Flashcard Quiz for English Exam Practice

garage

frame

cathedral

furniture

castle

office

castle • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɑː.sl ̩/

Definition

A2 a large strong building with towers and high walls that was built in the past to protect the people inside from being attacked

Dictionary examples

• Warwick Castle

Learner examples

• You could visit a really famous castle which is near my town.

fruit

fridge

banana

pie

food

bread

banana • noun [ C or U ] • /bəˈnɑː.nə/

Definition

A1 a long curved fruit with a yellow skin

Dictionary examples

• a bunch of bananas
• banana milkshake

theft

explosion

abstract

burglar

pirate

academic

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.

fridge

pie

food

bread

sweets

fruit

sweets • noun [ plural ] • /swiːts/

Definition

A2 sweet food such as cake or candy

Dictionary examples

• Rosie tries to avoid sweets.

Learner examples

• Yes, if you can bring some sweets and some snacks, it would be great!

sunglasses

ring

umbrella

pyjamas

jeans

coat

jeans • noun [ plural ] • /dʒiːnz/

Definition

A1 trousers made of denim, a strong cotton material, which are worn informally

Dictionary examples

• jeans and a T-shirt
• I never wear jeans for work.

Learner examples

• Come to my house tomorrow wearing jeans and a white T-shirt.

hairdryer

beard

man

child

woman

moustache

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.

aircraft

academic

bacteria

badminton

accident

abstract

bacteria • noun [ plural ] • /bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

Definition

C1 very small living things that sometimes cause disease

Dictionary examples

• The infection was caused by bacteria in the lung.

Learner examples

• We were just lucky that during that period, the weather was cold and low temperatures prevented bacteria from spreading.

purse

telephone

gun

flag

scissors

jug

jug • noun [ C ] • /dʒʌg/

Definition

B1 a container with a handle used for pouring out liquids

Dictionary examples

• a glass/plastic jug
• a milk/water jug

argument

pencil

stamp

pen

card

identification

argument • noun [ C ] • /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/

Definition

B1 an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree

Dictionary examples

• The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
• He got into an argument with a man in the pub last night.

Learner examples

• I wrote a song last week. It's about my boyfriend and an argument he had with his parents about our relationship.

DNA

frown • noun [ C ] • /fraʊn/

Definition

C2 the expression on your face when you frown

Dictionary examples

• He looked at me with a puzzled frown

Learner examples

• If you are truly devoted to your health, logic thus dictates that you will be sitting at the dinner table with an empty plate - and certainly a frown on your face.

pie

fridge

food

fruit

aubergine

bread

aubergine • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈəʊ.bə.ʒiːn/

Definition

B2 an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside

Dictionary examples

• The dish is made with aubergines and cheese.

dessert

food

fridge

fruit

bread

pie

dessert • noun [ C or U ] • /dɪˈzɜːt/

Definition

A2 sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal

Dictionary examples

• a dessert fork/spoon
• For dessert there's apple pie, cheesecake or fruit.
• If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert.

Learner examples

• I always order a t-bone steak with salad, and for dessert a piece of chocolate cake.

fly

horse

dolphin

rabbit

eagle

frog

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.

pizza

bread

pie

food

fridge

fruit

pizza • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈpiːt.sə/

Definition

A1 a large circle of flat bread baked with cheese, tomatoes, and sometimes meat and vegetables spread on top

Dictionary examples

• a slice of pizza
• I like a lot of different pizza toppings.

Learner examples

• I like pasta and pizza.

flood

cotton

dirt

planet

rainbow

jungle

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.

star

clown

abstract

audience

band

keyboard

keyboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈkiː.bɔːd/

Definition

A2 a set of keys that you press to use a computer

Dictionary examples

• I got a new keyboard and mouse for my computer.

Learner examples

• COMPUTER [FOR SALE] It's one year old so I [will] give you the monitor and keyboard.

bridge

abstract

pipe

fan

factory

stadium

fan • noun [ C ] • /fæn/

Definition

B1 something that is used to move the air around so that it feels cooler, such as a machine or an object that you move with your hand.

