Master English Vocabulary: Interactive Cambridge Exam Flashcard Quiz

argument

identification

stamp

pen

table

pencil

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.

argument

identification

pen

table

stamp

pencil

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.

butter

mug

spoon

sandwich

cabbage

banana

butter • noun [ U ] • /ˈbʌt.ər/

Definition

A1 a pale yellow food made from cream that you put on bread or use in cooking

Dictionary examples

• Have some bread and butter.
• a butter dish

Learner examples

• We have fresh farm food like butter, milk, chees[e].

cultivate

DNA

fist

frontier

doorway

fleet

doorway • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

Definition

C2 an entrance to a building or room through a door

Dictionary examples

• She waited in the doorway while I ran back inside.

Learner examples

• They sleep in doorways and beg in the street.

ant

bear

duck

elephant

butterfly

camel

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.

pipe

bridge

fan

abstract

stadium

factory

bridge • noun [ C ] • /brɪdʒ/

Definition

A2 a structure that is built over a river, road, railway, etc. to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other

Dictionary examples

• We drove across/over the bridge.
• The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Learner examples

• We can see Bogaz bridge from [the] window.

rug

sofa

garden

door

bench

garage

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.

abstract

airport

academic

accident

alarm clock

calculator

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.

explosive

cultivate

DNA

fist

frontier

fleet

explosive • noun [ C ] • /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/

Definition

C2 a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosions

Dictionary examples

• He was caught smuggling explosives into the building
• The explosive device was hidden in a suitcase.
• an explosive mixture of oil vapour and oxygen

Learner examples

• It was in this background of events that Riyaz Mohammed drove a van loaded with a thousand kilos of explosives into the US embassy compound in Nairobi, Kenya, causing the deaths of hundreds of Kenyans and dozens of American citizens.

mug

banana

corn

spoon

cabbage

sandwich

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.

circus

radio

ballet

composition

guitar

audience

guitar • noun [ C ] • /gɪˈtɑːr/

Definition

A1 a musical instrument with six strings and a long neck which is usually made of wood, and which is played by pulling or hitting the strings with the fingers

Dictionary examples

• an acoustic/electric guitar
• Do you play the guitar?

Learner examples

• I can play the guitar quite well.

luggage

tractor

helicopter

boat

ticket

avenue

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.

medicine

eye

foot

hand

skate

heart

hand • noun [ C ] • /hænd/

Definition

A1 the part of your body on the end of your arm that has fingers and a thumb

Dictionary examples

• Take your hands out of your pockets!
• You have to hold my hand when we cross the road.
• They walked by, holding hands.
• Hold your fork in your left hand and your knife in your right hand.
• "Congratulations!" she said and shook my hand/shook hands with me.

Learner examples

• Hi Sabrina The party was good. I forgot my phone in your house - I had it [in] my pocket, then it was in my hand and then I put [it] on [a] table in the kitchen.

sun

ocean

waterfall

river

tree

forest

forest • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈfɒr.ɪst/

Definition

A2 a large area of trees growing closely together

Dictionary examples

• the Black Forest
• The children got lost in the forest.

Learner examples

• I would like [to] go for a walk in the forest.

mug

spoon

sandwich

tea

banana

cabbage

tea • noun • /tiː/

Definition

B1 a small afternoon meal of sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, etc. and tea to drink

Dictionary examples

• They invited us for afternoon tea.

Learner examples

• Every afternoon they organized a tea for all the members.

banana

coffee

sandwich

cabbage

spoon

mug

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.

radio

ballet

audience

composition

circus

newspaper

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.

rug

garage

sofa

door

seat

garden

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.

spoon

cabbage

mug

banana

fruit

sandwich

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.

frontier

fist

fleet

cultivate

fireplace

DNA

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.

fire

guard

magic

ski

swing

brush

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.

camel

baby

butterfly

bear

elephant

ant

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].

avenue

boat

ticket

luggage

taxi

tractor

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).

waterfall

cloud

grass

sun

tree

ocean

grass • noun [ U ] • /grɑːs/

Definition

A1 a common plant with narrow green leaves that grows close to the ground

Dictionary examples

• I've cut the grass.
• We lay on the grass in the sunshine.

