Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate – English vocabulary

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Core Thai vocabulary and phrases for beginner learners. English vocabulary learning path: 100 study sets, 2607 words. Flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

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Countries and regions (27 words)
- abroad /ə'brɔ:d/ — in or to a foreign country
- Africa /'æfrɪkə/ — the second-largest continent, south of Europe
- American /ə'merɪkən/ — from the United States of America
- Argentina /,ɑ:dʒən'ti:nə/ — a country in South America
- Argentinian /,ɑ:dʒən'tɪniən/ — from Argentina
- Asia /'eɪʒə/ — the largest continent, east of Europe and Africa
- Australia /ɒ'streɪliə/ — a country and continent south of Asia
- Australian /ɒ'streɪliən/ — from Australia
- Brazil /brə'zɪl/ — a large country in South America
- Brazilian /brə'zɪliən/ — from Brazil
Body parts and health (27 words)
- ankle /'æŋkəl/ — the joint between your foot and your leg
- bone /boʊn/ — the hard white part inside a person or animal's body
- bottom /'bɑ:təm/ — the lowest part of something or your body
- breast /brɛst/ — the front part of a woman’s chest
- calf /kɑ:f/ — the back part of a leg below the knee, or a young cow
- cheek /tʃi:k/ — the soft part of your face below your eye and beside your nose
- chest /tʃest/ — the front part of your body between your neck and stomach
- chin /tʃɪn/ — the part of your face below your mouth
- elbow /'ɛlboʊ/ — the joint in the middle of your arm
- forehead /'fɔr,hɛd/ — the flat area of skin above your eyes
Family and relationships (27 words)
- belong to /bɪ'lɔ:ŋ tu:/ — to be a member of something or to be owned by someone
- best friend best frend /,bɛst 'frɛnd/ — the person you like and trust more than any other friend
- bloke /bləʊk/ — a man
- depend on sb [need sb to support you] /dɪ'pend ɒn/ — to need another person for help or support
- elder /'ɛldər/ — an older person, especially one respected in a family or group
- female /'fi:meɪl/ — a person or animal of the sex that can produce babies or eggs
- kids /kɪdz/ — young children.
- look after sb /lʊk 'æftər/ — to take care of someone or something
- love v /lʌv/ — to feel very strong affection for someone or something
- miss sb /mɪs/ — to feel sad because someone is not with you
Home and household (27 words)
- air conditioning /'er kən,dɪʃənɪŋ/ — a system that cools and dries the air in a building
- armchair /'ɑ:rm,tʃer/ — a soft chair with arms for one person
- blanket /'blæŋkɪt/ — a thick cover used to keep a bed or person warm
- blinds /blaɪndz/ — window covers that can be raised or lowered
- carpet /'kɑ:rpɪt/ — a thick floor covering made of woven material
- central heating /,sɛntrəl 'hi:tɪŋ/ — a system that warms all the rooms in a building
- changing room /'tʃeɪndʒɪŋ ru:m/ — A room where people change their clothes.
- chest of drawers /,tʃest əv 'drɔrz/ — a piece of furniture with several drawers for clothes
- clean /kli:n/ — free from dirt or mess
- cottage /'kɑ:tɪdʒ/ — a small house in the countryside
Shopping and money (27 words)
- add to basket/bag /æd tu: 'bæskɪt/ — to put an item into an online shopping basket
- afford /ə'fɔ:rd/ — to have enough money to buy or do something
- borrow /'bɔ:roʊ/ — to take something from someone for a short time and return it later
- cash /kæʃ/ — money in the form of notes and coins
- cashpoint /'kæʃpɔɪnt/ — a machine that gives out cash from a bank account
- charge v /tʃɑ:rdʒ/ — to ask for money for a service or product
- checkout [online shopping] /'tʃekaʊt/ — the final step where you pay for online purchases
- checkout [supermarket] /'tʃekaʊt/ — the place in a shop where you pay for your goods
- coin /kɔɪn/ — a small round piece of metal used as money
- currency /'kɝ:rənsi/ — the money system used in a country or area
Food and drink (27 words)
- crisps /krisps/ — thin, fried slices of potato eaten cold
- croissant /'krwæsɒ~/ — a flaky, crescent-shaped pastry made with butter
- cucumber /'kju:kʌmbər/ — a long green vegetable with a fresh, watery taste
- cupcake /'kʌpkeɪk/ — a small sweet cake baked in a paper cup
- decaf /'di:kæf/ — coffee with most of the caffeine removed
- delicious /dɪ'lɪʃəs/ — Having a very pleasant taste or smell.
- dessert /dɪ'zɜ:rt/ — a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal
- eat in/out /i:t ɪn/aʊt/ — to eat at home or in a restaurant
- flavour /'fleɪvər/ — the special taste or smell of food or drink
- fry /fraɪ/ — to cook food in hot oil or fat
Animals and nature (27 words)
- ice /aɪs/ — frozen water that is hard and slippery
- icy /'aɪsi/ — covered with ice or very slippery from ice
- male /meɪl/ — belonging to the sex that produces sperm
- mushroom /'mʌʃru:m/ — a soft fungus with a stem and cap, often eaten as food
- mussels /'mʌsəlz/ — small shellfish that live in shells and are eaten as seafood
- prawns /prɔ:nz/ — large shellfish like big shrimp that people eat
- rare [unusual] /rɛr/ — not common and hard to find
- roots /ru:ts/ — the parts of a plant that grow underground and take in water
- rough (sea) /rʌf/ — with big waves and strong movement
- sand /sænd/ — small loose grains that make up a beach or desert
Travel and transport (26 words)
- catch (a bus/train) /kætʃ/ — to get on a bus or train before it leaves
- coach /koʊtʃ/ — a comfortable long-distance bus
- cycle /'saɪkəl/ — to travel by bicycle
- cyclist /'saɪklɪst/ — a person who rides a bicycle
- excess baggage /ɪk'sɛs 'bæɡɪdʒ/ — bags that are heavier or more than allowed
- flight /flaɪt/ — a trip through the air in an aircraft
- journey /'dʒɜ:rni/ — a trip from one place to another
- landing /'lændɪŋ/ — the act of a plane coming down onto the ground
- lorry /'lɒri/ — a large truck for carrying goods
- luggage /'lʌɡɪdʒ/ — bags and cases used for carrying clothes and other things
Jobs and work (26 words)
- absent /'æbsənt/ — not present at a place where you should be
- accountant /ə'kaʊntənt/ — A person who keeps financial records and handles money matters.
