English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
to refuse to pay attention to something or someone
"She chose to ignore his rude remark."
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
"She missed school due to a serious illness."
A visual representation of something, such as a picture or likeness.
"The magazine published a clear image of the celebrity."
to form a mental image or concept of something not present
"Close your eyes and imagine a peaceful beach."
the state or fact of being of great significance or value
"She stressed the importance of honesty in all relationships."
not able to occur, exist, or be done
"It is impossible to finish this work in one day."
to make something better or become better
"Regular practice will improve your skills."
to make something part of a whole or group
"The package includes free breakfast."
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
"Many people attended the event, including students and teachers."
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
"The company plans to increase its workforce next year."
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
"She loves Indian food, especially biryani."
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
"Each individual has the right to freedom of speech."
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
"She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting."
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
"He suffered a serious injury during the football match."
a colored liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing
"The ink in my pen ran out during the exam."
a small animal with six legs and usually wings, such as a bee or an ant
"A butterfly is a beautiful type of insect."
As an alternative or substitute.
"She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes."
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
"She is one of the most intelligent students in the class."
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
"He showed great interest in learning new languages."
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
"She is very interested in learning new languages."
Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.
"The company is planning to expand into international markets."
a formal meeting in which one person asks another questions
"She prepared well for the job interview."
to present someone or something to another person or group
"He will introduce his new idea at the meeting."
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
"The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture."
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
"She sent me an invitation to her wedding."
to ask someone to come to a place or event
"She invited her friends to the party."
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
"The Irish countryside is very beautiful."
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
"He used an iron to smooth his shirt."
a piece of land surrounded by water
"They spent their vacation on a tropical island."
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
"The magazine will issue a new edition next week."
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
"Health issues from pollution are increasing."
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
"She loves Italian food."
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
"Each item on the list must be checked carefully."
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
"The cat cleaned itself after eating."