary examples

• The ship is in dock.

Learner examples

• I would like to take them with me to a very typical restaurant near the docks: Mummie's House 25 Harbour Street 2 Tel. 070 321 26 33.
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machine • noun [ C ]  • /məˈʃiːn/

Definition

A2 a piece of equipment with several moving parts which uses power to do a particular type of work

Dictionary examples

• a washing machine
• a coffee machine
• Eggs are sorted into different sizes by machine.

Learner examples

• I want to sell the washing machine.
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fleet • noun [ C ]  • /fliːt/

Definition

C1 a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy

Dictionary examples

• The entire naval fleet was used for the operation

Learner examples

• The Spartans order the people of Athens to destroy their city walls and most of their remaining fleet.
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helicopter • noun [ C ]  • /ˈhel.ɪˌkɒp.tər/

Definition

A2 an aircraft which flies using long, thin parts on top of it that turn round and round very fast

Dictionary examples

• The injured were flown to hospital by helicopter.
• a helicopter pilot

Learner examples

• I got here by boat because it do[es]n't have [an] airport and it's too difficult for helicopters to land.
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robot • noun [ C ]  • /ˈrəʊ.bɒt/

Definition

B1 a machine controlled by a computer, which can move and do other things that people can do

Dictionary examples

• They use robots to spray the cars.

Learner examples

• I think there will be tall buildings and [the] population will rise a lot. I think there will be robots too.
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autumn • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈɔː.təm/

Definition

A2 the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall from the trees

Dictionary examples

• We like to travel in the autumn when there are fewer tourists.
• Last autumn we went to Germany.
• autumn colours/leaves

Learner examples

• I'm happy, but this place is a little bit cold because we are in autumn.
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disgust • noun [ U ]  • /dɪsˈgʌst/

Definition

C2 a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval

Dictionary examples

• She walked out in disgust.

Learner examples

• But even real game lovers regularly express their disgust about the lack of interest with which many heavily overpaid players hang around [o]n the field during a match.
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door • noun [ C ]  • /dɔːr/

Definition

A1 a flat object, often fixed at one edge, that is used to close the entrance of something such as a room or building, or the entrance itself

Dictionary examples

• the front door
• the back door
• a car door
• a sliding door
• The door to his bedroom was locked.
• We could hear someone knocking at/on the door.
• Could you open/close/shut the door, please?
• She asked me to answer the door.

Learner examples

• There is a garden [outside the] back door but [it] isn't big.
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saucepan • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsɔː.spən/

Definition

B1 a deep, metal pan, usually with a long handle and a lid, that is used to cook food in

Dictionary examples

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water.

Learner examples

• The waiters are very polite and the food is so good, specially the fish. You can can see the [chef] with his saucepan, it's very funny!
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jug • noun [ C ]  • /dʒʌg/

Definition

B1 a container with a handle used for pouring out liquids

Dictionary examples

• a glass/plastic jug
• a milk/water jug
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abstract • adjective • /ˈæb.strækt/

Definition

B2 relating to ideas and not real things

Dictionary examples

• abstract ideas
• Truth and beauty are abstract concepts.

Learner examples

• Reading improve[s] your ability to imagine and your abstract thinking skills.
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ancient • adjective • /ˈeɪn.tʃənt/

Definition

B1 from a long time ago

Dictionary examples

• ancient Greece/Rome/Egypt
• ancient monuments/ruins
• People have lived in this valley since ancient times.

Learner examples

• I would recommend you to visit Rome, because you shouldn't miss [seeing] the huge monuments, the ancient Roman ruins and the Vatican.
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aircraft • noun [ C ]  • /ˈeə.krɑːft/

Definition

B2 any vehicle, with or without an engine, which can fly, such as a plane or helicopter

Dictionary examples

• military/commercial aircraft

Learner examples

• They have all [the] Swedish aircraft that have ever be[en] buil[t].
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farmer • noun [ C ]  • /ˈfɑː.mər/

Definition

A2 someone who owns or looks after a farm

Dictionary examples

• a sheep farmer

Learner examples

• The farmer was very friendly and we [spent] the day with him.
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cake • noun [ C or U ]  • /keɪk/

Definition

A1 a sweet food made from flour, butter, sugar and eggs, mixed together and baked

Dictionary examples

• chocolate cake
• a birthday cake
• Would you like a piece of/a slice of cake?
• He made/baked a delicious cake.