- application (job) /,æplɪ'keɪʃən/ — a written request for a job
- apply for sth /ə'plaɪ fɔ:r/ — to ask for a job or place by sending a request
- architect /'ɑ:rkɪtekt/ — A person who plans buildings and other structures.
- builder /'bɪldər/ — A person whose job is to construct buildings.
- bus driver /'bʌs ,draɪvər/ — a person who drives a bus
- businessman/woman /'bɪznəsmən/ /'bɪznəswʊmən/ — a person who owns or runs a company
- candidate /'kændɪdeɪt/ — a person who is being considered for a job or position
- carpenter /'kɑ:rpəntər/ — A person who makes and repairs wooden things.
Describing Appearance (26 words)
- look n, v /lʊk/ — the way something appears
- marvellous /'mɑ:vələs/ — extremely good or wonderful
- narrow /'næroʊ/ — not wide
- represent /,rɛprɪ'zɛnt/ — to stand for or show something else
- round [shape] /raʊnd/ — having a curved outline with no corners
- see [use your eyes] /si:/ — to notice something with your eyes
- seem /si:m/ — to give the impression of being a certain way
- semi-circle /,sɛmi'sɝ:kəl/ — half of a circle
- smell /smel/ — to notice a smell with your nose
- smooth /smu:ð/ — having an even surface with no rough parts
Communication and emails (26 words)
- answerphone /'ɑ:nsə,fəʊn/ — a machine that records phone messages when no one answers
- at [@] /æt/ — the symbol used in email addresses before the domain name
- attachment /ə'tætʃmənt/ — a file sent with an email
- call [phone] /kɔ:l/ — to make a phone call to someone
- dial /'daɪəl/ — to press the numbers on a phone to make a call
- dialling code /'daɪəlɪŋ kəʊd/ — the set of numbers used to call a particular area or country
- dot (in an email address) /dɑ:t/ — the small round mark used in email addresses between parts
- engaged [busy] /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒd/ — too busy to answer a call or talk
- enquire about sth /ɪn'kwaɪər ə'baʊt ,ɛs eɪtʃ/ — to ask for information about something
- get through [make contact] get /ɡet θru:/ — to succeed in contacting someone by phone
Education and study (26 words)
- attend /ə'tɛnd/ — to go to a meeting, class, or event
- attendance /ə'tɛndəns/ — the number of people who go to a meeting, class, or event
- board [blackboard] n /bɔ:rd/ — a flat surface for writing or drawing on in class
- do [study] /du:/ — to complete schoolwork or homework
- do a course /du: ə kɔ:rs/ — to study a subject in a class or training program
- do homework /du: 'hoʊmwɜ:rk/ — to complete school work at home
- exam /ɪɡ'zæm/ — a test of knowledge or skill
- grade /ɡreɪd/ — a level or score showing how good a piece of schoolwork is
- highlighter pen /'haɪ,laɪtər pɛn/ — a pen with bright ink used to mark important words
- library /'laɪbrəri/ — a building where books and other materials are kept for reading or borrowing
Arts and entertainment (26 words)
- act [perform] /ækt/ — to perform a role in a play or film
- acting /'æktɪŋ/ — the work of performing in plays or films
- actor /'æktər/ — a person who performs roles in films, plays, or TV
- artist /'ɑ:rtɪst/ — a person who makes art, such as paintings or drawings
- arts /ɑ:rts/ — subjects that include painting, music, theater, and literature
- audience /'ɔ:diəns/ — the people who watch or listen to a performance
- author /'ɔ:θər/ — a person who writes books, articles, or stories
- biography /,baɪə'ɡræfi/ — a book about a person's life
- celebrity /sə'lebrəti/ — a famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
- cello /'tʃeloʊ/ — a large string instrument played with a bow while sitting down
Technology and computers (26 words)
- anti-virus software /,ænti'vaɪrəs 'sɔ:ftwer/ — software that finds and removes harmful computer programs
- application (computer) /,æplɪ'keɪʃən/ — a computer program designed for a specific task
- back up sth /bæk ʌp/ — to make a copy of data so it is not lost
- backup /'bækʌp/ — a copy kept so data can be restored if needed
- browse /braʊz/ — to look through websites or pages without searching for one thing
- browser /'braʊzər/ — a program used to view websites on the internet
- CD player /,si:'di: 'pleɪər/ — a machine that plays music from compact discs
- click on (a link) /klɪk ɑ:n/ — to press a link with a mouse or finger
- connect /kə'nekt/ — to join two things so they work together
- copy /'kɒpi/ — to make an exact duplicate of something
Language and grammar (26 words)
- -ish /ɪʃ/ — added to a word to mean 'somewhat' or 'approximately'
- abbreviation /,æbrə'vɪdʒən/ — a shorter form of a word or phrase
- accent /'æksent/ — the way someone pronounces words in a particular place or group
- adjective /'ædʒɪktɪv/ — a word that describes a noun
- adverb /'ædvɜ:rb/ — a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb
- alphabet /'ælfəbɛt/ — the set of letters used to write a language
- also /'ɔlsoʊ/ — in addition; too
- and so on /ænd soʊ ɑn/ — used to show that more similar things follow
- Arabic /'ærəbɪk/ — the language of the Arabs
- bilingual /,baɪ'lɪŋɡwəl/ — able to speak two languages
Time and frequency (26 words)
- ages /'eɪdʒɪz/ — a very long time
- annual /'ænjuəl/ — happening once every year
- at night /æt naɪt/ — during the dark hours after sunset
- at the end /æt ði: ɛnd/ — at the final part of something
- at the moment /æt ði: 'moʊmənt/ — happening now
- briefly /'brifli/ — for a short time
- by [not later than] /baɪ/ — not later than a certain time
- calendar /'kælɪndər/ — a chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year
- century /'sentʃəri/ — a period of one hundred years
- currently /'kɜ:rəntli/ — at the present time
Quantity and comparison (26 words)
- (a) bit of sth /ə bɪt əv 'sʌmθɪŋ/ — a small amount of something
- a bit [slightly] /ə bɪt/ — by a small amount; not very much
- a great deal /ə greɪt di:l/ — a large amount
- a little (bit) /ə 'lɪtəl bɪt/ — by a small amount; not very much
- above all /ə,bʌv 'ɔ:l/ — more than anything else
- absolutely /'æbsəlu:tli/ — Completely; in every way.
