variety /vəˈraɪəti/
(noun) several different sorts of the same thing
Example: There's a variety of standard terms that you'll find in warranties
(noun) several different sorts of the same thing
Example: There's a variety of standard terms that you'll find in warranties
access /ˈækses/
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
time-consuming /ˈtaɪm kənsuːmɪŋ/
(adjective) taking or needing a lot of time
Example: Five interviews later, Ms. Lopez had the job, but it was the most time-consuming process she had ever gone through
(adjective) taking or needing a lot of time
Example: Five interviews later, Ms. Lopez had the job, but it was the most time-consuming process she had ever gone through
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
forecast /ˈfɔːrkæst/
(noun) a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
Example: Analysts forecast a strong economic outlook
(noun) a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
Example: Analysts forecast a strong economic outlook
stage /steɪdʒ/
(noun) a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress
Example: A historic house can be the perfect site to stage a small reception
(noun) a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress
Example: A historic house can be the perfect site to stage a small reception
respond /rɪˈspɑːnd/
(verb) to give a spoken or written answer to somebody/something
Example: I asked him his name, but he didn't respond.
(verb) to give a spoken or written answer to somebody/something
Example: I asked him his name, but he didn't respond.
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
suffer /ˈsʌfər/
(verb) to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.
Example: He suffered intense pain
(verb) to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.
Example: He suffered intense pain
article /ˈɑːrtɪkl/
(noun) a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, on a website, etc.
Example: The three articles in English are A, AN, and THE.
(noun) a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, on a website, etc.
Example: The three articles in English are A, AN, and THE.
acceptable /əkˈseptəbl/
(adjective) agreed or approved of by most people in a society
Example: For this course an acceptable passing grade is at least a B.
(adjective) agreed or approved of by most people in a society
Example: For this course an acceptable passing grade is at least a B.
purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/
(noun) the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Example: Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
(noun) the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Example: Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
ring /rɪŋ/
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
shout /ʃaʊt/
(verb) to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
Example: I shouted for help but nobody came.
(verb) to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
Example: I shouted for help but nobody came.
government /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
(noun) the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
Example: The government is urged to create more jobs.
(noun) the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
Example: The government is urged to create more jobs.
adult /əˈdʌlt/
(noun) a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions
Example: Each adult has to pay ten dollars to enter the museum.
(noun) a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions
Example: Each adult has to pay ten dollars to enter the museum.
income /ˈɪnkʌm/
(noun) the money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from investing money, from business, etc.
Example: His income is too low to help his family.
(noun) the money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from investing money, from business, etc.
Example: His income is too low to help his family.
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/
(verb) to say that something is not true
Example: He denies attempting to murder his wife.
(verb) to say that something is not true
Example: He denies attempting to murder his wife.
widely /ˈwaɪdli/
(adverb) by a lot of people; in or to many places
Example: The idea is now widely accepted.
(adverb) by a lot of people; in or to many places
Example: The idea is now widely accepted.
Internet /ˈɪntərnet/
(noun) an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world
Example: It is popular to use the internet nowadays.
(noun) an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world
Example: It is popular to use the internet nowadays.
communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
(verb) to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
Example: Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.
(verb) to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
Example: Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
Example: Face to face communication is very important in English teaching and learning.
(noun) the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
Example: Face to face communication is very important in English teaching and learning.
channel /ˈtʃænl/
(noun) a television station
Example: This programme is so exciting. What channel is it on?
(noun) a television station
Example: This programme is so exciting. What channel is it on?
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/
(adjective) involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
Example: This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
(adjective) involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
Example: This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
virus /ˈvaɪrəs/
(noun) a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope , that causes disease in people, animals and plants
Example: My computer is infected with a virus.
(noun) a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope , that causes disease in people, animals and plants
Example: My computer is infected with a virus.
wander /ˈwɑːndər/
(verb) to walk slowly around or to a place, often without any particular sense of purpose or direction
Example: She wandered aimlessly around the streets.
(verb) to walk slowly around or to a place, often without any particular sense of purpose or direction
Example: She wandered aimlessly around the streets.
website /ˈwebsaɪt/
(noun) a set of pages on the internet, where a company or an organization, or an individual person, puts information
Example: This website has many readers.
