a

absolutely ·adverb (COMPLETELY)

Definition: completely Level: B1

a

accent ·noun (PRONUNCIATION)

Definition: the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words Level: B1

a

accept ·verb (AGREE TO TAKE)

Definition: to agree to take something that is offered to you Level: B1

a

according to ·preposition (OPINION)

Definition: as said by someone or shown by something Level: B1

a

actually ·adverb (SURPRISE)

Definition: used when you are emphasizing something surprising Level: B1

a

add ·verb (SAY MORE)

Definition: to say another thing Level: B1

a

admit ·verb

Definition: to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly Level: B1

a

advise ·verb

Definition: to make a suggestion about what you think someone should do or how they should do something Level: B1

a

alarm ·noun (WARNING)

Definition: a loud noise that warns you of danger Level: B1

a

alphabet ·noun

Definition: a set of letters arranged in a fixed order which is used for writing a language Level: B1

a

although ·conjunction (BUT)

Definition: but Level: B1

a

although ·conjunction (DESPITE)

Definition: despite the fact that Level: B1

a

and ·conjunction (EMPHASIZE)

Definition: used between two words which are the same to make their meaning stronger Level: B1

a

announce ·verb

Definition: to tell people about something officially or with force or confidence Level: B1

a

announcement ·noun

Definition: something that someone says officially, giving information about something Level: B1

a

anyway ·adverb (MORE IMPORTANTLY)

Definition: used to give a more important reason for something that you are saying Level: B1

a

apologise ·verb

Definition: to tell someone that you are sorry about something you have done Level: B1

a

apology ·noun

Definition: something you say or write to say that you are sorry about something you have done Level: B1

a

application ·noun (REQUEST)

Definition: an official request for something, usually in writing Level: B1

a

apply ·verb (REQUEST)

Definition: to request something, usually officially, especially by writing or sending in a form Level: B1

a

approve ·verb (AGREE)

Definition: to allow or officially agree to something Level: B1

a

argue ·verb (DISAGREE)

Definition: to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them Level: B1

a

argument ·noun (DISAGREEMENT)

Definition: an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree Level: B1

a

ask ·verb (REQUEST)

Definition: to say something to someone because you want them to do something Level: B1

a

ask ·verb (WANT SOMETHING)

Definition: to say something to someone because you want them to give you something Level: B1

a

ask ·verb (WANT PERMISSION)

Definition: to say something to someone because you want to know if you can do something Level: B1

b

because of ·preposition

Definition: as a result of Level: B1

b

besides ·adverb (EXTRA REASON)

Definition: used to give another reason for something Level: B1

b

blame ·verb (RESPONSIBLE)

Definition: to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad which has happened Level: B1

b

blog ·verb

Definition: to write or add material to a blog Level: B1

b

blog ·noun

Definition: a record of your activities or opinions that you put on the Internet for other people to read and that you change regularly Level: B1

b

blogger ·noun

Definition: someone who writes a blog Level: B1

b

brief ·adjective (SHORT)

Definition: lasting only a short time or using only a few words Level: B1

b

brochure ·noun

Definition: a thin book with pictures and information, usually advertising something Level: B1

c

call ·verb (SHOUT)

Definition: to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention Level: B1

c

call ·noun (SHOUT)

Definition: when someone shouts something Level: B1

c

card ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a small piece of stiff paper or plastic that has information printed on it Level: B1

c

certificate ·noun

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

c

check ·verb (FIND OUT)

Definition: to find out about something Level: B1

C

Cheers! ·exclamation (BEFORE DRINK)

Definition: a friendly expression said just before you drink an alcoholic drink Level: B1

C

Cheers! ·exclamation (GOODBYE)

Definition: used to mean 'goodbye' Level: B1

c

clearly ·adverb (CERTAIN)

Definition: used to show that you think something is obvious or certain Level: B1

c

comma ·noun

Definition: a mark (,) used to separate parts of a sentence, or to separate the items in a list Level: B1

c

comment ·noun (THING SAID)

