Master English Vocabulary: Interactive Cambridge Exam Flashcard Quiz

leaf

cliff

pool

waterfall

cotton

rainbow

waterfall • noun [ C ] • /ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl/

Definition

B1 water, especially from a river or stream, dropping from a higher to a lower point, sometimes from a great height

Learner examples

• We walked for an hour and arrived at the waterfall.

frame

house

anchor

cupboard

bookcase

balcony

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.

fireplace

cultivate

cutlery

debate

fury

famine

cutlery • noun [ U ] • /ˈkʌt.lər.i/

Definition

C2 knives, forks, and spoons

Dictionary examples

• Do we have enough cutlery for twelve people?

Learner examples

• There is no need to bring your own plates, cups or cutlery as you can use the ones you will find in the kitchen.

debate

fatty

cultivate

fury

fireplace

famine

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.

frame

anchor

armchair

bookcase

cupboard

balcony

armchair • noun [ C ] • /ˈɑːm.tʃeər/

Definition

A2 a comfortable chair with sides that support your arms

Dictionary examples

• She sat in an armchair by the fire, reading a newspaper.

Learner examples

• I want to sell my armchair and my television.

handbag

hat

pyjamas

belt

ring

trousers

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.

apple

dish

grill

pot

sauce

pear

pear • noun [ C or U ] • /peər/

Definition

A2 an oval-shaped, pale green or yellow fruit

Dictionary examples

• We had a delicious dessert of pears in cider.

Learner examples

• I want to buy melons, tomatoes, apples and pears.

abstract

academic

barber

firefighter

accident

farmer

firefighter • noun [ C ] • /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tər/

Definition

B1 a person whose job is to stop fires from burning

Dictionary examples

• His cousin works as a firefighter.

Learner examples

• We could see firefighters and ambulances coming from all over the premises!

jungle

wood

flood

tree

waterfall

island

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.

frog

tiger

spider

mosquito

lamb

whale

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.

spider

whale

mosquito

tiger

frog

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.

wood

tree

waterfall

island

coast

flood

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.

flood

tree

waterfall

island

wood

autumn

autumn • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈɔː.təm/

Definition

A2 the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall from the trees

Dictionary examples

• We like to travel in the autumn when there are fewer tourists.
• Last autumn we went to Germany.
• autumn colours/leaves

Learner examples

• I'm happy, but this place is a little bit cold because we are in autumn.

medicine

skate

accident

hand

eye

heart

heart • noun • /hɑːt/

Definition

A2 the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body

Dictionary examples

• heart disease/failure
• He's got a weak/bad heart.

Learner examples

• My father [is] going to have heart s[u]rgery.

grill

dish

fridge

apple

pot

sauce

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.

angry

monster

ashamed

delighted

fear

exhausted

angry • adjective • /ˈæŋ.gri/

Definition

A2 having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them

Dictionary examples

• He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie.
• I don't understand what he's angry about.
• They feel angry that their complaints were ignored.
• I got really angry with her.
• It made me really angry.

Learner examples

• Dear Ally, I'm so sorry you couldn't come to my birth[d]ay party, but don't worry, I'm not angry with you.

famine

debate

fireplace

emperor

fury

cultivate

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.

cultivate

crush

debate

fireplace

famine

fury

crush • noun [ C ] • /krʌʃ/

Definition

C2 a strong temporary feeling of love for someone

Dictionary examples

• Tim has a crush on Jennifer.

Learner examples

• He told me that one of his friends had a crush on me and wanted to know if I liked him.

trousers

coat

hat

ring

handbag

pyjamas

coat • noun [ C ] • /kəʊt/

Definition

A1 an outer piece of clothing with sleeves which is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth

Dictionary examples

• a warm winter coat
• Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze.

