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27 English words with meanings: ice, icy, male, mushroom, mussels… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. ice /aɪs/ (noun) — frozen water that is hard and slippery
    Example: The pond is covered with ice.
    Synonyms: frozen water, frost, glaze
  2. icy /'aɪsi/ (adjective) — covered with ice or very slippery from ice
    Example: The sidewalk is icy this morning.
    Synonyms: slippery, frosty, frozen
  3. male /meɪl/ (adjective) — belonging to the sex that produces sperm
    Example: The male lion roared loudly.
    Synonyms: man, masculine, male person
  4. mushroom /'mʌʃru:m/ (noun) — a soft fungus with a stem and cap, often eaten as food
    Example: The mushroom grew near the tree.
    Synonyms: fungus, toadstool
  5. mussels /'mʌsəlz/ (noun) — small shellfish that live in shells and are eaten as seafood
    Example: Mussels are popular with seafood lovers.
    Synonyms: shellfish, clams
  6. prawns /prɔ:nz/ (noun) — large shellfish like big shrimp that people eat
    Example: We had prawns for dinner.
    Synonyms: shrimp, shellfish
  7. rare [unusual] /rɛr/ (adjective) — not common and hard to find
    Example: It is rare to see snow here.
    Synonyms: uncommon, unusual, scarce
  8. roots /ru:ts/ (noun) — the parts of a plant that grow underground and take in water
    Example: The plant's roots grow deep in the soil.
    Synonyms: underground stems, root system
  9. rough (sea) /rʌf/ (adjective) — with big waves and strong movement
    Example: The sea was rough all afternoon.
    Synonyms: choppy, stormy, wild
  10. sand /sænd/ (noun) — small loose grains that make up a beach or desert
    Example: The children played in the sand.
    Synonyms: grit, beach sand, soil
  11. sandy /'sændi/ (adjective) — covered with sand
    Example: Our shoes were sandy after the beach.
    Synonyms: covered in sand, dusty, gritty
  12. scenery /'si:nəri/ (noun) — the natural views in an area
    Example: The scenery was beautiful in the mountains.
    Synonyms: landscape, view, countryside
  13. shade /ʃeɪd/ (noun) — a dark area made by something blocking the sun
    Example: We sat in the shade of a tree.
    Synonyms: shadow, coolness, shelter
  14. shore /ʃɔ:r/ (noun) — the land at the edge of a sea, lake, or river
    Example: The boat waited near the shore.
    Synonyms: beach, coast, seashore
  15. snow v /snoʊ/ (verb) — fall from the sky as small white pieces of ice
    Example: It can snow in winter.
    Synonyms: flake, fall as snow
  16. snowing /'snoʊɪŋ/ (verb) — snow is falling from the sky
    Example: It is snowing outside.
    Synonyms: snow falls, snow is falling
  17. snowy /'snoʊi/ (adjective) — covered with snow
    Example: The roads were snowy this morning.
    Synonyms: snow-covered, white
  18. still [of water] /stɪl/ (adjective) — water without bubbles
    Example: Would you like still water or sparkling water?
    Synonyms: flat, non-sparkling, uncarbonated
  19. sun /sʌn/ (noun) — the star that gives light and heat to Earth
    Example: The sun rose early today.
    Synonyms: star, daystar
  20. tractor /'træktər/ (noun) — a large farm vehicle used for pulling tools or trailers
    Example: The tractor pulled the trailer across the field.
    Synonyms: farm vehicle, tractor-trailer puller
  21. tree /tri:/ (noun) — a tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
    Example: A tree gave us shade on the hot day.
    Synonyms: plant, wood
  22. valley /'væl.i/ (noun) — a low area of land between hills or mountains
    Example: The village lies in a valley between two mountains.
    Synonyms: lowland, dale
  23. vet /vet/ (noun) — a doctor who treats sick or injured animals
    Example: The vet checked my dog’s leg.
    Synonyms: veterinarian, animal doctor
  24. waterfall /'wɔ:tər,fɔ:l/ (noun) — water that falls over a high edge
    Example: We hiked to see the waterfall.
    Synonyms: cascade, falls
  25. waves (in the sea) /weɪvz/ (noun) — large moving rises of water on the sea
    Example: Big waves hit the shore at night.
    Synonyms: surf, swells
  26. woods /wʊdz/ (noun) — an area of land covered with many trees
    Example: We walked through the woods after lunch.
    Synonyms: forest, timberland
  27. zoo /zu:/ (noun) — a place where wild animals are kept for people to see
    Example: The children visited the zoo on Saturday.
    Synonyms: animal park, wildlife park, menagerie

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