Master English Vocabulary: Interactive Cambridge Exam Flashcard Quiz

picnic

lemon

chilli

bowl

menu

fridge

picnic • noun [ C ] • /ˈpɪk.nɪk/

Definition

A1 a meal that you make and take with you somewhere to eat outside

Dictionary examples

• If the weather's nice we could have a picnic in the park.
• Why don't you take a picnic with you?
• a picnic area/lunch/table

Learner examples

• [We] sometimes go for a picnic.

blackboard

academic

kite

branch

diploma

classroom

academic • adjective • /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/

Definition

B2 relating to schools, colleges and universities, or to subjects which involve thinking and studying and not technical or practical skills

Dictionary examples

• academic subjects/qualifications/books
• academic standards

Learner examples

• As a member of our academic community, I'm very glad to hear that our college will have a surplus in its annual budget.

swing

ski

guard

brush

magic

fire

guard • noun • /gɑːd/

Definition

B2 to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen

Dictionary examples

• Soldiers guard the main doors of the embassy.

Learner examples

• I guess it was that thrill that actually made me anxious to know what really was going on inside the dodgy-looking old house guarded by a man with an unfriendly hound.

cotton

tree

sun

hole

autumn

flower

tree • noun [ C ] • /triː/

Definition

A1 a tall plant with a thick stem which has branches coming from it and leaves

Dictionary examples

• an apple tree
• We sat under a tree for shade.

Learner examples

• When I see [a] tree or flower and happy people, I [have] a good feeling.

airport

treasure

abstract

coin

academic

cash

treasure • noun • /ˈtreʒ.ər/

Definition

B2 very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones or money

Dictionary examples

• Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.
• When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

Learner examples

• It was said that King Arthur had hid[d]en his treasure in a cave near his castle and he was the only [one] who knew where [it] was located.

motorway

tent

ship

suitcase

city

port

port • noun [ C or U ] • /pɔːt/

Definition

B1 a town by the sea or by a river which has a harbour, or the harbour itself

Dictionary examples

• a fishing/container port
• the Belgian port of Zeebrugge
• We had a good view of all the ships coming into/leaving port.

Learner examples

• The name is very interesting because the hotel is near the port.

motorway

suitcase

city

ship

engine

tent

engine • noun [ C ] • /ˈen.dʒɪn/

Definition

A2 the part of a vehicle that uses energy from oil, electricity or steam to make it move

Dictionary examples

• a jet/diesel engine

Learner examples

• When we left there, I started my car but the engine didn't work.

purse

telephone

flag

lighter

gun

scissors

gun • noun [ C ] • /gʌn/

Definition

B1 a weapon that you fire bullets out of

Dictionary examples

• You could hear the noise of guns firing in the distance.

Learner examples

• He went downstairs and picked up his father's gun.

island

sun

autumn

flower

hole

cotton

island • noun [ C ] • /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Definition

A2 a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Dictionary examples

• a desert island
• a Pacific island
• They live on the large Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Learner examples

• I'm on the island [of] Aruba.

tomato

mug

picnic

sandwich

chilli

bacon

bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

Definition

B1 meat from a pig cut into long thin slices

Dictionary examples

• a bacon sandwich
• a slice of bacon
• bacon and eggs

Learner examples

• I like bacon very much but I ever eat it.

pillow

bulb

kitchen

armchair

gate

door

gate • noun [ C ] • /geɪt/

Definition

A2 the part of a fence or outside wall that opens and closes like a door

Dictionary examples

• Please shut the gate.

Learner examples

• Let's meet at the school gate.

fly

donkey

lamb

dog

tiger

goat

dog • noun [ C ] • /dɒg/

Definition

A1 an animal with fur, four legs and a tail, especially kept by people as a pet or to hunt or guard buildings

Dictionary examples

• my pet dog
• wild dogs
• dog food
• We could hear dogs barking in the distance.

Learner examples

• She likes [going to the] park in her free time for a walk with her dog.

chilli

tomato

lettuce

mug

picnic

sandwich

lettuce • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈlet.ɪs/

Definition

B1 a plant with large green leaves, eaten raw in salads

Dictionary examples

• Mix the lettuce and tomatoes together.