Definition: something that you say or write that expresses your opinion Level: B1

c

communicate ·verb (SHARE INFORMATION)

Definition: to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body or using other signals Level: B1

c

communication ·noun

Definition: the act of communicating with people Level: B1

c

complain ·verb

Definition: to say that something is wrong or that you are annoyed about something Level: B1

c

complaint ·noun (SOMETHING WRONG)

Definition: when someone says that something is wrong or not satisfactory Level: B1

c

complete ·adjective (TOTAL)

Definition: very great or to the largest degree possible Level: B1

c

completely ·adverb

Definition: in every way or as much as possible Level: B1

c

composition ·noun (WRITING)

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student Level: B1

c

conference ·noun

Definition: a large, formal meeting, often lasting a few days, where people discuss their work, politics, subjects they are studying, etc. Level: B1

c

confirm ·verb (MAKE ARRANGEMENT CERTAIN)

Definition: to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by telephone or in writing Level: B1

c

consonant ·noun

Definition: one of the speech sounds or letters of the alphabet which is not a vowel Level: B1

c

contact ·noun (COMMUNICATION)

Definition: communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly Level: B1

c

contract ·noun

Definition: a legal agreement between two people, two organizations or a person and an organization Level: B1

c

convince ·verb

Definition: to persuade someone or make them certain Level: B1

c

could ·modal verb (SUGGESTION)

Definition: used for making a suggestion Level: B1

c

could ·modal verb (ASK PERMISSION)

Definition: used as a more polite form of 'can' when asking for permission Level: B1

c

count ·verb (SAY NUMBERS)

Definition: to say numbers in their correct order Level: B1

c

cry ·verb (SHOUT)

Definition: to say something loudly Level: B1

c

cry ·noun

Definition: a shout, especially one that shows someone is frightened, hurt, etc. Level: B1

C

CV ·noun

Definition: a document which describes your education, qualifications and the jobs you have done, which you send to an employer that you want to work for Level: B1

d

date ·verb (WRITE DATE ON)

Definition: to write or print the day's date on something Level: B1

d

declare ·verb (STATE VALUE/AMOUNT)

Definition: to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought, or the amount of money you have earned, because you might have to pay tax Level: B1

d

delete ·verb

Definition: to remove something, especially from a computer's memory Level: B1

d

demand ·verb (REQUEST)

Definition: to ask for something in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused Level: B1

d

demand ·noun (REQUEST)

Definition: a strong request Level: B1

d

description ·noun

Definition: something that tells you what something or someone is like Level: B1

d

despite ·preposition

Definition: used to say that something happened or is true, although something else makes this seem not probable Level: B1

d

diagram ·noun

Definition: a simple picture showing what something looks like or explaining something Level: B1

d

dial ·verb

Definition: to make a telephone call to a particular number Level: B1

d

direct ·verb (ROUTE)

Definition: to show or tell someone how to get to a place Level: B1

d

disagree ·verb

Definition: to have a different opinion from someone else about something Level: B1

d

discussion ·noun

Definition: when people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions Level: B1

d

down ·adverb (IN WRITING)

Definition: in writing or on paper Level: B1

e

encourage ·verb (MAKE MORE LIKELY)

Definition: to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Level: B1

e

encourage ·verb (GIVE CONFIDENCE)

Definition: to give someone confidence or hope Level: B1

e

ending ·noun (WORD)

Definition: a part added to the end of a word Level: B1

e

engaged ·adjective (IN USE)

Definition: If a telephone or public toilet is engaged, someone is already using it. Level: B1

e

enquiry ·noun (QUESTION)

Definition: a question that you ask when you want more information Level: B1

e

entry ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a separate piece of information that is recorded in a book such as a dictionary, or on the Internet Level: B1

e

essay ·noun

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one done by students Level: B1

e

exactly ·adverb (EMPHASIS)

