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We're thrilled to introduce the Flashcard Quiz, our latest tool designed to enhance your vocabulary for Cambridge English exams. This engaging and intuitive quiz is perfect for students seeking to bolster their language skills, teachers looking for dynamic teaching aids, and parents aiming to support their children's academic growth. Each flashcard in the quiz not only introduces a new word but also offers its meaning, pronunciation, and an example sentence, enabling you to understand and remember the word in context.

Incorporating this tool into your study routine adds an interactive element that's both fun and informative. It's user-friendly but poses enough challenge to enhance your cognitive recall of essential English vocabulary. As you progress through the quiz, the scoring feature keeps track of your improvement, offering that extra bit of motivation. So, dive into our Flashcard Quiz and start transforming your approach to language learning today!

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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.
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chilli • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Definition

A2 a small, thin, red or green vegetable that is added to food in order to make it hot and spicy

Dictionary examples

• chilli pepper

Learner examples

• I know that in England you do not eat [food] with a lot of chilli, so you should not eat a lot of it.
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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.
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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.
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carrot • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈkær.ət/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• raw carrot
• Chop the carrots finely.

Learner examples

• You can just bring vegetables - tomato[es], carrots, cucumber and potatoes.
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glass • noun [ C ]  • /glɑːs/

Definition

A1 a container made of glass that is used for drinking

Dictionary examples

• Would you like a glass of water?

Learner examples

• After the film we can visit [a] restaurant for [a] glass of wine.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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experiment • noun [ C ]  • /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• In the chemistry lab experiments are often set up.
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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.
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bread • noun [ U ]  • /bred/

Definition

A1 a basic food made by mixing flour, water and sometimes yeast

Dictionary examples

• a slice of bread
• a loaf of bread
• white/brown bread
• sliced bread
• fresh/stale bread
• Do you bake your own bread?

Learner examples

• I like bread, rice and bean[s].
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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.
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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.
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knife • noun [ C ]  • /naɪf/

Definition

A1 a sharp tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon

Dictionary examples

• a fish/butter/steak knife
• I prefer to use a knife and fork.
• He drew/pulled a knife and stabbed her.

Learner examples

• I want to sell a beautiful old knife, because it doesn't cut anything.
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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.
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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.
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camera • noun [ C ]  • /ˈkæm.rə/

Definition

A1 a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes

Dictionary examples

• I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos.
• Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.

Learner examples

• I like it, because my camera has broken.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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goat • noun [ C ]  • /gəʊt/

Definition

B1 an animal with horns which is kept to provide milk, meat, etc.

Dictionary examples

• goat's milk/cheese

Learner examples

• You can enjoy watching camels and goats passing once in the morning and [again] in the evening.
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planet • noun [ C ]  • /ˈplæn.ɪt/

Definition

B1 a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star

Dictionary examples

• the planet Earth/Venus
• Might there be intelligent life on other planets?

Learner examples

• It's about the planet Mars, because I'm very interested [in] space.
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basketball • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• He plays a lot of basketball.

Learner examples

• He likes to play basketball every day in the sports centre.
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mushroom • noun [ C ]  • /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Definition

A2 a type of fungus with a short stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten

Dictionary examples

• pasta with wild mushrooms

Learner examples

• They usually buy wine and prepare a traditional Polish [meal] like cabbage with mushrooms and sausages.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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chimney • noun [ C ]  • /ˈtʃɪm.ni/

Definition

B2 a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building to escape to the air outside

Dictionary examples

• Factory chimneys belched dense white smoke into the sky

Learner examples

• The reason is half for my own health and fitness and half for the health of my town, which is polluted by lead, the smoke from chimneys and other artificial poisons.
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frontier • noun [  ]  • /fraʊn/

Definition

C2 a line or border between two countries

Dictionary examples

• They placed guards on the frontier

Learner examples

• He took it and escaped towards the German frontier.
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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.
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bell • noun [ C ]  • /bel/

Definition

B2 a hollow metal object shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when you hit it.

Dictionary examples

• the sound of church bells ringing

Learner examples

• At the begin[n]ing I was very excited, living in an old house, not too far from the city (you could still hear the church bells chiming) but far enough [away] to live your own life without nosy neighbours.
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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.
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audience • noun [ C ]  • /ˈɔː.di.ənts/

Definition

B2 the people who sit and watch a performance at a theatre, cinema, etc.

Dictionary examples

• There were a lot of children in the audience.
• The audience was/were clearly delighted with the performance.

Learner examples

• All the [people in the] audience looked at me, I was very excited. The band called me, so I went to the stage and they started to play a very popular song.
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embrace • verb [  ]  • /ɪmˈbreɪs/

Definition

C2 If you embrace someone, you put your arms around them, and if two people embrace, they put their arms around each other.

Dictionary examples

• She embraced him warmly.

Learner examples

• Prior to this fulfilling statement, the elderly couple had been sitting in their GP's waiting room, nervously embracing each other.
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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.
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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.
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frog • noun [ C ]  • /frɒg/

Definition

B1 a small, green animal with long back legs for jumping that lives in or near water

Dictionary examples

• The frogs down at the lake were making a lot of noise.