Learner examples

• Dear Mary, I've left my new coat in your house.

handbag

hat

ring

trousers

scarf

pyjamas

scarf • noun [ C ] • /skɑːf/

Definition

A2 a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head, or shoulders to keep warm or for decoration

Dictionary examples

• a knitted/woollen/silk scarf

Learner examples

• And my sister gave me a scarf too.

dish

grill

menu

apple

pot

sauce

menu • noun [ C ] • /ˈmen.juː/

Definition

A2 a list of food and drinks that you can order in a restaurant

Dictionary examples

• a lunch/dinner menu
• The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.
• I ordered the most expensive thing on the menu.

Learner examples

• It's for celebrations bec[a]use [it] is [a] very nice menu.

cupboard

frame

anchor

bookcase

lamp

balcony

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.

passport

taxi

motorway

ship

bicycle

crossroads

taxi • noun [ C ] • /ˈtæk.si/

Definition

A1 a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere

Dictionary examples

• I took a taxi from the station to the hotel.
• a taxi driver

Learner examples

• You can go there by bus, taxi or by light rail transit (LRT).

aubergine

grill

sauce

pot

apple

dish

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.

tiger

dinosaur

spider

frog

whale

mosquito

dinosaur • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔːr/

Definition

A2 a very large animal that used to live millions of years ago

Dictionary examples

• So why did the dinosaurs die out?

Learner examples

• It was attacked by an enormous dinosaur and died.

newspaper

star

piano

concert

audience

paper

concert • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɒn.sət/

Definition

A2 a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers

Dictionary examples

• a pop/classical concert
• a school concert

Learner examples

• To help with the concert I can sell tickets.

flute

paper

newspaper

piano

audience

star

flute • noun [ C ] • /fluːt/

Definition

B1 a musical instrument in the shape of a tube that is held out to the side and played by blowing across a hole at one end

Dictionary examples

• Ellen started learning the flute at the age of 12.

Learner examples

• Now I know [the] history of [the] violin, flute, cello, viola, oboe, etc.

trousers

glasses

bracelet

sunglasses

boot

t-shirt

glasses • noun [ plural ] • /ˈglɑːs.ɪz/

Definition

A1 a piece of equipment with two transparent parts that you wear in front of your eyes to help you see better

Dictionary examples

• a pair of glasses
• She was wearing glasses.

Learner examples

• Roger, I think I have left my glasses in the kitchen.

mosquito

frog

spider

shark

whale

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.

fan

abstract

stadium

factory

bridge

pipe

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.

bird

mouse

mosquito

tiger

spider

frog

bird • noun [ C ] • /bɜːd/

Definition

A1 an animal that has wings and feathers, and is usually able to fly

Dictionary examples

• caged/wild birds
• sea birds
• Most birds lay eggs in the spring.
• We watched a flock of birds fly over the field.

Learner examples

• I saw lots of birds in the trees.

ship

bicycle

crossroads

motorway

passport

boat

boat • noun [ C ] • /bəʊt/

Definition

A1 a vehicle for travelling on water

Dictionary examples

• a rowing/sailing boat
• Are you travelling by boat?

Learner examples

• We can go there by boat.

cultivate

famine

fireplace

experiment

debate

fury

fireplace • noun [ C ] • /ˈfaɪə.pleɪs/

Definition

C2 a space in the wall of a room where you can have a fire, or the structure around this space

Dictionary examples

• There was a large fireplace in the living room

Learner examples

• They were sitting in front of the fireplace, in a tiny cottage.

towel

bookcase

frame

anchor

balcony

castle

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.

cupboard

bookcase

balcony

towel

frame

anchor

cupboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈkʌb.əd/

Definition

A2 a piece of furniture with a door on the front and shelves inside used for storing things

Dictionary examples

• a kitchen cupboard
• a built-in cupboard
• Is there plenty of cupboard space in your new house?

Learner examples

• I think [my jacket] is in your cupboard!!

glove

glasses

t-shirt

bracelet

sunglasses

trousers

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.

bracelet

sunglasses

glasses

glove

trousers

t-shirt

trousers • noun [ plural ] • /ˈtraʊ.zəz/

Definition

A1 a piece of clothing that covers the legs and has a separate part for each leg

Dictionary examples

• I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket.