Learner examples

• This house is bigger than the other one because [it] has a garden with grass and flowers.

banana

sandwich

spoon

cabbage

mug

dish

dish • noun • /dɪʃ/

Definition

A2 a curved container for eating and serving food from

Dictionary examples

• an oven-proof dish

Learner examples

• You should be able to serve [it in] dishes or glasses.

helmet

shorts

jeans

glasses

t-shirt

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.

ant

camel

elephant

bear

dinosaur

butterfly

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.

woman

beard

man

child

make-up

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.

academic

coin

abstract

accident

cash

treasure

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.

policeman

doctor

waiter

athlete

archaeology

architecture

waiter • noun [ C ] • /ˈweɪ.tər/

Definition

A1 a man who works in a restaurant, bringing food to customers

Dictionary examples

• The waiter brought our drinks.

Learner examples

• The waiter and waitress working there are kind and friendly.

sandwich

cabbage

mug

spoon

cheese

banana

cheese • noun [ C or U ] • /tʃiːz/

Definition

A1 a food made from milk, which can either be firm or soft and is usually yellow or white in colour

Dictionary examples

• a slice of cheese
• goat's cheese
• I like soft French cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.
• I prefer hard cheeses, like Cheddar.
• cheese and biscuits

Learner examples

• [In a salad,] I like onion, [c]arrots, beans, garlic, green sala[d], sunflower oil and cheese.

spoon

sandwich

cabbage

mug

pot

banana

pot • noun [ C ] • /pɒt/

Definition

B1 a round container, usually used for storing things or for cooking

Dictionary examples

• a pot of face cream/jam/paint
• a flower pot
• There's plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for all your pots and pans.
• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to the boil.

Learner examples

• By the right window there is [a] green plant in [a] pot.

sandwich

mug

banana

garlic

spoon

cabbage

garlic • noun [ U ] • /ˈgɑː.lɪk/

Definition

A2 a vegetable like a small onion with a very strong taste and smell

Dictionary examples

• a clove of garlic

sofa

garage

rug

candle

armchair

garden

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.

ocean

grass

waterfall

river

tree

cloud

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.

medicine

skate

eye

deodorant

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.

sandwich

cabbage

spoon

banana

freezer

mug

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.

radio

composition

audience

ballet

circus

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.

bear

camel

tiger

ant

elephant

butterfly

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.

ocean

grass

tree

river

beach

waterfall

beach • noun [ C ] • /biːtʃ/

Definition

A1 an area of sand or small stones next to the sea

Dictionary examples

• We spent the day on the beach.
• a beach café
• a beach towel

Learner examples

• After, I went to the beach with my family.

famine

fist

frontier

fleet

cultivate

DNA

fleet • noun [ C ] • /fliːt/

Definition

C1 a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy

Dictionary examples

• The entire naval fleet was used for the operation

Learner examples

• The Spartans order the people of Athens to destroy their city walls and most of their remaining fleet.

box

winner

hockey

doll

ball

basketball

winner • noun [ C ] • /ˈwɪn.ər/

Definition

A2 someone who wins a game or competition

Dictionary examples

• There'll be a prize for the winner.
• The winner of this match will play Gael Monfils in the semi-finals.
• And to find out who are the lucky winners of our competition, Samantha is going to draw some names out of the bag.