Dictionary examples

• There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly.

Learner examples

• Since it's quite hot here I brought a fan. I have to use it at night otherwise I can't get to sleep.

fridge

fruit

grill

food

bread

pie

grill • noun [ C ] • /grɪl/

Definition

B1 a piece of equipment which cooks food using direct heat

Dictionary examples

• Put the sausages on/under the grill.

Learner examples

• I recom[m]end meat on the grill [- it is] delicious.

bag

snowboard

market

winner

diver

hockey

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''.

beard

hairdryer

comb

man

child

moustache

beard • noun [ C ] • /bɪəd/

Definition

A1 the hair that grows on a man's chin

Dictionary examples

• a long white beard
• He's growing a beard.
• He shaved off his beard but kept his moustache.

Learner examples

• He has a nice beard.

gate

towel

farm

anchor

castle

lamp

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.

academic

classroom

branch

diploma

blackboard

gym

blackboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈblæk.bɔːd/

Definition

A2 a large board with a dark surface that a teacher writes on with chalk

Dictionary examples

• She wrote her name on the blackboard.

horse

frog

eagle

fly

chicken

rabbit

chicken • noun • /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/

Definition

A2 a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat

Dictionary examples

• A male chicken is called a cock and a female chicken is called a hen.

food

broccoli

pie

bread

fridge

fruit

broccoli • noun [ U ] • /ˈbrɒk.əl.i/

Definition

B1 a green vegetable with a thick stem

Dictionary examples

• I had pasta with broccoli and tomatoes.

lighter

jug

scissors

gun

telephone

flag

telephone • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/

Definition

A2 a piece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in another place, or the communication system that allows you to do this

Dictionary examples

• There was a telephone on the desk.
• They communicated by telephone.

Learner examples

• I want to sell my old telephone.

towel

lamp

anchor

farm

seat

castle

seat • noun [ C ] • /siːt/

Definition

A2 a piece of furniture that you sit on

Dictionary examples

• Chairs, stools, sofas and benches are different types of seat.
• Please have/take a seat.
• A car usually has a driver's seat, a front/passenger seat and back/rear seats.
• My ticket says 22D but there's already someone in that seat.
• Is this seat free/taken?
• Could I book/reserve two seats for tomorrow evening's performance?

Learner examples

• I can sell seats to help with the concert.

rabbit

eagle

cow

frog

horse

fly

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.

castle

farm

lamp

bookcase

towel

anchor

bookcase • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʊk.keɪs/

Definition

A2 a piece of furniture with shelves for putting books on

Dictionary examples

• We need a new bookcase.

Learner examples

• I left my passport at your house in the living-room on the bookcase, and my flight will be tomorrow evening, so I can't get my plan[e] If I don't have it.

emperor

DNA

famine

emperor • noun [ C ] • /ˈem.pə.rər/

Definition

C1 the male ruler of an empire

Dictionary examples

• Emperor Charlemagne.
• Emperor Napoleon I
• Emperor Caesar Augustus
• Emperor Genghis Khan

Learner examples

• I would certainly go, because it fascinates me how more or less 2,000 years ago, the Roman emperors could build up such a big empire.

anchor

castle

iron

farm

lamp

towel

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?

horse

frog

fly

mosquito

rabbit

eagle

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!

man

moustache

comb

hairdryer

child

beard

comb • noun [ C ] • /kəʊm/

Definition

A2 a flat piece of plastic, wood or metal with a thin row of long narrow parts along one side, which you use to tidy and arrange your hair

Dictionary examples

• Has anyone seen my black comb?

Learner examples

• I left my comb in your house.

flood

island

jungle

rainbow

planet

cave

rainbow • noun [ C ] • /ˈreɪn.bəʊ/

Definition

B2 a half circle of seven colours that you see in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shining

Dictionary examples

• We could see a rainbow.
• The butterfly's wings were shimmering with all the colours of the rainbow.

