English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
the action or process of putting money, time, or resources into something for future benefit
"Her investment in technology startups has paid off well."
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
"The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money."
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
"The project will involve several departments working together."
complicated or engaged in something
"She was deeply involved in community service."
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
"The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating."
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
"The thief was sent to jail for stealing."
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
"She was jealous of her friend's success."
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
"The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty."
a precious stone or a piece of jewelry containing precious stones
"The ancient treasure chest contained many rare jewels."
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
"The journalist covered the political event."
a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something
"The judge announced the final verdict."
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
"The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts."
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
"Her judgment in financial matters is highly respected."
A large container used for holding and pouring liquids.
"She filled a jug with fresh water from the well."
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
"She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening."
a dense forest, typically in a tropical region, filled with wild plants and animals
"They got lost in the thick jungle during their trip."
younger or lower in rank; also a student in the next-to-last year of high school or college
"He works as a junior officer in the company."
the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law
"The victims are still waiting for justice."
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or highly developed (for senses).
"She is very keen to learn new skills."
To strike or hit with the foot.
"He kicked the ball into the goal."
A person or thing that kills.
"The police caught the killer last night."
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
"She kindly helped the old man cross the street."
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
"The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions."
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
"He bought a first aid kit for emergencies."
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
"I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast."
A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch for service, especially in the past as a mounted soldier in armor.
"The brave knight rode into battle to protect his kingdom."
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
"She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family."
a small piece of paper, fabric, or material attached to an object giving information about it; to attach such a tag or to describe someone or something in a particular way
"She labeled the boxes to make moving easier."
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
"The workers labored in the hot sun all day."
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
"The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory."
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
"The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory."
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
"The construction required months of hard labour to complete."
The state of being without or not having enough of something.
"He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation."
a boy or young man; a male youth
"The young lad helped his father in the shop."
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
"The little lamb followed its mother everywhere."
All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"The mountain landscape was breathtaking."
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
"They walked down a quiet country lane."
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
"Language apps make learning easier."
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."
recently; during a period of time not long ago
"I haven’t seen her much lately."
the act or sound of laughing
"The room was filled with laughter."
an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park
"Children were playing on the green lawn."
A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.
"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."
To put something down carefully in a flat position.
"She laid the book on the table."
A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.
"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."
most important or most successful; at the front
"She is one of the leading experts in the field."