- almost /'ɔ:lmoʊst/ — very close to something, but not quite
- altogether /,ɔ:ltə'ɡɛðər/ — completely; in total
- amount /ə'maʊnt/ — a total number or quantity of something
- approximately /ə'prɑ:ksɪmətli/ — close to a number or amount, but not exact
Cause and effect (26 words)
- cause /kɔ:z/ — something that makes another thing happen
- conditions /kən'dɪʃənz/ — the things that affect how good or bad a situation is
- consequently /,kɑ:nsɪ'kwɛntli/ — as a result of what happened before
- damage n, v /'dæmɪdʒ/ — Harm or injury; to harm or spoil something.
- effect /ɪ'fekt/ — a change caused by something else
- fortunately /'fɔ:rtʃənətli/ — used to say something good happened by chance
- give [cause an effect] /ɡɪv/ — to cause a result or effect
- go off [go bad] /ɡoʊ ɒf/ — to become bad and no longer fresh
- in spite of /ɪn spaɪt əv/ — without being affected by
- instead /ɪn'stɛd/ — used to say one thing replaces another
Appearance and personality (26 words)
- active /'æktɪv/ — moving or doing things, not resting
- appearance /ə'pɪərəns/ — the way a person or thing looks
- attract attention /ə'trækt ə'tɛnʃən/ — make people notice you
- attractive /ə'træktɪv/ — pleasant to look at
- average [typical] /'ævərɪdʒ/ — normal and not unusual
- bald /bɔ:ld/ — having no hair on the head
- beauty /'bju:ti/ — the quality of being very pleasant to look at
- behave /bɪ'heɪv/ — to act in a way that is acceptable or expected
- behaviour /bɪ'heɪvjər/ — the way a person acts and treats other people
- blond(e) /blɑ:nd/ — having light yellow hair
Feelings and reactions (26 words)
- afraid (of) /ə'freɪd/ — feeling fear or worry about something
- anxiety /æŋ'zaɪəti/ — a feeling of worry or fear about what may happen
- anxious /'æŋkʃəs/ — feeling worried or afraid about something
- depressed /dɪ'prɛst/ — very sad and without hope
- exhausted /ɪɡ'zɔstɪd/ — so tired that you have no energy left
- fear n /fɪr/ — a strong feeling that something bad may happen
- frightened /'fraɪtənd/ — feeling afraid or full of fear
- impatient /ɪm'peɪʃənt/ — unable to wait calmly
- luckily /'lʌkɪli/ — in a way that shows good fortune
- miserable /'mɪzərəbəl/ — very unhappy and without hope
Daily routines (26 words)
- bath /bæθ/ — a long wash in a tub of water
- break [rest] n /breɪk/ — a short time when work or activity stops for rest
- brush your teeth /brʌʃ jʊr ti:θ/ — to clean your teeth with a brush
- clean your teeth /kli:n jʊr ti:θ/ — to brush your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste
- comb your hair /koʊm jʊr hɛr/ — to arrange your hair with a comb
- daily /'deɪli/ — happening every day
- day-to-day /,deɪ tə 'deɪ/ — happening in normal daily life
- fall asleep /fɔ:l ə'sli:p/ — to begin sleeping
- fast asleep — Sleeping very deeply.
- get [do a task] /ɡɛt/ — to complete a task or activity
Sports and competition (26 words)
- against [compete] /ə'ɡenst/ — in competition with someone or something
- athlete /'æθli:t/ — a person who is trained and skilled in sports
- athletic /æθ'letɪk/ — strong, fit, and good at sports
- athletics /æθ'lɛtɪks/ — sports and physical activities, especially in school
- beat /bi:t/ — to win against someone or something in a game or contest
- boxing /'bɑ:ksɪŋ/ — a sport where two people fight with their fists
- break a record /breɪk ə 'rekərd/ — to do better than the best result before
- captain /'kæptən/ — the person who leads a team
- champion /'tʃæmpiən/ — the person or team that wins first place
- championship /'tʃæmpiənʃɪp/ — a series of games or contests to find the winner
Places and buildings (26 words)
- access (to sth) /'ækses/ — the right or opportunity to use or enter something
- admission /əd'mɪʃən/ — the act of being allowed to enter a place or group
- apartment /ə'pɑ:rtmənt/ — a set of rooms for living in one building
- at [place] /æt/ — at a particular place or point
- at home /æt hoʊm/ — in your own house or a place where you feel comfortable
- attraction /ə'trækʃən/ — A place or thing that draws people because it is interesting or enjoyable.
- balcony /'bælkəni/ — a platform with a wall or rail outside an upper floor
- bathroom /'bæθru:m/ — a room with a toilet, sink, and often a bath or shower
- block of flats /blɑ:k əv flæts/ — a tall building with many separate homes
- bridge /brɪdʒ/ — A structure built over water, a road, or a valley.
Directions and location (26 words)
- above /ə'bʌv/ — at a higher position than something else
- after [follow sb/sth] /'æftər/ — following behind a person or thing
- among /ə'mʌŋ/ — in the middle of a group of things or people
- ask sb the way /æsk sʌmbədi ðə weɪ/ — To ask someone how to get to a place.
- away [distance] /ə'weɪ/ — at a far distance from here
- below /bɪ'loʊ/ — at a lower position than something else
- beneath /bɪ'ni:θ/ — under something and lower than it
- beside [next to] /bɪ'saɪd/ — at the side of something, close to it
- beyond /bɪ'jɑ:nd/ — farther than a limit or boundary
- by [near] /baɪ/ — close to something
Weather and environment (26 words)
- all over [everywhere] /ɔ:l 'oʊvər/ — in every part of a place
- atmosphere /'ætməsfɪə/ — The feeling or mood of a place or situation.