Learner examples

• [In the future,] clothes design will be comfortable, practical, nice to look at and in all the colours of the rainbow because people will move [around] a lot and be happy and therefore require practical and colourful clothing.

eagle

horse

frog

shark

rabbit

fly

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.

helmet

handbag

dress

hat

ring

glove

handbag • noun [ C ] • /ˈhænd.bæg/

Definition

A2 a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc. carried especially by women

Dictionary examples

• I left my handbag on the train.

Learner examples

• I received a lovely handbag and a blue scarf.

hat

dress

glove

boot

helmet

ring

boot • noun [ C ] • /buːt/

Definition

A2 a strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg

Dictionary examples

• a pair of boots
• walking boots

Learner examples

• You should wear old clothes and a pair of boots.

gym

blackboard

classroom

branch

academic

diploma

branch • noun [ C ] • /brɑːntʃ/

Definition

B2 a part of a subject

Dictionary examples

• Immunology is a branch of biological science.

Learner examples

• As a matter of fact, in[n]ovations have taken place quite frequently in every branch of science.

star

clown

audience

band

abstract

drum

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.

anchor

towel

castle

bulb

farm

lamp

bulb • noun [ C ] • /bʌlb/

Definition

B2 a glass object which produces light from electricity

Dictionary examples

• an energy-saving light bulb

Learner examples

• We use the bulb everywhere and [for] almost everything.

bowl

pie

bread

fruit

fridge

food

bowl • noun [ C ] • /bəʊl/

Definition

A2 a round, deep dish used for holding soup and other food

Dictionary examples

• a bowl of soup
• a soup/cereal/salad/sugar bowl
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl.

Learner examples

• We also used to complain [about] the fact that we had to have a bowl of soup every single day.

farm

anchor

towel

garage

castle

lamp

garage • noun [ C ] • /ˈgær.ɑːʒ/

Definition

A2 a small building, often next to a house, that you can put a car in

Dictionary examples

• Did you put the car in the garage?

Learner examples

• My house has got [a] garden but it hasn't got [a] garage.

drink

pie

fruit

bread

fridge

food

drink • noun [ C or U ] • /drɪŋk/

Definition

A1 a liquid or an amount of liquid which is taken into the body through the mouth

Dictionary examples

• Would you like a drink of water/tea/juice?
• They'd had no food or drink for two days.

Learner examples

• I would like to have [a] drink.

pipe

factory

bridge

stadium

fan

abstract

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.

food

pie

fruit

strawberry

fridge

bread

strawberry • noun [ C ] • /ˈstrɔː.bər.i/

Definition

B1 a small, red fruit with a green leaf at the top and small, brown seeds on its surface

Dictionary examples

• I thought we'd have strawberries and cream for dessert.
• strawberry jam

Learner examples

• At first we drank something - it was a special drink with strawberries.

scissors

jug

flag

gun

telephone

lighter

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.

pie

fridge

bread

sandwich

fruit

food

sandwich • noun [ C ] • /ˈsænd.wɪdʒ/

Definition

A1 two slices of bread with meat, cheese, etc. between them

Dictionary examples

• a tuna/cheese sandwich
• sandwich fillings

Learner examples

• You can make a quick snack, for example a sandwich.

abstract

farmer

barber

academic

firefighter

accident

farmer • noun [ C ] • /ˈfɑː.mər/

Definition

A2 someone who owns or looks after a farm

Dictionary examples

• a sheep farmer

Learner examples

• The farmer was very friendly and we [spent] the day with him.

pie

bread

coffee

food

fridge

fruit

coffee • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkɒf.i/

Definition

A1 a popular hot drink with a strong smell that is made from dark beans, or the beans or crushed beans from which this drink is made

Dictionary examples

• fresh/instant coffee
• a cup of coffee
• decaffeinated coffee
• Can I get you a coffee ?
• I'd like a black/white coffee, please.
• How do you take your coffee?