Learner examples

• That was my favourite place, because there were ducks, some frogs, and many butterflies as well as birds.
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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!!
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skate • noun [ C ]  • /skeɪt/

Definition

A2 a boot with a metal part on the bottom, used for moving across ice, or a boot with wheels on the bottom used for moving across the ground

Dictionary examples

• a pair of ice skates
• a pair of inline/roller skates

Learner examples

• I want to sell a pair of skates that I bought two years ago.
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flood • verb [ I or T ]  • /flʌd/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• The city was flooded and too many people were dead.
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bacon • noun [ U ]  • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

Definition

B1 meat from a pig cut into long thin slices

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• I like bacon very much but I ever eat it.
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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.
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blind • adjective • /blaɪnd/

Definition

B1 not able to see

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• She told him she was blind and she couldn't find her dog.
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fly • verb • /flaɪ/

Definition

B1 a small insect with two wings

Dictionary examples

• There were a lot of flies around.

Learner examples

• In the afternoon we were just lying like dead flies on our beds.
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pencil • noun [ C ]  • /ˈpent.səl/

Definition

A1 a long, thin, wooden object with a black or coloured point that you write or draw with

Dictionary examples

• a box of coloured pencils
• pens and pencils
• a pencil sharpener
• You'd better sharpen that pencil.
• Write your comments in the margin of the report in pencil.

Learner examples

• You must bring a pencil with you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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famine • noun [ C or U ]  • /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Definition

C2 when people living in a particular area do not have enough food for a long time causing suffering and death

Dictionary examples

• The floods were followed by a terrible famine

Learner examples

• Pictures of the famine in Africa or the defor[e]station of the Amazon raise important issues for humanity as a whole, urging us to be more active citizens.
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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.
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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.
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suitcase • noun [ C ]  • /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

Definition

A2 a large rectangular case with a handle for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling

Dictionary examples

• Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?

Learner examples

• Dear Juliana, I think I left my suitcase in your house.
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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.
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horse • noun [ C ]  • /hɔːs/

Definition

A1 a large animal with four legs, which people ride on or use for carrying things or pulling vehicles

Dictionary examples

• to ride a horse
• a horse and cart

Learner examples

• I also like to be with horses.
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spider • noun [ C ]  • /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• a spider's web

Learner examples

• She is afraid of spiders.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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rabbit • noun [ C ]  • /ˈræb.ɪt/

Definition

A2 a small animal with fur and long ears that lives in a hole in the ground

Dictionary examples

• She has a pet rabbit.

Learner examples

• I like rabbits very much because their fur [is] very soft, and white rabbits have pretty red eyes.
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star • noun [ C ]  • /stɑːr/

Definition

A2 a famous singer, actor, sports person, etc.

Dictionary examples

• a rock/movie/football star
• Kids wanting to be stars come to Hollywood from all over America.

Learner examples

• My favourite tennis star is Juan-Carlos Ferrero.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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rug • noun [ C ]  • /rʌg/

Definition

B1 a soft piece of material used to cover the floor

Dictionary examples

• My dog loves lying on the rug in front of the fire.

Learner examples

• There is [a] green rug in the middle of the floor.
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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.
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bed • noun • /bed/

Definition

A1 a piece of furniture that you sleep on

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• I'd like to sell my bed.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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pie • noun [ C or U ]  • /paɪ/

Definition

B1 a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit covered in pastry and baked

Dictionary examples

• Would you like some more apple pie?
• a chicken and mushroom pie

Learner examples

• I like apple pie and ice cream as [a] dessert.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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broccoli • noun [ U ]  • /ˈbrɒk.əl.i/

Definition

B1 a green vegetable with a thick stem

Dictionary examples

• I had pasta with broccoli and tomatoes.
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cat • noun [ C ]  • /kæt/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• I saw that orange cat today.

Learner examples

• We have two dogs, [a] cat and lots of birds.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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plate • noun [ C ]  • /pleɪt/

Definition

A1 a flat, round object which is used for putting food on

Dictionary examples

• paper/plastic/china plates
• a dinner/side plate
• clean/dirty plates
• There's still lots of food on your plate.

Learner examples

• Can you bring me 3 plates and 3 cups because I don't have enough at home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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athlete • noun [ C ]  • /ˈæθ.liːt/

Definition

B1 a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events

Dictionary examples

• He became a professional athlete at the age of 16.

Learner examples

• It's amazing what the athletes can do, don't you think?
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printer • noun [ C ]  • /ˈprɪn.tər/

Definition

A2 a machine which is connected to a computer and which produces writing or images on paper

Dictionary examples

• a laser printer

Learner examples

• I want to sell a computer with a printer.
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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.
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filthy • adjective [  ]  • /ˈfɪl.θi/

Definition

C2 extremely dirty

Dictionary examples

• Wash your hands, they're filthy!

Learner examples

• Creaking, worn-out beds, dripping taps and filthy rugs have nothing in common with 'luxury'!
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palace • noun [ C ]  • /ˈpæl.ɪs/

Definition

B1 a very large building where a king, queen or president lives

Dictionary examples

• a royal/presidential palace
• Buckingham Palace

Learner examples

• I know some places [in London] like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
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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.
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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.
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wood • noun • /wʊd/

Definition

A2 the hard material that trees are made of

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• It is long and it is made of wood.
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