- blow (ing) v /'bloʊɪŋ/ — moving air strongly
- boiling /'bɔɪlɪŋ/ — very hot, like water at its highest heat
- breeze /bri:z/ — a light, gentle wind
- calm (sea) /kɑ:m/ — quiet and smooth, with little movement
- chilly /'tʃɪli/ — slightly cold and uncomfortable
- clear (sky) /klɪər/ — without clouds in the sky
- climate /'klaɪmət/ — the usual weather of a place over many years
- climate change /'klaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/ — Long-term changes in Earth's weather and temperatures.
Safety and emergencies (26 words)
- accident /'æksɪdənt/ — An event that happens by chance and causes harm or injury.
- alarm /ə'lɑ:rm/ — A loud signal that warns people of danger or wakes them up.
- at risk of /æt rɪsk əv/ — likely to be harmed or in danger
- burn v /bɝ:nd/ — to be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat
- dangerous /'deɪndʒərəs/ — likely to cause harm or injury
- destroy /dɪ'strɔɪ/ — to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
- emergency /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsi/ — a sudden dangerous situation that needs immediate help
- explode /ɪk'sploʊd/ — to burst with a loud noise and force
- get away [escape] get /ɡɛt ə'weɪ/ — to leave danger or a place of control
- give sb a shock /ɡɪv mi ə ʃɑ:k/ — to surprise someone very suddenly
Social life and celebrations (26 words)
- anniversary /,ænɪ'vɜ:rsəri/ — the yearly date of a special past event
- appointment /ə'pɔɪntmənt/ — a planned meeting at a set time
- birthday card /'bɜrθdeɪ kɑrd/ — a card given to someone on their birthday
- bring sb luck /brɪŋ 'sʌmbɑdi lʌk/ — make someone have good luck
- celebrate /'selɪ,breɪt/ — to do something special for a happy event
- celebration /,sɛlə'breɪʃən/ — a happy event for a special reason
- ceremony /'sɛrə,moʊni/ — a formal event with special actions or rules
- cheers [a toast] /tʃɪrz/ — said before drinking together to wish health or happiness
- cheers [goodbye] /tʃɪrz/ — said when leaving someone in a friendly way
- congratulations /,kɑ:nɡrætʃə'leɪʃənz/ — words said to show happiness for someone's success or good news
Opinions and preferences (26 words)
- be dying for sth /bi 'daɪɪŋ fɔ:r 'sʌmθɪŋ/ — to want something very much
- belief /bɪ'li:f/ — something a person thinks is true
- believe in /bɪ'li:v ɪn/ — to think someone or something is real or true
- enjoyable /ɪn'dʒɔɪəbəl/ — giving pleasure and making you feel happy
- fancy (doing) sth /'fænsi/ — to want to do something
- How do you feel about /haʊ du ju fi:l ə'baʊt/ — What is your opinion or feeling about something?
- I bet /aɪ bɛt/ — I am fairly sure or I strongly believe that something is true
- in my opinion /ɪn maɪ ə'pɪnjən/ — According to what I think.
- interested in /'ɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ — having an interest in something and wanting to know more
- it seems to me /ɪt si:mz tu: mi:/ — my opinion is that this is true
Learning and skills (26 words)
- ability /ə'bɪləti/ — the power or skill to do something
- able /'eɪbəl/ — having the skill or power to do something
- architecture /,ɑ:rkɪ'tɛktʃər/ — the art and science of designing buildings
- basic /'beɪsɪk/ — simple and necessary, not advanced or complicated
- certificate /'sɜ:rtɪfɪkət/ — an official paper that proves you finished something or have a skill
- clever /'klɛvər/ — able to learn and solve problems quickly
- concentrate /'kɑ:nsən,treɪt/ — to give all your attention to one thing
- correct v /kə'rɛkt/ — to make something right or free from mistakes
- creative /kri'eɪtɪv/ — able to make new and original ideas or things
- curiosity /,kjʊri'ɑ:səti/ — a strong desire to learn or know more
Actions and movement (26 words)
- act [do sth] /ækt/ — To do something or behave in a certain way.
- approach /ə'proʊtʃ/ — To move closer to someone or something.
- at once /æt wʌns/ — immediately, without waiting
- bend /bent/ — To curve or make something curve from a straight line.
- by accident /baɪ 'æksɪdənt/ — without planning or intending it
- by chance /baɪ tʃæns/ — happening because of luck, not planning
- by mistake /baɪ mɪ'steɪk/ — because of a wrong action or thought
- carry on (with sth) /'kæri ɑ:n/ — to continue doing something
- commence /kə'mɛns/ — to begin or start
- deliver /dɪ'lɪvər/ — to take something to a person or place
Science and research (26 words)
- do research /du: rɪ'sɜ:rtʃ/ — study carefully to discover new facts or information
- energy /'enərdʒi/ — power that can make things move, work, or change
- engineering /,ɛndʒɪ'nɪrɪŋ/ — the work of designing and building machines, roads, and systems
- exist /ɪɡ'zɪst/ — to be real or present in the world
- existence /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/ — the state of being real or alive
- experience [sth that happens to you] /ɪk'spɪriəns/ — something that happens to you and affects you
- experiment v /ɪk'sperɪment/ — to test something in order to learn what happens
- fossil fuel /'fɑ:səl ,fju:əl/ — a fuel made from ancient dead plants and animals
- greenhouse gases /'ɡri:nhaʊs 'ɡæsɪz/ — gases in the air that trap heat and warm the Earth
- lab /læb/ — a room or building for scientific experiments
Media and information (26 words)
- a paper /'peɪpər/ — a piece of academic writing or a research report
- according to /ə'kɔ:dɪŋ tu:/ — used to show the source of information or opinion
- ad/advert /æd/ — a short message that tries to sell or promote something
- advert /'ædvərt/ — a short message that tries to sell or promote something
- advertisement /,ædvər'taɪzmənt/ — a paid notice that tries to sell or promote something
- announcement /ə'naʊnsmənt/ — a spoken or written public message
- article /'ɑ:tɪkəl/ — a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine
- BBC /,bi: bi: 'si:/ — Britain's public television and radio broadcaster
- broadcast /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/ — to send sound or pictures to many people by radio or television
- channel [TV] /'tʃænəl/ — a TV station or one of the programs it sends out
Government and society (26 words)
- air force /'er fɔ:rs/ — The part of a country's military that flies aircraft.