Learner examples

• Your chocolate cake is great too.
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branch • noun [ C ]  • /brɑːntʃ/

Definition

B2 a part of a subject

Dictionary examples

• Immunology is a branch of biological science.

Learner examples

• As a matter of fact, in[n]ovations have taken place quite frequently in every branch of science.
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exhausted • adjective • /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪd/

Definition

B1 extremely tired

Dictionary examples

• By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.
• Exhausted, they fell asleep.

Learner examples

• When we got back home I was absolutely exhausted.
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market • noun [ C ]  • /ˈmɑː.kɪt/

Definition

A2 a place where people go to buy or sell things, often outside

Dictionary examples

• a fish/flower market
• Fruit and vegetables are much cheaper from/in the market.
• a craft market

Learner examples

• Juan, My new house is [in] Balmoral Street, near the market.
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drawer • noun [ C ]  • /drɔːr/

Definition

A2 a box-shaped container without a top which is part of a piece of furniture. It slides in and out to open and close and is used for keeping things in.

Dictionary examples

• I keep my socks in the bottom drawer.
• I don't like to go through other people's drawers.

Learner examples

• I think I left it in your drawer in the living room.
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nurse • noun [ C ]  • /nɜːs/

Definition

A2 someone whose job is to care for ill and injured people

Dictionary examples

• He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.

Learner examples

• I want to be a nurse.
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fan • noun [ C ]  • /fæn/

Definition

B1 something that is used to move the air around so that it feels cooler, such as a machine or an object that you move with your hand.

Dictionary examples

• There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly.

Learner examples

• Since it's quite hot here I brought a fan. I have to use it at night otherwise I can't get to sleep.
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filter • noun [ C ]  • /ˈfɪl.tər/

Definition

C2 a piece of equipment that you pass a liquid or gas through in order to remove particular substances

Dictionary examples

• a coffee filter

Learner examples

• Finally, the governments of all countries should implement heavy pecuniary punishments to the factory owners who do not use special filters on their chimneys or on their waste systems.
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bed • noun • /bed/

Definition

A1 a piece of furniture that you sleep on

Dictionary examples

• He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.
• He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.
• She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.
• I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed.

Learner examples

• I'd like to sell my bed.
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picnic • noun [ C ]  • /ˈpɪk.nɪk/

Definition

A1 a meal that you make and take with you somewhere to eat outside

Dictionary examples

• If the weather's nice we could have a picnic in the park.
• Why don't you take a picnic with you?
• a picnic area/lunch/table

Learner examples

• [We] sometimes go for a picnic.
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lion • noun [ C ]  • /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Definition

A2 a large, wild animal of the cat family, with light brown fur

Dictionary examples

• The lions came down to the water hole at sunset.

Learner examples

• My favorite present is a lion.
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egg • noun • /eg/

Definition

B2 an oval object with a hard shell that contains a baby bird, insect or other creature

Dictionary examples

• The cuckoo lays her egg in another bird's nest.
• After fourteen days the eggs hatch.

Learner examples

• The only thing they can do is to lay eggs.
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grandma • noun [ C ]  • /ˈgrænd.mɑː/

Definition

A2 the mother of one's father or mother (informal)

Dictionary examples

• My grandma is a very good cook.

Learner examples

• On Sunday I have to go to my grandma's house.
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embrace • verb [  ]  • /ɪmˈbreɪs/

Definition

C2 If you embrace someone, you put your arms around them, and if two people embrace, they put their arms around each other.

Dictionary examples

• She embraced him warmly.

Learner examples

• Prior to this fulfilling statement, the elderly couple had been sitting in their GP's waiting room, nervously embracing each other.
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zebra • noun [ C ]  • /ˈzeb.rə/

Definition

B2 an African animal like a horse with black and white lines

Dictionary examples

• We saw a zebra in the distance.

Learner examples

• Otherwise there would be many children and grown-ups who [would have] never seen an elephant, a tiger, a zebra etc.
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fear • noun [ C or U ]  • /fɪər/

Definition

B1 a strong, unpleasant feeling that you get when you think that something bad, dangerous, or frightening might happen

Dictionary examples

• her fear of snakes
• Shaking/Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.
• There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries.
• Fears for her safety are growing.
• The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.

