Vocabulary in Daily Life - Advance – English vocabulary

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Core Thai vocabulary and phrases for beginner learners. English vocabulary learning path: 100 study sets, 3309 words. Flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

Study sets in this learning path

Education and study (34 words)
- explorer /ɪk'splɔ:rər/ — a person who travels to unknown places to learn about them
- extensive /ɪk'stensɪv/ — covering a large area or amount
- hordes /hɔ:rdz/ — Very large crowds of people moving together.
- humanity /hju:'mænɪti/ — all people in the world, or the quality of being human
- hunt /hʌnt/ — to search carefully for something or someone
- info /'ɪnfoʊ/ — facts or details about something
- informative /,ɪnfər'meɪtɪv/ — giving useful facts or knowledge
- insight /'ɪnsaɪt/ — a clear and deep understanding of a situation
- intelligentsia /ɪn,tɛlɪ'dʒɛntsɪə/ — Educated people who work in culture, art, or ideas.
- inter-library loan /,ɪntər'laɪbrəri loʊn/ — a service that lets you borrow a book from another library
Jobs and workplaces (34 words)
- administration /,ædmɪnɪ'streɪʃən/ — the group of people who manage an organization
- backlog /'bæk.lɔ:ɡ/ — a pile of work that has not yet been done
- colleague /'kɑli:ɡ/ — a person you work with
- customer-facing /'kʌstəmər 'feɪsɪŋ/ — in direct contact with customers
- delegate /'dɛlə,ɡeɪt/ — to give a task or power to someone else
- job-share /'dʒɒb ,ʃeə(r)/ — a work arrangement where two people share one full-time job
- labourer /'leɪbərər/ — a person who does hard physical work for pay
- pensioner /'pɛnʃənər/ — a person who receives money after stopping work because of age
- performance-related /pər,fɔ:rməns rɪ'leɪtɪd/ — based on how well someone performs
- perk /pɝ:k/ — an extra benefit from a job
Praise and criticism (34 words)
- fault-finding /'fɔ:lt ,faɪndɪŋ/ — The habit of looking for small mistakes in others.
- feedback /'fi:dbæk/ — advice or comments that tell you how well you did
- find fault /faɪnd fɔ:lt/ — To criticize someone or something for small mistakes.
- forgive and forget /fər,ɡɪv ənd fə'ɡɛt/ — to stop being angry about a wrong and put it behind you
- gripe /ɡraɪp/ — To complain in an annoying, repeated way.
- grouse /ɡraʊs/ — To complain in a bad-tempered, grumpy way.
- grumble /'ɡrʌmbəl/ — To complain quietly and continuously.
- hail of abuse /heɪl əv ə'bju:s/ — a large number of angry spoken attacks
- hatred /'heɪtrɪd/ — a very strong feeling of dislike or anger
- hit the roof /hɪt ðə ru:f/ — to become very angry
Feelings and moods (34 words)
- exhausted /ɪɡ'zɔ:stɪd/ — so tired that you have no energy left
- generous /'dʒɛnərəs/ — willing to give more than is expected to help others
- have all your wits about you /hæv ɔ:l jʊər wɪts ə'baʊt ju:/ — To be fully alert, calm, and able to think clearly.
- health-conscious /,hɛlθ'kɑ:nʃəs/ — careful about staying healthy
- high-minded /,haɪ'maɪndɪd/ — having noble and generous ideas
- honest /'ɑ:nɪst/ — always telling the truth and not cheating
- idealistic /,aɪdiə'lɪstɪk/ — believing that things should be perfect or morally ideal
- impersonal /ɪm'pɜ:rsənəl/ — not showing personal feelings or warmth
- inflexible /ɪn'flɛksəbəl/ — not willing to change your ideas or plans
- introvert /'ɪntrəvɜ:rt/ — a person who is quiet and prefers being alone or with a few people
Family and relationships (34 words)
- counterpart /'kaʊntərpɑ:rt/ — a person or thing that matches another in a similar role
- dinner party /'dɪnər ,pɑ:rti/ — a meal event where people are invited to eat together
- do lunch /du: lʌntʃ/ — to meet someone for lunch
- exchange /ɪks'tʃeɪndʒ/ — to give one thing and receive another in return
- get on like a house on fire /ɡɛt ɒn laɪk ə haʊs ɒn 'faɪər/ — to quickly become very good friends with someone
- get somebody to yourself /ɡet 'sʌmbədi tə jɔ:r'sɛlf/ — to have someone to talk to alone, without other people
- get-together /,ɡet tə'ɡeðər/ — a casual meeting where people spend time together
- girls’ night out /'ɡɜ:rlz naɪt aʊt/ — an evening when women go out together for fun
- give /ɡɪv/ — to hand something to someone
- go out of your way /ɡoʊ aʊt əv jʊr weɪ/ — to make a special effort to help someone
Birth and parenting (34 words)
- child labour /'tʃaɪld ,leɪbər/ — work done by children, often in harmful or unfair conditions
- cot /kɑ:t/ — A small bed for a baby or young child.
- maternity leave /mə'tɜ:rnɪti li:v/ — Time off work for a woman before and after giving birth.
- NATO /'neɪtoʊ/ — a military group of countries that work together
- overthrow /,oʊvər'θroʊ/ — to remove a leader or government by force
- paternity leave /pə'tɝ:nəti li:v/ — time off for a father after a baby is born
- peace treaty /'pi:s ,tri:ti/ — an agreement that ends a war between countries
- peacekeeping force /'pi:s,ki:pɪŋ fɔ:rs/ — a group sent to keep peace and stop fighting
- raise a family — to care for and bring up children
- Select Committee /sə,lekt kə'mɪti/ — a small group chosen to study a specific issue
Fashion and appearance (34 words)
- accessory /ək'sɛsəri/ — a small extra item used with a main object
- all the rage /ɔ:l ðə reɪdʒ/ — very popular and fashionable at a particular time
- attire /ə'taɪər/ — clothes, especially when talking about style or formality
- baggy /'bæɡi/ — loose and not fitting closely to the body
- black-tie /,blæk 'taɪ/ — very formal, with men in tuxedos and women in evening dresses
- chic /ʃi:k/ — stylish and elegant in a simple way
- cleavage /'kli:vɪdʒ/ — the low area between a woman's breasts shown by a low neckline
- clingy /'klɪŋi/ — fitting very tightly against the body
- clothing /'kloʊðɪŋ/ — clothes in general
- cufflink /'kʌf,lɪŋk/ — a decorative fastener for a shirt cuff
Media and publishing (34 words)
- anthology /æn'θɑ:lədʒi/ — a collection of selected pieces of writing, music, or art
- billboard /'bɪl,bɔ:rd/ — A large sign used to advertise something outdoors.
