Flashcard Quiz for English Exam Practice

office

stairs

castle

pillow

cathedral

anchor

office • noun • /ˈɒf.ɪs/

Definition

A2 a room or building where people work

Dictionary examples

• I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.
• the director's office
• office workers
• office equipment

Learner examples

• I go to the office on foot.

dinosaur

bear

whale

goat

bee

donkey

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.

potato

knife

bacon

butter

bean

lettuce

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.

downhill

frontier

cutlery

deserted

extravagant

devil

downhill • noun [ C ] • /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

Definition

C2 towards the bottom of a hill or slope

Dictionary examples

• It's so much easier cycling downhill.

Learner examples

• Skiing downhill in deep snow is the most rewarding experience.

avenue

treasure

accident

academic

coin

cash

treasure • noun • /ˈtreʒ.ər/

Definition

B2 very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones or money

Dictionary examples

• Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.
• When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

Learner examples

• It was said that King Arthur had hid[d]en his treasure in a cave near his castle and he was the only [one] who knew where [it] was located.

frontier

devil

extravagant

cutlery

dock

deserted

dock • noun [ C ] • /dɒk/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• The ship is in dock.

Learner examples

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

umbrella

ring

scarf

sunglasses

pyjamas

handbag

sunglasses • noun [ plural ] • /ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz/

Definition

A2 dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun

Dictionary examples

• Make sure you wear sunglasses outside.

Learner examples

• I left my sunglasses in your house yesterday.

butter

bean

garlic

lettuce

knife

potato

garlic • noun [ U ] • /ˈgɑː.lɪk/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• a clove of garlic

chimney

house

office

frame

gate

bench

gate • noun [ C ] • /geɪt/

Definition

A2 the part of a fence or outside wall that opens and closes like a door

Dictionary examples

• Please shut the gate.

Learner examples

• Let's meet at the school gate.

cutlery

extravagant

frontier

daycare

deserted

devil

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.

bookcase

frame

house

bench

office

chimney

bookcase • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʊk.keɪs/

Definition

A2 a piece of furniture with shelves for putting books on

Dictionary examples

• We need a new bookcase.

Learner examples

• I left my passport at your house in the living-room on the bookcase, and my flight will be tomorrow evening, so I can't get my plan[e] If I don't have it.

knife

butter

biscuit

potato

bean

lettuce

biscuit • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Definition

A1 a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet

Dictionary examples

• chocolate/ginger biscuits
• a packet of biscuits
• We had tea and biscuits at 3.30 p.m.

Learner examples

• We ate biscuits and we drank juice.

parcel

bucket

battery

bell

robot

cashpoint

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.

chimney

palace

office

bench

house

frame

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.

wheel

car

ambulance

tent

helicopter

rocket

rocket • noun [ C ] • /ˈrɒk.ɪt/

Definition

B2 a tube-shaped device containing fuel and an engine that pushes a vehicle into space

Dictionary examples

• They launched a rocket yesterday.

Learner examples

• [With] computers, you can control machines [or] a rocket [or] a satellite.

ballet

statue

audience

radio

paper

drum

paper • noun • /ˈpeɪ.pər/

Definition

B1 a newspaper

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

butter

bean

lettuce

knife

strawberry

potato

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.

boat

wheel

ambulance

helicopter

tent

car

boat • noun [ C ] • /bəʊt/

Definition

A1 a vehicle for travelling on water

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• We can go there by boat.

devil

extravagant

debate

cutlery

frontier

deserted

debate • verb [ I or T ] • /dɪˈbeɪt/

Definition

C2 to discuss a subject in a formal way

Dictionary examples

• These issues need to be debated openly

Learner examples

• Homelessness is a worrying issue that is being debated by most of the developed countries' governments.

snowboard

puzzle

box

bag

winner

market

bag • noun [ C ] • /bæg/

Definition

A1 a container made of paper, plastic, leather, etc., used for carrying things

Dictionary examples

• a paper/plastic bag
• a bag of apples/nuts
• He packed his bags and left.