Learner examples

• I was afraid to eat [it] but after the first bite, I lost my fear.
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parcel • noun [ C ]  • /ˈpɑː.səl/

Definition

B1 something that is covered in paper so that it can be sent by post

Dictionary examples

• send/receive/deliver a parcel
• The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper.

Learner examples

• A week later, she received a parcel.
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skate • noun [ C ]  • /skeɪt/

Definition

A2 a boot with a metal part on the bottom, used for moving across ice, or a boot with wheels on the bottom used for moving across the ground

Dictionary examples

• a pair of ice skates
• a pair of inline/roller skates

Learner examples

• I want to sell a pair of skates that I bought two years ago.
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shorts • noun [ plural ]  • /ʃɔːts/

Definition

A2 a very short pair of trousers that stop above the knees

Dictionary examples

• tennis shorts
• She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.

Learner examples

• Why don't you wear your old T-shirt with some faded jeans or shorts?
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ocean • noun [ no plural ]  • /ˈəʊ.ʃən/

Definition

B1 the sea

Dictionary examples

• to swim in the ocean
• It's an island in the middle of the ocean.
• These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean.

Learner examples

• It has an ocean view and when I wake up in the morning the sunshine comes [in through the] window, it's the best moment in the day.
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cloud • noun [ C or U ]  • /klaʊd/

Definition

A2 a white or grey mass in the sky, made of very small drops of water

Dictionary examples

• Do you think those are rain clouds on the horizon?
• The sky was a perfect blue - not a cloud in sight.
• Dark clouds massed on the horizon.

Learner examples

• Except for the first day, the sun was with us all the time, with absolutely no cloud in the sky.
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bulb • noun [ C ]  • /bʌlb/

Definition

B2 a glass object which produces light from electricity

Dictionary examples

• an energy-saving light bulb

Learner examples

• We use the bulb everywhere and [for] almost everything.
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accident • noun [ C ]  • /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

Definition

A2 something bad which happens that is not expected or intended, and which causes injury or damage

Dictionary examples

• Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.
• She was injured in a car/road accident.

Learner examples

• I had an accident two weeks ago and now I can't do sport.
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office • noun • /ˈɒf.ɪs/

Definition

A2 a room or building where people work

Dictionary examples

• I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.
• the director's office
• office workers
• office equipment

Learner examples

• I go to the office on foot.
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lamp • noun [ C ]  • /læmp/

Definition

A2 a piece of equipment that produces light

Dictionary examples

• a table/bedside lamp
• an oil lamp

Learner examples

• I think it is next to the lamp.
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guard • noun • /gɑːd/

Definition

B2 to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen

Dictionary examples

• Soldiers guard the main doors of the embassy.

Learner examples

• I guess it was that thrill that actually made me anxious to know what really was going on inside the dodgy-looking old house guarded by a man with an unfriendly hound.
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swing • verb [ I or T ]  • /swɪŋ/

Definition

B2 to move smoothly backwards and forwards, or to make something do this

Dictionary examples

• He walked briskly along the path swinging his rolled-up umbrella.

Learner examples

• When Mary ent[e]red the bar, the room was empty and there was a rope swinging from a beam.
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cemetery • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsem.ə.tri/

Definition

A1 a place where dead people are buried

Dictionary examples

• She went to the cemetery where her grandfather was buried

Learner examples

• It was Halloween night and almost midnight, and Steve had the idea of going out to the nearest cemetery to catch some ghosts or vampires.
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diver • noun [ C ]  • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Definition

B1 someone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipment

Dictionary examples

• a deep-sea diver

Learner examples

• I've got [the qualification] of "open water diver''.
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experiment • noun [ C ]  • /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/

Definition

B1 a test, especially a scientific one, that you do in order to learn something or to discover whether something is true

Dictionary examples

• Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.
• Scientists are carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.

Learner examples

• In the chemistry lab experiments are often set up.
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baby • noun [ C ]  • /ˈbeɪ.bi/

Definition

A2 a very young child

Dictionary examples

• a baby boy/girl
• baby clothes
• Sandra had a baby on May 29th

Learner examples

• Every day Elisa go[es] to work, make[s] dinner for her little baby and watch[es] the T.V. with her husban[d].
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asleep • adjective [ never before noun ]  • /əˈsliːp/

Definition

B1 sleeping or not awake

Dictionary examples

• The children are asleep.
• I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
• I'm surprised to see you awake - ten minutes ago you were fast/sound asleep.
• I've only just got up and I'm still half asleep.