(noun) a set of pages on the internet, where a company or an organization, or an individual person, puts information
Example: This website has many readers.
battle /ˈbætl/
(noun) a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Example: Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
(noun) a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Example: Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
opinion /əˈpɪnjən/
(noun) your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
Example: In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
(noun) your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
Example: In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
attendance /əˈtendəns/
(noun) the act of being present at a place, for example at school
Example: Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.
(noun) the act of being present at a place, for example at school
Example: Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.
remote control /rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/
(noun) the ability to operate a machine from a distance using radio or electrical signals
Example: Where is the TV remote control?
(noun) the ability to operate a machine from a distance using radio or electrical signals
Example: Where is the TV remote control?
informative /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/
(adjective) giving useful information
Example: He is kind to give me such an informative book.
(adjective) giving useful information
Example: He is kind to give me such an informative book.
teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.
detective /dɪˈtektɪv/
(noun) a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
Example: I have a collection of detective novels.
(noun) a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
Example: I have a collection of detective novels.
participation /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
(noun) the act of taking part in an activity or event
Example: Thank you for your participation.
(noun) the act of taking part in an activity or event
Example: Thank you for your participation.
alert /əˈlɜːrt/
(verb) to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate action
Example: Try to stay alert while driving at night.
(verb) to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate action
Example: Try to stay alert while driving at night.
battle field /ˈbæt(ə)l fiːld/
(noun)
Example: He saw many terrible things on that battle field.
(noun)
Example: He saw many terrible things on that battle field.
comprehension /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃn/
(noun) the ability to understand
Example: By practicing regularly, you can improve listening comprehension.
(noun) the ability to understand
Example: By practicing regularly, you can improve listening comprehension.
cooperation /kəʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim
Example: The process of working or acting together for a common goal or benefit is cooperation.
(noun) the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim
Example: The process of working or acting together for a common goal or benefit is cooperation.
costly /ˈkɔːstli/
(adjective) costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay
Example: Buying new furniture may prove too costly.
(adjective) costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay
Example: Buying new furniture may prove too costly.
cue /kjuː/
(noun) an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
Example: I can't find the answer to this question. Please give me some cues.
(noun) an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
Example: I can't find the answer to this question. Please give me some cues.
documentary /ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/
(noun) a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something
Example: It is a documentary about real events including real crimes.
(noun) a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something
Example: It is a documentary about real events including real crimes.
forum /ˈfɔːrəm/
(noun) an event or medium where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue; a meeting organized for this purpose
Example: She joined a forum for exchanging views yesterday.
(noun) an event or medium where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue; a meeting organized for this purpose
Example: She joined a forum for exchanging views yesterday.
interact /ˌɪntərˈækt/
(verb) to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: Volunteers have a chance to interact closely with the local people.
(verb) to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: Volunteers have a chance to interact closely with the local people.
leak /liːk/
(verb) to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole
Example: Some important information from the government has been leaked.
(verb) to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole
Example: Some important information from the government has been leaked.
limitation /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of limiting or controlling somebody/something
Example: The internet is useful but it has its limitations.
(noun) the act or process of limiting or controlling somebody/something
Example: The internet is useful but it has its limitations.
siblings /ˈsɪblɪŋ/
(noun) a brother or sister
Example: I have three siblings in all.
(noun) a brother or sister
Example: I have three siblings in all.
surf /sɜːrf/
(noun) large waves in the sea or ocean, and the white foam that they produce as they fall on the beach, on rocks, etc.
Example: Surfing is my favorite sport.
(noun) large waves in the sea or ocean, and the white foam that they produce as they fall on the beach, on rocks, etc.
Example: Surfing is my favorite sport.
the media /ðə ˈmiːdɪə/
(noun)
Example: This is often mentioned in the media.
(noun)
Example: This is often mentioned in the media.
town crier /ˌtaʊn ˈkraɪər/
(noun) (in the past) a person whose job was to walk through a town shouting news, official announcements, etc.
Example: It is very easy to see town criers in that little city.
(noun) (in the past) a person whose job was to walk through a town shouting news, official announcements, etc.
Example: It is very easy to see town criers in that little city.