Master English Vocabulary: Interactive Cambridge Exam Flashcard Quiz

deserted

DNA

experiment

famine

explosive

directory

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.

towel

cushion

library

shower

cathedral

candle

cathedral • noun [ C ] • /kəˈθiː.drəl/

Definition

A2 the largest and most important church in a particular area

Dictionary examples

• Salisbury Cathedral

Learner examples

• It's an interesting place because there is an important cathedral called Lujan Cathedral.

candle

cushion

shower

library

door

towel

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.

circus

camera

star

statue

keyboard

clown

circus • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɜː.kəs/

Definition

B1 a show in which a group of people and animals perform in a large tent

Dictionary examples

• a circus ring
• The children loved being taken to the circus.

Learner examples

• In the afternoon you can just go walking if you are not in a mood to do something exciting, but if are, you can go to the circus.

knife

carrot

freezer

garlic

cereal

pasta

freezer • noun [ C ] • /ˈfriː.zər/

Definition

B1 a large container operated by electricity in which food can be frozen and stored

Dictionary examples

• There's some ice cream in the freezer.

Learner examples

• It is about that beautiful vase you had on the freezer in the kitchen.

chess

diver

winner

hockey

bag

box

chess • noun [ U ] • /tʃes/

Definition

A2 a game that two people play by moving differently shaped pieces around a board of black and white squares

Dictionary examples

• Do you play chess?
• a chess player/set

Learner examples

• My favourite hobby is playing chess.

toothbrush

blood

blind

hand

cell

brain

toothbrush • noun [ C ] • /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/

Definition

A2 a small brush that you use to clean your teeth

Dictionary examples

• I forgot to pack my toothbrush.

Learner examples

• I think [I] left [my] toothbrush at your house.

computer

airport

printer

academic

accident

machine

computer • noun [ C ] • /kəmˈpjuː.tər/

Definition

A1 an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information

Dictionary examples

• We've put all our records on computer.
• computer software/hardware
• computer graphics
• a computer program
• computer games

Learner examples

• I don't like us[ing] [a] computer at college.

devil

applaud

directory

cultivate

fury

DNA

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.

island

cliff

jungle

cotton

leaf

dirt

leaf • noun [ C ] • /liːf/

Definition

B1 a flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch

Dictionary examples

• a lettuce leaf
• autumn leaves
• He was sweeping up leaves in his garden.

Learner examples

• One of the things that I like [about] goril[l]as is that they are strong and they eat leaves, and another thing is that they can move very fast through the trees.

branch

academic

kite

gym

classroom

diploma

kite • noun [ C ] • /kaɪt/

Definition

A2 a toy made from paper or cloth which flies in the air on a long string

Dictionary examples

• We spent the morning flying a kite in the local park.

Learner examples

• I got a lot of presents: a kite, a ball, shoes, a T-shirt, trousers, jeans, and a dog.

garlic

knife

cereal

chilli

pasta

carrot

chilli • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Definition

A2 a small, thin, red or green vegetable that is added to food in order to make it hot and spicy

Dictionary examples

• chilli pepper

Learner examples

• I know that in England you do not eat [food] with a lot of chilli, so you should not eat a lot of it.

oven

pasta

garlic

carrot

knife

cereal

oven • noun [ C ] • /ˈʌv.ən/

Definition

B1 the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food

Dictionary examples

• a microwave oven
• a cool/medium/hot oven
• Place the cake in the oven at 200°C.

Learner examples

• They eat the traditional food souvlaki and potatoes [cooked] in the oven.

library

cushion

chair

candle

shower

towel

chair • noun [ C ] • /tʃeər/

Definition

A1 a seat for one person, which has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms

Dictionary examples

• He sat back in his chair.

Learner examples

• You can sit on the chair outside and look [at the] bridge.

clown

star

statue

keyboard

audience

camera

audience • noun [ C ] • /ˈɔː.di.ənts/

Definition

B2 the people who sit and watch a performance at a theatre, cinema, etc.

Dictionary examples

• There were a lot of children in the audience.
• The audience was/were clearly delighted with the performance.

Learner examples

• All the [people in the] audience looked at me, I was very excited. The band called me, so I went to the stage and they started to play a very popular song.

drum

statue

clown

camera

keyboard

star

drum • noun [ C ] • /drʌm/

Definition

A2 a round, hollow musical instrument that you hit with your hand or a stick

Dictionary examples

• a bass/snare/kettle drum
• a drum beat

Learner examples

• I am a very good drummer because I have played the drums for six years.

ski

fire

swing

brush

guard

magic

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.

bell

certificate

circuit

cashpoint

bucket

battery

cashpoint • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæʃ.pɔɪnt/

Definition

A2 a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you can get money from using a plastic card

Dictionary examples

• I got some money out from the cashpoint.

Learner examples

• I went to the nearest cashpoint and got £400.

keyboard

star

camera

concert

clown

statue

concert • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɒn.sət/

Definition

A2 a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers

Dictionary examples

• a pop/classical concert
• a school concert

Learner examples

• To help with the concert I can sell tickets.

cutlery

devil

applaud

fury

DNA

directory

cutlery • noun [ U ] • /ˈkʌt.lər.i/

Definition

C2 knives, forks, and spoons

Dictionary examples

• Do we have enough cutlery for twelve people?

Learner examples

• There is no need to bring your own plates, cups or cutlery as you can use the ones you will find in the kitchen.

comb

woman

man

moustache

beard

make-up

moustache • noun [ C ] • /mʊˈstɑːʃ/

Definition

B1 a line of hair that some men grow above their mouths

Dictionary examples

• Groucho Marx had a thick black moustache.

Learner examples

• My new teacher is fun, nice and cool. He has [short] black hair and a big moustache.

brain

blind

medicine

cell

hand

blood

brain • noun [ C ] • /breɪn/

Definition

A2 the organ inside your head that controls thought, memory, feelings and activity

Dictionary examples

• Doctors can measure activity in her brain.
• The accident left him with permanent brain damage.
• His wife died from a brain tumour.

Learner examples

• He said the Martians opened his head and [did] experi[ments] with his brain.

stamp

card

pen

envelope

pencil

table

table • noun [ C ] • /ˈteɪ.bl ̩/

Definition

B1 an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material

Dictionary examples

• The table below shows the results of the experiment.

academic

pirate

burglar

accident

explosion

theft

explosion • noun [ C ] • /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/

Definition

B2 when something such as a bomb explodes

Dictionary examples

• Forty people were killed in the explosion.
• The fire was thought to have been caused by a gas explosion.

Learner examples

• I was doing my homework when I heard an explosion.

academic

classroom

kite

diploma

blackboard

gym

classroom • noun [ C ] • /ˈklɑːs.ruːm/

Definition

A1 a room in a school or college where groups of students are taught

Dictionary examples

• The classrooms are large and have big windows.

Learner examples

• I don't like my classroom [o]n the 2nd floor.

jug

gun

telephone

flag

purse

lighter

gun • noun [ C ] • /gʌn/

Definition

B1 a weapon that you fire bullets out of

Dictionary examples

• You could hear the noise of guns firing in the distance.

Learner examples

• He went downstairs and picked up his father's gun.

saucepan

cereal

knife

garlic

carrot

pasta

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!

composition

clown

star

statue

camera

keyboard

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.

wood

jungle

cotton

cliff

island

dirt

wood • noun • /wʊd/

Definition

A2 the hard material that trees are made of

Dictionary examples

• He gathered some wood to build a fire.
• The box is made of wood and it's very heavy.