Learner examples

• I don't like drinking coffee.

baseball

hockey

diver

market

bag

puzzle

hockey • noun [ U ] • /ˈhɒk.i/

Definition

A2 a team game played on grass where you hit a small ball with a long, curved stick

Dictionary examples

• I play hockey every Saturday.

Learner examples

• We played hockey and fo[o]tball.

boot

dress

umbrella

glove

helmet

ring

umbrella • noun [ C ] • /ʌmˈbrel.ə/

Definition

A2 a thing that you hold above your head to keep yourself dry when it is raining

Dictionary examples

• I felt a few spots of rain so I put my umbrella up.
• I left my umbrella on the bus yesterday.

Learner examples

• I got some books, a bottle of wine and an umbrella.

composition

band

balloon

star

clown

audience

balloon • noun [ C ] • /bəˈluːn/

Definition

A2 a small, coloured rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with air until it is round in shape, used for decoration at parties or as a children's toy

Dictionary examples

• We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.

Learner examples

• In the party room there were many balloons.

fan

factory

stadium

pipe

abstract

bridge

pipe • noun [ C ] • /paɪp/

Definition

B1 a long tube inside which liquid or gas can move through

Dictionary examples

• a water/gas pipe
• a burst/broken/leaking pipe

Learner examples

• A good surprise w[ould] be [if] you told Anna you need her to help to fix the pipe in our house.

lorry

tyre

tent

wheel

taxi

rocket

wheel • noun [ C ] • /wiːl/

Definition

A2 a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground

Dictionary examples

• My bike needs a new wheel.
• He lost control of his car when the front/rear wheel hit a rock.

Learner examples

• I ride my bicycle [every day], but now its front wheel is broken.

tent

taxi

rocket

tyre

helicopter

lorry

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.

towel

frame

castle

lamp

farm

anchor

frame • noun [ C ] • /freɪm/

Definition

B1 a border which surrounds and supports a picture, door or window

Dictionary examples

• a picture/window frame

Learner examples

• I'm going to buy picture frames to put the pictures in and I'll put them on the wall, around my table.

bag

baseball

hockey

puzzle

diver

market

bag • noun [ C ] • /bæg/

Definition

A1 a container made of paper, plastic, leather, etc., used for carrying things

Dictionary examples

• a paper/plastic bag
• a bag of apples/nuts
• He packed his bags and left.

Learner examples

• I put my bag in the hall under the chair.

rocket

taxi

lorry

tent

helicopter

tyre

lorry • noun [ C ] • /ˈlɒr.i/

Definition

B1 a large vehicle used for transporting goods

Dictionary examples

• a long-distance lorry driver

Learner examples

• When the lorries of the Recycling Service don't come on time, there are piles of papers and plastic bottles [outside] our block of flats.

candle

anchor

lamp

farm

castle

towel

candle • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæn.dl ̩/

Definition

B1 a stick of wax with string going through it which produces light as it burns

Dictionary examples

• Shall I light a candle?

Learner examples

• I like shopping for clothes but also for other things like candles and so on.

pie

onion

food

bread

sausage

fruit

onion • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈʌn.jən/

Definition

A2 a round vegetable with layers that has a strong taste and smell

Dictionary examples

• I always cry when I'm chopping onions.
• Fry the onion and garlic for about two minutes.

Learner examples

• This is cooked cab[b]age with beef, wild mushrooms and onion.

market

diver

baseball

hockey

puzzle

bag

puzzle • noun [ C ] • /ˈpʌz.l ̩/

Definition

A2 a game or activity in which you have to put pieces together or answer questions using skill

Dictionary examples

• to do/solve a puzzle
• a jigsaw puzzle
• a crossword puzzle

Learner examples

• My favourite present is the jigsaw puzzle.

abstract

academic

defence

aeroplane

king

accident

defence • noun [ U ] • /dɪˈfents/

Definition

C1 the weapons and military forces that a country uses to protect itself against attack