- army /'ɑrmi/ — a large group of soldiers
- ballot /'bælət/ — a paper or choice used to vote
- constituency /,kɒnstɪ'tju:ənsi/ — the people in an area who choose a representative
- economy /ɪ'kɑ:nəmi/ — the system of money, trade, and business in a country
- elect /ɪ'lekt/ — to choose someone for a job by voting
- election /ɪ'lekʃən/ — the act of choosing a person by voting
- general election /,dʒenrəl ɪ'lekʃən/ — a national vote to choose a government
- govern /'ɡʌvərn/ — to control and make decisions for a country or group
- government /'ɡʌvərnmənt/ — the group of people who control a country
Crime and law (26 words)
- arrest /ə'rɛst/ — to take someone into police custody
- attack n /ə'tæk/ — a sudden violent act against someone or something
- attack v /ə'tæk/ — to try to hurt someone with violence
- battle /'bætəl/ — a violent fight between armed groups
- bomb /bɑ:m/ — an explosive weapon that can destroy things
- break in(to sth) /breɪk ɪn/ — to enter a place illegally, usually by force
- break the rules /breɪk ðə ru:lz/ — to do something that is not allowed by the rules
- burglar /'bɜ:rɡlər/ — a person who enters buildings to steal
- burglary /'bɜ:rɡləri/ — the crime of entering a place to steal
- carry guns /kærɪ ɡʌnz/ — to have weapons with you
Numbers and maths (26 words)
- add sth up /æd ðɛm ʌp/ — to calculate the total of several numbers
- addition /ə'dɪʃən/ — the process of finding the total when numbers are put together
- billion /'bɪljən/ — the number 1,000,000,000
- calculate /'kælkjuleɪt/ — to find an answer using numbers and math
- calculation /,kælkjə'leɪʃən/ — the act of working out a math answer
- calculator /'kælkjəleɪtər/ — a small machine used for doing math
- cardinal number /'kɑ:rdɪnəl 'nʌmbər/ — a number used for counting, not showing order
- decimal /'desɪməl/ — a number with a point and digits after it
- divide [maths] /dɪ'vaɪd/ — to find how many times one number fits into another
- division /dɪ'vɪʒən/ — the process of splitting a number into equal parts
Materials and objects (26 words)
- add /æd/ — to put something with something else
- against [touching] /ə'ɡenst/ — touching and pressing on something
- antique n /æn'ti:k/ — an old and valuable object from a past time
- bag /bæɡ/ — a container with handles used for carrying things
- basket /'bæskɪt/ — a container made of woven material with an open top
- bell /bɛl/ — a metal object that rings when struck
- bottle /'bɒtəl/ — a container with a narrow neck for holding liquids
- bowl /boʊl/ — a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids
- box /bɑks/ — a hard container with flat sides and a lid or flap
- brick /brɪk/ — A hard block made from clay and used in walls.
Clothes and accessories (26 words)
- boots /bu:ts/ — strong shoes that cover the foot and ankle
- bracelet /'breɪslət/ — a ring of jewelry worn around the wrist
- button /'bʌtn/ — a small round piece used to fasten clothing
- cap /kæp/ — a soft hat with a visor
- casual /'kæʒuəl/ — comfortable and not formal
- clothes /kləʊðz/ — Things people wear to cover their body.
- collar /'kɒlə/ — the part of a shirt or coat that goes around the neck
- designer label /dɪ'zaɪnə 'leɪbəl/ — A well-known brand name on expensive clothes.
- dresses (well) /'drɛsɪz wɛl/ — wears clothes in a neat and attractive way
- haircut /'hɛr,kʌt/ — the way someone's hair is cut and styled
Leisure and hobbies (26 words)
- a laugh /ə læf/ — something funny or amusing
- be into sth [like sth] /bi 'ɪntu:/ — to like something very much and spend time on it
- camping /'kæmpɪŋ/ — the activity of staying in a tent or outdoors
- do a bit/lot of (sightseeing/hiking etc.) — to do some or a lot of an activity such as sightseeing or hiking
- enjoy (+ -ing) /ɪn'dʒɔɪ/ — take pleasure in doing something
- for fun /fɔ:r fʌn/ — to do something only because it is enjoyable
- for pleasure — because you enjoy it, not for work or duty
- go (swimming/shopping, etc.) — to do an activity such as swimming or shopping
- go for (a swim/drive, etc.) — to go somewhere to do a relaxing activity
- great fun /ɡreɪt fʌn/ — Something very enjoyable and amusing.
Health and medicine (26 words)
- ache n, v /eɪk/ — a pain that is not sharp and may last a while
- backache /'bæk.eɪk/ — pain in the lower or upper part of the back
- bandage /'bændɪdʒ/ — a strip of cloth used to cover and protect an injury
- bleed /bli:d/ — to lose blood from the body
- bless you bles /blɛs ju:/ — said to someone after they sneeze
- blind /blaɪnd/ — unable to see
- blow your nose /bloʊ jʊr noʊz/ — to clear your nose by pushing air out through it
- breathe (in/out) /bri:ð/ — to take air into your lungs and let it out again
- cancer /'kænsər/ — a serious illness caused by cells growing in a bad way
- check [examine] /tʃek/ — to look at something carefully to see if it is okay
Travel planning and accommodation (26 words)
- accommodation /ə,kɒmə'deɪʃən/ — a place where travelers can stay overnight
- B&B /,bi: ən 'bi:/ — a small place to stay that gives a room and breakfast
- book online /bʊk ,ɒn'laɪn/ — to reserve something on the internet
- book v /bʊk/ — to reserve a place, seat, or room for later
- campsite /'kæmpsaɪt/ — an area where people can put up tents and stay outdoors
- check out /tʃek aʊt/ — to leave a hotel after paying and returning the key
- check-in (desk) /'tʃek ɪn dɛsk/ — the desk where travelers register and get their travel papers
- city break /'sɪti breɪk/ — a short holiday in a large town or city
- date of arrival/departure /'deɪt əv ə'raɪvəl/ — the day someone arrives or leaves
- destination /,destɪ'neɪʃən/ — the place where someone is going or where something is sent
Workplace documents (26 words)
- admin /'ædmɪn/ — office work that supports a business or organization
- CV /,si:'vi:/ — a short document that lists your education and work history
- enclose /ɪn'kloʊz/ — to put something inside a letter or package
- enrolment form /ɪn'rəʊlmənt fɔ:m/ — a form you complete to join a school, course, or group
- entry form /'ɛntri fɔ:m/ — a form you complete to enter a place, event, or competition
- filing cabinet /'faɪlɪŋ 'kæbɪnət/ — a tall piece of furniture with drawers for storing papers
- fill sth in /fɪl sʌmθɪŋ ɪn/ — to write information in the empty spaces on a form
- invoice /'ɪnvɔɪs/ — a paper that shows how much money is owed for goods or services
- paperwork /'peɪpərwɜ:rk/ — documents and forms that must be filled in or handled
- photocopier /'foʊtə,kɑ:piər/ — A machine that makes paper copies of documents.
