Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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double

verb A2
/ˈdʌbəl/

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

"The company hopes to double its profits this year."

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noun/verb A2
/daʊt/

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

"She had doubts about the success of the plan."

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adverb A2
/ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

on or to a lower floor of a building

"Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby."

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downtown

noun A2
/ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

the central part of a city

"They spent the afternoon shopping downtown."

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dozen

noun A2
/ˈdʌzən/

a group of twelve

"She bought a dozen eggs from the market."

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drama

noun A2
/ˈdrɑː.mə/

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

"She loves watching historical drama series."

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draw

verb A2
/drɔː/

to produce a picture by making lines and marks on paper; to pull or move something in a particular direction

"The child loves to draw pictures of animals."

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drawer

noun A2
/ˈdrɔːər/

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

"She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser."

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drawing

noun A2
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

"She showed me a drawing of her house."

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drive

verb, noun A2
/draɪv/

to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle

"He learned to drive when he was 18."

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Driver

noun A2
/ˈdraɪvər/

a person who operates a vehicle

"The taxi driver took us to the airport."

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verb A2
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

"She loves driving along the coast on weekends."

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drop

verb, noun A2
/drɒp/

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

"Be careful not to drop your phone."

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drug

noun A2
/drʌɡ/

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

"The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness."

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noun A2
/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

"I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine."

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Drum

noun A2
/drʌm/

a musical instrument beaten with sticks or hands; also a cylindrical container

"The drummer hit the drum loudly during the concert."

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Dry

adjective A2
/draɪ/

free from moisture or liquid; not wet

"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."

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Duck

noun, verb A2
/dʌk/

a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something

"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."

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Due

adjective A2
/djuː/

expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

"The rent is due on the first of every month."

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Dustbin

noun A2
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

"Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use."

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dutch

adjective A2
/dʌtʃ/

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

"She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century."

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Duty

noun A2
/ˈdjuːti/

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

"It is our duty to protect the environment."

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e.g.

abbreviation A2
/iː ˈdʒiː/

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

"You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas."

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Eagle

noun A2
/ˈiː.ɡəl/

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

"The eagle soared high above the mountains."

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Ear-ring

noun A2
/ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear

"Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention."

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earn

verb A2
/ɜːrn/

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.

"She worked hard to earn enough money for college."

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Earth

noun A2
/ɜːrθ/

the planet we live on; soil or ground

"The astronauts looked back at the Earth from space."

Easily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈiːzəli/

without difficulty or effort

"He solved the problem easily."

Eastern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈiːstərn/

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the east.

"They traveled to the eastern part of the country."

economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈkɒnəmi/

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society.

"The global economy has been affected by rising inflation."

education definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

"Education is the key to success."

Effect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈfɛkt/

a change that results from a particular action or cause

"The new law had a positive effect on public safety."

Effort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛfərt/

the use of physical or mental energy to do something; attempt

"He made a great effort to improve his English skills."

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noun A2
ˈefərts

A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy

"Your efforts determine your success."

electric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Relating to or operated by electricity.

"The room was lit by an electric lamp."

Electric fan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

"The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days."

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noun A2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

"The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity."

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adjective A2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

"She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons."

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noun A2
/ˈɛlɪfənt/

a very large animal with a trunk, long curved tusks, and thick gray skin, found in Africa and Asia

"The elephant sprayed water over itself with its trunk."

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noun A2
/ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building

"We took the elevator to the tenth floor."

embarrassed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ɪmˈbærəst/

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

"He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name."

emergency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

"The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency."

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employee

noun A2
/ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.

"The company values each employee's contribution to its success."

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noun A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪər/

A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.

"The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers."

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Empty

adjective A2
/ˈɛmpti/

containing nothing; not filled

"The box was completely empty."

encourage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

"Parents should encourage their children to read daily."

ending definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/

the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time

"The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected."

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Enemy

noun A2
/ˈɛnəmi/

a person or group that is hostile or opposed to someone or something

"The two countries have been enemies for decades."

energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛnərdʒi/

the capacity for activity or work; power derived from physical or chemical resources

"Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular worldwide."

engine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛndʒɪn/

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

"The car's engine failed on the highway."