Learner examples

• It is long and it is made of wood.

lighter

jug

telephone

gun

purse

flag

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

swan

egg

cat

whale

baby

lamb

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].

avenue

map

car

suitcase

taxi

lorry

lorry • noun [ C ] • /ˈlɒr.i/

Definition

B1 a large vehicle used for transporting goods

Dictionary examples

• a long-distance lorry driver

Learner examples

• When the lorries of the Recycling Service don't come on time, there are piles of papers and plastic bottles [outside] our block of flats.

cotton

rainbow

jungle

island

cliff

dirt

cotton • noun [ U ] • /ˈkɒt.ən/

Definition

B1 cloth or thread made from the fibres of the cotton plant

Dictionary examples

• a shirt made of pure cotton
• a simple cotton dress
• a reel of cotton

Learner examples

• Normally, I would prefer my blouses to be made of cotton or silk as these materials make me [feel] comfortable.

library

shower

candle

towel

cushion

house

house • noun [ C ] • /haʊs/

Definition

A1 a building where people live, usually one family or group

Dictionary examples

• a three-bedroomed house
• to buy/rent a house
• We went to my aunt's house for dinner.

Learner examples

• Come to my house for dinner tomorrow.

garage

candle

towel

shower

library

cushion

garage • noun [ C ] • /ˈgær.ɑːʒ/

Definition

A2 a small building, often next to a house, that you can put a car in

Dictionary examples

• Did you put the car in the garage?

Learner examples

• My house has got [a] garden but it hasn't got [a] garage.

fury

delicate

devil

deserted

applaud

directory

deserted • adjective [ ] • /dɪˈzɜː.tɪd/

Definition

C1 If a place is deserted, it has no people in it.

Dictionary examples

• a deserted street

Learner examples

• Too often have I seen deserted city centres caused by loss of trade, centres subject to graffiti, dirt and vandalism.

cell

blind

blood

hand

medicine

brain

blind • adjective • /blaɪnd/

Definition

B1 not able to see

Dictionary examples

• She's been blind since birth.
• He started to go blind in his sixties.

Learner examples

• She told him she was blind and she couldn't find her dog.

fury

applaud

devil

DNA

directory

delicate

DNA • noun [ U ] • /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

Definition

C2 deoxyribonucleic acid; a chemical in the cells of living things which contains genetic information

Dictionary examples

• DNA evidence led to her arrest.

Learner examples

• In the end the DNA test showed that they weren't blood related and therefore they could get married and have children without having the whole neighbourhood gossiping about them.

kite

classroom

academic

blackboard

diploma

gym

gym • noun • /dʒɪm/

Definition

B1 a building or room with equipment for doing exercises

Dictionary examples

• Nick goes to the gym three times a week.

Learner examples

• We went to a gym near my house.

island

jungle

dirt

cotton

cliff

rainbow

dirt • noun [ U ] • /dɜːt/

Definition

B1 dust, soil or any substance that makes a surface not clean

Dictionary examples

• His coat was covered with dirt.

Learner examples

• Maybe in the future they'll find a new fabric which protects you from dirt and dangerous sunshine.

garlic

cereal

carrot

coconut

pasta

knife

coconut • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Definition

B1 a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part that you eat, and liquid in the centre

Dictionary examples

• Thai food uses a lot of coconut.

Learner examples

• I forgot to tell you that they have a special dessert with coconut and ice cream.

glasses

button

ring

boot

sunglasses

dress

sunglasses • noun [ plural ] • /ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz/

Definition

A2 dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun

Dictionary examples

• Make sure you wear sunglasses outside.

Learner examples

• I left my sunglasses in your house yesterday.

lamb

egg

cat

ant

rabbit

swan

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.

passport

suitcase

taxi

pavement

ambulance

train

train • noun [ C ] • /treɪn/

Definition

A1 a long, thin vehicle which travels along metal tracks and carries people or goods

Dictionary examples

• the train to/from Bristol
• a train journey/station
• Did you come by train?
• She caught/took the train to Edinburgh.
• Hurry up, or we'll miss the train.

Learner examples

• The best way to come to my place is [to] take a train from Weybridge.

theft

explosion

pirate

academic

burglar

aircraft

pirate • noun [ C ] • /ˈpaɪə.rət/

Definition

B1 someone who attacks ships and steals from them

Dictionary examples

• The pirates held the ship's captain prisoner and demanded money for his release.

