B1 noun
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/
foible
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/
Procession
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/
increase
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
A2 noun /piːs/
peace
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/
Extempore
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/
Deceit
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/
Peach
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/
Priority
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/
deliberations
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/
egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/
adulterant
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks
syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/
Tactful
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/
Sincere
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/
accuse
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/
Lesson
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/
Advocate
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/
combat
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
archaeology
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
A1 noun /kʌp/
Cup
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
significant
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/
braggart
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl
celestial
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/
scurvy
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/
Propaganda
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
counterintuitive
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/
resent
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/
produce
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
A2 verb /taɪ/
Tie
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/
cover
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
self-indulgence
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
B1 verb /spred/
spread
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
B2 verb /skoʊld/
scold
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/
instructor
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/
disallow
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/
ecologist
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/
impediment
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/
luscious
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn
reconstruction
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
gratification
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/
burn
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə
anemia
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
A2 adjective /wet/
Wet
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
Compassion
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/
Relevant
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/
insist
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/
opera
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/
folder
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/
Heady
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/
sore
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/
amble
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/
vaporizer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/
assignment
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/
jeopardize
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
A1 noun /skaɪ/
Sky
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/
depraved
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/
ravish
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/
lilliputian
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs
consensus
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/
prostrate
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/
composure
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
knowledge
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
A2 noun /toʊ/
Toe
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/
New-comer
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/
sawdust
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/
invert
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/
Good
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/
Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/
rococo
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/
suppression
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
B1 verb /breɪk/
brake
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/
music
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/
scorch
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
B1 noun /tæŋk/
Tank
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/
tone
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi
humanitarian catastrophe
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
cryptography
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ
augmenting
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/
pandemonium
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/
Survivor
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/
dilatory
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/
armful
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/
Rusty
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/
bookstore
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/
clarify
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/
interstice
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl
imperturbable
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/
update
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/
murrain
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/
Account
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/
rely
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/
farming
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/
appropriately
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/
Obvious
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/
auricle
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
dilapidation
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
mathematics
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
molecule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/
fanfare
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/
loiterer
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/
gouge
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/
wickedness
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/
Repression
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/
literally
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
emphasize
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
fidget
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/
repugnance
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
righteousness
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
B2 verb /pliːd/
plead
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/
Again
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/
inerrancy
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/
riparian
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/
sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
understanding
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz
assumptions
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/
Coffee
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/
Meadow
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/
irrelevance
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/
worldly
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/
assertion
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.