Learner examples

• I fell asleep, and when I woke up, I realised that I had lost it.
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treasure • noun • /ˈtreʒ.ər/

Definition

B2 very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones or money

Dictionary examples

• Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.
• When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

Learner examples

• It was said that King Arthur had hid[d]en his treasure in a cave near his castle and he was the only [one] who knew where [it] was located.
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ski • verb [ I ]  • /skiː/

Definition

B1 to move over snow on skis

Dictionary examples

• He skied down the hill

Learner examples

• There're two very good places where we can ski, and they aren't crowded!
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fruit • noun [ C or U ]  • /fruːt/

Definition

A1 something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food

Dictionary examples

• fresh fruit
• dried fruit
• fruit juice
• I eat three or four pieces of fruit a day.
• I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.
• He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market.

Learner examples

• After those, maybe some fresh fruit salad with fruit juice.
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frame • noun [ C ]  • /freɪm/

Definition

B1 a border which surrounds and supports a picture, door or window

Dictionary examples

• a picture/window frame

Learner examples

• I'm going to buy picture frames to put the pictures in and I'll put them on the wall, around my table.
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helmet • noun [ C ]  • /ˈhel.mɪt/

Definition

B2 a hard hat that protects your head

Dictionary examples

• a crash helmet
• a cycling helmet

Learner examples

• Some good advice is: first of all get yourself a good bicycle, a helmet and some protecti[ve] clothes, in case the w[ea]ther change[s].
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frog • noun [ C ]  • /frɒg/

Definition

B1 a small, green animal with long back legs for jumping that lives in or near water

Dictionary examples

• The frogs down at the lake were making a lot of noise.

Learner examples

• That was my favourite place, because there were ducks, some frogs, and many butterflies as well as birds.
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tea • noun • /tiː/

Definition

B1 a small afternoon meal of sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, etc. and tea to drink

Dictionary examples

• They invited us for afternoon tea.

Learner examples

• Every afternoon they organized a tea for all the members.
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crystal • noun [  ]  • /ˈkrɪ.stəl/

Definition

C2 a type of high quality glass

Dictionary examples

• a crystal vase

Learner examples

• The crystal vase is a gift from one of my mother's friends.
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circuit • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsɜː.kɪt/

Definition

C2 a complete circle that an electric current travels around

Dictionary examples

• an electrical circuit

Learner examples

• Apparently there was a short circuit to the elevator circuit, as we were to learn later from the store supervisor.
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crush • noun [ C ]  • /krʌʃ/

Definition

C2 a strong temporary feeling of love for someone

Dictionary examples

• Tim has a crush on Jennifer.

Learner examples

• He told me that one of his friends had a crush on me and wanted to know if I liked him.
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diploma • noun [ C ]  • /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

Definition

A2 a qualification from a school, college or university, or an official document showing that someone has completed a course of study

Dictionary examples

• a diploma in marketing

Learner examples

• My best present was a diploma [from] the University of Cambridge.
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flower • noun [ C ]  • /ˈflaʊ.ər/

Definition

A1 the attractive, coloured part of a plant where the seeds grow

Dictionary examples

• wild flowers
• to pick/cut flowers
• a bunch of flowers
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Learner examples

• You know I like flowers a lot.
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bottle • noun [ C ]  • /ˈbɒt.l ̩/

Definition

A2 a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow top

Dictionary examples

• a wine bottle
• a bottle of beer/whisky
• Plastic bottles are lighter than glass ones.

Learner examples

• You must take a bottle of water because you will be thirsty.
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t-shirt • noun [ C ]  • /ˈtiː.ʃɜːt/

Definition

A1 a piece of cotton clothing for the top part of the body with short sleeves and no collar

Dictionary examples

• She was wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

Learner examples

• I [am] looking for [a] new T-shirt, jeans, [a] dress, [and] sho[e]s.
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bread • noun [ U ]  • /bred/

Definition

A1 a basic food made by mixing flour, water and sometimes yeast

Dictionary examples

• a slice of bread
• a loaf of bread
• white/brown bread
• sliced bread
• fresh/stale bread
• Do you bake your own bread?