Dictionary examples

• Government spending on defence is increasing.
• the defence industry

Learner examples

• [The] USA spent only 2% of money on education; it spent quite a large amount of money on defence (18%).

rabbit

shark

frog

lamb

horse

fly

lamb • noun [ C or U ] • /læm/

Definition

B1 a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat

Dictionary examples

• We were staying on a farm where there were newborn lambs.
• roast lamb

Learner examples

• I special[l]y like the eggs and rice, and the spicy lamb that they are quite good at.

engine

luggage

wheel

aeroplane

crossroads

lorry

crossroads • noun [ C ] • /ˈkrɒs.rəʊdz/

Definition

B2 a place where two roads cross each other

Dictionary examples

• Turn left at the crossroads.

Learner examples

• When you go out of the hotel, turn right [and] at the first crossroads turn right again.

spider

mouse

cow

penguin

lion

frog

penguin • noun [ C ] • /ˈpeŋ.gwɪn/

Definition

B1 a large, black and white sea bird that swims and cannot fly

Dictionary examples

• A row of penguins stood at the water's edge.

Learner examples

• It's wonderful, you can see the whales swimming in the sea, the sea [lions] lying on the beach and the penguins.

diver

bag

puzzle

baseball

market

hockey

baseball • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/

Definition

A2 (the ball used in) a game played by two teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with a bat and tries to run around the four corners of a large square area of the field before the other team returns the ball

Dictionary examples

• Jake never played baseball like the other kids.
• He had a baseball and a couple of bats in his sports bag.

Learner examples

• I like playing baseball, so let's play together!

lamp

roof

towel

farm

castle

anchor

roof • noun [ C ] • /ruːf/

Definition

A2 the surface that covers the top of a building or vehicle

Dictionary examples

• The house has a flat/tiled roof.
• He climbed onto the roof.
• Put the luggage on the roof of the car.

Learner examples

• It's an old Charentese house, with white walls, a red roof and a small garden, close to the seaside.

cell

blood

accident

foot

brain

blind

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.

bread

fruit

sausage

food

bottle

pie

bottle • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɒt.l ̩/

Definition

A2 a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow top

Dictionary examples

• a wine bottle
• a bottle of beer/whisky
• Plastic bottles are lighter than glass ones.

Learner examples

• You must take a bottle of water because you will be thirsty.

blood

accident

blind

cell

foot

medicine

medicine • noun • /ˈmed.ɪ.sən/

Definition

A2 a substance used to cure an illness or injury

Dictionary examples

• cough medicine
• Take two spoonfuls of medicine at mealtimes.
• The government appealed for food and medicines after the earthquake.

Learner examples

• Dear Felix, Thank you inviting me last night. I think I have left my asthma medicine at your house.

pyjamas

glove

umbrella

dress

hat

ring

dress • noun • /dres/

Definition

A1 a piece of clothing for women or girls which covers the top half of the body and hangs down over the legs

Dictionary examples

• a long/short dress
• a wedding dress

Learner examples

• I wore a new dress.

towel

castle

anchor

clock

lamp

farm

clock • noun [ C ] • /klɒk/

Definition

A1 a piece of equipment that shows you what time it is, usually in a house or on a building and not worn by a person

Dictionary examples

• I could hear the clock ticking.
• The town-hall clock says 9 o'clock.
• I think the kitchen clock is fast/slow.
• The clock began to strike twelve.
• She set her clock by the time signal on the radio.

Learner examples

• I want to sell a clock that is ten years old.

bean

bread

sausage

pie

food

fruit

bean • noun [ C ] • /biːn/

Definition

A2 a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable

Dictionary examples

• soya beans
• French beans
• Coffee beans are the bean-like seeds of the coffee tree.

Learner examples

• Everybody like[s] to eat beans, rice, chips and meat, but on Saturday, people like a special lunch.

sun

ice

island

beach

cave

desert

sun • noun [ U or no plural ] • /sʌn/

Definition

A1 the large, bright star that shines in the sky during the day and provides light and heat for the Earth, or the light and heat that comes from the sun

Dictionary examples

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
• We thought we'd go out for a walk while the sun was shining.
• Shall we go and sit out in the sun?
• I think I've had a bit too much sun today - I've got a headache.