Learner examples

• I'm crazy about pirates since I watched "Pirates of the Caribbean".

pencil

argument

identification

pen

envelope

stamp

identification • noun [ U ] • /aɪˌden.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A2 an official document that shows or proves who you are

Dictionary examples

• We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would let us in.

Learner examples

• It's important to send my wallet back as I can't withdraw money from my account without any proof of identification.

engine

taxi

pavement

port

ambulance

suitcase

port • noun [ C or U ] • /pɔːt/

Definition

B1 a town by the sea or by a river which has a harbour, or the harbour itself

Dictionary examples

• a fishing/container port
• the Belgian port of Zeebrugge
• We had a good view of all the ships coming into/leaving port.

Learner examples

• The name is very interesting because the hotel is near the port.

engine

passport

taxi

pavement

suitcase

ambulance

passport • noun [ C ] • /ˈpɑːs.pɔːt/

Definition

A2 an official document, often a small book, that you need to enter or leave a country

Dictionary examples

• passport control
• a passport photo
• Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports.
• He was a German, travelling on a Swiss passport.

Learner examples

• I have left my passport in the living room.

glasses

sunglasses

dress

boot

button

umbrella

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.

engine

taxi

aircraft

ship

wheel

passport

wheel • noun [ C ] • /wiːl/

Definition

A2 a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground

Dictionary examples

• My bike needs a new wheel.
• He lost control of his car when the front/rear wheel hit a rock.

Learner examples

• I ride my bicycle [every day], but now its front wheel is broken.

lamb

dolphin

swan

cat

rabbit

egg

dolphin • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒl.fɪn/

Definition

B1 an intelligent animal that lives in the sea, breathes air and looks like a large, smooth, grey fish

Dictionary examples

• They swam with dolphins on holiday.

Learner examples

• I saw a dolphin jumping in the air.

delighted

anxious

angry

ashamed

monster

exhausted

anxious • adjective • /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Definition

B1 worried and nervous

Dictionary examples

• He's very anxious about his exams.
• My mother always gets a bit anxious if we're late.
• I saw my sister's anxious face at the window.

Learner examples

• I am a bit anxious about my mum's reaction, but I am sure she'll enjoy this party.

sun

waterfall

cloud

cave

jungle

pool

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.

anchor

shower

candle

library

cushion

mirror

anchor • noun [ C ] • /ˈæŋ.kər/

Definition

C2 a heavy, metal object that is dropped into water to stop a boat from moving

Dictionary examples

• We dropped anchor in a quiet bay and swam.

Learner examples

• Meanwhile, the captain had set the anchor.

boot

sunglasses

dress

handbag

glasses

button

handbag • noun [ C ] • /ˈhænd.bæg/

Definition

A2 a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc. carried especially by women

Dictionary examples

• I left my handbag on the train.

Learner examples

• I received a lovely handbag and a blue scarf.

accident

academic

cash

coin

treasure

abstract

cash • noun [ U ] • /kæʃ/

Definition

B1 money in any form

Dictionary examples

• I'm a bit short of cash at the moment.

Learner examples

• There are a lot of hotels, but if you don't want to spend [any] cash you can stay at my place.

beard

hairdryer

comb

man

child

make-up

child • noun [ C ] • /tʃaɪld/

Definition

A1 a boy or girl who is not yet an adult, or a son or daughter of any age

Dictionary examples

• an eight-year-old child
• As a child I didn't eat vegetables.
• A small group of children waited outside the door.
• Both her children are now married with children of their own.
• Jan is married with three young children.

Learner examples

• My children are very happy because [they are] going to school every day.

garlic

knife

lettuce

cereal

pasta

carrot

lettuce • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈlet.ɪs/

Definition

B1 a plant with large green leaves, eaten raw in salads

Dictionary examples

• Mix the lettuce and tomatoes together.

