B2 English vocabulary

The 200 most common English words at CEFR B2 — with translation, IPA, and an example each. The right foundation for your level.

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shitinterj. /ʃɪt/

(interjection) expresses annoyance or surprise
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damninterj. /dæm/

(interjection)
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ainaux. /eɪn/
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shallaux. /ʃæl/

used to indicate future action I shall return by evening.
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supposedadj. /səˈpoʊzd/

expected or required to do something You are supposed to finish your homework.
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warn. /wɔːr/

a conflict between groups or nations
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lordn. /lɔːrd/

a title for a noble or high-ranking man The lord of the manor hosted a feast.
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sighsv. /saɪz/

exhales deeply, expressing emotion She sighs when she feels overwhelmed.
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perhapsadv. /pərˈhæps/

maybe or possibly Perhaps we should try a different approach.
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assn. /æs/

a donkey or foolish person He acted like an ass during the meeting.
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bitchn. /bɪtʃ/

A female dog or an offensive term. The dog is a playful little bitch.
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murdern. /ˈmɜːrdər/

The unlawful killing of a person. The movie was about a mysterious murder.
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mastern. /ˈmɑːstər/

a person with great skill or knowledge He is a master at playing the piano.
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faultn. /fɔːlt/

An error or mistake. It's my fault that we are late.
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absolutelyadv. /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

without any doubt; completely I absolutely agree with your opinion.
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worthadj. /wɜːrθ/

having value or merit This painting is worth a lot of money.
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figuren. /ˈfɪɡjər/

Numerical value or shape. She drew a figure on the paper.
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staten. /steɪt/

Condition or situation. The state of the house is poor.
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actv. /ækt/

to do something or perform She decided to act on her ideas.
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weirdadj. /wɪəd/

strange or unusual That movie had a really weird ending.
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lawn. /lɔː/
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reportn. /rɪˈpɔːrt/

a document presenting information He submitted his report on time.
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chiefn. /tʃiːf/

the leader or head of something The chief of the tribe spoke to everyone.
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courtn. /kɔːrt/

place where legal cases are heard He went to court to settle the dispute.
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evidencen. /ˈɛvɪdəns/

information that proves something The detective found new evidence in the case.
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securityn. /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/

safety from harm or danger We need better security at the event.
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certainlyadv. /ˈsɜːrtənli/

without doubt; definitely I will certainly help you with that.
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entireadj. /ɪnˈtaɪər/

whole; complete He read the entire book in one day.
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swearv. /swɛər/

to make a serious promise I swear I will be there.
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situationn. /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

a set of circumstances She found herself in a difficult situation.
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fooln. /fuːl/

a person lacking sense or judgment Don't be a fool; think before acting.
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attentionn. /əˈtɛnʃən/

notice taken of someone or something She needs your full attention right now.
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forcen. /fɔrs/

strength or energy as an attribute The wind can force the trees to bend.
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honorn. /ˈɒnər/

high respect or esteem It was an honor to meet the author.
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idiotn. /ˈɪdiət/

a foolish or stupid person Don't be an idiot; think before you act.
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governmentn. /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
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certainadj. /ˈsɜːrtən/

known for sure; specific I am certain about my decision now.
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detectiven. /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

a person who investigates crimes The detective solved the mysterious case.
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whetherconj. /ˈwɛðər/

used to introduce alternatives I can't decide whether to go or stay.
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publicadj. /ˈpʌblɪk/

relating to people or community The park is open to the public.
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screamingadj. /ˈskriːmɪŋ/

making a loud, high-pitched sound The children were screaming with joy.
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forwardadv. /ˈfɔːrwərd/

toward the front or ahead She stepped forward to speak.
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souln. /soʊl/

the spiritual part of a person She has a kind and gentle soul.
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agentn. /ˈeɪdʒənt/

a person who acts on behalf of others She hired an agent for her book.
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blowv. /bloʊ/

to strike with force or air He will blow out the candles.
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scenen. /siːn/

a place where an event occurs The movie had a beautiful beach scene.
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killingn. /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

the act of causing death The killing of the animal was controversial.
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killern. /ˈkɪlər/

a person or thing that kills The movie featured a mysterious killer.
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toughadj. /tʌf/

strong and durable This steak is really tough to chew.
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drunkadj. /drʌŋk/

intoxicated by alcohol He was too drunk to drive home safely.