Definition: used to emphasize what you are saying Level: B1

e

excuse ·verb (FORGIVE)

Definition: to forgive someone Level: B1

e

excuse ·noun (REASON)

Definition: a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong Level: B1

e

excuse ·noun (FALSE REASON)

Definition: a false reason that you give to explain why you do something Level: B1

e

explanation ·noun

Definition: the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand Level: B1

e

extremely ·adverb

Definition: very, or much more than usual Level: B1

f

fax ·verb

Definition: to send a document using a fax machine Level: B1

f

figure ·noun (NUMBER)

Definition: the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers Level: B1

f

finally ·adverb (LAST POINT)

Definition: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea Level: B1

f

forgive ·verb (NOT BE ANGRY)

Definition: to decide not to be angry with someone for something they have done, or not to punish them for something they have done Level: B1

f

form ·noun (GRAMMAR)

Definition: a way of writing or saying a word that shows if it is singular or plural, past or present, etc. Level: B1

f

fortunately ·adverb

Definition: happening because of good luck Level: B1

f

full stop ·noun

Definition: a mark (.) that is put at the end of a sentence, or at the end of a word that has been shortened Level: B1

f

fully ·adverb

Definition: completely Level: B1

g

generally ·adverb (USUALLY)

Definition: usually, or in most situations Level: B1

g

get ·verb (TELEPHONE/DOOR)

Definition: to deal with or answer a ringing telephone, a knock on the door, etc. Level: B1

g

great ·adjective (EXTREME)

Definition: extreme Level: B1

g

greet ·verb (WELCOME)

Definition: to welcome someone Level: B1

g

greeting ·noun

Definition: something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone Level: B1

g

guess ·noun

Definition: an attempt to give the right answer when you are not certain if you are correct Level: B1

h

handwriting ·noun

Definition: the way that someone forms the letters when they write with a pen or pencil Level: B1

h

hardly ·adverb (ALMOST NOT)

Definition: almost not, or only a very small amount Level: B1

h

hear ·verb (BE TOLD)

Definition: to be told some information Level: B1

h

heavily ·adverb

Definition: a lot or to a great degree Level: B1

h

honestly ·adverb (EMPHASIZE)

Definition: used to emphasize that you are telling the truth Level: B1

h

hopefully ·adverb (WHAT YOU WANT)

Definition: used, often at the start of a sentence, to express what you would like to happen Level: B1

h

how ·adverb (EXPERIENCE)

Definition: used to ask or talk about what an experience or event was like Level: B1

h

how ·adverb (EMPHASIZE)

Definition: used for emphasis Level: B1

i

identity card ·noun

Definition: a card that shows your name, photograph and information to prove who you are Level: B1

i

in ·preposition (EXPRESSED)

Definition: expressed or written in a particular way Level: B1

i

indeed ·adverb (REALLY)

Definition: really or certainly, often used to emphasize something Level: B1

i

inform ·verb (TELL)

Definition: to tell someone about something Level: B1

i

inform ·verb (GIVE INFORMATION)

Definition: to give someone information about something Level: B1

i

initial ·noun

Definition: the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent a name Level: B1

i

ink ·noun

Definition: a coloured liquid that you use for writing, printing, or drawing Level: B1

i

insist ·verb (DEMAND)

Definition: to demand that something must be done or that you must have a particular thing Level: B1

i

interrupt ·verb (STOP SPEAKING)

Definition: to stop someone while they are talking or doing something, by saying or doing something yourself Level: B1

i

interview ·noun (FOR JOB)

Definition: a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course Level: B1

i

interview ·noun (FOR ARTICLE/TV, ETC.)