Learner examples

• It contains two burgers, cheese, lettuce, tomato and [any]thing else that you want to put [i]n it.

garlic

carrot

cereal

pasta

chocolate

knife

chocolate • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Definition

A1 a sweet, usually brown, food that is prepared and sold in a block, or a small sweet made from this

Dictionary examples

• a bar of chocolate
• chocolate biscuits
• milk/dark/white chocolate
• I took her a box of chocolates.

Learner examples

• I like chocolate and ice-cream with fruit.

bacon

knife

garlic

pasta

cereal

carrot

bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

Definition

B1 meat from a pig cut into long thin slices

Dictionary examples

• a bacon sandwich
• a slice of bacon
• bacon and eggs

Learner examples

• I like bacon very much but I ever eat it.

garlic

cereal

knife

pasta

carrot

mango

mango • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈmæŋ.gəʊ/

Definition

A2 a tropical fruit that has a green skin and is orange inside

Dictionary examples

• We had ice cream with slices of mango.

Learner examples

• So anyway I'm here [at] the beach sunbathing, having a lovely time under the mango trees.

carrot

jam

cereal

pasta

knife

garlic

jam • noun • /dʒæm/

Definition

A2 a sweet food made with fruit and sugar that you can put on bread

Dictionary examples

• strawberry/raspberry jam
• a jar of apricot jam

Learner examples

• First we [can] eat some snacks: cheese, jam, toast...

diver

chess

baseball

bag

market

basketball

baseball • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/

Definition

A2 (the ball used in) a game played by two teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with a bat and tries to run around the four corners of a large square area of the field before the other team returns the ball

Dictionary examples

• Jake never played baseball like the other kids.
• He had a baseball and a couple of bats in his sports bag.

Learner examples

• I like playing baseball, so let's play together!

lamb

swan

rabbit

whale

egg

pig

pig • noun [ C ] • /pɪg/

Definition

A1 a large pink, brown or black farm animal with short legs and a curved tail, kept for its meat

Dictionary examples

• The meat produced from a pig is called pork, bacon or ham.
• a pig farm

Learner examples

• There is a small pink pig on it.

sun

waterfall

planet

cave

jungle

plant

planet • noun [ C ] • /ˈplæn.ɪt/

Definition

B1 a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star

Dictionary examples

• the planet Earth/Venus
• Might there be intelligent life on other planets?

Learner examples

• It's about the planet Mars, because I'm very interested [in] space.

devil

DNA

fury

directory

delicate

applaud

applaud • verb [ I or T ] • /əˈplɔːd/

Definition

C1 to clap your hands to show that you have enjoyed a performance, talk, etc.

Dictionary examples

• The audience applauded loudly.

Learner examples

• Secondly, owing to a sudden shower, there was a short break during the dance display and the horse show, but eventually, we finished the display and the show successfully and people applauded.

plant

sun

jungle

cave

ocean

waterfall

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.

knife

plate

carrot

pasta

cereal

garlic

plate • noun [ C ] • /pleɪt/

Definition

A1 a flat, round object which is used for putting food on

Dictionary examples

• paper/plastic/china plates
• a dinner/side plate
• clean/dirty plates
• There's still lots of food on your plate.

Learner examples

• Can you bring me 3 plates and 3 cups because I don't have enough at home.

cereal

pepper

pasta

garlic

carrot

knife

pepper • noun • /ˈpep.ər/

Definition

B1 a hollow green, red or yellow vegetable

Dictionary examples

• red peppers

Learner examples

• I eat every [kind] of vegetable - carrots, green peppers...

pasta

garlic

bowl

knife

cereal

carrot

bowl • noun [ C ] • /bəʊl/

Definition

A2 a round, deep dish used for holding soup and other food

Dictionary examples

• a bowl of soup
• a soup/cereal/salad/sugar bowl
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl.