Learner examples

• I put my bag in the hall under the chair.

wheel

car

ambulance

avenue

helicopter

tent

ambulance • noun [ C ] • /ˈæm.bjə.lənts/

Definition

A2 a special vehicle used to take ill or injured people to hospital

Dictionary examples

• I called for an ambulance.
• an ambulance driver

Learner examples

• She called for an ambulance which came at once.

cheese

potato

bean

lettuce

knife

butter

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.

frame

bench

house

office

chimney

garden

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.

donkey

dinosaur

bee

whale

goat

cow

cow • noun [ C ] • /kaʊ/

Definition

A1 a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk

Dictionary examples

• a dairy cow

Learner examples

• I like this house because there [aren't any neighbours], just cows and fields.

hand

deodorant

cell

blood

accident

toothbrush

cell • noun [ C ] • /sel/

Definition

B2 the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal

Dictionary examples

• brain/blood cells
• cancer cells

Learner examples

• [...] such as, us[ing] gamma rays to damage the cancer cell or to treat people's short sight and so on.

elephant

donkey

goat

whale

bee

dinosaur

elephant • noun [ C ] • /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Definition

A2 a very large, grey animal with big ears and a very long nose with which it picks things up

Learner examples

• We saw elephants, tigers, snakes, monkeys... and in the afternoon we visited the museums.

drum

piano

concert

radio

paper

audience

concert • noun [ C ] • /ˈkɒn.sət/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• a pop/classical concert
• a school concert

Learner examples

• To help with the concert I can sell tickets.

hat

shorts

boot

jeans

trousers

scarf

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.

bean

butter

knife

fork

lettuce

potato

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.

jungle

island

ocean

desert

hole

park

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.

deserted

cutlery

drain

frontier

extravagant

devil

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.

bracelet

hat

scarf

boot

jeans

shorts

bracelet • noun [ C ] • /ˈbreɪ.slət/

Definition

B1 a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist

Dictionary examples

• a gold/silver/diamond bracelet

Learner examples

• Actually I was very sad as the bracelet was particularly valuable to me.

hockey

snowboard

market

box

winner

puzzle

snowboard • noun [ C ] • /ˈsnəʊ.bɔːd/

Definition

B1 a large board that you stand on to move over snow

Dictionary examples

• I hired a snowboard for the day.

Learner examples

• Moreover, I missed my snowboard, so the surfboard, the waves, the sand and the sun were filling this empty place in me.

frame

office

house

chimney

bench

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.

potato

butter

lettuce

grill

bean

knife

grill • noun [ C ] • /grɪl/

Definition

B1 a piece of equipment which cooks food using direct heat

Dictionary examples

• Put the sausages on/under the grill.

Learner examples

• I recom[m]end meat on the grill [- it is] delicious.

donkey

goat

dinosaur

bee

frog

whale

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.

deserted

equation

frontier

cutlery

devil

extravagant

equation • noun [ C ] • /ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/

Definition

C1 when you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols

Dictionary examples

• In this equation, x = 6.
• Eular's formula equation

Learner examples

• I would like to address the issue [using] a very simple equation of economics: Demand = supply.

furniture

office

iron

bed

cupboard

stairs

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!!

lettuce

knife

bean

potato

butter

cabbage

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.

aircraft

engine

taxi

tractor

helicopter

tyre

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.

aircraft

accident

abstract

aeroplane

academic

calendar

calendar • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæl.ɪn.dər/

Definition

A2 a list that shows all the days, weeks and months of the year

Dictionary examples

• I think we're free next Saturday but I'll just check the calendar.

Learner examples

• I got a calendar from Jul[ie], a candle from Peter, a book from Robert and a birthday cake from my parents.

nurse

athlete

postman

chef

singer

doctor

doctor • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒk.tər/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

academic

abstract

barber

firefighter

farmer

accident

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

Definition

B1 a person whose job is to stop fires from burning

Dictionary examples

• His cousin works as a firefighter.

Learner examples

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

wheel

tent

helicopter

ambulance

car

avenue

avenue • noun [ C ] • /ˈæv.ə.njuː/

Definition

B2 a wide road in a town or city, often with trees along it

Dictionary examples

• tree-lined avenue.

Learner examples

• The demonstrators just spread litter all over the largest and finest avenue.

doll

basketball

box

baseball

hockey

market

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.

potato

bean

lettuce

butter

omelette

knife

omelette • noun [ C ] • /ˈɒm.lət/

Definition

A2 a food made with eggs that have been mixed and fried, often with other foods added

Dictionary examples

• a cheese/mushroom omelette

Learner examples

• I want to make many cakes and omelettes!

frog

donkey

goat

bee

dolphin

whale

dolphin • noun [ C ] • /ˈdɒl.fɪn/

Definition

B1 an intelligent animal that lives in the sea, breathes air and looks like a large, smooth, grey fish

Dictionary examples

• They swam with dolphins on holiday.