Learner examples

• When [the] sun is shining I like walking in Finsbury Park.

monster

anxious

fear

ashamed

angry

exhausted

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.

classroom

gym

academic

diploma

kite

branch

kite • noun [ C ] • /kaɪt/

Definition

A2 a toy made from paper or cloth which flies in the air on a long string

Dictionary examples

• We spent the morning flying a kite in the local park.

Learner examples

• I got a lot of presents: a kite, a ball, shoes, a T-shirt, trousers, jeans, and a dog.

accident

cell

foot

blind

blood

toothbrush

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.

delighted

ashamed

fear

monster

anxious

exhausted

monster • noun [ C ] • /ˈmɒnt.stər/

Definition

C2 a cruel and frightening person

Dictionary examples

• You'd have to be a monster to hit a child like that.

Learner examples

• In her opinion he was a monster without any human feelings.

drum

concert

composition

guitar

ballet

star

ballet • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈbæl.eɪ/

Definition

B1 (a theatrical work with) a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea

Dictionary examples

• a ballet dancer
• Both children do ballet.

Learner examples

• She is always making me laugh, and she likes ballet too!

frog

whale

cow

spider

lion

mouse

whale • noun [ C ] • /weɪl/

Definition

B1 a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head

Learner examples

• One month ago I saw a programme about whales [that] are fished near Japan.

ice

island

cloud

cave

desert

beach

cloud • noun [ C or U ] • /klaʊd/

Definition

A2 a white or grey mass in the sky, made of very small drops of water

Dictionary examples

• Do you think those are rain clouds on the horizon?
• The sky was a perfect blue - not a cloud in sight.
• Dark clouds massed on the horizon.

Learner examples

• Except for the first day, the sun was with us all the time, with absolutely no cloud in the sky.

island

desert

ice

tree

beach

cave

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.

child

woman

man

comb

hairdryer

moustache

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.

island

desert

ice

tree

beach

cave

ice • noun [ U ] • /aɪs/

Definition

A2 water that has frozen and become solid

Dictionary examples

• Gerry slipped on the ice and broke his arm.
• The pond was covered in ice all winter.
• Would you like ice in your juice?

Learner examples

• [It's fun] when you slide on the ice.

eye

blood

accident

blind

foot

cell

eye • noun [ C ] • /aɪ/

Definition

A1 one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with

Dictionary examples

• He has no sight in his left/right eye.
• She's got beautiful green eyes.
• He closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Learner examples

• I like her long brown hair and blue eyes.

delighted

ashamed

exhausted

monster

anxious

fear

exhausted • adjective • /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪd/

Definition

B1 extremely tired

Dictionary examples

• By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.
• Exhausted, they fell asleep.

Learner examples

• When we got back home I was absolutely exhausted.

drain

emperor

fireplace

famine

downhill

applaud

applaud • verb [ I or T ] • /əˈplɔːd/

Definition

C1 to clap your hands to show that you have enjoyed a performance, talk, etc.

Dictionary examples

• The audience applauded loudly.

Learner examples

• Secondly, owing to a sudden shower, there was a short break during the dance display and the horse show, but eventually, we finished the display and the show successfully and people applauded.

beach

cave

island

tree

ice

desert

cave • noun [ C ] • /keɪv/

Definition

B1 a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff or mountain, or one that is underground

Dictionary examples

• The area is also home to one of the largest underground cave and lake systems in Latin America.