Learner examples

• We also used to complain [about] the fact that we had to have a bowl of soup every single day.

bracelet

glasses

dress

boot

shorts

sunglasses

boot • noun [ C ] • /buːt/

Definition

A2 a strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg

Dictionary examples

• a pair of boots
• walking boots

Learner examples

• You should wear old clothes and a pair of boots.

plant

jungle

sun

cave

waterfall

beach

beach • noun [ C ] • /biːtʃ/

Definition

A1 an area of sand or small stones next to the sea

Dictionary examples

• We spent the day on the beach.
• a beach café
• a beach towel

Learner examples

• After, I went to the beach with my family.

hole

sun

waterfall

cave

jungle

plant

hole • noun [ C ] • /həʊl/

Definition

B1 a hollow space in something, or an opening in a surface

Dictionary examples

• a bullet hole
• There's a hole in the roof.
• We dug a hole to plant the tree.

Learner examples

• I like wearing jeans with holes in them, they look cool.

swan

rabbit

pig

egg

horse

lamb

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.

garage

dustbin

farm

cushion

house

mirror

farm • noun [ C ] • /fɑːm/

Definition

A1 an area of land with fields and buildings, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business

Dictionary examples

• farm animals

Learner examples

• It's very important because I'm going to a farm this weekend and there's nothing to do.

aircraft

passport

crossroads

avenue

engine

taxi

crossroads • noun [ C ] • /ˈkrɒs.rəʊdz/

Definition

B2 a place where two roads cross each other

Dictionary examples

• Turn left at the crossroads.

Learner examples

• When you go out of the hotel, turn right [and] at the first crossroads turn right again.

applaud

fury

DNA

directory

devil

embrace

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.

cereal

carrot

mushroom

knife

garlic

pasta

mushroom • noun [ C ] • /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Definition

A2 a type of fungus with a short stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten

Dictionary examples

• pasta with wild mushrooms

Learner examples

• They usually buy wine and prepare a traditional Polish [meal] like cabbage with mushrooms and sausages.

mirror

kitchen

house

dustbin

garage

cushion

kitchen • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɪtʃ.ɪn/

Definition

A1 a room where food is kept, prepared and cooked and where the dishes are washed

Dictionary examples

• We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.
• the kitchen table
• a new fitted kitchen

Learner examples

• I think my bag is in your kitchen.

taxi

motorway

avenue

passport

aircraft

engine

motorway • noun [ C ] • /ˈməʊ.tə.weɪ/

Definition

A2 a long, wide road, usually used by traffic travelling fast over long distances

Dictionary examples

• motorway driving

Learner examples

• You should take the motorway from Palermo to Mazzara and take the third exit.

knife

cereal

garlic

pasta

tea

carrot

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.

pasta

garlic

knife

cereal

carrot

pear

pear • noun [ C or U ] • /peər/

Definition

A2 an oval-shaped, pale green or yellow fruit

Dictionary examples

• We had a delicious dessert of pears in cider.

Learner examples

• I want to buy melons, tomatoes, apples and pears.

exhausted

delighted

angry

monster

ashamed

fear

ashamed • adjective [ never before noun ] • /əˈʃeɪmd/

Definition

B1 feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done

Dictionary examples

• You've got nothing to be ashamed of.
• She ought to be ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!
• He was ashamed to admit to his mistake.
• I was ashamed that I'd made so little effort.
• I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.

Learner examples

• He felt very ashamed and didn't know what to do.

factory

abstract

pipe

stadium

bridge

fan

factory • noun [ C ] • /ˈfæk.tər.i/

Definition

A1 a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made using machines

Dictionary examples

• a car/shoe factory
• He works in a paint factory.
• a factory worker/manager

Learner examples

• My friend Martin works at a factory.

firefighter

academic

abstract

farmer

accident

barber

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.

house

garage

mirror

cushion

furniture

dustbin

furniture • noun [ U ] • /ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/

Definition

A2 objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you put into a room or building

Dictionary examples

• They have a lot of antique furniture.
• The only piece/item of furniture he has in his bedroom is a bed.