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withinprep. /wɪˈðɪn/

inside a particular area or limit You should stay within the designated area.
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honestadj. /ˈɒnɪst/

Truthful and sincere in actions. She is always honest with her friends.
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judgen. /ʤʌʤ/

a person who decides cases in court The judge listened carefully to both sides.
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darev. /dɛər/

to have the courage to do something I dare you to jump into the pool.
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provev. /pruːv/

to demonstrate the truth of something He will prove his theory with experiments.
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privateadj. /ˈpraɪvɪt/

intended for the use of one person She prefers to keep her life private.
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positionn. /pəˈzɪʃən/

a place or location She found a comfortable position to sit.
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realizev. /ˈriːəlaɪz/

to become aware of something I didn't realize how late it was.
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especiallyadv. /ɪˈspɛʃəli/

particularly or notably I love pizza, especially pepperoni.
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pleasuren. /ˈplɛʒər/

a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction It was a pleasure to meet you.
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bloodyadj. /ˈblʌdi/

involving blood or violence The movie was too bloody for my taste.
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involvedadj. /ɪnˈvɒlvd/

being part of something He was involved in the community project.
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impossibleadj. /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/

not able to happen or be done It's impossible to predict the weather accurately.
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neitherdet. /ˈnaɪðər/

not one nor the other Neither option seems good to me.
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besidesprep. /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; apart from Besides pizza, I love pasta too.
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queenn. /kwiːn/
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saken. /seɪk/

a reason or purpose for something For the sake of clarity, let's review.
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eviladj. /ˈiːvəl/

morally wrong or wicked The villain had an evil plan to conquer.
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professorn. /prəˈfɛsər/

a teacher of higher education The professor gave an interesting lecture today.
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holyadj. /ˈhoʊli/

sacred or religious They visited a holy site during their trip.
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lawyern. /ˈlɔːjər/

a professional legal advisor He hired a lawyer for his case.
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appreciatev. /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

to recognize value or importance I appreciate your help with this project.
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dyingv. /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

the process of ceasing to live The flowers are dying without enough water.
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magicn. /ˈmædʒɪk/

the art of performing tricks The magician performed an amazing magic trick.
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gruntsv. /ɡrʌnts/

to make low, guttural sounds He grunts when lifting heavy weights.
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victimn. /ˈvɪktɪm/

a person harmed or injured The victim received help from the police.
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uponprep. /əˈpɒn/

used to indicate a condition or situation Once upon a time, there was a princess.
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christn. /kraɪst/
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promisedv. /ˈprɒmɪst/

gave assurance to do something She promised to help me with my project.
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arrestv. /əˈrɛst/

to take someone into custody The police will arrest the suspect soon.
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ridv. /rɪd/

to remove or free from something I need to rid my closet of old clothes.
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owev. /oʊ/

to be under obligation to pay I owe you ten dollars for lunch.
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worstadj. /wɜːrst/

the least good or most bad That was the worst movie I've ever seen.
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escapev. /ɪˈskeɪp/

to break free from confinement They planned to escape the crowded city.
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gaspsv. /ɡæsps/

sudden breaths taken in surprise She gasps when she sees the surprise.
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blamev. /bleɪm/

assign responsibility for a fault Don't blame others for your mistakes.
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crapn. /kræp/

something of poor quality This movie is just crap, honestly.
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missionn. /ˈmɪʃən/

a specific task or purpose Their mission is to help the community.
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heavenn. /ˈhɛvən/

a place of perfect happiness or bliss They believe their loved ones are in heaven.
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riskn. /rɪsk/

the possibility of loss or harm Investing in stocks carries a certain level of risk.
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furtheradv. /ˈfɜːrðər/

to a greater distance or degree We need to discuss this further tomorrow.
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otherwiseadv. /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in a different way You should hurry; otherwise, you'll be late.
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directorn. /dəˈrɛktər/

person who manages a film or organization The director gave clear instructions to the actors.
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innocentadj. /ˈɪnəsənt/

not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing The jury found him innocent of all charges.
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narratorn. /ˈnærətər/

person who tells a story or provides commentary The narrator's voice added depth to the story.
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guiltyadj. /ˈɡɪlti/

feeling responsible for a wrongdoing He felt guilty about missing the meeting.
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apartadv. /əˈpɑːrt/

Separated by distance or time. The two friends live apart in different cities.
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destroyv. /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

To cause something to cease to exist. The storm can destroy homes and trees.
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accordingprep. /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

as stated by someone or something According to the weather report, it will rain.
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admitv. /ədˈmɪt/

to confess or acknowledge something He had to admit he was wrong.