Learner examples

• It contains two burgers, cheese, lettuce, tomato and [any]thing else that you want to put [i]n it.

armchair

bathroom

kitchen

pillow

door

bulb

bathroom • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɑːθ.rʊm/

Definition

A1 a room with a bath and/or shower and often a toilet

Dictionary examples

• an ensuite bathroom

Learner examples

• I think it's in the bathroom under the WC.

door

armchair

pillow

bulb

lamp

kitchen

lamp • noun [ C ] • /læmp/

Definition

A2 a piece of equipment that produces light

Dictionary examples

• a table/bedside lamp
• an oil lamp

Learner examples

• I think it is next to the lamp.

snowboard

diver

winner

chess

box

bag

diver • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Definition

B1 someone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipment

Dictionary examples

• a deep-sea diver

Learner examples

• I've got [the qualification] of "open water diver''.

sandwich

mug

mango

chilli

picnic

tomato

mango • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈmæŋ.gəʊ/

Definition

A2 a tropical fruit that has a green skin and is orange inside

Dictionary examples

• We had ice cream with slices of mango.

Learner examples

• So anyway I'm here [at] the beach sunbathing, having a lovely time under the mango trees.

fly

lamb

donkey

shark

goat

tiger

shark • noun [ C ] • /ʃɑːk/

Definition

B1 a large fish with very sharp teeth

Dictionary examples

• a great white shark
• The movie 'Jaws' is about a man-eating shark.

Learner examples

• By the way, this ocean was full of sharks, our guide said.

radio

keyboard

band

camera

audience

guitar

radio • noun • /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

Definition

A1 a piece of equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts

Dictionary examples

• a car radio
• Could you turn the radio on?

Learner examples

• I want to sell my radio.

market

winner

doll

chess

basketball

bag

basketball • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/

Definition

A1 a game in which two teams try to score points by throwing a ball through a high net, or the ball used in this game

Dictionary examples

• He plays a lot of basketball.

Learner examples

• He likes to play basketball every day in the sports centre.

chilli

picnic

tomato

mug

sandwich

coconut

coconut • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Definition

B1 a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part that you eat, and liquid in the centre

Dictionary examples

• Thai food uses a lot of coconut.

Learner examples

• I forgot to tell you that they have a special dessert with coconut and ice cream.

drum

concert

keyboard

audience

newspaper

balloon

newspaper • noun • /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪ.pər/

Definition

A1 large, folded sheets of paper which are printed with the news and sold every day or every week

Dictionary examples

• She never reads a newspaper.
• a daily/Sunday newspaper
• a local/national newspaper
• I read about it in the newspaper.

Learner examples

• He get[s] up every day [at] 6 o'clock, ha[s] breakfast and read[s] the newspaper.

chilli

picnic

tomato

mug

food

sandwich

food • noun [ C or U ] • /fuːd/

Definition

A1 something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive

Dictionary examples

• baby food
• Thai food
• to cook/prepare food
• There was lots of food at the party.

Learner examples

• I'd like to eat Italian food, maybe lasagne.

lamb

goat

fly

tiger

cow

donkey

cow • noun [ C ] • /kaʊ/

Definition

A1 a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk

Dictionary examples

• a dairy cow

Learner examples

• I like this house because there [aren't any neighbours], just cows and fields.

bulb

shower

door

pillow

armchair

kitchen

shower • noun [ C ] • /ʃaʊər/

Definition

A1 If you have or take a shower, you wash your whole body while standing under a flow of water.

Dictionary examples

• I got up, had a shower and got dressed.

Learner examples

• I have to wake up [at] 7.30 AM. I run to the bathroom [to] take a shower.

backpack

boat

ship

suitcase

tent

motorway

backpack • noun [ C ] • /ˈbæk.pæk/

Definition

B1 a bag that you carry on your back

Dictionary examples

• I couldn't fit anything else in my backpack.

Learner examples

• Travelling with a backpack is very handy.

glasses

ring

button

sunglasses

coat

bracelet

ring • noun [ C ] • /rɪŋ/

Definition

A2 a round piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger

Dictionary examples

• a wedding ring
• He bought her a diamond ring.