Learner examples

• I will wear a long shirt and trousers.

accident

coin

treasure

cash

abstract

academic

coin • noun [ C ] • /kɔɪn/

Definition

B1 a small, flat, usually round piece of metal used as money

Dictionary examples

• a 10p/ten pence coin
• a pound coin
• a ten-cent coin
• gold coins
• I asked for ten pounds in 20p coins.
• The machine doesn't take 50p coins.

Learner examples

• It was an old coin that my granny gave me three years ago.

angry

monster

fear

ashamed

exhausted

delighted

delighted • adjective • /dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/

Definition

B1 very pleased

Dictionary examples

• We're delighted with our new house.
• I was delighted at/by your news.
• I'm absolutely delighted that you can come.
• We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.

Learner examples

• I've just seen your letter and I'm really delighted to have won the first prize in your competition.

bookcase

cupboard

frame

balcony

towel

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.

towel

cupboard

anchor

frame

bookcase

balcony

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.

newspaper

composition

paper

audience

star

piano

paper • noun • /ˈpeɪ.pər/

Definition

B1 a newspaper

Dictionary examples

• a daily/weekly/local/national paper
• The photo was on the front page of all the papers.

Learner examples

• Hey Jo, Yesterday I [saw] an advertisement for a job in a local paper: it said that if you like pets, you can become a dog-sitter for three days a week.

cupboard

anchor

towel

bookcase

frame

balcony

towel • noun [ C ] • /taʊəl/

Definition

A2 a soft piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying yourself or for drying something

Dictionary examples

• a bath/beach towel
• She came downstairs wrapped in a towel.
• Dry your hands on a paper towel.

Learner examples

• You have to bring a bottle of water and a towel.

apple

grill

sauce

sweets

pot

sausage

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!

anchor

bookcase

gate

balcony

cupboard

frame

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.

pot

grill

apple

pineapple

sauce

sausage

pineapple • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈpaɪn.æp.l ̩/

Definition

B1 a large fruit with thick skin and sharp leaves sticking out of the top which is sweet and yellow inside

Dictionary examples

• pineapple juice
• We ate some slices of pineapple.

Learner examples

• [There is] some special fruit [here], like durian, pineapple, banana and so on.

basketball

winner

diver

doll

market

box

market • noun [ C ] • /ˈmɑː.kɪt/

Definition

A2 a place where people go to buy or sell things, often outside

Dictionary examples

• a fish/flower market
• Fruit and vegetables are much cheaper from/in the market.
• a craft market

Learner examples

• Juan, My new house is [in] Balmoral Street, near the market.

grill

broccoli

apple

sauce

pot

sausage

broccoli • noun [ U ] • /ˈbrɒk.əl.i/

Definition

B1 a green vegetable with a thick stem

Dictionary examples

• I had pasta with broccoli and tomatoes.

badminton

academic

airport

abstract

bacteria

accident

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.

foot

hand

cell

toothbrush

accident

brain

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.

trousers

bracelet

sunglasses

pyjamas

glasses

glove

pyjamas • noun [ plural ] • /pəˈdʒɑː.məz/

Definition

B2 soft loose clothing which is worn in bed and consists of trousers and a type of shirt

Dictionary examples

• I need a new pair of pyjamas.

Learner examples

• The horrible embarrassing moment was about to happen. Smiling, the clerk said :"Sorry madams, you are in pyjamas"

balcony

bookcase

cigarette

frame

anchor

cupboard

cigarette • noun [ C ] • /ˌsɪg.ərˈet/

Definition

A2 a small paper tube filled with cut pieces of tobacco, which people smoke

Dictionary examples

• a packet of cigarettes
• She lit a cigarette.

Learner examples

• It's pink and I like it because it is as [small] as a cigarette packet.

beard

comb

woman

moustache

child

man

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.

anxious

monster

angry

fear

exhausted

ashamed

anxious • adjective • /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Definition

B1 worried and nervous

Dictionary examples

• He's very anxious about his exams.
• My mother always gets a bit anxious if we're late.
• I saw my sister's anxious face at the window.