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witnessn. /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event happen The witness testified in court yesterday.
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sergeantn. /ˈsɑrdʒənt/

military rank above corporal The sergeant led the troops into battle.
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indeedadv. /ɪnˈdiːd/

used for emphasis or confirmation It was indeed a remarkable performance.
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howeverconj. /haʊˈɛvər/

but; in contrast I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.
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spiritn. /ˈspɪrɪt/

the non-physical part of a person Her spirit was lifted by the good news.
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itselfpron. /ɪtˈsɛlf/

Refers to the subject mentioned.
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builtadj. /bɪlt/

Constructed or made. They built a new house last year.
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rayn. /reɪ/

a narrow beam of light The ray of sunlight warmed my face.
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apparentlyadv. /əˈpærəntli/

seemingly; as far as one knows Apparently, it will rain tomorrow.
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popv. /pɒp/

to make a short, sharp sound The balloon will pop if you squeeze it too hard.
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clientn. /ˈklaɪənt/

a person receiving professional services The lawyer met with her new client yesterday.
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bombn. /bɒm/

an explosive device The movie was a total bomb at the box office.
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suspectv. /səˈspɛkt/

to believe something is true without proof I suspect he forgot about our meeting today.
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ridiculousadj. /rɪˈdɪkjʊləs/

Very silly or unreasonable. That movie was so ridiculous, I laughed.
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shootingn. /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a weapon The shooting at the range was exciting.
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medicaladj. /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

related to health or medicine He received medical attention after the accident.
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shamen. /ʃeɪm/

a painful feeling of humiliation She felt shame after forgetting her friend's birthday.
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deservev. /dɪˈzɜːrv/

To be worthy of something good. You deserve a break after all that work.
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gracen. /ɡreɪs/

Simple elegance or beauty of movement. She danced with grace at the recital.
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considerv. /kənˈsɪdər/

To think about something carefully. I will consider your proposal before deciding.
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wonderingv. /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

Thinking about something with curiosity. I’m wondering what to make for dinner.
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faithn. /feɪθ/

strong belief or trust She has faith in her abilities.
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responsibleadj. /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

having a duty to deal with something She is responsible for managing the team.
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militaryadj. /ˈmɪlɪtɛri/

related to armed forces He has a military background from his service.
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opportunityn. /ˌɒpərˈtjuːnɪti/

a chance for advancement or progress This job offers a great opportunity for growth.
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whoeverpron. /huːˈɛvər/

any person; anyone at all Whoever finishes first wins the prize.
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justicen. /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

fair treatment and upholding of rights They fought for justice in their community.
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commandern. /kəˈmændər/

a person in charge of a military unit The commander gave orders to the troops.
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deviln. /ˈdɛvəl/

a supernatural being often associated with evil He joked about being the devil in disguise.
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dickn. /dɪk/
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knowingadj. /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

having knowledge or awareness His knowing smile made me curious.
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fellown. /ˈfɛloʊ/

a man or boy; a companion He is a nice fellow to have around.
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gottenv. /ˈɡɑtən/

past participle of get; received I've gotten many gifts this year.
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norconj. /nɔːr/

(conjunction) used to introduce a negative
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murderedadj. /ˈmɜrdərd/

killed unlawfully and intentionally The detective investigated a recently murdered victim.
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beyondprep. /bɪˈjɒnd/

further away than a specified point The mountains are beyond the river.
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hardlyadv. /ˈhɑːrdli/

barely or scarcely; not much I can hardly hear you over the noise.
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inspectorn. /ɪnˈspɛktər/

a person who examines or investigates The inspector checked the building for safety.
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possiblyadv. /ˈpɒsəbli/

perhaps; maybe; not certain We could possibly go to the concert tonight.
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trialn. /ˈtraɪəl/

a formal examination of evidence in court The trial lasted for several weeks.
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oughtaux. /ɔːt/

should; used to express duty You ought to apologize for your mistake.
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hearingn. /ˈhɪərɪŋ/

the ability to perceive sound Her hearing has improved with the new device.
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understoodv. /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

past tense of understand She finally understood the complex instructions.
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angeln. /ˈeɪndʒəl/

a spiritual being or messenger She believes her angel is watching over her.
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weaponsn. /ˈwɛpənz/

tools used for fighting or defense The soldiers carried weapons for protection.
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pardoninterj. /ˈpɑrdən/

an expression of forgiveness Please pardon my mistake earlier.
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votev. /voʊt/

to express a choice in an election I will vote in the upcoming election.
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nationaladj. /ˈnæʃənəl/

Relating to a nation or country. The national holiday is celebrated every July.
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careern. /kəˈrɪər/

A profession or occupation pursued over time. She is building a successful career in medicine.
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ministern. /ˈmɪnɪstər/