Learner examples

• Sammy gave me a gold ring, Remi an orange swe[a]ter, Minny a bag and Dominique a red cap.

pillow

anchor

bulb

kitchen

door

armchair

anchor • noun [ C ] • /ˈæŋ.kər/

Definition

C2 a heavy, metal object that is dropped into water to stop a boat from moving

Dictionary examples

• We dropped anchor in a quiet bay and swam.

Learner examples

• Meanwhile, the captain had set the anchor.

hole

dirt

cotton

flower

autumn

sun

dirt • noun [ U ] • /dɜːt/

Definition

B1 dust, soil or any substance that makes a surface not clean

Dictionary examples

• His coat was covered with dirt.

Learner examples

• Maybe in the future they'll find a new fabric which protects you from dirt and dangerous sunshine.

sandwich

picnic

saucepan

mug

chilli

tomato

saucepan • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɔː.spən/

Definition

B1 a deep, metal pan, usually with a long handle and a lid, that is used to cook food in

Dictionary examples

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water.

Learner examples

• The waiters are very polite and the food is so good, specially the fish. You can can see the [chef] with his saucepan, it's very funny!

carrot

tomato

sandwich

picnic

mug

chilli

carrot • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkær.ət/

Definition

A2 a long, thin orange vegetable that grows in the ground

Dictionary examples

• raw carrot
• Chop the carrots finely.

Learner examples

• You can just bring vegetables - tomato[es], carrots, cucumber and potatoes.

audience

ballet

concert

drum

keyboard

balloon

drum • noun [ C ] • /drʌm/

Definition

A2 a round, hollow musical instrument that you hit with your hand or a stick

Dictionary examples

• a bass/snare/kettle drum
• a drum beat

Learner examples

• I am a very good drummer because I have played the drums for six years.

goat

fly

tiger

cat

donkey

lamb

cat • noun [ C ] • /kæt/

Definition

A1 a small animal with fur, four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet

Dictionary examples

• I saw that orange cat today.

Learner examples

• We have two dogs, [a] cat and lots of birds.

filthy

glass

angle

antique

mountain

giant

angle • noun [ C ] • /ˈæŋ.gl ̩/

Definition

C1 the space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other, measured in degrees

Dictionary examples

• an angle of 90 degrees
• The interior angles of a square are right angles.

Learner examples

• Carriers are to be requested to stick to the regulations which set the approach and takeoff angles at no less than 45 degrees.

hairdryer

moustache

man

woman

child

comb

moustache • noun [ C ] • /mʊˈstɑːʃ/

Definition

B1 a line of hair that some men grow above their mouths

Dictionary examples

• Groucho Marx had a thick black moustache.

Learner examples

• My new teacher is fun, nice and cool. He has [short] black hair and a big moustache.

lamb

goat

mosquito

donkey

fly

duck

duck • noun [ C ] • /dʌk/

Definition

A2 a bird that lives by water, has webbed feet, a short neck and a large beak

Dictionary examples

• We took some bread to feed the ducks.

Learner examples

• There was a big lake, with a lot of ducks.

spider

fly

goat

lamb

donkey

mosquito

spider • noun [ C ] • /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Definition

B1 a small creature with eight long legs which catches insects in a web

Dictionary examples

• a spider's web

Learner examples

• She is afraid of spiders.

theft

academic

pirate

explosion

abstract

burglar

explosion • noun [ C ] • /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/

Definition

B2 when something such as a bomb explodes

Dictionary examples

• Forty people were killed in the explosion.
• The fire was thought to have been caused by a gas explosion.

Learner examples

• I was doing my homework when I heard an explosion.

skate

deodorant

foot

asleep

medicine

accident

deodorant • noun [ C or U ] • /diˈəʊ.də.rənt/

Definition

C1 a substance that you put on your body to prevent or hide unpleasant smells

Dictionary examples

• I always use deodorant.