Learner examples

• The winners will get wonderful prizes.

bridge

pipe

academic

factory

fan

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.

penguin

cow

swan

dinosaur

bear

fly

bear • noun [ C ] • /beər/

Definition

A2 a large, strong, wild animal with thick fur

Dictionary examples

• a brown/black bear
• a bear cub

Learner examples

• I love bears, you know.

swan

dinosaur

whale

penguin

fly

cow

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.

fish

fly

dinosaur

penguin

cow

swan

fish • noun • /fɪʃ/

Definition

A1 an animal that lives only in water and swims using its tail and fins

Dictionary examples

• Several large fish live in the pond.
• Sanjay caught the biggest fish I've ever seen.

Learner examples

• We are going to go to an even larger (no, the largest) river to catch fish next week!!

dinosaur

penguin

fly

swan

mouse

cow

mouse • noun [ C ] • /maʊs/

Definition

A2 a small piece of equipment connected to a computer that you move with your hand to control what the computer does

Dictionary examples

• Move your mouse over the screen.

Learner examples

• And I had a present! [An] optical mouse for my computer!

helmet

t-shirt

shorts

coat

glasses

ring

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.

ticket

port

boat

tractor

luggage

avenue

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.

spoon

banana

sweets

sandwich

cabbage

mug

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!

medicine

skate

cell

eye

foot

deodorant

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.

deserted

drain

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.

radio

composition

audience

ballet

drum

circus

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.

waterfall

grass

ocean

hole

tree

river

hole • noun [ C ] • /həʊl/

Definition

B1 a hollow space in something, or an opening in a surface

Dictionary examples

• a bullet hole
• There's a hole in the roof.
• We dug a hole to plant the tree.

Learner examples

• I like wearing jeans with holes in them, they look cool.

ashamed

fear

anxious

delighted

angry

monster

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.

brush

magic

fire

swing

guard

ski

magic • noun [ U ] • /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/

Definition

A2 special powers that can make things happen that seem impossible

Dictionary examples

• Do you believe in magic?
• As if by magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water.

Learner examples

• My favourite was the new Harry Potter book: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". I really like this book because of the magic and because of the adventure that it contains.

door

candle

garden

garage

rug

key

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.

sausage

spoon

banana

mug

sandwich

bowl

sausage • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈsɒs.ɪdʒ/

Definition

A2 a mixture of meat and spices pressed into a long tube

Dictionary examples

• fried/grilled sausages
• sliced garlic sausage

Learner examples

• They usually prepare traditional Polish food like cabbage with mushrooms and sausages.

medicine

cell

eye

foot

skate

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.

ocean

grass

tree

leaf

river

waterfall

leaf • noun [ C ] • /liːf/

Definition

B1 a flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch

Dictionary examples

• a lettuce leaf
• autumn leaves
• He was sweeping up leaves in his garden.

Learner examples

• One of the things that I like [about] goril[l]as is that they are strong and they eat leaves, and another thing is that they can move very fast through the trees.

farmer

academic

firefighter

barber

abstract

accident

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!

filthy

antique

glass

giant

ancient

angle

ancient • adjective • /ˈeɪn.tʃənt/

Definition

B1 from a long time ago

Dictionary examples

• ancient Greece/Rome/Egypt
• ancient monuments/ruins
• People have lived in this valley since ancient times.

Learner examples

• I would recommend you to visit Rome, because you shouldn't miss [seeing] the huge monuments, the ancient Roman ruins and the Vatican.

swan

donkey

lamb

penguin

fly

dinosaur

donkey • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Definition

B1 an animal like a small horse with long ears

Dictionary examples

• The donkey struggled with its heavy burden.

Learner examples

• You can use animals like donkeys for transportation.

garage

garden

rug

candle

lamp

door

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.

spoon

potato

mug

bowl

sandwich

banana

potato • noun [ C or U ] • /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/

Definition

A1 a round vegetable with a brown, yellow, or red skin that grows in the ground

Dictionary examples

• boiled/baked/fried/roast potatoes
• mashed potato/potatoes

Learner examples

• I like to eat mashed potatoes with chicken and salad.

sandwich

banana

pineapple

bowl

mug

spoon

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.

ticket

boat

luggage

tractor

avenue

port

ticket • noun [ C ] • /ˈtɪk.ɪt/

Definition

A1 a small piece of paper that shows you have paid to do something, for example travel on a bus, watch a film, etc.