Learner examples

• I am a bit anxious about my mum's reaction, but I am sure she'll enjoy this party.

grass

waterfall

flood

island

ice

tree

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.

battery

CD

bell

robot

circuit

bucket

robot • noun [ C ] • /ˈrəʊ.bɒt/

Definition

B1 a machine controlled by a computer, which can move and do other things that people can do

Dictionary examples

• They use robots to spray the cars.

Learner examples

• I think there will be tall buildings and [the] population will rise a lot. I think there will be robots too.

identification

stamp

table

card

pen

argument

table • noun [ C ] • /ˈteɪ.bl ̩/

Definition

B1 an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material

Dictionary examples

• The table below shows the results of the experiment.

tree

flood

island

waterfall

desert

grass

desert • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈdez.ət/

Definition

A2 a large, hot, dry area of land with very few plants

Dictionary examples

• the Sahara Desert
• They were lost in the desert for nine days.

Learner examples

• I'm on holiday in Tunisia near "Djerba". Yesterday morning I [saw] many camels in the desert.

waterfall

cave

tree

grass

island

flood

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.

CD

bucket

circuit

battery

robot

bell

circuit • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɜː.kɪt/

Definition

C2 a complete circle that an electric current travels around

Dictionary examples

• an electrical circuit

Learner examples

• Apparently there was a short circuit to the elevator circuit, as we were to learn later from the store supervisor.

filter

deserted

famine

debate

fireplace

experiment

deserted • adjective [ ] • /dɪˈzɜː.tɪd/

Definition

C1 If a place is deserted, it has no people in it.

Dictionary examples

• a deserted street

Learner examples

• Too often have I seen deserted city centres caused by loss of trade, centres subject to graffiti, dirt and vandalism.

glove

handbag

sunglasses

glasses

trousers

t-shirt

t-shirt • noun [ C ] • /ˈtiː.ʃɜːt/

Definition

A1 a piece of cotton clothing for the top part of the body with short sleeves and no collar

Dictionary examples

• She was wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

Learner examples

• I [am] looking for [a] new T-shirt, jeans, [a] dress, [and] sho[e]s.

filter

fireplace

famine

extravagant

debate

experiment

extravagant • adjective [ ] • /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənt/

Definition

C2 costing too much, or spending a lot more money than you need to

Dictionary examples

• the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star

Learner examples

• In some extreme cases, young people are known to have extravagant lifestyles and wasteful spending habits.

baseball

box

market

basketball

diver

winner

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!

mosquito

spider

whale

crocodile

tiger

frog

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.

butter

grill

oven

kettle

milk

spoon

spoon • noun [ C ] • /spuːn/

Definition

A2 an object with a handle and a round, curved part at one end, used for eating and serving food

Dictionary examples

• Could I have a spoon, please?

Learner examples

• Can I give you some knives and spoons [for] the cake?

spider

whale

tiger

kangaroo

mosquito

frog

kangaroo • noun [ C ] • /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/

Definition

B1 a large Australian animal that moves by jumping on its back legs

Dictionary examples

• Kangaroos are a danger on the roads.

Learner examples

• Furthermore it has been my dream since I was five years old to see a kangaroo and play with it.

sunglasses

t-shirt

ring

boot

glove

jacket

jacket • noun [ C ] • /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/

Definition

A1 a short coat

Dictionary examples

• a leather/denim jacket
• The keys are in my jacket pocket.

Learner examples

• I need [to] buy a jacket.

bus

passport

ship

motorway

bicycle

crossroads

bus • noun [ C ] • /bʌs/

Definition

A1 a large vehicle in which people are driven from one place to another

Dictionary examples

• You should take the bus if you want to see the sights.
• I decided to go by bus.

Learner examples

• You can get there by bus.

cupboard

bookcase

frame

anchor

bulb

balcony

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.

moustache

man

comb

make-up

beard

hairdryer

make-up • noun [ U ] • /ˈmeɪk.ʌp/

Definition

A2 coloured substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance

Dictionary examples

• She wears a lot of make-up.
• I put on a little eye make-up.