- copy /'kɒpi/ — the written text of an article or advertisement
- docudrama /'dɒk.ju,drɑ:.mə/ — a film or show that mixes true events with acted scenes
- eponymous /ɪ'pɒnɪməs/ — named after the person, place, or thing it is connected with
- Hansard /'hænzɑ:rd/ — the official written record of what is said in parliament
- issue a press statement /'ɪʃu: ə prɛs 'steɪtmənt/ — to send an official statement to the press
- journal /'dʒɜ:rnəl/ — a daily record of events, thoughts, or news
- junk mail /'dʒʌŋk meɪl/ — unwanted advertising messages sent by mail or email
- launch party /lɔ:ntʃ 'pɑ:rti/ — a party to celebrate the start of a new product or project
Food and diet (34 words)
- additive /'ædɪtɪv/ — a substance added to food to improve taste, color, or shelf life
- additive-free /'ædətɪv fri:/ — made without added chemicals or ingredients
- all the ingredients of — every part needed to make a food or dish
- brunch /brʌntʃ/ — a meal eaten late in the morning, between breakfast and lunch
- burn calories /bɜrn 'kæləri:z/ — use energy from food by moving or exercising
- calcium-rich /'kælsiəm rɪtʃ/ — containing a lot of calcium
- calorie-conscious /'kæləri 'kɑ:nʃəs/ — careful about eating food with fewer calories
- cereal /'sɪriəl/ — a grain used for breakfast food and animal feed
- chocaholic /,tʃɑ:kə'hɑ:lɪk/ — a person who loves chocolate very much
- cholesterol /kə'lɛstərɔl/ — a fatty substance in the blood and body cells
Travel and transport (33 words)
- airline /'eəlaɪn/ — a company that carries passengers by plane
- all-inclusive holiday /,ɔ:l ɪn'klu:sɪv 'hɒlɪdeɪ/ — a holiday where most meals and activities are included in one price
- berth /bɜ:θ/ — a sleeping place on a train or ship
- budget airline /'bʌdʒɪt 'eəlaɪn/ — an airline that offers very cheap tickets and few extra services
- business class /'bɪznəs klɑ:s/ — a more comfortable and expensive seat area on a plane
- camping /'kæmpɪŋ/ — staying outdoors in a tent or similar shelter
- charter flight /'tʃɑ:tə flaɪt/ — a plane flight arranged by a person or group, not a regular service
- crossing /'krɒsɪŋ/ — a journey across water by ship or boat
- cruise /kru:z/ — a holiday trip on a large ship with many stops
- economy class /ɪ'kɑ:nəmi klæs/ — the cheapest seat area on a plane or train
Homes and buildings (33 words)
- appliance /ə'plaɪ.əns/ — a machine used in the home for a specific task
- back door /,bæk 'dɔ:r/ — a door at the back of a building
- bedsit /'bɛdsɪt/ — a room used for both sleeping and living
- cabin /'kæbɪn/ — a small room or shelter for people to stay in
- ceiling /'si:lɪŋ/ — the top inside surface of a room
- cement /'sɛmɛnt/ — a hard gray material used to make buildings and walls
- chalet /'ʃæleɪ/ — a small wooden house, often in the mountains
- council estate /'kaʊnsəl ɪ'steɪt/ — a housing area built and owned by a local government
- council housing /'kaʊnsəl 'haʊzɪŋ/ — homes provided by a local government for lower-income people
- cramped /kræmpt/ — too small for comfort, with very little space
Weather and climate (33 words)
- arid /'ærɪd/ — very dry, with little or no rain
- atmospheric /,ætmə'sfɛrɪk/ — relating to the air or the atmosphere
- blowy /'bloʊi/ — very windy
- boiling /'bɔɪlɪŋ/ — very hot
- breezy /'bri:zi/ — pleasantly cool with a light wind
- chilly /'tʃɪli/ — slightly cold
- chuck it down /tʃʌk ɪt daʊn/ — to rain very heavily
- clammy /'klæmi/ — unpleasantly wet and sticky
- climate /'klaɪmət/ — the usual weather conditions in a place over many years
- cloud /klaʊd/ — a white or gray mass of tiny water drops in the sky
Nature and wildlife (33 words)
- ashes — the grey powder that remains after something has burned
- blood sport /'blʌd spɔ:rt/ — A sport or activity in which animals are hunted or killed for entertainment.
- coniferous /,kɑ:nə'fɪrəs/ — having cone-bearing trees that usually stay green all year
- creek /kri:k/ — a small stream of water
- deciduous /dɪ'sɪdʒuəs/ — having trees that lose their leaves each year
- earth /ɜ:rθ/ — the planet we live on
- extraterrestrial being /,ɛkstrətə'rɛstriəl 'bi:ɪŋ/ — a living being from another planet
- game /ɡeɪm/ — wild animals hunted for food or sport
- game park /'ɡeɪm pɑ:rk/ — a protected area where wild animals live and can be seen
- game reserve /'ɡeɪm rɪ,zɝ:v/ — an area set aside to protect wild animals
Crime and law (33 words)
- ambush (n. and v.) /'æmbʊʃ/ — a surprise attack from a hidden place
- armour /'ɑ:rmər/ — metal clothing that protects the body in battle
- ban /bæn/ — an official order that stops something from being done
- banned /bænd/ — officially not allowed
- banned goods /bænd ɡʊdz/ — goods that are not allowed to be brought in or sold
- bar /bɑ:r/ — to prevent someone from doing something
- battle /'bætəl/ — a fight between armed groups or armies
- bend the law — to break the law in a small or hidden way
- besiege /bɪ'si:dʒ/ — to surround a place and cut off supplies until it gives up
- black market /,blæk 'mɑ:rkɪt/ — an illegal place or trade for goods
Politics and government (33 words)
- armistice /'ɑ:rmɪstɪs/ — an agreement to stop fighting for a time
- asylum /ə'saɪləm/ — protection given by a country to someone escaping danger or persecution
- asylum-seeker /ə'saɪləm,si:kər/ — a person who has asked for protection in another country
- bill /bɪl/ — a written proposal for a new law
- campaign /kæm'peɪn/ — An organized effort to achieve a goal or change something.
- ceasefire /'si:s,faɪər/ — an agreement to stop fighting for a time
- civil disobedience /,sɪvəl ,dɪsə'bi:diəns/ — Breaking a law peacefully to protest a rule or government.