Conversation and speaking (26 words)
- aloud /ə'laʊd/ — in a voice that can be heard
- anyway [more importantly] /'ɛn.i.weɪ/ — used to return to the main point or add a more important point
- anyway [returning to an earlier subject] /'ɛniweɪ/ — used to return to the main subject after a change
- by the way /baɪ ðə weɪ/ — used to introduce a new, different subject
- call for sb /kɔ:l fɔ:r/ — to go to someone's home to collect them
- cheers [thanks] /tʃɪərz/ — a casual way to say thank you
- Could I speak to /kʊd aɪ spi:k tu:/ — a polite way to ask to talk to a person on the phone
- direct sb /dɪ'rekt sʌmbədi/ — To tell someone where to go or what to do.
- discuss /dɪ'skʌs/ — to talk about something with others
- discussion /dɪ'skʌʃən/ — a talk about a subject between two or more people
Feelings and awareness (26 words)
- aware of /ə'wer/ — knowing about something and noticing it
- confusion /kən'fju:ʒən/ — a state of not understanding what is happening
- feel bad about sth /fi:l bæd ə'baʊt ,sʌmθɪŋ/ — to feel sorry or guilty about something
- feelings /'fi:lɪŋz/ — the things you feel inside, such as happiness or sadness
- forget /fər'ɡɛt/ — to be unable to remember something
- go mad [become angry] /ɡoʊ/ — to become very angry
- good luck /ɡʊd lʌk/ — words said to wish someone success
- happiness /'hæpinəs/ — the feeling of being very pleased and content
- hate /heɪt/ — feel very strong dislike for someone or something
- have no idea /hæv noʊ aɪ'di:ə/ — to not know anything about something
Success and failure (26 words)
- achieve /ə'tʃi:v/ — to succeed in doing something difficult
- achievement /ə'tʃi:vmənt/ — something done successfully, especially after effort
- attempt n, v /ə'tempt/ — an effort to do something difficult
- disappointing /,dɪsə'pɔɪntɪŋ/ — Not as good as hoped or expected.
- do well /du: wɛl/ — to perform successfully or achieve good results
- get through sth [finish] get /ɡɛt θru: ʃɪm/ — to finish something difficult or complete it fully
- go well/badly /ɡoʊ/ — to happen in a successful or unsuccessful way
- go wrong /ɡoʊ rɔ:ŋ/ — to fail or not work as planned
- lead [be in front] /li:d/ — to be in front of others in a race or game
- lose (a game) /lɔ:st/ — to not win a game or contest
Change and development (26 words)
- appear [become visible] /ə'pɪr/ — to become visible or easy to see
- decrease n /dɪ'kri:s/ — a smaller amount or lower level
- decrease v /dɪ'kri:s/ — to become less in amount or level
- develop /dɪ'vɛləp/ — to grow or change into a better or more complete form
- development /dɪ'vɛləpmənt/ — the process of growing, changing, or becoming better
- disappear /,dɪsə'pɪr/ — to stop being seen or found
- expand /ɪk'spænd/ — to become larger or wider
- fall n, v /fɔ:l/ — a drop to a lower level or amount
- get [become] /ɡɛt/ — to change into a new state or condition
- get worse get /ɡɛt wɜ:rs/ — to become more bad or serious
Describing things (26 words)
- accurate(ly) /'ækjərətli/ — correct and exact, with no mistakes; done in a correct, exact way
- actually /'æktʃuəli/ — used to say what is true, not just what seems true
- amazing [very good] /ə'meɪzɪŋ/ — Extremely good and pleasing.
- appear [seem] /ə'pɪər/ — to seem to be something
- awful /'ɔ:fəl/ — Very bad or unpleasant.
- bitter /'bɪtər/ — having a sharp, not sweet taste
- black /blæk/ — the darkest color, like coal or night
- bright /braɪt/ — giving off a lot of light or looking very light and clear
- broad /brɔ:d/ — wide from side to side
- brown /braʊn/ — the color of chocolate or earth
Personal qualities (26 words)
- attitude /'ætɪ,tu:d/ — the way someone thinks or feels about something
- blame sb for sth /bleɪm/ — say someone is responsible for a bad thing
- calm (person) /kɑ:m/ — not easily upset or worried
- care /keər/ — looking after someone or something and giving them attention and help
- caring /'kerɪŋ/ — kind and willing to help other people
- dishonest /dɪs'ɑ:nɪst/ — not honest; likely to lie or cheat
- good-looking /,ɡʊd'lʊkɪŋ/ — pleasant to look at
- gorgeous /'ɡɔ:rdʒəs/ — very beautiful or very attractive
- handsome /'hæn.səm/ — attractive in a strong and pleasing way
- hard-working /,hɑ:rd'wɜ:rkɪŋ/ — working with a lot of effort and care
Relationships and socialising (26 words)
- alone /ə'loʊn/ — without anyone else with you
- apologise for sth /ə'pɑ:lədʒaɪz fɔ:r/ — to say sorry for something you did
- apology /ə'pɑ:lədʒi/ — a statement saying you are sorry
- argue /'ɑ:rɡju:/ — to speak angrily with someone
- argument [angry discussion] /'ɑ:rɡjumənt/ — a heated disagreement or angry discussion
- break up [end a relationship] — to end a romantic relationship
- chat n, v /tʃæt/ — a friendly informal conversation or to talk in a friendly informal way
- colleague /'kɑ:li:ɡ/ — a person you work with
- come round [visit] /kʌm raʊnd/ — to visit someone for a short time
- date [romantic meeting] /deɪt/ — a romantic meeting between two people
Household chores (26 words)
- bin /bɪn/ — a container for rubbish
- do housework /du: 'haʊswɜ:rk/ — to do the cleaning and other jobs in a home
- do the washing/ironing (etc.) /du: ðə 'wɑ:ʃɪŋ/'aɪərnɪŋ/ — to wash clothes or make them smooth with an iron
- fix /fɪks/ — To make something broken work again.