Learner examples

• I like bread, rice and bean[s].
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rocket • noun [ C ]  • /ˈrɒk.ɪt/

Definition

B2 a tube-shaped device containing fuel and an engine that pushes a vehicle into space

Dictionary examples

• They launched a rocket yesterday.

Learner examples

• [With] computers, you can control machines [or] a rocket [or] a satellite.
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eye • noun [ C ]  • /aɪ/

Definition

A1 one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with

Dictionary examples

• He has no sight in his left/right eye.
• She's got beautiful green eyes.
• He closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Learner examples

• I like her long brown hair and blue eyes.
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snowboard • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsnəʊ.bɔːd/

Definition

B1 a large board that you stand on to move over snow

Dictionary examples

• I hired a snowboard for the day.

Learner examples

• Moreover, I missed my snowboard, so the surfboard, the waves, the sand and the sun were filling this empty place in me.
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bacteria • noun [ plural ]  • /bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

Definition

C1 very small living things that sometimes cause disease

Dictionary examples

• The infection was caused by bacteria in the lung.

Learner examples

• We were just lucky that during that period, the weather was cold and low temperatures prevented bacteria from spreading.
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plant • noun [ C ]  • /plɑːnt/

Definition

A1 a living thing that grows in the soil or water and has leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree

Dictionary examples

• garden/greenhouse/indoor plants
• native plants and animals
• a tomato plant

Learner examples

• There are different plants, trees, flowers and [a] lake.
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aubergine • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈəʊ.bə.ʒiːn/

Definition

B2 an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside

Dictionary examples

• The dish is made with aubergines and cheese.
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candle • noun [ C ]  • /ˈkæn.dl ̩/

Definition

B1 a stick of wax with string going through it which produces light as it burns

Dictionary examples

• Shall I light a candle?

Learner examples

• I like shopping for clothes but also for other things like candles and so on.
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camera • noun [ C ]  • /ˈkæm.rə/

Definition

A1 a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes

Dictionary examples

• I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos.
• Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.

Learner examples

• I like it, because my camera has broken.
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potato • noun [ C or U ]  • /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/

Definition

A1 a round vegetable with a brown, yellow, or red skin that grows in the ground

Dictionary examples

• boiled/baked/fried/roast potatoes
• mashed potato/potatoes

Learner examples

• I like to eat mashed potatoes with chicken and salad.
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umbrella • noun [ C ]  • /ʌmˈbrel.ə/

Definition

A2 a thing that you hold above your head to keep yourself dry when it is raining

Dictionary examples

• I felt a few spots of rain so I put my umbrella up.
• I left my umbrella on the bus yesterday.

Learner examples

• I got some books, a bottle of wine and an umbrella.
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magic • noun [ U ]  • /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/

Definition

A2 special powers that can make things happen that seem impossible

Dictionary examples

• Do you believe in magic?
• As if by magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water.

Learner examples

• My favourite was the new Harry Potter book: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". I really like this book because of the magic and because of the adventure that it contains.
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garden • noun [ C ]  • /ˈgɑː.dən/

Definition

A1 a piece of land belonging to a house, where flowers and other plants are grown

Dictionary examples

• garden furniture
• The house has a large back garden, and a small front garden.

Learner examples

• I dropped it when we were playing with your dog in the garden.
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foot • noun [ C ]  • /fʊt/

Definition

A1 one of the two flat parts on the ends of your legs that you stand on

Dictionary examples

• I've hurt my left foot.
• bare feet

Learner examples

• Then, in just a few minutes, we are going to put our feet in the hot sand.
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cabbage • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Definition

B1 A large round vegetable with green, white or purple leaves, which can be eaten cooked or raw.

Dictionary examples

• a savoy cabbage
• red/white cabbage

Learner examples

• Sarma is made [with] meat and cabbage.
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directory • noun [ C ]  • /dɪˈrekt.ər.i/

Definition

C2 a book or list of names, numbers, or other facts

Dictionary examples

• I looked in the telephone directory.