- civil war /,sɪvəl 'wɔ:r/ — a war between groups from the same country
- civilian casualties /sɪ,vɪliən ,kæʒu'æltiz/ — injuries or deaths among people who are not fighting
- claim asylum /kleɪm ə'saɪləm/ — ask a country for protection from danger at home
Money and business (33 words)
- abject poverty /'æbdʒɛkt 'pɑ:vərti/ — extreme poverty with almost no money or basic needs
- absolute poverty /,æbsəlu:t 'pɑ:vərti/ — extreme lack of money for basic needs
- affluence /'æfluəns/ — a state of having a lot of money and wealth
- affluent /'æfluənt/ — having a lot of money and wealth
- aggregate (n.) /'æɡrɪɡət/ — the total amount made by adding several parts
- aggregate (v.) /'æɡrɪɡeɪt/ — to add several amounts or parts together
- alleviate debt /ə'li:vieɪt dɛt/ — make a debt smaller or easier to pay
- allocate funds /'æləkeɪt fʌndz/ — set money aside for a particular purpose
- allowance /ə'laʊəns/ — a small amount of money given regularly for personal use
- APR /,eɪ pi: 'ɑr/ — the yearly cost of borrowing money, shown as a percentage
Health and medicine (33 words)
- ache /eɪk/ — a dull, continuous pain
- aches and pains /,eɪks ən 'peɪnz/ — small, general pains in the body
- acute /ə'kju:t/ — very severe or sudden
- age-related /'eɪdʒ rɪ'leɪtɪd/ — connected with a person's age or getting older
- AIDS /eɪdz/ — a serious disease that weakens the body's defense system
- alcoholic /,ælkə'hɑ:lɪk/ — a person who drinks too much alcohol and cannot easily stop
- allergic /ə'lɜ:rdʒɪk/ — having a bad reaction to a certain food, medicine, or thing
- allergy /'ælərdʒi/ — a bad reaction to a food, medicine, or other substance
- asthma /'æzmə/ — a disease that makes breathing difficult
- back on your feet /bæk ɒn jʊr fi:t/ — healthy again after being ill or injured
Technology and internet (33 words)
- addictive /ə'dɪktɪv/ — causing a strong desire to keep using it
- AI /,eɪ 'aɪ/ — Computer systems that can do tasks needing human-like thinking.
- airtime /'eətaɪm/ — the amount of time a phone call or broadcast is available
- analogue /'ænəlɒɡ/ — A system that uses continuous signals instead of separate ones.
- anti-virus software /,ænti'vaɪrəs 'sɔ:ftwɛr/ — software that finds and removes harmful computer programs
- be up and running /bi ʌp ænd 'rʌnɪŋ/ — working and ready to use
- biotechnology /,baɪəʊtek'nɒlədʒi/ — The use of living things or cells to make useful products.
- Bluetooth™ /'blu:tu:θ/ — A short-range wireless system for connecting devices.
- cloning /'kloʊnɪŋ/ — the process of making an exact copy of a living thing
- cutting-edge /,kʌtɪŋ 'edʒ/ — using the newest and most advanced ideas or technology
Language and writing (33 words)
- -graph- /ɡræf/ — a part meaning write or record
- acronym /'ækrənɪm/ — a word made from the first letters of several words
- allude /ə'lu:d/ — to mention something indirectly without saying it clearly
- ambiguous /æm'bɪɡjuəs/ — having more than one possible meaning
- analogy /ə'nælədʒi/ — a comparison showing how one thing is like another
- Anglo-Saxon /,æŋɡloʊ 'sæksən/ — relating to the early English people and their language
- classical origin /'klæsɪkəl 'ɔ:rɪdʒɪn/ — Coming from ancient Greek or Latin sources.
- collocation /,kɒlə'keɪʃən/ — a common pair or group of words that often go together
- connotation /,kɑnə'teɪʃən/ — an extra feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its basic meaning
- copy and paste /,kɒpi ən 'peɪst/ — to place a copy of text or an image into another place
Actions and movement (33 words)
- accelerate /ək'sɛləreɪt/ — to move faster or make something move faster
- amble /'æmbəl/ — to walk slowly and in a relaxed way
- assemble /ə'sɛmbəl/ — to put parts together to make one thing
- at a rate of knots /æt ə reɪt əv nɒts/ — very quickly
- back up /bæk ʌp/ — move backward or support someone or something
- backward steps /'bækwərd stɛps/ — steps that move someone or something back
- bolt (v.) /boʊlt/ — to run away suddenly and quickly
- bring /brɪŋ/ — to move something or someone to a place
- brisk /brɪsk/ — quick and energetic
- career (v.) /kə'rɪr/ — to move quickly in a chosen direction
Colours and patterns (33 words)
- amber /'æmbər/ — a yellow-brown color like tree resin
- auburn /'ɔ:bərn/ — a reddish-brown color, like some hair
- beige /beɪʒ/ — a light brownish-gray color
- black /blæk/ — the darkest color, like night without light
- blue /blu:/ — a color between green and violet, like the sky
- bluey green /,blu:i 'ɡri:n/ — A blue-green color, like the sea.
- chestnut /'tʃɛstnʌt/ — A deep reddish-brown color, like a chestnut nut.
- colourful /'kʌlərfəl/ — having many bright or varied colors
- coral /'kɔ:rəl/ — A pinkish-orange color, like sea coral.
- crimson /'krɪmzən/ — A strong dark red color.
Achievement and competition (33 words)
- ambition /æm'bɪʃən/ — a strong desire to achieve something
- arch rival /,ɑrtʃ 'raɪvəl/ — a main enemy in competition
- aspiration /,æspə'reɪʃən/ — a strong hope to achieve something
- attain /ə'teɪn/ — to succeed in getting or reaching something
- attempt /ə'tɛmpt/ — an effort to do something, especially something difficult
- award /ə'wɔ:rd/ — a prize given for good work or success
- bet /bet/ — to risk money on the result of something
- bitter rival /'bɪtər 'raɪvəl/ — a very strong enemy in competition
- boast /boʊst/ — To talk proudly about your own achievements.