- get rid of sth get /ɡɛt rɪd əv/ — to remove something you do not want anymore
- get sth back get /ɡɛt 'sʌmθɪŋ bæk/ — to recover something that was lost or taken
- housework /'haʊs,wɝ:k/ — the work of cleaning and tidying a home
- iron /'aɪən/ — to make clothes smooth by pressing them with a hot tool
- ironing /'aɪərnɪŋ/ — the act of making clothes smooth with a hot iron
- keep [look after] /ki:p/ — to look after someone or something for a time
Food preparation (26 words)
- barbecue n, v /'bɑ:rbɪkju:/ — to cook food over an open fire or hot grill
- boil /bɔɪl/ — to heat a liquid until it bubbles
- chop /tʃɑ:p/ — to cut something into pieces with a knife
- cooker /'kʊkər/ — a machine used for cooking food with heat
- frying pan /'fraɪɪŋ pæn/ — a flat metal pan with a long handle for cooking food
- muffin /'mʌfɪn/ — a small sweet bread or cake, often with fruit or nuts
- oil [on food] /ɔɪl/ — a liquid fat used for cooking or added to food
- olives /'ɑ:lɪvz/ — small oval fruits that are often green or black and salty
- panini /pə'ni:ni/ — a sandwich made with bread pressed and toasted flat
- peach /pi:tʃ/ — a soft fruit with fuzzy skin and a large pit
Transport problems (26 words)
- be delayed /bi: dɪ'leɪd/ — to arrive or happen later than planned
- be held up /bi: held ʌp/ — to be stopped or slowed by something unexpected
- brake n, v /breɪk/ — A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle; to slow or stop a vehicle.
- break down /breɪk daʊn/ — to stop working because of a fault or problem
- broken down /,broʊkən 'daʊn/ — not working because of a fault or problem
- crash into sth /kræʃ 'ɪntu: 'sʌmθɪŋ/ — to hit something hard while moving
- delay /dɪ'leɪ/ — to make something happen later than planned
- fare /feər/ — the money you pay for a trip on a bus, train, or taxi
- get lost get /ɡet lɔst/ — to become unable to find your way
- heavy (traffic) /'hɛvi 'træfɪk/ — Very crowded with cars moving slowly.
Grammar and vocabulary (26 words)
- degree [university] /dɪ'ɡri:/ — a university qualification given after completing a course
- fail (an exam) v /feɪl/ — to not succeed in an exam or test
- graduate n /'ɡrædʒuət/ — a person who has finished a course of study at a school or university
- indefinite article /,ɪndɪ'fɛnət 'ɑ:tɪkəl/ — a word like a or an used before a noun to show it is not specific
- irregular (verb) /ɪ'rɛɡjʊlə/ — a verb that does not change in the usual way when its form changes
- mean v /mi:n/ — to have a particular sense or message
- meaning /'mi:nɪŋ/ — the sense or message that a word, sign, or action has
- noun /naʊn/ — a word for a person, place, thing, or idea
- part of speech /pɑ:rt əv spi:tʃ/ — a word class such as noun, verb, or adjective
- pass an exam /pæs ən ɪɡ'zæm/ — to succeed in an exam or test
Services and customs (26 words)
- assistance /ə'sɪstəns/ — help given to someone
- customs /'kʌstəmz/ — the place where officials check travelers and goods
- emergency services /ɪ'mɜ:rdʒənsi 'sɜ:rvɪsɪz/ — Police, fire, and medical help for urgent danger.
- fire brigade /'faɪər brɪ,ɡeɪd/ — A group of firefighters who respond to fires and emergencies.
- fireman/firefighter /'faɪər,faɪtər/ — A person trained to put out fires and rescue people.
- go through /ɡoʊ θru:/ — to pass through a check or control point
- heavy (rain) /'hɛvi/ — very strong or large in amount
- normal /'nɔ:rməl/ — usual and not strange or different
- nothing to declare /,nʌθɪŋ tə dɪ'kleə(r)/ — a sign saying you have no goods to report at customs
- permission /pər'mɪʃən/ — official approval to do something
Emotions and behaviour (26 words)
- (I) could not believe my eyes /aɪ kʊd nɑt bɪ'li:v maɪ aɪz/ — I was very surprised by what I saw
- a load of rubbish /ə loʊd əv 'rʌbɪʃ/ — something that is completely worthless or untrue
- amazed /ə'meɪzd/ — Very surprised or impressed.
- amazing [very surprising] /ə'meɪzɪŋ/ — Very surprising and hard to believe.
- anger /'æŋɡər/ — a strong feeling of being very mad
- angrily /'æŋɡrəli/ — in an angry way
- annoyed /ə'nɔɪd/ — Feeling slightly angry or bothered.
- annoying /ə'nɔɪɪŋ/ — Causing slight anger or bother.
- bored /bɔ:rd/ — Feeling uninterested because nothing is happening.
- boring /'bɔ:rɪŋ/ — Not interesting and making time feel slow.