Learner examples

• On the other hand, men require regular supplies of shaving lotions, shampoo, deodorant, and many more [things] too.

sun

flower

planet

autumn

cotton

hole

flower • noun [ C ] • /ˈflaʊ.ər/

Definition

A1 the attractive, coloured part of a plant where the seeds grow

Dictionary examples

• wild flowers
• to pick/cut flowers
• a bunch of flowers
•

Learner examples

• You know I like flowers a lot.

tent

backpack

helicopter

boat

ship

motorway

helicopter • noun [ C ] • /ˈhel.ɪˌkɒp.tər/

Definition

A2 an aircraft which flies using long, thin parts on top of it that turn round and round very fast

Dictionary examples

• The injured were flown to hospital by helicopter.
• a helicopter pilot

Learner examples

• I got here by boat because it do[es]n't have [an] airport and it's too difficult for helicopters to land.

anchor

door

iron

kitchen

pillow

armchair

iron • noun [ C ] • /aɪən/

Definition

B1 a piece of electrical equipment that you use for making clothes flat and smooth

Dictionary examples

• a steam iron
• a travel iron

Learner examples

• For example, are there any people who want to buy an iron at midnight?

belt

ring

sunglasses

jeans

glasses

coat

sunglasses • noun [ plural ] • /ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz/

Definition

A2 dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun

Dictionary examples

• Make sure you wear sunglasses outside.

Learner examples

• I left my sunglasses in your house yesterday.

cultivate

directory

fireplace

fatty

fury

exploration

fatty • adjective [ ] • /ˈfæt.i/

Definition

C1 Fatty foods contain a lot of fat

Dictionary examples

• Try to cut down on eating fatty foods

Learner examples

• There is a greater reliance on fast food and fatty foods.

pipe

factory

abstract

stadium

bridge

fan

factory • noun [ C ] • /ˈfæk.tər.i/

Definition

A1 a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made using machines

Dictionary examples

• a car/shoe factory
• He works in a paint factory.
• a factory worker/manager

Learner examples

• My friend Martin works at a factory.

doctor

athlete

nurse

chef

policeman

singer

chef • noun [ C ] • /ʃef/

Definition

A2 a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook

Dictionary examples

• He is one of the top chefs in Britain.
• She is the head chef at the Waldorf-Astoria.

Learner examples

• I want to study cooking, because I want to be a chef.

keyboard

statue

concert

drum

ballet

balloon

statue • noun [ C ] • /ˈstætʃ.uː/

Definition

B1 a model that looks like a person or animal, usually made from stone or metal

Dictionary examples

• a statue of a boy
• They planned to put up/erect a statue to the President.

Learner examples

• After, we passed in front of the statue of the president.

ship

motorway

tent

backpack

boat

pavement

pavement • noun [ C ] • /ˈpeɪv.mənt/

Definition

B1 a path by the side of a road that people walk on

Dictionary examples

• The jar slipped from my hand and smashed on the pavement.

Learner examples

• I called my friends and asked them if they had found my scarf. Fortuna[ate]ly they ha[d] seen my scarf on the pavement outside the disco.

fly

lamb

donkey

goat

tiger

mosquito

fly • verb • /flaɪ/

Definition

B1 a small insect with two wings

Dictionary examples

• There were a lot of flies around.

Learner examples

• In the afternoon we were just lying like dead flies on our beds.

fury

directory

fireplace

cultivate

exploration

garment

garment • noun [ U ] • /ˈgɑː.mənt/

Definition

C1 a piece of clothing

Dictionary examples

• They were luxurious garments, made of silk and velvet.

Learner examples

• Their garments consisted of four layers of robes.

door

kitchen

anchor

bed

pillow

armchair

bed • noun • /bed/

Definition

A1 a piece of furniture that you sleep on

Dictionary examples

• He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.
• He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.
• She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.
• I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed.

Learner examples

• I'd like to sell my bed.

asleep

accident

foot

skate

blind

medicine

blind • adjective • /blaɪnd/

Definition

B1 not able to see

Dictionary examples

• She's been blind since birth.
• He started to go blind in his sixties.