- conquer /'kɑŋkər/ — to take control of a place or defeat an enemy completely
Opinions and arguments (33 words)
- accede /ək'si:d/ — to agree to a request or demand, often after some resistance
- acquiesce /,ækwi'es/ — to agree quietly without protest
- advocate /'ædvəkeɪt/ — to publicly support or speak for someone or something
- arbitrary /'ɑ:rbə,treri/ — based on personal choice rather than clear rules
- assert /ə'sɜ:rt/ — to state something strongly and confidently
- black-and-white /,blæk ən 'waɪt/ — Showing only two opposite sides, with no middle ground
- cloud your judgement /klaʊd jʊr 'dʒʌdʒmənt/ — to make it harder to think clearly and fairly
- contradict /kən'trædɪkt/ — to say or show that something is not true
- converse /kən'vɜrs/ — to talk with someone in a friendly, informal way
- countenance /'kaʊntənəns/ — to allow something, even if you do not fully approve of it
Certainty and prediction (33 words)
- absolutely /'æbsəlu:tli/ — completely and without any doubt
- acknowledge /ək'nɑ:lɪdʒ/ — to accept that something is true or exists
- anticipate /æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/ — to expect something before it happens
- apparent /ə'pærənt/ — clear enough to be easily seen or understood
- be forced to conclude /bi: fɔ:rst tu: kən'klu:d/ — to have to accept a conclusion from the facts
- be looking up /bi 'lʊkɪŋ ʌp/ — to be getting better or more hopeful
- bet your life /bet jʊr laɪf/ — to say you are completely certain about something
- bound to /baʊnd tu:/ — certain to happen
- carte blanche /,kɑ:rt 'blɑ:nʃ/ — complete freedom to act or decide as you wish
- climate change sceptic /'klaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ 'skɛptɪk/ — a person who does not believe climate change is real or serious
Change and development (33 words)
- ahead of its time — more advanced or modern than the time it came from
- blip /blɪp/ — a small, brief change or problem that quickly goes away
- branch out /bræntʃ aʊt/ — to start doing new kinds of work or activities
- branch out into new directions /brɑ:ntʃ aʊt 'ɪntu: nju: dɪ'rɛkʃənz/ — to expand into several new areas or choices
- break out /breɪk aʊt/ — to suddenly start or escape
- breakout /'breɪkaʊt/ — a sudden escape, start, or success
- breathe new life into /bri:ð nu: laɪf 'ɪntu:/ — to make something lively, fresh, or active again
- bring about /brɪŋ ə'baʊt/ — to make something happen
- budding /'bʌdɪŋ/ — beginning to grow or develop
- build (something/someone) up /bɪld ʌp/ — to make stronger, bigger, or more confident
Describing people (33 words)
- bloke /bloʊk/ — a man or boy, especially in British English
- clench your fist /klentʃ jʊr fɪst/ — To close the hand tightly into a ball.
- clumsy /'klʌmzi/ — Awkward in movement and likely to drop or break things
- cowboy /'kaʊbɔɪ/ — a man who herds cattle, especially in the western United States
- crawler /'krɔ:lər/ — a person who moves slowly on hands and knees
- cross your legs /krɔ:s jʊr lɛɡz/ — To place one leg over the other while sitting.
- doddery /'dɒdəri/ — weak, shaky, and often unsteady because of old age
- drum your fingers /drʌm jʊr 'fɪŋɡərz/ — To tap the fingers lightly and repeatedly on a surface.
- ethnic /'ɛθnɪk/ — relating to a group of people with the same culture, language, or race
- female /'fi:meɪl/ — belonging to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth
Describing things (33 words)
- a bit (of a) — a small amount of something, often with a quality
- a bit of /ə bɪt əv/ — a small amount of something
- a load of /ə loʊd əv/ — a very large amount of something
- a mass of /ə mæs əv/ — a large, thick amount of things or people
- a scrap of /ə skræp əv/ — a very small amount of something
- ample /'æmpəl/ — more than enough in amount or size
- an item /'aɪtəm/ — a single thing or object
- artificial /,ɑ:rtɪ'fɪʃəl/ — made by people rather than occurring naturally
- bags of /bæɡz əv/ — a very large amount of something
- breathtaking /'breθ,teɪkɪŋ/ — so amazing or beautiful that it takes your breath away
Success and failure (33 words)
- black mark /,blæk 'mɑ:rk/ — a sign of shame or failure
- bomb /bɑ:m/ — a complete failure that does not succeed
- come off /keɪm ɒf/ — to succeed or happen as planned
- do something about something /du: 'sʌmθɪŋ ə'baʊt 'sʌmθɪŋ/ — To take action to solve a problem.
- exert pressure on /ɪɡ'zɜ:rt 'prɛʃər ɑ:n/ — to strongly force someone or something to act or change
- flop /flɑ:p/ — a complete failure, especially in entertainment
- get things sorted (out) /ɡet θɪŋz 'sɔ:rtɪd aʊt/ — solve problems and make things organized
- give someone the benefit of the doubt give the go-ahead for /ɡɪv 'sʌmwʌn ðə 'bɛnɪfɪt əv ðə daʊt/ — to decide to trust someone and not judge them harshly
- keep a resolution /ki:p ə ,rɛzə'lu:ʃən/ — to continue following a firm decision you made for yourself
- make a resolution /meɪk ə ,rɛzə'lu:ʃən/ — to decide firmly to do something in the future
Time and sequence (33 words)
- AD /eɪ'di:/ — the years counted from the birth of Jesus Christ
- aforementioned /,ɔ:fər'menʃənd/ — mentioned earlier in the same text
- all your born days /ɔ:l jʊr bɔ:rn deɪz/ — for your whole life
- BC /,bi:'si:/ — the years before year 1 in the Western calendar
- BCE /,bi: si: 'i:/ — the years before year 1 in the common era calendar
- bi-centenary /,baɪ sɛn'tɛnəri/ — a 200th anniversary
- break /breɪk/ — a short pause in a program or event
- Bronze Age /'brɑ:nzi eɪdʒ/ — the period when people first used bronze tools and weapons
- CE /,si:'i:/ — the years after year 1 in the common era calendar
- celebrate /'sɛlə,breɪt/ — to do something special to show happiness about an event
Sound and voice (33 words)
- as quiet as a mouse — very quiet and making almost no sound
- can’t hear yourself think — so noisy that you cannot think clearly
- could hear a pin drop — very quiet, with no noticeable sound at all
- crash /kræʃ/ — to hit something hard and make a loud noise or break it
- creak /kri:k/ — to make a long, high, squeaky sound when moving
- deafening /'defənɪŋ/ — extremely loud
- footstep /'fʊtstɛp/ — the sound or mark made by one step
- grating /'ɡreɪtɪŋ/ — harsh and unpleasant to hear
- high-pitched /'haɪ pɪtʃt/ — very high in pitch, like a sharp thin sound
- inaudible /,ɪn'ɔ:dəbəl/ — too quiet to be heard
Prefixes and suffixes (33 words)
- -able — able to be done or used
- -en /-ən/ — made of the material named before it
- -free /-fri:/ — without the thing named before it
- -gress- /ɡres/ — a part meaning go or step
- -ible — able to be done or used
- -ish /ɪʃ/ — Added to a word to mean “somewhat” or “about.”