Dictionary examples

• a concert ticket
• a train/bus/plane ticket
• a lottery ticket
• a ticket office
• a ticket collector

Learner examples

• I['ll] b[u]y the tickets.

helmet

ring

coat

t-shirt

glasses

shorts

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].

deserted

drain

fury

garment

frown

embrace

fury • noun [ U or no plural ] • /ˈfjʊə.ri/

Definition

C2 extreme anger

Dictionary examples

• He could hardly control his fury

Learner examples

• Never had John felt such fury and hate before.

bowl

sandwich

mug

kettle

banana

spoon

kettle • noun [ C ] • /ˈket.l ̩/

Definition

B1 a covered metal or plastic container with a handle and a shaped opening for pouring, used for boiling water

Learner examples

• If I have an electric kettle in my bedroom, I won't need to go to the kitchen.

swan

fly

chicken

penguin

dinosaur

lamb

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.

dog

lamb

swan

fly

dinosaur

penguin

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.

airport

aeroplane

academic

accident

abstract

chain

chain • noun [ C or U ] • /tʃeɪn/

Definition

A2 a line of metal rings connected together

Dictionary examples

• a bicycle chain
• She wore a gold chain around her neck.
• The hostages were kept in chains.

Learner examples

• My best friend, Clara, gave me a silver chain. I like [it] a lot!!!

embrace

drain

dock

frown

garment

deserted

dock • noun [ C ] • /dɒk/

Definition

C1 the place where ships stop and goods are taken off or put on

Dictionary examples

• The ship is in dock.

Learner examples

• I would like to take them with me to a very typical restaurant near the docks: Mummie's House 25 Harbour Street 2 Tel. 070 321 26 33.

garment

deserted

embrace

frown

drain

filter

filter • noun [ C ] • /ˈfɪl.tər/

Definition

C2 a piece of equipment that you pass a liquid or gas through in order to remove particular substances

Dictionary examples

• a coffee filter

Learner examples

• Finally, the governments of all countries should implement heavy pecuniary punishments to the factory owners who do not use special filters on their chimneys or on their waste systems.

t-shirt

shorts

coat

sunglasses

helmet

glasses

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.

giant

mountain

ancient

glass

antique

angle

mountain • noun [ C ] • /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Definition

C2 a large pile of something

Dictionary examples

• There's a mountain of papers on my desk.

Learner examples

• But I had to get up to deal with a mountain of documents on my desk.

button

shorts

helmet

t-shirt

coat

glasses

button • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʌt.ən/

Definition

B1 a small, round object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat

Dictionary examples

• I did up/undid the buttons on my blouse.

Learner examples

• It was a long dress with some square buttons [on the] front of it.

city

lorry

ship

ambulance

pavement

aircraft

city • noun [ C ] • /ˈsɪt.i/

Definition

A1 a large town

Dictionary examples

• the city of Boston
• the city centre
• Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand.

Learner examples

• I visit this city every year in June.

frown

drain

debate

garment

deserted

embrace

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.

garden

candle

castle

door

garage

rug

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.

debate

frown

deserted

fatty

drain

embrace

drain • noun [ C ] • /dreɪn/

Definition

C2 a pipe or hole that takes away waste liquids or water

Dictionary examples

• She poured the dirty water down the drain.

Learner examples

• I wish to put forward some ideas, which I think can help: checking the area and surroundings, making sure there is no garbage lying around; cleaning the fallen leaves etc. from the drains.

box

bag

basketball

ball

baseball

winner

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.

kitchen

garage

garden

door

armchair

castle

kitchen • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɪtʃ.ɪn/

Definition

A1 a room where food is kept, prepared and cooked and where the dishes are washed

Dictionary examples

• We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.
• the kitchen table
• a new fitted kitchen

Learner examples

• I think my bag is in your kitchen.

helmet

t-shirt

coat

shorts

ring

glasses

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.

bird

tiger

fly

butterfly

cow

dinosaur

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.

castle

armchair

door

chair

garden

garage

chair • noun [ C ] • /tʃeər/

Definition

A1 a seat for one person, which has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms

Dictionary examples

• He sat back in his chair.