Definition: a meeting in which someone is asked questions about themselves for a newspaper article, television show, etc Level: B1

i

interview ·verb

Definition: to ask someone questions in an interview Level: B1

i

introduce ·verb (MEETING PEOPLE)

Definition: to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet Level: B1

i

issue ·noun (SUBJECT)

Definition: a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about Level: B1

i

itself ·pronoun (EMPHASIS)

Definition: used to put emphasis on a word Level: B1

j

joke ·noun (FUNNY)

Definition: something which someone says to make people laugh, usually a short story with a funny ending Level: B1

j

joke ·verb (NOT SERIOUS)

Definition: to say funny things, or not be serious Level: B1

j

just ·adverb (ONLY)

Definition: only; simply Level: B1

j

just ·adverb (EMPHASIS)

Definition: used to emphasize something you say Level: B1

l

label ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a small piece of paper or other material which gives information about the thing it is fixed to Level: B1

l

language ·noun (COMMUNICATION)

Definition: communication between people, usually using words Level: B1

l

learn ·verb (BE TOLD INFORMATION)

Definition: to be told facts or information that you did not know Level: B1

l

lecture ·noun

Definition: a formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students Level: B1

l

lie ·verb

Definition: to say or write something which is not true in order to deceive someone Level: B1

l

lie ·noun

Definition: something that you say which you know is not true Level: B1

l

line ·noun (WORDS)

Definition: a row of words on a page Level: B1

l

listen ·verb (PAY ATTENTION)

Definition: to pay attention to what someone tells you and accept what they say Level: B1

l

logo ·noun

Definition: a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products Level: B1

m

madam ·noun (WOMAN)

Definition: a formal and polite way of speaking to a woman Level: B1

m

mainly ·adverb

Definition: mostly or to a large degree Level: B1

m

material ·noun (DOCUMENTS)

Definition: documents, recorded information, etc. that are used for a particular activity Level: B1

m

may ·modal verb (PERMISSION)

Definition: used to ask or give permission Level: B1

m

mean ·verb (EXPRESS)

Definition: to intend to express a fact or opinion Level: B1

m

mean ·verb (HAVE IMPORTANCE)

Definition: to have an important emotional effect on someone Level: B1

m

meaning ·noun (EXPRESS)

Definition: The meaning of words, signs, or actions is what they express or represent. Level: B1

m

mention ·verb

Definition: to briefly speak or write about something or someone Level: B1

n

name ·verb (SAY WHAT NAME IS)

Definition: to say what something's or someone's name is Level: B1

n

notice ·noun (WARNING)

Definition: a warning that something will happen Level: B1

o

offer ·verb (ASK)

Definition: to ask someone if they would like something Level: B1

o

or ·conjunction (WARNING)

Definition: used to give someone a warning or advice Level: B1

p

paragraph ·noun

Definition: a part of a text that usually contains several sentences and begins on a new line Level: B1

p

particularly ·adverb

Definition: especially, or more than usual Level: B1

p

partly ·adverb

Definition: to some extent, but not completely Level: B1

p

personally ·adverb (OPINION)

Definition: used when you give your opinion Level: B1

p

persuade ·verb (MAKE SOMEONE AGREE)

Definition: to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it Level: B1

p

photocopy ·noun

Definition: a copy of a document made with a machine which produces copies of documents using light and electricity Level: B1

p

phrase ·noun

Definition: a group of words that are used together, and which often have a particular meaning Level: B1

p

point ·noun (IDEA)

Definition: an idea, opinion, or fact which someone says or writes Level: B1

p

possibly ·adverb (QUESTIONS)

Definition: used in polite questions Level: B1

p

post ·verb (WEBSITE)

Definition: to leave a message on a website Level: B1

p

postman ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to deliver and collect letters and parcels that are sent by post Level: B1

p

prayer ·noun

Definition: the words you say to a god Level: B1

p

predict ·verb

Definition: to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience Level: B1

p

prescription ·noun

Definition: a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs Level: B1

p

presentation ·noun (EVENT)

Definition: a talk giving information about something Level: B1

p

pretty ·adverb (QUITE)

Definition: quite, but not extremely or not completely Level: B1

p

promise ·verb (SAY)

Definition: to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen Level: B1

p

promise ·verb (GIVE)

