Flashcard Quiz for English Exam Practice

kettle

grill

tomato

freezer

butter

bacon

bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

Definition

B1 meat from a pig cut into long thin slices

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

frown

face

dock

daycare

mouth

diversity

daycare • noun [ U ] • /ˈdeɪ.keər/

Definition

C1 care provided during the day for people who cannot look after themselves, especially young children or old people

Dictionary examples

• a daycare centre

Learner examples

• They simply didn't quit after they had a baby, but continued working as before and put their children in daycare.

printer

machine

computer

academic

abstract

accident

computer • noun [ C ] • /kəmˈpjuː.tər/

Definition

A1 an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information

Dictionary examples

• We've put all our records on computer.
• computer software/hardware
• computer graphics
• a computer program
• computer games

Learner examples

• I don't like us[ing] [a] computer at college.

mouth

dock

fist

diversity

frown

face

fist • noun [ C ] • /fɪst/

Definition

C2 a hand closed into a ball with the fingers and thumb curled tightly together

Dictionary examples

• He banged his fist down angrily on the table

Learner examples

• He slammed his fists against the door and yelled out several times but to no response.

parrot

goat

penguin

insect

dinosaur

cat

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.

farm

bed

bookcase

bench

towel

iron

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.

pencil

envelope

identification

table

card

stamp

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.

bench

bed

farm

bookcase

garden

iron

garden • noun [ C ] • /ˈgɑː.dən/

Definition

A1 a piece of land belonging to a house, where flowers and other plants are grown

Dictionary examples

• garden furniture
• The house has a large back garden, and a small front garden.

Learner examples

• I dropped it when we were playing with your dog in the garden.

stamp

table

envelope

pencil

card

identification

envelope • noun [ C ] • /ˈen.və.ləʊp/

Definition

A2 a flat paper container for a letter

Dictionary examples

• She ripped open the envelope.

Learner examples

• Last night I left an envelope in your house.

dinosaur

cat

goat

mosquito

insect

penguin

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!

iron

farm

mirror

bench

bookcase

bed

mirror • noun [ C ] • /ˈmɪr.ər/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• The mirror was given to me by Jenny.

athlete

architecture

singer

chef

waiter

butcher

chef • noun [ C ] • /ʃef/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

market

diver

basketball

winner

ball

box

diver • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Definition

B1 someone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipment

Dictionary examples

• a deep-sea diver

Learner examples

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

mouse

goat

penguin

dinosaur

insect

cat

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!

stamp

pen

identification

card

table

argument

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.

goat

penguin

dinosaur

fly

insect

cat

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.

mouth

diversity

frown

face

applaud

dock

applaud • verb [ I or T ] • /əˈplɔːd/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• The audience applauded loudly.

Learner examples

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

oven

bacon

coconut

bowl

cheese

lettuce

oven • noun [ C ] • /ˈʌv.ən/

Definition

B1 the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food

Dictionary examples

• a microwave oven
• a cool/medium/hot oven
• Place the cake in the oven at 200°C.

Learner examples

• They eat the traditional food souvlaki and potatoes [cooked] in the oven.

coconut

plate

bacon

bowl

cheese

lettuce

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.

bowl

potato

coconut

bacon

lettuce

cheese

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.

coconut

cheese

bacon

cabbage

lettuce

bowl

cabbage • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Definition

B1 A large round vegetable with green, white or purple leaves, which can be eaten cooked or raw.

Dictionary examples

• a savoy cabbage
• red/white cabbage

Learner examples

• Sarma is made [with] meat and cabbage.

king

ballet

balloon

audience

band

defence

defence • noun [ U ] • /dɪˈfents/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

insect

dinosaur

dog

cat

goat

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.

jeans

shorts

scarf

helmet

glove

boot

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.

purse

flag

telephone

lighter

scissors

jug

flag • noun [ C ] • /flæg/

Definition

B1 a piece of cloth with a special design and colours, that is the symbol of a country or a group, or has a particular meaning

Dictionary examples

• the French flag
• Flags of all twenty-seven countries are flying outside the building.
• The guard waved his flag and the train pulled away from the station.