Learner examples

• She told him she was blind and she couldn't find her dog.

printer

machine

computer

academic

abstract

accident

machine • noun [ C ] • /məˈʃiːn/

Definition

A2 a piece of equipment with several moving parts which uses power to do a particular type of work

Dictionary examples

• a washing machine
• a coffee machine
• Eggs are sorted into different sizes by machine.

Learner examples

• I want to sell the washing machine.

picnic

chilli

tomato

cereal

mug

sandwich

cereal • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

Definition

A2 a food that is made from grain and usually eaten with milk, especially in the morning

Dictionary examples

• a bowl of cereal
• breakfast cereals

Learner examples

• Usually, we have a good breakfast with toast, cereals, milk and juice, but it depends [on] each person.

accident

asleep

medicine

foot

blood

skate

blood • noun [ U ] • /blʌd/

Definition

A2 the red liquid that flows around your body

Dictionary examples

• a blood test/sample
• He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
• You can give blood at the local hospital.

Learner examples

• I opened the door and screamed - in front of me was a man standing with hands covered in blood.

foot

medicine

toothbrush

accident

skate

asleep

toothbrush • noun [ C ] • /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/

Definition

A2 a small brush that you use to clean your teeth

Dictionary examples

• I forgot to pack my toothbrush.

Learner examples

• I think [I] left [my] toothbrush at your house.

accident

academic

abstract

ambulance

calculator

airport

calculator • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæl.kjʊˌleɪt.ər/

Definition

B1 an electronic device that you use to do mathematical calculations

Dictionary examples

• a pocket calculator

Learner examples

• I use the calculator and the computer every day, so modern technology has become a big part of my life.

goat

fly

mosquito

lamb

tiger

donkey

mosquito • noun [ C ] • /mɒˈski:.təʊ/

Definition

B1 a small flying insect that sucks your blood, sometimes causing malaria

Dictionary examples

• mosquito bites

Learner examples

• You should stay in a city because of the things that only a city can offer and a[n] important detail about countryside is the mosquitoes, there are a lot!

academic

blackboard

kite

gym

classroom

branch

gym • noun • /dʒɪm/

Definition

B1 a building or room with equipment for doing exercises

Dictionary examples

• Nick goes to the gym three times a week.

Learner examples

• We went to a gym near my house.

cotton

coast

planet

sun

autumn

beach

coast • noun [ C ] • /kəʊst/

Definition

B1 the land next to or close to the sea

Dictionary examples

• Rimini is a thriving holiday resort on the east coast of Italy.
• The accident happened three miles off the coast.
• We spent a week by/on the coast.

Learner examples

• I think it's best to spend your time visiting our coast in the North East of Brazil.

autumn

planet

cotton

ocean

sun

beach

ocean • noun [ no plural ] • /ˈəʊ.ʃən/

Definition

B1 the sea

Dictionary examples

• to swim in the ocean
• It's an island in the middle of the ocean.
• These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean.

Learner examples

• It has an ocean view and when I wake up in the morning the sunshine comes [in through the] window, it's the best moment in the day.

goat

tiger

fly

lamb

butterfly

donkey

butterfly • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ/

Definition

B1 an insect with large, patterned wings

Dictionary examples

• A butterfly landed on her sleeve for a moment.

Learner examples

• There were lot[s] of wild flowers and we saw some beautiful birds and butterflies.

egg

fly

goat

donkey

lamb

tiger

egg • noun • /eg/

Definition

B2 an oval object with a hard shell that contains a baby bird, insect or other creature

Dictionary examples

• The cuckoo lays her egg in another bird's nest.
• After fourteen days the eggs hatch.

Learner examples

• The only thing they can do is to lay eggs.

dirt

cave

wood

sun

cotton

flower

wood • noun • /wʊd/

Definition

A2 the hard material that trees are made of

Dictionary examples

• He gathered some wood to build a fire.
• The box is made of wood and it's very heavy.