Definition: to say that you will certainly give something to someone Level: B1

p

promise ·noun (SAY)

Definition: when you say that you will certainly do something Level: B1

p

pronounce ·verb

Definition: to make the sound of a letter or word Level: B1

p

pronunciation ·noun

Definition: how words are pronounced Level: B1

p

punctuation ·noun

Definition: the use of punctuation marks in writing so that people can see when a sentence begins and finishes, that something is a question, etc. Level: B1

q

question mark ·noun

Definition: the ? punctuation mark that is put at the end of a phrase or sentence to show that it is a question Level: B1

q

questionnaire ·noun

Definition: a set of questions asked of a large number of people to discover information about a subject Level: B1

q

quiet ·adjective (NOT TALKING MUCH)

Definition: If someone is quiet, they talk very little. Level: B1

q

quite ·adverb (COMPLETELY)

Definition: completely Level: B1

r

rather ·adverb (SMALL AMOUNT)

Definition: slightly or to a small degree Level: B1

r

reader ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone who reads Level: B1

r

reader ·noun (BOOK)

Definition: a book containing a simple story for people who are learning to read or learning a language Level: B1

r

recommend ·verb (SUITABLE)

Definition: to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a particular purpose Level: B1

r

refuse ·verb

Definition: to say that you will not do or accept something Level: B1

r

regarding ·preposition

Definition: about Level: B1

r

register ·verb (ON A LIST)

Definition: to put information about someone or something, especially a name, on an official list Level: B1

r

registration ·noun

Definition: when a name or information is recorded on an official list Level: B1

r

remind ·verb

Definition: to make someone remember something, or remember to do something Level: B1

r

repeat ·verb (TELL)

Definition: to tell someone something that someone else has told you Level: B1

r

reply ·verb

Definition: to answer Level: B1

r

reply ·noun

Definition: an answer Level: B1

r

report ·verb (DESCRIBE)

Definition: to describe a recent event or situation, especially on television, radio, or in a newspaper Level: B1

r

report ·verb (TELL)

Definition: to tell someone in authority that something has happened, especially an accident or crime Level: B1

r

report ·noun

Definition: a description of an event or situation Level: B1

r

request ·noun

Definition: when you politely or officially ask for something Level: B1

r

request ·verb

Definition: to politely or officially ask for something Level: B1

r

review ·noun

Definition: a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc. Level: B1

r

ring ·verb (SOUND)

Definition: If something rings, it makes the sound of a bell, and if you ring a bell, you cause it to make a sound. Level: B1

r

rude ·adjective (NOT POLITE)

Definition: behaving in a way which is not polite and upsets other people Level: B1

s

say ·verb (TELL)

Definition: to tell someone about a fact, thought, or opinion Level: B1

s

say ·verb (GIVE INFORMATION)

Definition: to give information in writing, numbers or signs Level: B1

s

say ·verb (THINK)

Definition: to think or believe Level: B1

s

scream ·verb

Definition: to make a loud, high noise with your voice, or to shout something in a loud, high voice because you are afraid, hurt, or angry Level: B1

s

scream ·noun

Definition: when someone screams Level: B1

s

shout ·noun

Definition: when you say something very loudly or make a very loud sound with your voice Level: B1

s

show ·verb (GIVE INFORMATION)

Definition: to give information in a book, on a website, on a piece of equipment, etc. Level: B1

s

sign ·noun (BODY MOVEMENT)

Definition: a movement you make to give someone information or tell them what to do Level: B1

s

sign ·verb

Definition: to write your name on something to show that you wrote/painted, etc. it or to show that you agree to it Level: B1

s

signature ·noun

Definition: your name written by yourself, always in the same way, usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you Level: B1

s

signpost ·noun

Definition: a sign by the side of the road that gives information about routes and distances Level: B1

s

sir ·noun (FORM OF ADDRESS)