A member of the clergy or government. The minister gave a speech at the event.
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freedomn. /ˈfriːdəm/

the state of being free They fought for their freedom and rights.
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operationn. /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/

a process or action performed The operation was successful and quick.
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challengen. /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

a difficult task or problem She accepted the challenge to climb the mountain.
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strengthn. /strɛŋθ/

the quality of being strong Her strength helped her lift the heavy box.
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greatestadj. /ˈɡreɪtɪst/

the most excellent or impressive She is considered the greatest athlete of all time.
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arrestedadj. /əˈrɛstɪd/

Taken into custody by police He was arrested for stealing a car.
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planningn. /ˈplænɪŋ/

Process of making arrangements We are planning a surprise party.
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nonsensen. /ˈnɒnsəns/

something that makes no sense His explanation was complete nonsense.
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incredibleadj. /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

difficult to believe; amazing The view from the top was incredible.
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charactern. /ˈkærɪktər/

a person in a story or play She loves the character in that movie.
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criminaln. /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

a person who commits a crime The criminal was caught by the police.
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honestlyadv. /ˈɒnɪstli/

in a truthful manner Honestly, I didn't see that coming.
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survivev. /sərˈvaɪv/

to continue living or existing They managed to survive the harsh winter.
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breathingn. /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

the process of taking air in and out Focus on your breathing during meditation.
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perfectlyadv. /ˈpɜːrfɪktli/

In a flawless or ideal manner. She completed the task perfectly on time.
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forgottenadj. /fəˈɡɒtn/

Not remembered or no longer known. That old song is often forgotten today.
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remainv. /rɪˈmeɪn/

To continue to exist or stay. Please remain seated until the show ends.
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concernedadj. /kənˈsɜrnd/

worried or anxious about something I am concerned about your health lately.
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researchn. /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation into a subject She conducted research on climate change effects.
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strikev. /straɪk/

hit forcefully or attack They plan to strike at dawn tomorrow.
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nowhereadv. /ˈnoʊwɛər/

no place or location I looked everywhere but found it nowhere.
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sheriffn. /ˈʃɛrɪf/

law enforcement officer in a county The sheriff arrived to investigate the crime.
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societyn. /səˈsaɪəti/

a community of people living together We should help improve our society.
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releasev. /rɪˈlis/

To set free or allow to escape. They plan to release the movie next month.
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hointerj. /hoʊ/
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unfortunatelyadv. /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/

Regrettably; sadly; in an unfortunate manner. Unfortunately, we missed the last train home.
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destroyedadj. /dɪˈstrɔɪd/

Completely ruined or damaged beyond repair. The storm destroyed many homes in the area.
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universen. /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

All of space and everything in it. The universe is vast and full of mysteries.
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stolenadj. /ˈstoʊlən/

taken unlawfully; not belonging to one The stolen car was found abandoned nearby.
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awareadj. /əˈwɛər/

having knowledge or perception of something She is aware of the upcoming deadline.
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surelyadv. /ˈʃʊərli/

certainly; without doubt Surely, we can finish this project on time.
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commandn. /kəˈmɑːnd/

an authoritative order or instruction He gave the command to start the mission.
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proofn. /pruːf/

evidence or argument establishing truth She showed proof of her identity at the airport.
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brilliantadj. /ˈbrɪljənt/

very bright or intelligent She had a brilliant idea for the project.
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purposen. /ˈpɜrpəs/

reason for doing something Her purpose is to help others.
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responsibilityn. /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti/

duty to take care of something She has a responsibility to help her family.
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wheneverconj. /wɛnˈɛvər/

at any time that Call me whenever you need assistance.
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processn. /ˈprəʊsɛs/

a series of actions to achieve something The process of making bread takes time.
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swordn. /sɔːrd/

a weapon with a long blade
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propertyn. /ˈprɒpərti/

Something owned; real estate. They bought a new property in the city.
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forcedadj. /fɔːrst/

Made to do something against one's will. He felt forced to apologize after the argument.
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settlev. /ˈsɛtl/

To establish a home or resolve an issue. They decided to settle in a quiet town.
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receivedv. /rɪˈsiːvd/

got something that was sent I received your message yesterday.
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disappearedv. /dɪsəˈpɪərd/

vanished or could not be found The cat disappeared from the yard.
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expectingv. /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/

looking forward to something happening She is expecting a package today.
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surgeryn. /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

medical operation on the body He needs surgery on his knee.
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mayorn. /ˈmeɪər/

the elected head of a city The mayor announced new community programs today.
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ancientadj. /ˈeɪnʃənt/

very old or from a long time ago They discovered ancient ruins in the desert.
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gentlemann. /ˈdʒɛntlmən/
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faten. /feɪt/

The development of events beyond control. They believed it was their fate to meet.

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