Learner examples

• I g[o]t a dress and some make-up.

ski

guard

magic

fire

swing

brush

swing • verb [ I or T ] • /swɪŋ/

Definition

B2 to move smoothly backwards and forwards, or to make something do this

Dictionary examples

• He walked briskly along the path swinging his rolled-up umbrella.

Learner examples

• When Mary ent[e]red the bar, the room was empty and there was a rope swinging from a beam.

biscuit

pot

pasta

bean

garlic

grill

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.

famine

filter

fireplace

delicate

experiment

debate

delicate • adjective [ ] • /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/

Definition

C2 having a thin, atractive shape

Dictionary examples

• delicate hands

Learner examples

• Suddenly a shadow moved among the trees and a surprisingly beautiful and delicate woman walked towards me.

spider

mosquito

whale

tiger

frog

parrot

parrot • noun [ C ] • /ˈpær.ət/

Definition

B1 a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful feathers that can be taught to copy what people say

Dictionary examples

• We saw parrots flying wild in the jungle.

Learner examples

• Send my regards to your family and to your lovely parrot too.

biscuit

fork

pot

bean

pasta

garlic

fork • noun [ C ] • /fɔːk/

Definition

A2 a small object with three or four points and a handle, that you use to pick up food and eat with

Dictionary examples

• a knife and fork.

Learner examples

• I like a clean fork and knife.

biscuit

pot

bean

garlic

pasta

honey

honey • noun [ U ] • /ˈhʌn.i/

Definition

A2 a sweet, sticky food that is made by bees

Dictionary examples

• We had a mug of tea and toast spread with honey.

Learner examples

• For breakfast they eat bread with butter, jam or honey.

deodorant

toothbrush

brain

cell

blood

foot

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.

make-up

comb

child

moustache

man

beard

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.

bicycle

pavement

crossroads

motorway

passport

ship

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.

island

waterfall

cotton

grass

flood

tree

cotton • noun [ U ] • /ˈkɒt.ən/

Definition

B1 cloth or thread made from the fibres of the cotton plant

Dictionary examples

• a shirt made of pure cotton
• a simple cotton dress
• a reel of cotton

Learner examples

• Normally, I would prefer my blouses to be made of cotton or silk as these materials make me [feel] comfortable.

pot

pasta

bean

biscuit

saucepan

garlic

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!

paper

audience

newspaper

piano

star

composition

piano • noun [ C ] • /piˈæn.əʊ/

Definition

A2 a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys which are pressed to play notes

Dictionary examples

• We're buying a new piano.
• I play the piano.
• We all joined in the song, with Pat at the piano/on piano.

Learner examples

• My hobby is playing the piano.

ball

baseball

snowboard

doll

winner

bag

ball • noun [ C ] • /bɔːl/

Definition

A1 a round object that you throw, kick, or hit in a game, or something with this shape

Dictionary examples

• a beach/golf/tennis ball
• She threw a ball at me and I caught it.
• Just try to concentrate on hitting/kicking the ball.
• a ball of wool
• The kitten curled itself into a ball.

Learner examples

• They gave me a ball and a T-shirt.

bean

garlic

pot

tomato

pasta

biscuit

tomato • noun [ C or U ] • /təˈmɑː.təʊ/

Definition

A1 a soft, round, red fruit eaten in salad or as a vegetable

Dictionary examples

• a cheese and tomato sandwich

Learner examples

• I like salad - tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, swe[e]tcorn.

garlic

bean

freezer

pasta

biscuit

pot

freezer • noun [ C ] • /ˈfriː.zər/

Definition

B1 a large container operated by electricity in which food can be frozen and stored

Dictionary examples

• There's some ice cream in the freezer.

Learner examples

• It is about that beautiful vase you had on the freezer in the kitchen.

cupboard

frame

anchor

key

bookcase

balcony

key • noun [ C ] • /kiː/

Definition

A1 a piece of metal cut into a particular shape that is used for opening or closing the lock of a door, starting a car engine, etc.