Learner examples

• And about my present from the USA: I really would like to have an authentic American flag, to decorate my bedroom ceiling.

cheese

lettuce

bacon

pepper

bowl

coconut

pepper • noun • /ˈpep.ər/

Definition

B1 a hollow green, red or yellow vegetable

Dictionary examples

• red peppers

Learner examples

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

goat

bee

insect

chicken

cat

dinosaur

bee • noun [ C ] • /biː/

Definition

B1 a yellow and black flying insect which makes honey and can sting you

Dictionary examples

• A swarm of bees flew into the garden.
• I was stung by a bee.

Learner examples

• Did you know that bees are endangered?

goat

penguin

dinosaur

chicken

insect

cat

penguin • noun [ C ] • /ˈpeŋ.gwɪn/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

hand

cell

eye

brain

foot

accident

foot • noun [ C ] • /fʊt/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• I've hurt my left foot.
• bare feet

Learner examples

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

pipe

abstract

stadium

bridge

factory

fan

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.

frame

library

door

stairs

iron

roof

iron • noun [ C ] • /aɪən/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• a steam iron
• a travel iron

Learner examples

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

eye

cell

blind

foot

accident

brain

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.

cat

insect

penguin

goat

chicken

dinosaur

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.

comb

make-up

child

hairdryer

beard

woman

hairdryer • noun [ C ] • /ˈheəˌdraɪ.ər/

Definition

B1 a piece of electrical equipment for drying your hair with hot air

Dictionary examples

• Did you pack a hairdryer?

Learner examples

• We have microwaves that help us to [prepare] our meal quickly, we have hairdryers to dry our hair in 15 minutes, we have different things that [have] made our life easier.

nurse

policeman

postman

archaeology

athlete

butcher

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?

beach

pool

rainbow

river

plant

cliff

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.

mouth

crush

frown

face

diversity

doorway

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.

tent

ambulance

avenue

helicopter

backpack

airport

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.

river

beach

ocean

pool

jungle

cliff

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

Definition

B1 the sea

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

helicopter

backpack

airport

ambulance

avenue

car

car • noun [ C ] • /kɑːr/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

mouth

face

frown

explosive

diversity

crush

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.

airport

helicopter

ambulance

avenue

taxi

backpack

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).

jungle

pool

cliff

hole

river

beach

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.

diversity

face

frown

mouth

crush

drain

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.

food

bacon

bowl

lettuce

coconut

cheese

food • noun [ C or U ] • /fuːd/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

ambulance

airport

avenue

backpack

map

helicopter

map • noun [ C ] • /mæp/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

shark

horse

baby

dog

sheep

zebra

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].

monster

exhausted

delighted

fear

angry

ashamed

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

Definition

B1 feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

woman

hairdryer

comb

child

make-up

beard

woman • noun [ C ] • /ˈwʊm.ən/

Definition

A1 an adult female person

Dictionary examples

• a 30-year-old woman
• She's a really nice woman.
• A woman and two men were arrested on the day after the explosion.
• Women first got the vote in Britain in 1918.

Learner examples

• Your teacher will be a woman.

iron

bookcase

farm

library

bed

cathedral

library • noun [ C ] • /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Definition

A2 a room or building that contains a collection of books and other written material that you can read or borrow

Dictionary examples

• a public/university library
• a library book

Learner examples

• It's important because I want some books from the library, [and] without [a] library card [I] can't take any [out].

bacon

jam

cheese

coconut

lettuce

bowl

jam • noun • /dʒæm/

Definition

A2 a sweet food made with fruit and sugar that you can put on bread

Dictionary examples

• strawberry/raspberry jam
• a jar of apricot jam

Learner examples

• First we [can] eat some snacks: cheese, jam, toast...

farm

ladder

cathedral

bookcase

iron

bed

ladder • noun [ C ] • /ˈlæd.ər/

Definition

B1 a piece of equipment which is used to reach high places, consisting of short steps fixed between two long sides

Dictionary examples

• She was up a ladder, cleaning the window.