Learner examples

• You can sit on the chair outside and look [at the] bridge.

pavement

ambulance

lorry

aircraft

ship

motorway

motorway • noun [ C ] • /ˈməʊ.tə.weɪ/

Definition

A2 a long, wide road, usually used by traffic travelling fast over long distances

Dictionary examples

• motorway driving

Learner examples

• You should take the motorway from Palermo to Mazzara and take the third exit.

baseball

winner

bag

box

ball

basketball

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.

burger

sandwich

saucepan

lemon

potato

picnic

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.

stamp

card

envelope

pencil

identification

pen

pen • noun [ C ] • /pen/

Definition

A1 a long, thin object that you use to write or draw in ink

Dictionary examples

• Don't write in pen, or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make.

Learner examples

• We have to bring with us a notebook, a pen and a pencil.

cutlery

deserted

extravagant

crush

embrace

debate

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.

fly

sheep

tiger

dinosaur

penguin

bird

sheep • noun [ C ] • /ʃiːp/

Definition

A1 a farm animal whose skin is covered with wool

Dictionary examples

• This cheese is made from sheep's milk.
• The farmer has several long-haired sheep.

Learner examples

• Scotland is a beautiful country, there are a lot of loch[s] and sheep.

embrace

cutlery

debate

exhibit

extravagant

crush

exhibit • noun [ C ] • /ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/

Definition

C1 an object such as a painting that is shown to the public

Dictionary examples

• a museum exhibit
• an art exhibit

Learner examples

• Apart from that, there are English-speaking tourist guides in museums and historical sites, so that visitors can enjoy them and understand what the exhibits are.

tent

pavement

ambulance

ship

aircraft

lorry

tent • noun [ C ] • /tent/

Definition

B1 a structure made of metal poles and cloth which is fixed to the ground with ropes and used as a cover or to sleep under

Dictionary examples

• It only took twenty minutes to put the tent up.

Learner examples

• We slept in a tent for two nights there.

cutlery

debate

embrace

extravagant

exhibit

crush

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.

tree

ocean

park

island

river

waterfall

park • noun [ C ] • /pɑːk/

Definition

A1 a large area of grass and trees in a city or town, where people can walk and enjoy themselves

Dictionary examples

• Central Park
• Hyde Park
• We watched the joggers in the park.

Learner examples

• The park is near my house.

penguin

dinosaur

fly

camel

tiger

bird

camel • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæm.əl/

Definition

B1 a large animal that lives in the desert and has one or two raised parts on its back

Dictionary examples

• Have you ever ridden a camel?

Learner examples

• You can enjoy watching camels and goats passing, once in the morning and [again] in the evening.

bird

shark

dinosaur

fly

penguin

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.

eye

medicine

blood

skate

cell

deodorant

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.

Flashcard quiz

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

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

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butter • noun [ U ] • /ˈbʌt.ər/

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doorway • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

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duck • noun [ C ] • /dʌk/

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bridge • noun [ C ] • /brɪdʒ/

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bench • noun [ C ] • /bentʃ/

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

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explosive • noun [ C ] • /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/

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corn • noun [ U ] • /kɔːn/

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guitar • noun [ C ] • /gɪˈtɑːr/

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

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hand • noun [ C ] • /hænd/

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forest • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈfɒr.ɪst/

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tea • noun • /tiː/

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coffee • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkɒf.i/

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newspaper • noun • /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪ.pər/

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seat • noun [ C ] • /siːt/

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fruit • noun [ C or U ] • /fruːt/

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

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