Learner examples

• I saw a dolphin jumping in the air.

bucket

parcel

cashpoint

bell

battery

robot

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.

robot

bell

parcel

cashpoint

battery

bucket

parcel • noun [ C ] • /ˈpɑː.səl/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

• A week later, she received a parcel.

hole

desert

river

pool

tree

jungle

pool • noun [ C ] • /puːl/

Definition

A2 an area of water that has been made for people to swim in

Dictionary examples

• The hotel has two outdoor pools.
• Come with short[s] that can [get] wet because after we paint my bedroom, we'll go to my pool.

Learner examples

• When I came into the kitchen, I saw a pool of blood [o]n the floor.

frog

kangaroo

donkey

whale

goat

bee

kangaroo • noun [ C ] • /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• Kangaroos are a danger on the roads.

Learner examples

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

treasure

accident

coin

academic

abstract

cash

coin • noun [ C ] • /kɔɪn/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

blind

skate

cell

asleep

blood

heart

asleep • adjective [ never before noun ] • /əˈsliːp/

Definition

B1 sleeping or not awake

Dictionary examples

• The children are asleep.
• I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
• I'm surprised to see you awake - ten minutes ago you were fast/sound asleep.
• I've only just got up and I'm still half asleep.

Learner examples

• I fell asleep, and when I woke up, I realised that I had lost it.

helicopter

map

ambulance

tent

city

car

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.

accident

computer

printer

abstract

academic

machine

machine • noun [ C ] • /məˈʃiːn/

Definition

A2 a piece of equipment with several moving parts which uses power to do a particular type of work

Dictionary examples

• a washing machine
• a coffee machine
• Eggs are sorted into different sizes by machine.

Learner examples

• I want to sell the washing machine.

printer

accident

computer

machine

academic

abstract

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.

helicopter

airport

tent

ambulance

city

car

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.

winner

basketball

chess

ball

diver

bag

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.

gun

flag

lighter

purse

jug

scissors

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.

monster

ashamed

anxious

fear

delighted

angry

angry • adjective • /ˈæŋ.gri/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

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

Learner examples

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

tree

river

desert

pool

waterfall

hole

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.

keyboard

piano

abstract

balloon

radio

drum

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.

monster

fear

angry

anxious

ashamed

delighted

fear • noun [ C or U ] • /fɪər/

Definition

B1 a strong, unpleasant feeling that you get when you think that something bad, dangerous, or frightening might happen

Dictionary examples

• her fear of snakes
• Shaking/Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.
• There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries.
• Fears for her safety are growing.
• The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.

Learner examples

• I was afraid to eat [it] but after the first bite, I lost my fear.

burger

potato

pear

honey

bread

cereal

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].

angle

ancient

antique

filthy

giant

mountain

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'!

hat

ring

jeans

scarf

trousers

boot

ring • noun [ C ] • /rɪŋ/

Definition

A2 a round piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger

Dictionary examples

• a wedding ring
• He bought her a diamond ring.

Learner examples

• Sammy gave me a gold ring, Remi an orange swe[a]ter, Minny a bag and Dominique a red cap.

academic

defence

abstract

accident

king

aircraft

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%).

keyboard

abstract

balloon

drum

circus

piano

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.

frog

horse

bee

whale

donkey

goat

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.

frontier

devil

deserted

equation

cutlery

extravagant

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.

pear

honey

cereal

potato

bread

burger

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.

river

desert

cliff

pool

jungle

ocean

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.

pyjamas

bracelet

boot

glove

umbrella

ring

glove • noun [ C ] • /glʌv/

Definition

A2 a piece of clothing which covers your fingers and hand

Dictionary examples

• a pair of gloves

Learner examples

• Remember to bring gloves as well.

bacteria

badminton

aeroplane

academic

abstract

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.

burger

honey

potato

cereal

bread

dessert

dessert • noun [ C or U ] • /dɪˈzɜːt/

Definition

A2 sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal

Dictionary examples

• a dessert fork/spoon
• For dessert there's apple pie, cheesecake or fruit.
• If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert.

Learner examples

• I always order a t-bone steak with salad, and for dessert a piece of chocolate cake.

bee

goat

donkey

whale

frog

baby

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].

balloon

composition

drum

keyboard

abstract

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.

devil

equation

cutlery

fist

frontier

deserted

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.

chicken

donkey

whale

bee

goat

frog

chicken • noun • /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/

Definition

A2 a type of bird kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat

Dictionary examples

• A male chicken is called a cock and a female chicken is called a hen.

deserted

devil

equation

frown

cutlery

frontier

frown • noun [ C ] • /fraʊn/

Definition

C2 the expression on your face when you frown

Dictionary examples

• He looked at me with a puzzled frown

Learner examples

• If you are truly devoted to your health, logic thus dictates that you will be sitting at the dinner table with an empty plate - and certainly a frown on your face.

bread

burger

cereal

spoon

potato

honey

spoon • noun [ C ] • /spuːn/

Definition

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

Dictionary examples

• Could I have a spoon, please?