Learner examples

• It is long and it is made of wood.

accident

asleep

brain

skate

foot

medicine

foot • noun [ C ] • /fʊt/

Definition

A1 one of the two flat parts on the ends of your legs that you stand on

Dictionary examples

• I've hurt my left foot.
• bare feet

Learner examples

• Then, in just a few minutes, we are going to put our feet in the hot sand.

cashpoint

bell

robot

circuit

bucket

certificate

certificate • noun [ C ] • /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/

Definition

B1 an official document that gives details to show that something is true

Dictionary examples

• a birth/marriage/death certificate
• an examination certificate
• a doctor's/medical certificate

Learner examples

• You must have the PET certificate and you should speak another language.

lamb

elephant

fly

donkey

tiger

goat

elephant • noun [ C ] • /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Definition

A2 a very large, grey animal with big ears and a very long nose with which it picks things up

Learner examples

• We saw elephants, tigers, snakes, monkeys... and in the afternoon we visited the museums.

button

handbag

scarf

jeans

ring

helmet

helmet • noun [ C ] • /ˈhel.mɪt/

Definition

B2 a hard hat that protects your head

Dictionary examples

• a crash helmet
• a cycling helmet

Learner examples

• Some good advice is: first of all get yourself a good bicycle, a helmet and some protecti[ve] clothes, in case the w[ea]ther change[s].

kitchen

rug

anchor

mirror

door

pillow

mirror • noun [ C ] • /ˈmɪr.ər/

Definition

A2 a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side which produces an image of anything that is in front of it

Dictionary examples

• the bathroom mirror
• She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Learner examples

• The mirror was given to me by Jenny.

boat

ship

map

backpack

motorway

pavement

map • noun [ C ] • /mæp/

Definition

A2 a picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc. are

Dictionary examples

• a map of the world
• a map of Paris
• a road map
• I'm hopeless at map reading.

Learner examples

• You can get a map of the city in the train station.

dirt

cotton

flower

pool

cave

sun

pool • noun [ C ] • /puːl/

Definition

A2 an area of water that has been made for people to swim in

Dictionary examples

• The hotel has two outdoor pools.
• Come with short[s] that can [get] wet because after we paint my bedroom, we'll go to my pool.

Learner examples

• When I came into the kitchen, I saw a pool of blood [o]n the floor.

motorway

rocket

backpack

boat

pavement

ship

rocket • noun [ C ] • /ˈrɒk.ɪt/

Definition

B2 a tube-shaped device containing fuel and an engine that pushes a vehicle into space

Dictionary examples

• They launched a rocket yesterday.

Learner examples

• [With] computers, you can control machines [or] a rocket [or] a satellite.

eagle

fly

donkey

goat

lamb

tiger

eagle • noun [ C ] • /ˈiː.gl ̩/

Definition

B2 a large, strong bird with a curved beak that hunts smaller animals

Learner examples

• For many animals zoos are [the] only hope for survival: for example [the] Chinese panda or white eagle.

angle

giant

filthy

antique

mountain

glass

filthy • adjective [ ] • /ˈfɪl.θi/

Definition

C2 extremely dirty

Dictionary examples

• Wash your hands, they're filthy!

Learner examples

• Creaking, worn-out beds, dripping taps and filthy rugs have nothing in common with 'luxury'!

jeans

ring

shorts

handbag

button

scarf

shorts • noun [ plural ] • /ʃɔːts/

Definition

A2 a very short pair of trousers that stop above the knees

Dictionary examples

• tennis shorts
• She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.

Learner examples

• Why don't you wear your old T-shirt with some faded jeans or shorts?

ambulance

airport

abstract

grandma

accident

academic

grandma • noun [ C ] • /ˈgrænd.mɑː/

Definition

A2 the mother of one's father or mother (informal)

Dictionary examples

• My grandma is a very good cook.

Learner examples

• On Sunday I have to go to my grandma's house.

disgust

fireplace

directory

cultivate

exploration

fury

disgust • noun [ U ] • /dɪsˈgʌst/

Definition

C2 a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval

Dictionary examples

• She walked out in disgust.

Learner examples

• But even real game lovers regularly express their disgust about the lack of interest with which many heavily overpaid players hang around [o]n the field during a match.

brush

swing

guard

ski

fire

magic

brush • noun • /brʌʃ/

Definition

A2 an object made of short pieces of stiff hair, plastic or wire fixed to a handle, which is used for cleaning, tidying hair, painting, etc.