Definition: used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of authority Level: B1

s

smile ·verb

Definition: to make a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up Level: B1

s

smile ·noun

Definition: a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up Level: B1

s

speaker ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone who can speak English/French, etc. Level: B1

s

speaker ·noun (IN PUBLIC)

Definition: someone who makes a speech to a group of people Level: B1

s

speech ·noun (ABILITY TO TALK)

Definition: someone's ability to talk, or an example of someone talking Level: B1

s

subject ·noun (THING TALKED ABOUT)

Definition: what someone is writing or talking about Level: B1

s

suggest ·verb (IDEA)

Definition: to express an idea or plan for someone to consider Level: B1

s

suggest ·verb (ADVICE)

Definition: to say that someone or something is suitable for something Level: B1

s

suggestion ·noun (IDEA)

Definition: an idea or plan that someone suggests Level: B1

t

table ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material Level: B1

t

take ·verb (WRITE)

Definition: to write something Level: B1

t

talk ·noun (CONVERSATION)

Definition: a conversation between two people, often about a particular subject Level: B1

t

terribly ·adverb (VERY MUCH)

Definition: very Level: B1

t

text ·noun (WORDS, NOT PICTURES)

Definition: the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures Level: B1

t

text ·noun (PIECE OF WRITING)

Definition: a short piece of writing that you discuss in class Level: B1

t

thank you ·noun

Definition: something that you say or do in order to show that you are grateful for something Level: B1

t

therefore ·adverb

Definition: for that reason Level: B1

t

tick ·noun

Definition: a mark that shows that something is correct or has been done Level: B1

t

tick ·verb

Definition: to make a mark that shows something is correct or has been done Level: B1

t

tip ·noun (ADVICE)

Definition: a piece of useful advice Level: B1

t

title ·noun (BOOK/FILM, ETC.)

Definition: the name of a book, film, etc. Level: B1

t

topic ·noun

Definition: a subject that you talk or write about Level: B1

t

totally ·adverb

Definition: completely Level: B1

t

translate ·verb (LANGUAGE)

Definition: to change written or spoken words from one language to another Level: B1

t

translation ·noun

Definition: something which has been translated from one language to another, or the process of translating Level: B1

t

type ·verb

Definition: to write something using a keyboard Level: B1

u

underline ·verb (DRAW LINE)

Definition: to draw a line under a word or sentence, especially in order to show its importance Level: B1

u

update ·verb (ADD INFORMATION)

Definition: to add new information Level: B1

v

via ·preposition (USING)

Definition: using a particular machine, system or person to send or recieve something Level: B1

v

visa ·noun

Definition: an official mark in your passport which allows you to enter or leave a particular country Level: B1

v

vowel ·noun

Definition: a speech sound that you make with your lips and teeth open, shown in English by the letters a, e, i, o, or u Level: B1

w

warn ·verb

Definition: to make someone realise a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future Level: B1

w

warning ·noun

Definition: something that tells or shows you that something bad may happen Level: B1

w

wave ·verb (HAND)

Definition: to raise your hand and move it from side to side in order to attract someone's attention or to say goodbye Level: B1

w

welcome ·verb (MEET)

Definition: to greet someone who has arrived in a place Level: B1

w

welcome ·noun (FRIENDLY TREATMENT)

Definition: when someone is met and spoken to in a friendly way when they arrive in a place Level: B1

w

which ·pronoun (ADDING INFORMATION)

Definition: used to give extra information about something Level: B1

w

while ·conjunction (COMPARING)

Definition: used to compare two different facts or situations Level: B1

w

wonder ·verb (POLITE REQUEST)

Definition: used in phrases, at the beginning of a request, to make it more formal and polite Level: B1

w

write ·verb (CREATE)

Definition: to create a book, story, article, etc. or a piece of music Level: B1

w

writer ·noun

Definition: a person who writes books or articles to be published Level: B1

w

writing ·noun (STYLE)

Definition: the way that someone writes Level: B1

w

written ·adjective

Definition: expressed in writing, or involving writing Level: B1