Learner examples

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

ship

tractor

port

backpack

taxi

aircraft

backpack • noun [ C ] • /ˈbæk.pæk/

Definition

B1 a bag that you carry on your back

Dictionary examples

• I couldn't fit anything else in my backpack.

Learner examples

• Travelling with a backpack is very handy.

whale

donkey

goat

frog

penguin

bee

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.

furniture

drawer

castle

office

key

door

drawer • noun [ C ] • /drɔːr/

Definition

A2 a box-shaped container without a top which is part of a piece of furniture. It slides in and out to open and close and is used for keeping things in.

Dictionary examples

• I keep my socks in the bottom drawer.
• I don't like to go through other people's drawers.

Learner examples

• I think I left it in your drawer in the living room.

jungle

pool

cloud

cliff

desert

river

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.

river

cliff

autumn

jungle

desert

pool

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.

door

office

furniture

key

balcony

castle

balcony • noun [ C ] • /ˈbæl.kə.ni/

Definition

B1 a small area joined to the wall outside an upper room where you can stand or sit

Dictionary examples

• We had a drink out on the balcony and watched the sunset.

Learner examples

• It's got a balcony, too, from where I can see the river.

sauce

cake

fridge

cabbage

dish

potato

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.

factory

abstract

pipe

bridge

stadium

fan

stadium • noun [ C ] • /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/

Definition

A2 a large, open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports

Dictionary examples

• Thousands of football fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.

Learner examples

• You can go to the new football stadium in Paris.

nurse

policeman

archaeology

butcher

athlete

doctor

policeman • noun [ C ] • /pəˈliːs.mən/

Definition

A2 a man who is a member of the police

Dictionary examples

• His dad is a policeman.

Learner examples

• Dear Ann: I [left] the documents in your house and I have to give [them] to the policemen.

cutlery

frontier

deserted

applaud

equation

devil

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.

certificate

robot

bell

bucket

cashpoint

parcel

certificate • noun [ C ] • /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/

Definition

B1 an official document that gives details to show that something is true

Dictionary examples

• a birth/marriage/death certificate
• an examination certificate
• a doctor's/medical certificate

Learner examples

• You must have the PET certificate and you should speak another language.

woman

comb

hairdryer

beard

moustache

child

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.

furniture

castle

chimney

door

office

key

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.

pyjamas

umbrella

button

boot

ring

bracelet

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.

hairdryer

beard

woman

child

comb

moustache

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.

goat

donkey

frog

butterfly

whale

bee

butterfly • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ/

Definition

B1 an insect with large, patterned wings

Dictionary examples

• A butterfly landed on her sleeve for a moment.

Learner examples

• There were lot[s] of wild flowers and we saw some beautiful birds and butterflies.

donkey

bee

whale

frog

goat

zebra

zebra • noun [ C ] • /ˈzeb.rə/

Definition

B2 an African animal like a horse with black and white lines

Dictionary examples

• We saw a zebra in the distance.

Learner examples

• Otherwise there would be many children and grown-ups who [would have] never seen an elephant, a tiger, a zebra etc.

desert

river

island

ice

flower

pool

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.

whale

bee

frog

insect

goat

donkey

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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office • noun • /ˈɒf.ɪs/

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bear • noun [ C ] • /beər/

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bacon • noun [ U ] • /ˈbeɪ.kən/

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downhill • noun [ C ] • /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

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treasure • noun • /ˈtreʒ.ər/

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dock • noun [ C ] • /dɒk/

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sunglasses • noun [ plural ] • /ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz/

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garlic • noun [ U ] • /ˈgɑː.lɪk/

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gate • noun [ C ] • /geɪt/

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daycare • noun [ U ] • /ˈdeɪ.keər/

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bookcase • noun [ C ] • /ˈbʊk.keɪs/

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biscuit • noun [ C ] • /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

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cashpoint • noun [ C ] • /ˈkæʃ.pɔɪnt/

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palace • noun [ C ] • /ˈpæl.ɪs/

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rocket • noun [ C ] • /ˈrɒk.ɪt/

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paper • noun • /ˈpeɪ.pər/

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strawberry • noun [ C ] • /ˈstrɔː.bər.i/

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boat • noun [ C ] • /bəʊt/

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debate • verb [ I or T ] • /dɪˈbeɪt/

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bag • noun [ C ] • /bæg/

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