Dictionary examples

• a brush and comb
• a clothes brush
• a nail brush
• a stiff wire brush

Learner examples

• We need to bring [a] size 3 brush, [a] size 12 brush and a palet[te].

pavement

boat

car

ship

motorway

backpack

car • noun [ C ] • /kɑːr/

Definition

A1 a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number of people

Dictionary examples

• They don't have a car.
• Where did you park your car?
• It's quicker by car.
• a car crash

Learner examples

• I come to the college [on] foot or by car.

picnic

tomato

chilli

pepper

mug

sandwich

pepper • noun • /ˈpep.ər/

Definition

B1 a hollow green, red or yellow vegetable

Dictionary examples

• red peppers

Learner examples

• I eat every [kind] of vegetable - carrots, green peppers...

exhausted

monster

ashamed

anxious

delighted

angry

ashamed • adjective [ never before noun ] • /əˈʃeɪmd/

Definition

B1 feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done

Dictionary examples

• You've got nothing to be ashamed of.
• She ought to be ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!
• He was ashamed to admit to his mistake.
• I was ashamed that I'd made so little effort.
• I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.

Learner examples

• He felt very ashamed and didn't know what to do.

cultivate

directory

experiment

exploration

fireplace

fury

experiment • noun [ C ] • /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/

Definition

B1 a test, especially a scientific one, that you do in order to learn something or to discover whether something is true

Dictionary examples

• Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.
• Scientists are carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.

Learner examples

• In the chemistry lab experiments are often set up.

handbag

ring

scarf

belt

button

jeans

belt • noun [ C ] • /belt/

Definition

A2 a long, thin piece of leather, cloth, or plastic that you wear around your waist

Dictionary examples

• She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.
• He had eaten so much that he had to undo his belt.

Learner examples

• Juliana gave me a pink belt.

anchor

rug

kitchen

door

house

bulb

house • noun [ C ] • /haʊs/

Definition

A1 a building where people live, usually one family or group

Dictionary examples

• a three-bedroomed house
• to buy/rent a house
• We went to my aunt's house for dinner.

Learner examples

• Come to my house for dinner tomorrow.

picnic

mug

fridge

chilli

tomato

sandwich

fridge • noun [ C ] • /frɪdʒ/

Definition

A2 a large container that uses electricity to keep food cold

Dictionary examples

• Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.

Learner examples

• I think they are in the kitchen, near the fridge.

anchor

door

rug

bench

bulb

kitchen

bench • noun [ C ] • /bentʃ/

Definition

B2 a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood or metal

Dictionary examples

• a park bench

Learner examples

• At 1 p.m. Paul was sitting on a bench and waiting for Julia.

beard

make-up

comb

man

child

hairdryer

man • noun • /mæn/

Definition

A1 an adult male human being

Dictionary examples

• a young/tall man
• men and women
• the man in the green jacket
• the men's 400 metres champion

Learner examples

• He's a very good man.

fly

lamb

goat

ant

donkey

tiger

ant • noun [ C ] • /ænt/

Definition

B1 a small, black or red insect that lives in groups on the ground

Dictionary examples

• There were ants crawling all over the ground.

Learner examples

• I [have] know[n] Larry since I was five years old and he couldn't hurt an ant, I am sure about it.

flower

cotton

sun

dirt

cave

river

river • noun [ C ] • /ˈrɪv.ər/

Definition

A1 a long, natural area of water that flows across the land and into a sea, lake, or another river

Dictionary examples

• the River Thames
• Two major rivers flow through the town.
• We sailed slowly down/up the river.

Learner examples

• I like to walk by [the] river Exe.

architecture

chef

policeman

doctor

butcher

athlete

butcher • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʊtʃ.ər/

Definition

B1 a person who sells meat in a shop. A shop that sells meat is usually called a butcher's.