Learner examples

• My grandfather fell down from the ladder yesterday while he [was] fixing the broken light bulbs.

cheese

pear

coconut

bowl

bacon

lettuce

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.

cheese

lettuce

coconut

pie

bowl

bacon

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.

jungle

pool

cliff

park

river

beach

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.

flute

camera

book

paper

statue

star

statue • noun [ C ] • /ˈstætʃ.uː/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

corn

lettuce

cheese

bowl

coconut

bacon

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.

bed

bench

cathedral

bookcase

door

iron

door • noun [ C ] • /dɔːr/

Definition

A1 a flat object, often fixed at one edge, that is used to close the entrance of something such as a room or building, or the entrance itself

Dictionary examples

• the front door
• the back door
• a car door
• a sliding door
• The door to his bedroom was locked.
• We could hear someone knocking at/on the door.
• Could you open/close/shut the door, please?
• She asked me to answer the door.

Learner examples

• There is a garden [outside the] back door but [it] isn't big.

farmer

accident

academic

firefighter

barber

abstract

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!

crush

fireplace

diversity

mouth

frown

face

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.

ticket

backpack

avenue

port

helicopter

airport

port • noun [ C or U ] • /pɔːt/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

dirt

beach

jungle

pool

river

cliff

dirt • noun [ U ] • /dɜːt/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• His coat was covered with dirt.

Learner examples

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

bucket

certificate

robot

CD

cashpoint

bell

cashpoint • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæʃ.pɔɪnt/

Definition

A2 a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you can get money from using a plastic card

Dictionary examples

• I got some money out from the cashpoint.

Learner examples

• I went to the nearest cashpoint and got £400.

scissors

jug

flag

gun

lighter

telephone

scissors • noun [ plural ] • /ˈsɪz.əz/

Definition

A2 a tool for cutting paper, hair, cloth, etc. that you hold in your hand and that has two blades that move against each other

Dictionary examples

• a pair of scissors
• Could you pass me the/those scissors, please?

Learner examples

• We have to bring scissors, a pencil and a ruler.

theft

burglar

abstract

pirate

explosion

academic

pirate • noun [ C ] • /ˈpaɪə.rət/

Definition

B1 someone who attacks ships and steals from them

Dictionary examples

• The pirates held the ship's captain prisoner and demanded money for his release.

Learner examples

• I'm crazy about pirates since I watched "Pirates of the Caribbean".

crossroads

avenue

backpack

tractor

helicopter

airport

airport • noun [ C ] • /ˈeə.pɔːt/

Definition

A2 a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in

Dictionary examples

• an international airport
• Gatwick Airport
• an airport terminal/runway

Learner examples

• The lake is not far from the airport.

coconut

bacon

lettuce

cheese

bowl

pot

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.

book

statue

abstract

composition

newspaper

piano

composition • noun [ U ] • /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definition

C2 the process or skill of writing music

Dictionary examples

• He taught composition at Yale.

Learner examples

• He finished music composition at the University in Cracow, [and] he soon became the professor of composition at the same school of music.

radio

newspaper

book

statue

piano

abstract

radio • noun • /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

Definition

A1 a piece of equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• I want to sell my radio.

apple

bacon

bowl

lettuce

coconut

cheese

apple • noun [ C or U ] • /ˈæp.l ̩/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

heart

foot

brain

medicine

blind

toothbrush

medicine • noun • /ˈmed.ɪ.sən/

Definition

A2 a substance used to cure an illness or injury

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

jungle

sun

river

pool

cliff

beach

sun • noun [ U or no plural ] • /sʌn/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

frame

bed

iron

cathedral

bench

bookcase

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.

sheep

dog

zebra

shark

horse

lamb

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.

statue

newspaper

abstract

book

piano

keyboard

keyboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈkiː.bɔːd/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

jungle

pool

beach

tree

cliff

river

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.

doll

ball

winner

basketball

market

box

doll • noun [ C ] • /dɒl/

Definition

A1 a child's toy that looks like a small person or baby

Dictionary examples

• Lara loves playing with her dolls.