- -led — showing that someone or something was guided or controlled by the named person or thing
- -ly — used to form words meaning in a certain way or with a certain quality
- -minded — used to form words meaning having a particular kind of mind or attitude
- -proof /pru:f/ — used to form words meaning protected from a particular thing
Grammar and punctuation (33 words)
- come under /kʌm 'ʌndər/ — to be included in a group, rule, or category
- compulsory /kəm'pʌlsəri/ — required by a rule or law
- curly brackets /,kɜ:li 'brækɪts/ — paired curved marks used to group words or numbers
- cut and paste /,kʌt ən 'peɪst/ — to remove text and place it somewhere else
- diamond brackets /'daɪmənd 'brækɪts/ — paired pointed marks used around text
- guilt-ridden /'ɡɪlt,rɪdən/ — filled with a strong feeling of guilt
- heartfelt /'hɑ:rtfɛlt/ — showing very deep and sincere feeling
- incidentally /,ɪnsɪ'dɛntəli/ — used to add a side comment
- inverted commas /ɪn,vɜ:tɪd 'kɒməz/ — quotation marks used around spoken or quoted words
- mind you /maɪnd ju:/ — used to add a warning or important extra point
Word formation (33 words)
- -ant — a person or thing that does a particular action or causes a result
- -ics — a part meaning the study of a subject
- -ology — a word ending meaning the study of a subject
- bio- /'baɪoʊ/ — a prefix meaning life or living things
- borrowing /'bɒr.oʊ.ɪŋ/ — The taking of a word or idea from one language into another.
- constitute /'kɑnstɪ,tut/ — to make up or form something as a part
- generalise /'dʒenrəlaɪz/ — make a general statement about a whole group
- implant /ɪm'plænt/ — To place something firmly into a body or surface.
- mechanical /mə'kænɪkl/ — working or operating by machine parts, not by human feeling or thought
- morpheme /'mɔ:rfi:m/ — the smallest part of a word that has meaning
Research and information (33 words)
- academic journal /,ækə'dɛmɪk 'dʒɜ:rnəl/ — a magazine that publishes studies written by experts
- account for /ə'kaʊnt fɔ:r/ — to explain why something happened or is true
- archaeologist /,ɑ:rki'ɒlədʒɪst/ — a person who studies old human history through objects and remains
- archive /'ɑ:kaɪv/ — a place where old records or documents are kept
- assess /ə'sɛs/ — to judge the value, quality, or amount of something
- attribute (to) /ə'trɪbju:t/ — To say that something is caused by a particular person or thing.
- based on /beɪst ɒn/ — using something as the main reason or support
- basis /'beɪsɪs/ — the main reason or facts something is built on
- beyond the scope of /bɪ'jɒnd ðə skoʊp əv/ — outside the limits of what is being discussed
- biodata /,baɪoʊ'deɪtə/ — personal details about a person's life and work
Communication and notices (33 words)
- ASAP /,eɪ es eɪ 'pi:/ — as soon as possible
- at your earliest convenience — as soon as you are able to do it
- briefing /'bri:fɪŋ/ — a short meeting or document giving important information before work
- bureaucratic /,bjʊərə'krætɪk/ — slow and controlled by many rules and offices
- chat (away) /tʃæt ə'weɪ/ — talk for a long time in a friendly way
- communication skills /kə,mju:nɪ'keɪʃən skɪlz/ — the ability to share ideas clearly and listen well
- contact details /'kɑ:ntækt 'di:teɪlz/ — information used to reach or identify a person
- dispatch /dɪ'spætʃ/ — to send something to a place or person
- FAQ /,ɛf.eɪ'kju:/ — a list of common questions and answers
- get back to /ɡɛt bæk tu:/ — to contact someone again later with an answer or update
Environment and conservation (33 words)
- biodiversity /,baɪoʊ,daɪ'vɜ:rsəti/ — the variety of different plants and animals in an area
- biomass /'baɪ.oʊ.mæs/ — plant or animal material used as fuel or energy
- carbon (dioxide) emissions /'kɑ:rbən daɪ'ɒksaɪd ɪ'mɪʃənz/ — gases released into the air, especially from burning fuel
- carbon footprint /'kɑ:r.bən ,fʊt.prɪnt/ — the amount of greenhouse gases caused by a person or activity
- climatic change /klaɪ'mætɪk tʃeɪndʒ/ — a long-term shift in weather patterns and average temperatures
- contaminate /kən'tæmɪneɪt/ — to make something dirty or unsafe with harmful substances
- deforestation /di,fɔ:rɪ'steɪʃən/ — the large-scale cutting down of forests
- deplete /dɪ'pli:t/ — to use up most or all of something
- depleting resources /dɪ'pli:tɪŋ rɪ'sɔ:rsɪz/ — natural supplies that are being used faster than they can be replaced
- eco- /'i:koʊ/ — a prefix meaning connected with the environment or ecology
Safety and danger (33 words)
- Accidents will happen! /'æksɪdənts wɪl 'hæpən/ — a mistake or problem is sometimes unavoidable
- alarm /ə'lɑ:rm/ — a warning of possible danger
- assessment of risk /ə'sɛsmənt əv rɪsk/ — the process of judging how likely and serious dangers are
- at stake /æt steɪk/ — in danger of being lost or harmed
- avoid /ə'vɔɪd/ — to stay away from something on purpose
- avoidable /ə'vɔɪdəbəl/ — able to be prevented or stopped
- breathalyser /'brɛθəlaɪzər/ — a device that checks whether someone has alcohol in their breath
- cast-iron /,kæst 'aɪərn/ — very strong and not likely to bend or break
- CCTV /,si: si: ti: 'vi:/ — a system of cameras that records public places
- chilling /'tʃɪlɪŋ/ — making you feel fear or unease
Social behaviour (33 words)
- adhere /əd'hɪr/ — To follow a rule, promise, or belief closely.
- adherence /əd'hɪrəns/ — The act of following a rule, promise, or belief closely.
- adherent /'ædhərənt/ — A person who strongly supports a belief or cause.