Dictionary examples

• car/door/house keys

Learner examples

• I left my keys at your house.

biscuit

pasta

sauce

garlic

lemon

pot

sauce • noun [ C or U ] • /sɔːs/

Definition

A2 a thick hot or cold liquid eaten with food to add flavour

Dictionary examples

• a savoury/sweet sauce
• tomato sauce

Learner examples

• It will be rice and chicken with [a] sweet and sour sauce, so if you want you can bring some wine.

delicate

filter

directory • noun [ C ] • /dɪˈrekt.ər.i/

Definition

C2 a book or list of names, numbers, or other facts

Dictionary examples

• I looked in the telephone directory.

Learner examples

• If you['d] like to know more, look at the phone book (directory); you'll find 3 or 4 pages about how to phone, how to dial, how to get numbers etc. in English.

drink

pasta

biscuit

garlic

lemon

pot

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.

identification

stamp

table

pen

card

argument

identification • noun [ U ] • /aɪˌden.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A2 an official document that shows or proves who you are

Dictionary examples

• We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would let us in.

Learner examples

• It's important to send my wallet back as I can't withdraw money from my account without any proof of identification.

mosquito

spider

tiger

insect

frog

whale

insect • noun [ C ] • /ˈɪn.sekt/

Definition

A2 a small creature with six legs, for example a bee or a fly

Dictionary examples

• Ants, beetles, butterflies and flies are all insects.
• I've got some sort of insect bite on my leg.

Learner examples

• [T]here are a lot of butterflies in the park, [and] they are beautiful insects.

frog

butterfly

whale

tiger

mosquito

spider

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.

garlic

pot

biscuit

mango

pasta

drink

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.

athlete

archaeology

nurse

singer

doctor

policeman

doctor • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒk.tər/

Definition

A1 a person whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt

Dictionary examples

• You should see a doctor about that cough.
• Good morning, Doctor Smith/Doctor.

Learner examples

• I'm going to start on Saturday, because on Friday I have to go to the doctor with my grandmother.

robot

bell

battery

parcel

bucket

circuit

parcel • noun [ C ] • /ˈpɑː.səl/

Definition

B1 something that is covered in paper so that it can be sent by post

Dictionary examples

• send/receive/deliver a parcel
• The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper.

Learner examples

• A week later, she received a parcel.

sofa

anchor

cupboard

frame

balcony

bookcase

sofa • noun [ C ] • /ˈsəʊ.fə/

Definition

A2 a large, comfortable seat for more than one person

Dictionary examples

• Take a seat on the sofa and I'll get us some coffee.

Learner examples

• I think it's under the sofa or maybe in the bathroom.

pasta

pot

garlic

picnic

drink

biscuit

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.

sunglasses

t-shirt

boot

umbrella

ring

glove

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.

pot

drink

biscuit

garlic

lemon

picnic

lemon • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈlem.ən/

Definition

A2 an oval, yellow fruit that has sour juice

Dictionary examples

• lemon juice
• For this recipe you need the juice of two lemons.
• Would you like a slice of lemon in your tea?

Learner examples

• We drink juice and tea with lemon.

Flashcard quiz

waterfall • noun [ C ] • /ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl/

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house • noun [ C ] • /haʊs/

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cutlery • noun [ U ] • /ˈkʌt.lər.i/

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fatty • adjective [ ] • /ˈfæt.i/

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armchair • noun [ C ] • /ˈɑːm.tʃeər/

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belt • noun [ C ] • /belt/

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pear • noun [ C or U ] • /peər/

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firefighter • noun [ C ] • /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tər/

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

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lamb • noun [ C or U ] • /læm/

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duck • noun [ C ] • /dʌk/

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coast • noun [ C ] • /kəʊst/

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autumn • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈɔː.təm/

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heart • noun • /hɑːt/

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fridge • noun [ C ] • /frɪdʒ/

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angry • adjective • /ˈæŋ.gri/

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emperor • noun [ C ] • /ˈem.pə.rər/

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crush • noun [ C ] • /krʌʃ/

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coat • noun [ C ] • /kəʊt/

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scarf • noun [ C ] • /skɑːf/

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