Learner examples

• If you['d] like to know more, look at the phone book (directory); you'll find 3 or 4 pages about how to phone, how to dial, how to get numbers etc. in English.
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engine • noun [ C ]  • /ˈen.dʒɪn/

Definition

A2 the part of a vehicle that uses energy from oil, electricity or steam to make it move

Dictionary examples

• a jet/diesel engine

Learner examples

• When we left there, I started my car but the engine didn't work.
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horse • noun [ C ]  • /hɔːs/

Definition

A1 a large animal with four legs, which people ride on or use for carrying things or pulling vehicles

Dictionary examples

• to ride a horse
• a horse and cart

Learner examples

• I also like to be with horses.
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cultivate • verb [  ]  • /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/

Definition

C1 to prepare land and grow crops on it

Dictionary examples

• This shrub is cultivated in Europe as a culinary herb.

Learner examples

• We're cutting down our forests to cultivate the plants which give us nourishing food.
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archaeology • noun [ U ]  • /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

Definition

C1 the study of ancient cultures by looking for and examining their buildings, tools, and other objects

Dictionary examples

• he did archaeology at university

Learner examples

• But I have to admit that there could be more presentations to cover areas like archaeology, language, etc.
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food • noun [ C or U ]  • /fuːd/

Definition

A1 something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive

Dictionary examples

• baby food
• Thai food
• to cook/prepare food
• There was lots of food at the party.

Learner examples

• I'd like to eat Italian food, maybe lasagne.
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grill • noun [ C ]  • /grɪl/

Definition

B1 a piece of equipment which cooks food using direct heat

Dictionary examples

• Put the sausages on/under the grill.

Learner examples

• I recom[m]end meat on the grill [- it is] delicious.
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flood • verb [ I or T ]  • /flʌd/

Definition

B1 If a place floods or is flooded, it becomes covered in water.

Dictionary examples

• The town was flooded when the river burst its banks.
• Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.

Learner examples

• The city was flooded and too many people were dead.
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suitcase • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

Definition

A2 a large rectangular case with a handle for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling

Dictionary examples

• Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?

Learner examples

• Dear Juliana, I think I left my suitcase in your house.
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dustbin • noun [ C ]  • /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Definition

B1 a large container for rubbish from a house or other building, usually made of strong plastic or metal and kept outside

Dictionary examples

• I threw his old clothes in the dustbin.

Learner examples

• Finally, I will put this horrible yellowed carpet in the dustbin!
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cell • noun [ C ]  • /sel/

Definition

B2 the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal

Dictionary examples

• brain/blood cells
• cancer cells

Learner examples

• [...] such as, us[ing] gamma rays to damage the cancer cell or to treat people's short sight and so on.
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lemon • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈlem.ən/

Definition

A2 an oval, yellow fruit that has sour juice

Dictionary examples

• lemon juice
• For this recipe you need the juice of two lemons.
• Would you like a slice of lemon in your tea?

Learner examples

• We drink juice and tea with lemon.
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glove • noun [ C ]  • /glʌv/

Definition

A2 a piece of clothing which covers your fingers and hand

Dictionary examples

• a pair of gloves

Learner examples

• Remember to bring gloves as well.
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coin • noun [ C ]  • /kɔɪn/

Definition

B1 a small, flat, usually round piece of metal used as money

Dictionary examples

• a 10p/ten pence coin
• a pound coin
• a ten-cent coin
• gold coins
• I asked for ten pounds in 20p coins.
• The machine doesn't take 50p coins.

Learner examples

• It was an old coin that my granny gave me three years ago.
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ant • noun [ C ]  • /ænt/

Definition

B1 a small, black or red insect that lives in groups on the ground

Dictionary examples

• There were ants crawling all over the ground.

Learner examples

• I [have] know[n] Larry since I was five years old and he couldn't hurt an ant, I am sure about it.
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composition • noun [ U ]  • /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definition

C2 the process or skill of writing music

Dictionary examples

• He taught composition at Yale.

Learner examples

• He finished music composition at the University in Cracow, [and] he soon became the professor of composition at the same school of music.
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pasta • noun [ U ]  • /ˈpæs.tə/

Definition

A2 a food that is made from flour, water and sometimes eggs, and comes in many different shapes

Dictionary examples

• Spaghetti, lasagne, ravioli and cannelloni are all types of pasta.

Learner examples

• My favourite food is pasta.
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