- altruistic /,æltru'ɪstɪk/ — caring more about others than yourself
- amiability /,eɪmiə'bɪləti/ — a friendly and pleasant nature
- amiable /'eɪmiəbəl/ — friendly and pleasant toward other people
- anti-social /,ænti'soʊʃəl/ — not friendly or willing to join with other people
- approachable /ə'proʊtʃəbəl/ — friendly and easy to talk to
- association /ə,soʊsi'eɪʃən/ — a group of people or organizations joined for a shared purpose
- be a law unto oneself — to act as if normal rules do not apply to you
Personal qualities (33 words)
- -conscious /'kɑ:nʃəs/ — having a strong concern about the thing named before it
- accommodating /ə'kɑ:.mə,deɪ.tɪŋ/ — willing to help and easy to deal with
- age-conscious /'eɪdʒ 'kɒnʃəs/ — careful about age and how age affects people
- amateur /'æmətər/ — a person who does something for pleasure, not as a job
- astute /ə'stu:t/ — good at understanding situations and making smart choices
- authoritative /ə,θɔ:rə'teɪtɪv/ — showing strong knowledge and power to be trusted
- be in your element /bi ɪn jʊər 'ɛləmənt/ — to feel very comfortable and skilled in a situation
- be on the ball — to be alert and quick to understand what is happening
- boost your confidence /bu:st jʊər 'kɒnfɪdəns/ — to make someone feel more sure of themselves
- bright /braɪt/ — intelligent and quick to learn
Daily routines (33 words)
- at short notice /æt ʃɔ:rt 'noʊtɪs/ — with very little time to prepare
- chore /tʃɔ:r/ — a boring task that must be done regularly
- continually /kən'tɪnjuəli/ — again and again, often in an annoying way
- continuously /kən'tɪnjuəsli/ — without stopping
- couch potato /'kaʊtʃ pə,teɪtoʊ/ — a person who spends a lot of time sitting and doing little activity
- dawdle /'dɔ:dəl/ — to waste time by moving or acting slowly
- deadline /'dɛdlaɪn/ — the last time or day when something must be done
- distraction /dɪ'strækʃən/ — something that takes attention away from what should be done
- full diary /,fʊl 'daɪəri/ — a schedule that has no free time left
- get up to /'ɡet ʌp tu:/ — to do, often secretly or mischievously
Places and locations (33 words)
- adjoining /ə'dʒɔɪnɪŋ/ — next to and sharing a border or wall
- boundary /'baʊndəri/ — a line or edge that marks the limit of an area
- bustling /'bʌslɪŋ/ — full of busy movement, noise, and activity
- cart /kɑ:rt/ — a small vehicle with two or four wheels for carrying things
- close /kloʊs/ — near in distance or time
- crowd /kraʊd/ — a large number of people gathered in one place
- deposit /dɪ'pɑ:zɪt/ — To put something in a place for safekeeping or later use.
- gateway /'ɡeɪtweɪ/ — a place or thing that gives access to somewhere else
- gulf /ɡʌlf/ — a deep narrow part of the sea partly surrounded by land
- heartland /'hɑ:rt,lænd/ — The central area of a country or region.
Food preparation (33 words)
- clog /klɑg/ — to block so that nothing can pass through
- cooker /'kʊkər/ — a machine used for cooking food
- dollop /'dɑ:lɑ:p/ — a small lump or spoonful of soft food
- frying pan /'fraɪɪŋ pæn/ — a flat metal pan used for frying food
- grill (v.) /ɡrɪl/ — to cook food over direct heat
- moisten /'mɔɪsən/ — to make something slightly wet
- nibbles /'nɪbəlz/ — small snacks eaten between meals
- nutrition /nju:'trɪʃən/ — the process of taking in and using food for health and growth
- nutrition label /nju:'trɪʃən 'leɪbəl/ — a printed list showing the food value and contents of a product
- nutritious /nju:'trɪʃəs/ — giving the body the food it needs to stay healthy
Shopping and services (33 words)
- ATM /,eɪ ti: 'ɛm/ — a machine that gives cash and lets you do bank tasks
- auction /'ɔ:kʃən/ — a public sale where people compete by offering higher prices
- availability /ə,veɪ.lə'bɪl.ə.ti/ — the state of being ready for use or free to use
- bargains galore /'bɑ:rɡɪnz ɡə'lɔ:r/ — Many very good deals available at once.
- bid /bɪd/ — an offer to pay a certain price for something
- bidder /'bɪdər/ — a person who makes an offer in a sale or contest
- borrow /'bɑroʊ/ — to take something with the promise to return it later
- branch of a shop /bræntʃ əv ə ʃɒp/ — a local store owned by a larger company
- brand loyalty /brænd 'lɔɪəlti/ — strong repeat buying of one company’s products
- classified ad /,klæsɪfaɪd æd/ — a short paid notice in a newspaper for buying, selling, or jobs
Work skills and training (33 words)
- audition /,ɔ:dɪ'ʃn/ — a short performance to show skill for a role or job
- be proactive /bi: proʊ'æktɪv/ — to act early and take control before problems happen
- conscientious /,kɑ:nʃi'ɛnʃəs/ — careful to do work well and correctly
- dabbler /'dæbələr/ — a person who tries many things but is not serious about any one
- diligent /'dɪlɪdʒənt/ — working carefully and with a lot of effort
- endeavour /ɪn'dɛvər/ — a serious effort to do something difficult
- ergonomics /,ɜ:ɡə'nɒmɪks/ — The study of making tools and workplaces fit the human body.
- expertise /,ɛkspɜ:r'ti:z/ — special skill or deep knowledge in a subject
- facilitate /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/ — to make a task or process easier
- facilitating /fə'sɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/ — making a task or process easier
School subjects and exams (33 words)
- bursary /'bɜ:rsəri/ — money given to help a student pay for education
- college /'kɑ:lɪdʒ/ — a school where people study after high school
- composition /,kɑ:mpə'zɪʃən/ — a piece of writing on a subject, often for school
- course /kɔ:rs/ — a set of lessons or study in one subject
- curriculum /kə'rɪkjələm/ — the subjects and lessons taught in a school or course
- elementary /,ɛlə'mɛntəri/ — basic and simple, for beginners
- essay /'ɛseɪ/ — a short piece of writing about a subject, often for school
- finals /'faɪnəlz/ — the last exams at the end of a school term or year
- first year (student) /'fɜ:rst jɪr 'stu:dənt/ — a student in the first year of study
- fresher /'frɛʃər/ — a new student at a college or university
Reading and media habits (33 words)
- agony aunt /'æɡəni ɑ:nt/ — a newspaper advice writer who answers personal problems
- agony column /'æɡəni 'kɑ:ləm/ — a newspaper section where readers ask for advice about personal problems
- air views /'eə vju:z/ — views of the ground seen from above, often from an aircraft
- article /'ɑ:rtɪkəl/ — a short piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine
- back copy /bæk 'kɒpi/ — the part of a newspaper or magazine that comes before the current issue; an old issue
- bedtime reading — something pleasant to read before going to sleep
- biopic /'baɪə,pɪk/ — a film about a real person's life
- blurb /blɜ:rb/ — a short description on a book cover that tries to attract readers
- booklet /'bʊklət/ — a small thin book with a few pages
- broadcast journalism /'brɔ:dkɑ:st 'dʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/ — news reporting done for radio or television
Travel documents and fees (33 words)
- cancellation fee /,kænsə'leɪʃən fi:/ — money you must pay when you cancel a booking
- clear customs /klɪər 'kʌstəmz/ — pass through border checks and be allowed in
- customs declaration form /'kʌstəmz ,dɛklə'reɪʃən fɔ:rm/ — a form listing items you are bringing into a country
- entry regulations /'ɛntri ,rɛɡjə'leɪʃənz/ — rules about who may enter a country
- goods /ɡʊdz/ — Things made or bought for use, sale, or transport.
- hotheaded /,hɑ:t'hɛdɪd/ — quick to become angry or act without thinking
- ID /,aɪ 'di:/ — a card or document that shows who someone is
- landing card /'lændɪŋ kɑ:d/ — A form travelers fill in with personal and travel details when arriving.
