C1 noun
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/
Motor Cycle
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/
magniloquent
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/
contrived
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/
thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
revelation
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
B2 verb /flɪp/
flip
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/
restive
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/
extenuating
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/
pickup
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/
dogged
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
A2 noun /ruːf/
roof
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/
unconsciously
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/
actual
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
boarding
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/
sobriquet
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/
Commander-in-chief
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn
discern
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
neurosis
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/
Ginger
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/
Congratulations
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/
luminosity
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/
Extremely
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/
unpopular
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/
decapitate
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
humiliate
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/
curious
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/
permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/
irate
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
C1 noun /tɪnt/
tint
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/
divide
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
prohibition
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/
palace
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/
interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/
miscount
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/
earthy
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/
Morally
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/
baconian
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
C1 noun /sɪv/
sieve
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/
Uniformity
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/
squalor
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti
commodity
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl
sartorial
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
Anxious
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
C1 verb /plʌm/
plumb
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/
incubate
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/
Hopeless
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/
resurgent
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/
communal
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/
viable
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp
ownership
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
indigestion
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns
ambivalence
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i
trajectory
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/
monochromatic
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/
herself
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/
proscribe
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
C1 noun /wɪm/
whim
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/
reinforcement
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/
abbot
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/
intrusion
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/
glazier
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/
ponder
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
Despairing
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/
Unholy
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/
truism
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/
scale
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
edify
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/
misogyny
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/
crush
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/
Dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
C1 noun /dʒest/
Jest
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
C2 noun /seɪn/
seine
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/
Fig
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/
ambulatory
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
A1 article /ðə/
the
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/
constrain
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/
monograph
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/
mainstream
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/
Outline
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/
Content
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/
Fraction
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/
promenade
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/
Poisonous
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/
melting
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
sensitization
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/
Greyhound
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/
disclose
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/
animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl
conventional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
lacerate
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/
amnesia
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/
absolve
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/
pressing
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/
blab
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/
coffer
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/
invite
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
C1 verb /smɜrk/
smirk
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/
lacking
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/
unite
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/
natural disaster
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/
severely
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
B2 noun /streɪn/
Strain
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/
wildlife conservation
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/
compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/
coral
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
dictatorial
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/
Dried Rose Petals
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
C1 noun /hjuː/
hue
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/
prefigure
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/
provider
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/
attract
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/
Colander
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/
poet
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən
misconception
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
dilapidated
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/
decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
continuous
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/
politic
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/
Legitimate
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/
Gradually
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.