Learner examples

• I hurt myself one week ago so I can't help you but pupils can install chairs and the [other] furniture.

shorts

pyjamas

sunglasses

glasses

dress

bracelet

pyjamas • noun [ plural ] • /pəˈdʒɑː.məz/

Definition

B2 soft loose clothing which is worn in bed and consists of trousers and a type of shirt

Dictionary examples

• I need a new pair of pyjamas.

Learner examples

• The horrible embarrassing moment was about to happen. Smiling, the clerk said :"Sorry madams, you are in pyjamas"

aircraft

avenue

engine

passport

taxi

helicopter

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.

chef

architecture

singer

policeman

doctor

athlete

doctor • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒk.tər/

Definition

A1 a person whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt

Dictionary examples

• You should see a doctor about that cough.
• Good morning, Doctor Smith/Doctor.

Learner examples

• I'm going to start on Saturday, because on Friday I have to go to the doctor with my grandmother.

devil

applaud

extravagant

directory

fury

DNA

extravagant • adjective [ ] • /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənt/

Definition

C2 costing too much, or spending a lot more money than you need to

Dictionary examples

• the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star

Learner examples

• In some extreme cases, young people are known to have extravagant lifestyles and wasteful spending habits.

delighted

monster

ashamed

exhausted

fear

angry

delighted • adjective • /dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/

Definition

B1 very pleased

Dictionary examples

• We're delighted with our new house.
• I was delighted at/by your news.
• I'm absolutely delighted that you can come.
• We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.

Learner examples

• I've just seen your letter and I'm really delighted to have won the first prize in your competition.

cushion

mirror

dustbin

house

garage

garden

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.

battery

circuit

cashpoint

robot

bucket

bell

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.

jacket

bracelet

boot

shorts

button

ring

bracelet • noun [ C ] • /ˈbreɪ.slət/

Definition

B1 a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist

Dictionary examples

• a gold/silver/diamond bracelet

Learner examples

• Actually I was very sad as the bracelet was particularly valuable to me.

badminton

academic

accident

bacteria

aircraft

abstract

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.

tractor

bicycle

engine

taxi

passport

crossroads

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.

lighter

scissors

flag

purse

telephone

jug

purse • noun [ C ] • /pɜːs/

Definition

A2 a small container for money, usually used by a woman

Dictionary examples

• a leather purse

Learner examples

• Ram, I have left my purse at your home.

chef

singer

architecture

doctor

athlete

policeman

athlete • noun [ C ] • /ˈæθ.liːt/

Definition

B1 a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events

Dictionary examples

• He became a professional athlete at the age of 16.

Learner examples

• It's amazing what the athletes can do, don't you think?

crossroads

map

bicycle

taxi

tractor

passport

map • noun [ C ] • /mæp/

Definition

A2 a picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc. are

Dictionary examples

• a map of the world
• a map of Paris
• a road map
• I'm hopeless at map reading.

Learner examples

• You can get a map of the city in the train station.

puzzle

chess

hockey

bag

snowboard

winner

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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directory • noun [ C ] • /dɪˈrekt.ər.i/

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cathedral • noun [ C ] • /kəˈθiː.drəl/

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door • noun [ C ] • /dɔːr/

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circus • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɜː.kəs/

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freezer • noun [ C ] • /ˈfriː.zər/

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chess • noun [ U ] • /tʃes/

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toothbrush • noun [ C ] • /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/

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computer • noun [ C ] • /kəmˈpjuː.tər/

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cultivate • verb [ ] • /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/

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leaf • noun [ C ] • /liːf/

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kite • noun [ C ] • /kaɪt/

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chilli • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈtʃɪl.i/

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oven • noun [ C ] • /ˈʌv.ən/

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chair • noun [ C ] • /tʃeər/

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audience • noun [ C ] • /ˈɔː.di.ənts/

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drum • noun [ C ] • /drʌm/

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swing • verb [ I or T ] • /swɪŋ/

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cashpoint • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæʃ.pɔɪnt/

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concert • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɒn.sət/

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cutlery • noun [ U ] • /ˈkʌt.lər.i/

Definition

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