- non-refundable /,nɒn rɪ'fʌndəbəl/ — not able to be returned for money
- notice period — the time you must work after giving notice before leaving
Public transport and roads (33 words)
- 4x4 /,fɔ:r wɪl 'draɪv/ — A vehicle with power sent to all four wheels for rough roads.
- beep your horn /bi:p jʊər hɔ:rn/ — to sound a car horn briefly
- carriage /'kærɪdʒ/ — one of the separate sections of a train
- change trains /,tʃeɪndʒ 'treɪnz/ — to leave one train and get on another
- congested /kən'dʒestɪd/ — crowded with too many people or vehicles
- congestion /kən'dʒɛstʃən/ — a situation where traffic moves very slowly because there are too many vehicles
- congestion charge /kən'dʒɛstʃən tʃɑ:rdʒ/ — a fee for driving into a busy city area
- crosswalk /'krɔ:swɔ:k/ — a marked place for people to cross a road
- direct train /də'rekt treɪn/ — a train that goes straight to its destination without stopping to change
- divert /daɪ'vɜ:rt/ — to send traffic or movement along a different route
Weather conditions (33 words)
- erratic /ɪ'rætɪk/ — changing often and without a clear pattern
- in the shade of /ɪn ðə ʃeɪd əv/ — in the cooler area protected by something
- moist /mɔɪst/ — slightly wet
- nippy /'nɪpi/ — slightly cold in a sharp or unpleasant way
- oppressive /ə'prɛsɪv/ — so hot, wet, or crowded that it feels uncomfortable
- pile-up /'paɪl ʌp/ — a crash involving many vehicles in a line
- pitfall /'pɪtfɔl/ — a hidden danger or problem that can cause trouble
- pose a danger /poʊz ə 'deɪndʒər/ — to create a risk of harm or trouble
- predominant /prɪ'dɑ:mɪnənt/ — more common or powerful than the others
- prevailing /prɪ'veɪlɪŋ/ — most common or strongest in a place or time
Plants and gardening (33 words)
- branch /bræntʃ/ — a side part that grows from a main stem or line
- bud /bʌd/ — a small unopened flower or leaf on a plant
- evergreen /'ɛvər,ɡri:n/ — a tree or plant that stays green all year
- flat (n.) /flæt/ — an apartment; a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building
- germinate /'dʒɜ:rmɪneɪt/ — to begin growing from a seed
- lumpy /'lʌmpi/ — having uneven hard parts or small lumps
- mould /moʊld/ — a hollow form used to make an object with a given shape
- mundane /mʌn'deɪn/ — ordinary and not interesting or exciting
- ovenproof /'ʌvənpru:f/ — safe to put in an oven without being damaged
- overhang /,oʊvər'hæŋ/ — to hang over the edge of something
Animals and pets (33 words)
- animal (rescue) shelter /'ænɪməl rɪ,skju: 'ʃeltər/ — A place where lost, stray, or unwanted animals are kept and cared for.
- animal rights activist /'ænɪməl raɪts 'æktɪvɪst/ — A person who works to protect animals and their rights.
- animal welfare /'ænɪməl 'wɛlfɛr/ — the care and treatment of animals so they do not suffer
- battery farming /'bætəri 'fɑ:rmɪŋ/ — a way of keeping farm animals in very crowded indoor spaces
- bird sanctuary /bɜ:rd 'sæŋktʃu,eri/ — A protected place where birds can live safely.
- black cat /blæk kæt/ — a black cat, often thought to bring bad luck
- carnivore /'kɑ:rnɪvɔ:r/ — An animal that eats only meat.
- cold-blooded /,koʊld'blʌdɪd/ — Having a body temperature that changes with the surroundings.
- docile /'dɑ:səl/ — Easy to control, train, or deal with.
- dodo /'doʊdoʊ/ — A large flightless bird from Mauritius that is now extinct.
Health problems (33 words)
- ailing /'eɪlɪŋ/ — weak, unhealthy, or not working well
- excrement /'ɛkskrɪmənt/ — solid waste passed from the body
- fever /'fi:vər/ — a body temperature that is higher than normal
- feverish /'fi:vərɪʃ/ — feeling as if you have a fever
- fight off /faɪt ɔ:f/ — to stop an illness or attack from affecting you
- gastrointestinal disease /,ɡæstroʊ,ɪn'tɛstɪnəl dɪ'zi:z/ — an illness that affects the stomach or intestines
- get over /ɡet 'oʊvər/ — to recover from an illness, shock, or disappointment
- go down with /ɡoʊ daʊn wɪð/ — to become ill with something
- health insurance /hɛlθ ɪn'ʃʊrəns/ — Money that helps pay for medical care and treatment.
- healthcare plan /'helθkeər plæn/ — a plan that helps pay for medical care
Medical treatment (33 words)
- acupuncturist /,ækjʊpʌŋk'tʃʊərɪst/ — a person who treats pain by putting needles into the body
- anaesthesia /,ænəs'θi:ziə/ — a state of being unable to feel pain during an operation
- anaesthetist /,ænəs'θetɪst/ — a doctor who gives medicine to stop pain during surgery
- aromatherapist /ə,roʊmə'θerəpɪst/ — a person who uses plant smells to help health
- chiropractor /,kaɪroʊ'præktər/ — a person who treats pain by adjusting the spine and joints
- clinic /'klɪnɪk/ — a place where people get medical treatment without staying overnight
- family doctor /'fæməli 'dɒktər/ — a doctor who gives general medical care to people in a local area
- fertility drugs /fər'tɪləti drʌɡz/ — Medicines that help a woman produce eggs and become pregnant.
- gene therapy /'dʒi:n 'θɛrəpi/ — medical treatment that changes genes to cure disease
- go private /ɡoʊ 'praɪvət/ — to pay for medical treatment yourself instead of using public care
Pregnancy and birth (33 words)
- adoption leave /ə'dɑ:pʃən li:v/ — Time off work for someone who has recently adopted a child.
- caesarean (section) /,si:zə'ri:ən 'sekʃən/ — a surgical birth in which a baby is taken from the mother's body
- conceive /kən'si:v/ — to become pregnant or begin to form in the mind
- conception /kən'sepʃən/ — the beginning of a pregnancy or an idea
- deliver /dɪ'lɪvər/ — to help a baby come out of the mother's body
- delivery /dɪ'lɪvəri/ — the act of giving birth to a baby
- designer baby /dɪ'zaɪnər 'beɪbi/ — a baby whose genes are chosen or changed before birth
- embryo /'embriəʊ/ — a baby animal or human in the earliest stage of growth
- expecting /ɪk'spektɪŋ/ — pregnant and going to have a baby soon
- fertilisation /,fɜ:tɪlaɪ'zeɪʃən/ — The joining of a sperm cell and an egg cell to begin a pregnancy.
