Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective B1
/oʊˈbiːdiənt/

Willing to comply with rules or authority.

"The obedient child quickly followed her mother's instructions."

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noun, adjective B1
/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

As a noun: a goal or aim. As an adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased.

"Her main objective is to finish the project on time."

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verb B1
/əbˈzɜːv/

to watch carefully and attentively

"The teacher asked the students to observe the experiment."

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noun B1
/ˈɒbstəkəl/

something that blocks your way or prevents progress

"Lack of money was the main obstacle to his success."

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noun B1
/ˈɒbstəkəlz/

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

"Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons."

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noun B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/

A particular time or event; a special or important happening.

"Her wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family."

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Occasional

adjective B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/

happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often

"He makes occasional visits to his hometown."

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adverb B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/

from time to time; now and then

"I occasionally go for a walk in the park."

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noun B1
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/

a job or profession; the action or state of occupying a place

"Her occupation is a teacher at a local school."

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occur

verb B1
/əˈkɜːr/

to happen or take place

"The event occurred last night at the hall."

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verb B1
অকার্স

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

"Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures."

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noun B1
/ˈɔːfɪsər/

a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement

"The officer gave him a ticket for speeding."

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adjective B1
/əˈfɪʃəl/

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

"He is the official spokesperson for the company."

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adjective B1
/ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

"He still wears an old-fashioned hat."

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Olive

noun B1
/ˈɑː.lɪv/

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

"Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available."

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operate

verb B1
/ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/

to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business

"She learned how to operate the new machine."

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verb B1
/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

to control or manage the functioning of something

"The company has been operating in this market for five years."

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noun B1
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

an act or process of functioning or operating

"The hospital performed a successful operation."

Opinion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈpɪnjən/

A belief, judgment, or viewpoint about something, not necessarily based on fact.

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion."

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noun B1
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

"Investing in emerging markets provides new opportunities."

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noun B1
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

"She seized the opportunity to study abroad."

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Option

noun B1
/ˈɒpʃən/

A choice or possibility available among alternatives.

"You have the option to pay by card or cash."

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noun B1
/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

a group of people who work together to achieve a common purpose

"She works for a non-profit organization."

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noun B1
ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

"Organizations play a key role in policymaking."

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verb B1
/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

to arrange or systematize something

"They decided to organize a charity event for the community."

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adjective B1
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

arranged or structured in a systematic and efficient way

"She always keeps her workspace neat and organized."

Origin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/

the point or place where something begins or is created

"The river has its origin in the mountains."

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adjective B1
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

existing from the beginning; not a copy or imitation

"This is the original manuscript of the novel."

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adverb B1
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

in the beginning, at first

"Originally, she wanted to be a doctor."

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adverb B1
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in a different or other way

"We need to hurry; otherwise, we'll miss the train."

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outer

adjective B1
/ˈaʊtər/

situated on or toward the outside; external

"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."

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adjective, adverb B1
/ˈoʊvərɔːl/

in general or as a whole

"Overall, the project has been successful."

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adjective B1
/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

in or to a foreign country across the sea

"He went overseas for higher education."

adjective B1
/ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."

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owe

verb B1
/oʊ/

to be obligated to pay or give something to someone

"I owe you twenty dollars."

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Owl

noun B1
/aʊl/

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

"The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest."

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oxygen

noun B1
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/

a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion

"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."