Learner examples

• I've got a cute doll.

crush

face

delicate

diversity

frown

mouth

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.

hairdryer

man

moustache

beard

make-up

woman

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.

face

mouth

diversity

frown

disgust

crush

disgust • noun [ U ] • /dɪsˈgʌst/

Definition

C2 a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval

Dictionary examples

• She walked out in disgust.

Learner examples

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

fire

magic

guard

brush

swing

ski

brush • noun • /brʌʃ/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

cliff

pool

river

beach

waterfall

jungle

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.

jungle

island

river

cliff

beach

pool

island • noun [ C ] • /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Definition

A2 a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• I'm on the island [of] Aruba.

baseball

basketball

snowboard

market

ball

diver

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.

make-up

child

comb

hairdryer

moustache

beard

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.

robot

circuit

certificate

bell

bucket

CD

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.

shark

chicken

goat

penguin

cat

bear

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.

bus

ticket

helicopter

avenue

ambulance

airport

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.

extravagant

mouth

crush

frown

face

diversity

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.

box

chess

market

ball

baseball

basketball

chess • noun [ U ] • /tʃes/

Definition

A2 a game that two people play by moving differently shaped pieces around a board of black and white squares

Dictionary examples

• Do you play chess?
• a chess player/set

Learner examples

• My favourite hobby is playing chess.

bench

cathedral

iron

bookcase

bed

kitchen

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.

iron

bookcase

cathedral

bench

bed

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.

badminton

academic

aircraft

aeroplane

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.

umbrella

hat

handbag

jeans

glasses

helmet

helmet • noun [ C ] • /ˈhel.mɪt/

Definition

B2 a hard hat that protects your head

Dictionary examples

• a crash helmet
• a cycling helmet

Learner examples

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

bench

bed

iron

stairs

bookcase

cathedral

stairs • noun [ plural ] • /steəz/

Definition

A2 a set of steps which lead from one level of a building to another

Dictionary examples

• Go up the stairs and her office is on the right.
• He stood at the foot of the stairs and called out, "Breakfast's ready!"

Learner examples

• I have left my backpack in your house. I think it is near the stairs.

cliff

plant

ocean

jungle

beach

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.

hat

handbag

shorts

jeans

umbrella

glasses

shorts • noun [ plural ] • /ʃɔːts/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

port

bicycle

suitcase

helicopter

bus

tractor

bicycle • noun [ C ] • /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kl ̩/

Definition

A2 a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals

Dictionary examples

• I go to work by bicycle.
• He was on his bicycle.
• You should never ride your bicycle without lights at night.

Learner examples

• I want to sell my bicycle.

spider

chicken

goat

penguin

bear

cat

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.

furniture

iron

cathedral

bench

bookcase

bed

furniture • noun [ U ] • /ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/

Definition

A2 objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you put into a room or building

Dictionary examples

• They have a lot of antique furniture.
• The only piece/item of furniture he has in his bedroom is a bed.

Learner examples

• I hurt myself one week ago so I can't help you but pupils can install chairs and the [other] furniture.

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bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

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daycare • noun [ U ] • /ˈdeɪ.keər/

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computer • noun [ C ] • /kəmˈpjuː.tər/

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fist • noun [ C ] • /fɪst/

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parrot • noun [ C ] • /ˈpær.ət/

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towel • noun [ C ] • /taʊəl/

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pencil • noun [ C ] • /ˈpent.səl/

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garden • noun [ C ] • /ˈgɑː.dən/

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envelope • noun [ C ] • /ˈen.və.ləʊp/

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mosquito • noun [ C ] • /mɒˈski:.təʊ/

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mirror • noun [ C ] • /ˈmɪr.ər/

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chef • noun [ C ] • /ʃef/

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diver • noun [ C ] • /ˈdaɪ.vər/

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mouse • noun [ C ] • /maʊs/

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

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fly • verb • /flaɪ/

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applaud • verb [ I or T ] • /əˈplɔːd/

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oven • noun [ C ] • /ˈʌv.ən/

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plate • noun [ C ] • /pleɪt/

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

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