Learner examples

• The next day I went to see a cave with a blue lake inside it.

cemetery

towel

castle

farm

lamp

anchor

cemetery • noun [ C ] • /ˈsem.ə.tri/

Definition

A1 a place where dead people are buried

Dictionary examples

• She went to the cemetery where her grandfather was buried

Learner examples

• It was Halloween night and almost midnight, and Steve had the idea of going out to the nearest cemetery to catch some ghosts or vampires.

tyre

lorry

aeroplane

engine

luggage

wheel

tyre • noun [ C ] • /taɪər/

Definition

A2 a thick, round piece of rubber filled with air, that fits around a wheel

Dictionary examples

• I've got a flat tyre.
• I keep a spare tyre in the back of the car.

Learner examples

• We went by car [and] the trip was lots of fun - the only thing that went wrong was we had two flat tyres.

concert

guitar

drum

composition

star

circus

circus • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɜː.kəs/

Definition

B1 a show in which a group of people and animals perform in a large tent

Dictionary examples

• a circus ring
• The children loved being taken to the circus.

Learner examples

• In the afternoon you can just go walking if you are not in a mood to do something exciting, but if are, you can go to the circus.

luggage

engine

tractor

wheel

lorry

aeroplane

tractor • noun [ C ] • /ˈtræk.tər/

Definition

C2 a strong vehicle with large back wheels used on farms for pulling things

Dictionary examples

• He started up the tractor.

Learner examples

• Farmers who used to practi[s]e traditional farming are now introduc[ing] machinery such as tractors.

bread

burger

pie

fruit

fridge

biscuit

burger • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɜː.gər/

Definition

A2 meat or other food pressed into a round, flat shape and fried

Dictionary examples

• a burger and chips
• a hamburger
• a veggieburger

Learner examples

• I cut my cake and [we] ate pizzas, burgers and chips.

academic

diploma

gym

classroom

branch

blackboard

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.

academic

computer

printer

accident

abstract

machine

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.

tiger

spider

crocodile

frog

cow

mouse

crocodile • noun [ C ] • /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Definition

B2 a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth, that lives in lakes and rivers

Dictionary examples

• a crocodile-infested swamp

Learner examples

• My friend started to walk into the water when suddenly a crocodile grabbed her leg.

foot

deodorant

blind

blood

accident

cell

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.

aeroplane

engine

luggage

wheel

lorry

map

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.

foot

blind

accident

cell

deodorant

blood

cell • noun [ C ] • /sel/

Definition

B2 the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal

Dictionary examples

• brain/blood cells
• cancer cells

Learner examples

• [...] such as, us[ing] gamma rays to damage the cancer cell or to treat people's short sight and so on.

frog

mouse

tiger

spider

cow

ant

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.

sausage

fruit

pie

apple

biscuit

bread

apple • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈæp.l ̩/

Definition

A1 a hard, round fruit that has a green or red skin and is white inside

Dictionary examples

• to peel an apple
• apple pie/sauce
• an apple tree

Learner examples

• I like this place, becaus[e] it [has] very nice w[ea]ther, and [there is] nice fruit: dates, grapes, peach[es], [and] apple[s].

Flashcard quiz

castle • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɑː.sl ̩/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

banana • noun [ C or U ] • /bəˈnɑː.nə/

Definition

Dictionary examples

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

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

sweets • noun [ plural ] • /swiːts/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

jeans • noun [ plural ] • /dʒiːnz/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

man • noun • /mæn/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

bacteria • noun [ plural ] • /bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

jug • noun [ C ] • /dʒʌg/

Definition

Dictionary examples

argument • noun [ C ] • /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

frown • noun [ C ] • /fraʊn/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

aubergine • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈəʊ.bə.ʒiːn/

Definition

Dictionary examples

dessert • noun [ C or U ] • /dɪˈzɜːt/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

dolphin • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒl.fɪn/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

pizza • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈpiːt.sə/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

dirt • noun [ U ] • /dɜːt/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

keyboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈkiː.bɔːd/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

fan • noun [ C ] • /fæn/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

grill • noun [ C ] • /grɪl/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

diver • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

beard • noun [ C ] • /bɪəd/

Definition

Dictionary examples

Learner examples

gate • noun [ C ] • /geɪt/

Definition