Dictionary examples

• He start[ed] to work as a butcher.

donkey

lamb

tiger

fly

goat

baby

baby • noun [ C ] • /ˈbeɪ.bi/

Definition

A2 a very young child

Dictionary examples

• a baby boy/girl
• baby clothes
• Sandra had a baby on May 29th

Learner examples

• Every day Elisa go[es] to work, make[s] dinner for her little baby and watch[es] the T.V. with her husban[d].

corn

sandwich

picnic

mug

chilli

tomato

corn • noun [ U ] • /kɔːn/

Definition

B1 a crop of grain, or the seed from this crop used to make flour or feed animals

Dictionary examples

• fields of corn

Learner examples

• [My sister] is a farmer and we have to plant yams, corn, beans and other crops.

goat

dolphin

tiger

lamb

fly

donkey

dolphin • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒl.fɪn/

Definition

B1 an intelligent animal that lives in the sea, breathes air and looks like a large, smooth, grey fish

Dictionary examples

• They swam with dolphins on holiday.

Learner examples

• I saw a dolphin jumping in the air.

dirt

jungle

cotton

sun

flower

cave

jungle • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈdʒʌŋ.gl ̩/

Definition

B1 a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely together

Dictionary examples

• The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.
• Either side of the river is dense, impenetrable jungle.

Learner examples

• It is a little bit far and out of the city, near the jungle and [the] mountains.

cashpoint

robot

circuit

bucket

bell

CD

CD • noun [ C ] • /ˌsiːˈdiː/

Definition

A1 compact disc: a small disc on which music or information is recorded

Dictionary examples

• His CD collection is vast

Learner examples

• Martin gave me a CD, Valeria gave me some make-up, and Juliana gave me a pink belt.

purse

gun

lighter

telephone

jug

flag

lighter • noun [ C ] • /ˈlaɪ.tər/

Definition

B1 a small object that produces a flame and is used to make cigarettes start burning

Dictionary examples

• Can I borrow your lighter?

Learner examples

• It's a [silver] lighter, with a little spider on, that my best friend bought me for my birthday.

piano

ballet

camera

drum

concert

book

book • noun [ C ] • /bʊk/

Definition

A1 a set of pages fastened together inside a cover for people to read

Dictionary examples

• I've read all his books.
• She wrote a book about the island's history.
• I bought a book on/about Glasgow.

Learner examples

• When he finish[es] work, he goes [to] a pub, he ha[s] a beer and he read[s] a book.

cotton

cave

flower

flood

sun

dirt

flood • verb [ I or T ] • /flʌd/

Definition

B1 If a place floods or is flooded, it becomes covered in water.

Dictionary examples

• The town was flooded when the river burst its banks.
• Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.

Learner examples

• The city was flooded and too many people were dead.

mug

chilli

tomato

picnic

sandwich

fruit

fruit • noun [ C or U ] • /fruːt/

Definition

A1 something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food

Dictionary examples

• fresh fruit
• dried fruit
• fruit juice
• I eat three or four pieces of fruit a day.
• I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.
• He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market.

Learner examples

• After those, maybe some fresh fruit salad with fruit juice.

asleep

hand

brain

skate

cell

foot

brain • noun [ C ] • /breɪn/

Definition

A2 the organ inside your head that controls thought, memory, feelings and activity

Dictionary examples

• Doctors can measure activity in her brain.
• The accident left him with permanent brain damage.
• His wife died from a brain tumour.

Learner examples

• He said the Martians opened his head and [did] experi[ments] with his brain.

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picnic • noun [ C ] • /ˈpɪk.nɪk/

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academic • adjective • /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/

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guard • noun • /gɑːd/

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tree • noun [ C ] • /triː/

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treasure • noun • /ˈtreʒ.ər/

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port • noun [ C or U ] • /pɔːt/

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engine • noun [ C ] • /ˈen.dʒɪn/

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gun • noun [ C ] • /gʌn/

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island • noun [ C ] • /ˈaɪ.lənd/

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bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

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gate • noun [ C ] • /geɪt/

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dog • noun [ C ] • /dɒg/

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lettuce • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈlet.ɪs/

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bathroom • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɑːθ.rʊm/

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lamp • noun [ C ] • /læmp/

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diver • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

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mango • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈmæŋ.gəʊ/

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shark • noun [ C ] • /ʃɑːk/

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radio • noun • /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

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basketball • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/

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