Future plans and intentions (26 words)
- aim /eɪm/ — a goal or purpose
- ambition /æm'bɪʃən/ — a strong desire to do or get something important
- be (just) about to /bi: dʒʌst ə'baʊt tu:/ — to be very close to doing something
- cancel /'kænsəl/ — to stop something that was planned or arranged
- career aim /kə'rɪr eɪm/ — the job or work someone hopes to have in the future
- chance [opportunity] /tʃæns/ — a time or situation when you can do something
- go on (to do sth) /'ɡoʊ ɒn/ — to continue and do something else after that
- hope that /hoʊp/ — to want something to happen and think it may happen
- hope to do sth /hoʊp tə du:/ — to want or plan to do something in the future
- in future /ɪn 'fju:tʃər/ — at a time after now
Advice and recommendations (26 words)
- advice /əd'vaɪs/ — helpful words that tell someone what they should do
- advise /əd'vaɪz/ — to tell someone what they should do
- ask sb for sth /æsk sb fɔ:r sth/ — say you want someone to give you something
- avoid /ə'vɔɪd/ — stay away from someone or something
- Could you (possibly) /kʊd ju: 'pɒsəbli/ — a very polite way to ask if something is possible
- demand v /dɪ'mænd/ — strongly want someone to do something
- encourage /ɪn'kɝ:ɪdʒ/ — to give someone confidence or support
- essential /ɪ'sɛnʃəl/ — absolutely needed or necessary
- give sb a hand /ɡɪv mi ə hænd/ — to help someone with a task
- give sb advice /ɡɪv 'sʌmbɑ:di əd'vaɪs/ — to tell someone what they should do to solve a problem
Comparing and contrasting (26 words)
- advantage /'ædvəntɪdʒ/ — something that gives a better chance or makes things easier
- by [how much] /baɪ/ — used to show the amount of difference
- compare /kəm'pɛr/ — to look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different
- compared with/to /kəm'pɛrd wɪð tu:/ — used to show one thing is similar to or different from another
- comparison /kəm'pærɪsən/ — the act of looking at two or more things to see how they differ
- contrast n /'kɒntræst/ — a clear difference between two things
- contrast v /kən'træst/ — to show how two things are different
- different /'dɪfrənt/ — not the same as another thing or person
- different from /'dɪfərənt frəm/ — not the same as something else
- disadvantage /,dɪsəd'væntɪdʒ/ — something that causes a problem or makes things worse
Giving reasons and results (26 words)
- although /ɔl'ðoʊ/ — despite the fact that
- apart from /ə'pɑ:rt frəm/ — with one thing or person not included
- argument [reason to think] /'ɑ:rɡjumənt/ — a reason that supports an opinion or shows why something is true
- as [because] /æz/ — used to give the reason for something
- as a result /æz ə rɪ'zʌlt/ — because of that; therefore
- as if/though /əz ɪf/ — used to describe something that seems true but may not be
- as long as /æz lɔ:ŋ æz/ — only if a condition is true
- as well (as) /æz wɛl æz/ — used to add another person or thing
- at all /æt ɔ:l/ — used to emphasize a negative statement
- because /bɪ'kɔ:z/ — for the reason that something happens
Asking and answering (26 words)
- confirm /kən'fɜ:rm/ — to say that something is true or correct
- convince /kən'vɪns/ — to make someone believe something is true
- get [answer] /ɡɛt/ — to find or receive the answer to a question
- go and get [fetch] /ɡoʊ/ — to leave and return with something or someone
- go away [leave] /ɡoʊ ə'weɪ/ — to leave a place
- How about /haʊ ə'baʊt/ — used to suggest an idea or ask for an opinion
- hurry (up) /'hɜ:ri ʌp/ — to move or do something more quickly
- I would be grateful if you could /aɪ wʊd bi 'ɡreɪtfəl ɪf ju: kʊd/ — a polite way to ask someone to do something for you
- if you like /ɪf ju: laɪk/ — used to say something is optional
- introduce sb /,ɪntrə'du:s/ — to tell someone another person's name and make them known
Agreement and disagreement (26 words)
- accept /ək'sept/ — to agree to take or receive something
- agree [have the same opinion] /ə'ɡri:/ — to have the same opinion as someone else
- agree [say yes] /ə'ɡri:/ — say yes to a plan, request, or idea
- disagree /,dɪsə'ɡri:/ — to have a different opinion from someone else
- fair [equal] /feər/ — treating people in the same way without cheating
- me neither /mi 'ni:ðər/ — used to say you also do not agree or do not have something
- me too /mi tu:/ — used to say you also agree or feel the same
- mind v /maɪnd/ — to feel annoyed or bothered by something
- neither do/am/can I /'ni:ðər du: aɪ/ — Used to say you feel the same negative way as another person.
- no problem /,noʊ 'prɑ:bləm/ — used to say that something is fine or that you are happy to help
Certainty and possibility (26 words)
Past and present (26 words)
Frequency and duration (26 words)
Size and amount (26 words)
Measurement and quantity (26 words)
Problem solving (26 words)
Decision making (26 words)
Work schedules (26 words)
Money and income (26 words)
Shopping and offers (26 words)
Personal information (26 words)
Family life (26 words)
Free time activities (26 words)
Music and performance (26 words)
Books and writing (26 words)
Internet and phones (26 words)
Emails and messages (26 words)
Maps and directions (26 words)
Buildings and places (26 words)
Nature and landscape (26 words)
Animals and pets (26 words)
Health problems (26 words)
Medical treatment (26 words)
Clothing styles (26 words)
Food types (26 words)
Drinks and snacks (26 words)
Cooking and recipes (26 words)
Travel and holidays (26 words)
Jobs and careers (26 words)
Business and management (26 words)
School and university (26 words)
Language study (26 words)
Communication skills (26 words)
Weather and Sky (26 words)
Personal habits (26 words)
Music and Media (26 words)
Movement and Directions (26 words)
Safety and protection (26 words)
Population and Change (26 words)
Law and punishment (26 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.
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What is in the Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate learning path?: 100 study sets with 2607 words in total. Open a set to see its words with their meanings.
Is there an official IELTS vocabulary list?: No vocabulary list is published on ielts.org. The words in the test range over familiar topics, so studying by topic is a sensible approach.

Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate – English vocabulary

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