Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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napkin

noun A2
/ˈnæpkɪn/

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

"She placed a napkin on her lap before eating."

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nasty

adjective A2
/ˈnæsti/

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

"He made a nasty comment about her dress."

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national

adjective A2
/ˈnæʃənəl/

relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government

"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."

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adjective A2
/ˈnætʃərəl/

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

"She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking."

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noun A2
/ˈneɪtʃər/

the physical world and everything in it, including plants, animals, and the landscape

"The nature of the forest is truly breathtaking."

adjective A2
/ˈnɔːti/

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

"The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons."

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Near-by

adverb A2
/ˈnɪərbaɪ/

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

"There is a grocery store nearby."

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adjective A2
/ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

close to a particular place or person

"The nearest gas station is nearby."

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adverb A2
/ˈnɪəli/

almost, but not completely

"She nearly missed the bus."

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Neat

adjective A2
/niːt/

tidy, orderly, and well-arranged; simple and elegant

"His handwriting is very neat and easy to read."

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adjective A2
/ˈnɛsəsɛri/

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

"It is necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bike."

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Neck

noun A2
/nɛk/

the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders

"She wore a necklace around her neck."

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noun A2
/ˈnek.ləs/

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."

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negative

adjective A2
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

not desirable or positive; bad or harmful

"The team had a negative attitude towards the proposal."

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neighbor

noun A2
/ˈneɪbər/

a person living next door or nearby

"My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out."

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noun A2
/ˈneɪ.bər/

a person who lives near or next to another person

"My neighbour is very friendly and helpful."

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conjunction A2
/ˈniːðər/

used to connect two negative alternatives

"Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting."

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noun A2
/ˈnefjuː/

the son of one’s brother or sister

"My nephew is studying at the university."

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adjective A2
/ˈnɜːrvəs/

anxious, worried, or fearful about something

"She felt nervous before giving her presentation."

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noun A2
/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

"She built a strong professional network."

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newspaper

noun A2
/ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

"I read the newspaper every morning."

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adverb A2
/ˈnaɪsli/

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."

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niece

noun A2
/niːs/

the daughter of one's brother or sister

"My niece is studying at the university this year."

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nobody

pronoun A2
/ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

no person; not anyone

"Nobody came to the party."

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Noise

noun A2
/nɔɪz/

a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud

"The noise from the construction site was unbearable."

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Noisy

adjective A2
/ˈnɔɪzi/

Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.

"The children were noisy during the party."

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none

pronoun A2
/nʌn/

not any; no one; not one

"None of the students passed the exam."

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noun (plural) A2
/ˈnuːdəlz/

long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food

"She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner."

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nor

conjunction A2
/nɔːr/

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

"He didn't call, nor did he send a message."

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adjective A2
/ˈnɔː.məl/

conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

"It is normal to feel nervous before an interview."

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adverb A2
/ˈnɔːməli/

in a usual or expected way

"I normally wake up at 7 AM."

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note

noun, verb A2
/noʊt/

a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something

"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."

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noun A2
/ˈnoʊtbʊk/

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

"She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas."

Notice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈnoʊtɪs/

a written or printed announcement or notification

"He gave me a notice about the meeting."

adverb A2
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/

at the present time; in these times

"Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping."

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adverb A2
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

"Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online."

Nowhere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈnoʊˌwɛr/

in or to no place; not anywhere

"The missing keys were nowhere to be found."

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nurse

noun, verb A2
/nɜːrs/

A person trained to care for the sick; to take care of someone or something.

"The nurse comforted the patient during the operation."

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nut

noun A2
/nʌt/

a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery

"She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut."

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obey

verb A2
/oʊˈbeɪ/

to follow the commands, rules, or laws

"Children are taught to obey their parents."

object definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

a thing that can be seen and touched

"The table is an object in the room."

Obvious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈɒb.vi.əs/

easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent

"It was obvious that she was upset after the meeting."

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adverb A2
/ˈɒbviəsli/

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

"Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions."

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ocean

noun A2
/ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface

"The ocean is vast and mysterious."

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Odd

adjective A2
/ɒd/

different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar

"He has some odd habits that surprise everyone."

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offer

verb A2
/ˈɔːfər/

to present or give something to someone

"She offered him a gift for his birthday."

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noun A2
/ˈɒf.ɪs/

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

"She left the office early to attend a family event."

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Oil

noun A2
/ɔɪl/

a viscous liquid derived from plants or animals, used for cooking, lubrication, or fuel

"She added some oil to the pan to fry the vegetables."

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adjective A2
/əˈlɪmpɪk/

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

"She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games."

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noun A2
əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.

"The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes."