B2 noun
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti
satiety
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/
ocean
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
Resumption
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts
cohesive units
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/
evince
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/
telltale
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/
inveigh
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/
imminent
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
A1 interjection /oʊ/
oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/
Pitcher
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/
Landlord
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
C1 verb /kʌl/
cull
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
Product
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/
dictate
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/
serene
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/
Unguarded
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/
liquefacient
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/
harping
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
A2 verb ɜrn
earn
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/
cheesy
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
investigate
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/
bedeck
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/
eugenics
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/
clamorous
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ
bandwidth
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti
liability
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/
tightfisted
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/
irony
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/
Harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/
legato
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
halting
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/
endorse
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/
tangent
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/
certitude
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)
subject
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/
ferocity
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
anguish
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/
taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/
extemporaneous
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/
sparing
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/
bawdy
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/
relevancy
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
B2 adjective /slæk/
slack
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/
ham-handed
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/
ascent
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ
engineering
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/
traveller
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən
discretion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/
surmise
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/
presence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/
polycracy
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
A2 noun /ruːlz/
rules
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/
convert
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
B2 noun /brum/
Broom
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/
Downfall
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/
Optimist
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
Unchangeable
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
Simplicity
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/
congenial
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/
inventory
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/
antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/
Confidential
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/
galvanism
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/
acutely
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/
lunacy
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/
rostrum
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ
celebrating
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/
ultimately
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/
jaundice
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/
omnipresent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
C2 verb /preɪt/
prate
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/
amount
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/
Caravan
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
turquoise
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/
Cat fish
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/
Weapon
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
application
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/
embargo
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
rejoicing
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/
categorized
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
C1 noun /lɒft/
loft
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/
envision
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/
Casualty
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/
Reformer
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/
literal
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/
consanguineous
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/
flounder
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/
foster
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/
missive
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/
offering
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/
nebula
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl
proposal
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/
roister
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট
manifest
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/
litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
B2 noun jiːld
yield
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/
mortify
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
narcissus
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz
toxic gases
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/
Cinnamon
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
Likewise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/
Wanton
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/
punctilious
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/
incubation
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/
utilize
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/
Doomsday
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/
sing
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
A2 noun /ʃer/
Share
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/
Hamlet
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/
Vacancy
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
C1 noun /nɪl/
Nil
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/
Dog
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/
post office
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/
slightly
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
category
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/
illuminant
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/
Ferry-boat
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/
imposed
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/
Canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.