Relationships and loyalty (33 words)
- accord /ə'kɔ:rd/ — agreement or harmony between people or things
- acquaintance /ə'kweɪntəns/ — someone you know but are not close to
- adoration /,ædə'reɪʃən/ — very deep love and respect
- adoring /ə'dɔ:rɪŋ/ — showing deep love and respect
- affection /ə'fekʃən/ — a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone
- affectionate /ə'fekʃənət/ — showing warmth, care, and liking
- affinity /ə'fɪnəti/ — a natural liking or close connection between people or things
- ally /'ælaɪ/ — a person or group that helps you
- as thick as thieves — very close friends who share secrets and trust each other
- award custody to — to give legal care of a child to someone
Emotions and reactions (33 words)
- alarmed /ə'lɑ:rmd/ — worried or frightened by danger or trouble
- alarming /ə'lɑ:rmɪŋ/ — causing worry or fear
- anxious /'æŋkʃəs/ — worried and nervous about what may happen
- be down in the dumps be down in the mouth /bi daʊn ɪn ðə dʌmps/ — to feel very sad and unhappy
- be fed up with /bi: fɛd ʌp wɪð/ — To feel annoyed because something has happened too much.
- be on cloud nine /bi ɒn klaʊd naɪn/ — to feel extremely happy
- be on top of the world /bi ɒn tɒp əv ðə wɜ:rld/ — to feel extremely happy and proud
- be over the moon /bi 'oʊvər ðə mu:n/ — to feel extremely pleased and excited
- be sick of /bi: sɪk ʌv/ — To feel very tired of something and want it to stop.
- beam /bi:m/ — to smile broadly with happiness
Compliments and approval (33 words)
- acclaimed /ə'kleɪmd/ — praised and admired by many people
- applause /ə'plɔ:z/ — the sound of many people clapping to show approval
- approval /ə'pru:vəl/ — a positive decision or feeling that something is good
- approve of /ə'pru:v əv/ — to think something is good or acceptable
- assent /ə'sent/ — formal agreement or approval
- awe-inspiring /,ɔ:'spaɪərɪŋ/ — So impressive that it makes people feel great wonder.
- be the toast of /bi ðə toʊst əv/ — to become very popular and admired
- bestow /bɪ'stoʊ/ — to give something as a gift or honor
- butter up /'bʌtər ʌp/ — try to please someone with praise or kindness
- compliment /'kɑ:mplɪmənt/ — a kind and approving remark about someone or something
Disapproval and conflict (33 words)
- abhor /əb'hɔ:r/ — to hate very much
- abhorrence /əb'hɔ:rəns/ — a very strong feeling of hate
- abhorrent /əb'hɔ:rənt/ — causing strong hate or disgust
- admit /əd'mɪt/ — to say something is true, often unwillingly
- antipathy /'æntɪpəθi/ — a strong feeling of dislike
- apology /ə'pɑ:lədʒi/ — a statement saying sorry for doing something wrong
- appease /ə'pi:z/ — to calm someone by giving what they want
- averse /ə'vɜ:rs/ — unwilling to do or accept something
- aversion /ə'vɜ:rʒən/ — a strong dislike or unwillingness
- back-handed /,bæk'hændɪd/ — done in a way that is indirect or not honest
Career and employment (33 words)
- (an) ideal fit for — the best match for a job or role
- annual bonus /'ænjuəl 'boʊnəs/ — Extra money paid once a year, often for good work.
- applicant /'æplɪkənt/ — a person who asks for a job, place, or position
- benefits package /'benɪfɪts ,pækɪdʒ/ — the extra benefits, such as health insurance and pensions, given with a job
- blue-collar worker /,blu: 'kɑ:lər 'wɜ:rkər/ — a person who does manual or factory work
- bonus /'boʊnəs/ — Extra money or a special reward given in addition to pay.
- business partner /'bɪznəs 'pɑrtnər/ — a person you own a business with
- career (n.) /kə'rɪr/ — A person's working life and the jobs they do over time.
- career prospects /kə'rɪər 'prɑ:spekts/ — good chances for success and advancement in a job
- career-minded /kə'rɪr ,maɪndɪd/ — very focused on building a successful job or profession
Business and finance (33 words)
- destitute /'dɛstɪtu:t/ — having almost no money, food, or possessions
- destitution /,dɛstɪ'tu:ʃən/ — a state of having almost nothing needed for a basic life
- development grant /dɪ'vɛləpmənt ɡrænt/ — money given to support a development project
- direct debit /,daɪrɛkt 'dɛbɪt/ — a payment taken automatically from a bank account
- ease debt /i:z dɛt/ — to reduce the amount of debt someone must pay
- economic /,i:kə'nɑ:mɪk/ — relating to money, trade, and the way a country uses resources
- electronic transfer /ɪ,lɛk'trɑ:nɪk 'trænsfər/ — moving money from one bank account to another by computer
- embezzle /ɪm'bɛzəl/ — to steal money one is trusted to manage
- embezzlement /ɪm'bɛzəlmənt/ — the theft of money one is trusted to manage
- embezzler /ɪm'bɛzələr/ — a person who steals money they are trusted to manage
Economic change (33 words)
Government and policy (33 words)
Crime prevention (33 words)
Legal procedures (33 words)
Technology terms (33 words)
Online communication (33 words)
Writing conventions (33 words)
Speaking and pronunciation (33 words)
Learning and revision (33 words)
Research methods (33 words)
Colour descriptions (33 words)
Competition and effort (33 words)
Discussion and debate (33 words)
Probability and certainty (33 words)
Change over time (33 words)
Personality traits (33 words)
Physical appearance (33 words)
Negative situations (33 words)
Positive outcomes (33 words)
Time expressions (33 words)
Sound effects (33 words)
Word parts (33 words)
Text formatting (33 words)
Grammar rules (33 words)
Vocabulary building (33 words)
Information and notices (33 words)
Movement verbs (33 words)
Colour shades (33 words)
Achievement words (33 words)
Argument phrases (33 words)
Prediction phrases (33 words)
Sequence and order (33 words)
Describing difficulty (33 words)
Describing quality (33 words)
Emotional expressions (33 words)
Family roles (33 words)
Death and illness (33 words)
Workplace behaviour (33 words)
Online and social life (33 words)
Environmental issues (33 words)

About the IELTS test

IELTS has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The whole test takes 2 hours 45 minutes.
Results are reported on a band scale from 0 to 9, in whole and half bands.
No official vocabulary list is published on ielts.org. This path groups words by topics that come up in the test.

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What is in the Vocabulary in Daily Life - Advance learning path?: 100 study sets with 3309 words in total. Open a set to see its words with their meanings.
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