English Vocabulary

Cards · 55

water

/ˈwɔː.tər/ - A clear liquid essential for all plant and animal life. / I drink a glass of water every morning.

food

/fuːd/ - Substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. / Good food gives you energy for the day.

house

/haʊs/ - A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family. / They bought a small house near the park.

home

/hoʊm/ - The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family. / It feels so good to return home after work.

family

/ˈfæm.əl.i/ - A group of one or two parents and their children. / She spends every weekend with her family.

friend

/frend/ - A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. / My best friend helped me move yesterday.

work

/wɜːrk/ - Activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or earn money. / He starts work at eight o'clock.

school

/skuːl/ - An institution for educating children. / The children walk to school together.

morning

/ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ - The period of time between midnight and noon, especially from sunrise to noon. / The air is crisp and cool this morning.

night

/naɪt/ - The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. / We watched stars in the sky last night.

money

/ˈmʌn.i/ - A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes. / She saves money to buy a computer.

time

/taɪm/ - The continuous progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. / Do you have time for a quick chat?

day

/deɪ/ - A period of twenty-four hours or the time when it is light outside. / It was a warm and sunny day.

week

/wiːk/ - A period of seven consecutive days. / We are going on vacation next week.

month

/mʌnθ/ - Each of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided. / February is the shortest month of the year.

year

/jɪər/ - The period of 365 or 366 days divided into 12 months. / We moved to this city three years ago.

breakfast

/ˈbrek.fəst/ - The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. / I ate eggs and toast for breakfast.

lunch

/lʌntʃ/ - A meal eaten in the middle of the day. / Let us have lunch together at noon.

dinner

/ˈdɪn.ər/ - The main meal of the day, taken either around midday or in the evening. / They cooked a delicious dinner for the guests.

bread

/bred/ - Food made of flour, water, and yeast, baked and sliced. / Fresh bread smells wonderful out of the oven.

apple

/ˈæp.əl/ - A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm white flesh. / He packed a red apple for a snack.

coffee

/ˈkɒf.i/ - A hot drink made from roasted and ground coffee seeds. / I need a hot cup of coffee to wake up.

tea

/tiː/ - A hot drink made by infusing dried crushed tea leaves in boiling water. / She offered me a cup of herbal tea.

market

/ˈmɑːr.kɪt/ - A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions or commodities. / We buy fresh vegetables at the local market.

shop

/ʃɒp/ - A building or part of a building where goods or services are sold. / The corner shop is open late tonight.

street

/striːt/ - A public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on side. / Children were playing safely on the quiet street.

car

/kɑːr/ - A road vehicle powered by an engine, designed to carry a small number of people. / He parked his car outside the office.

bus

/bʌs/ - A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road along a fixed route. / I take the city bus to work every day.

train

/treɪn/ - A series of connected railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive. / The morning train arrived right on schedule.

ticket

/ˈtɪk.ɪt/ - A piece of paper or card that gives the holder a certain right, especially to travel. / Please show your ticket to the conductor.

phone

/foʊn/ - A device used for transmitting sound or voice over a distance. / My phone rang during the meeting.

book

/bʊk/ - A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side. / She read a fascinating book about history.

door

/dɔːr/ - A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle. / Please close the door behind you.

window

/ˈwɪn.doʊ/ - An opening in a wall or vehicle fitted with glass in a frame. / Open the window to let fresh air in.

table

/ˈteɪ.bəl/ - A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs. / We sat around the kitchen table to eat.

chair

/tʃeər/ - A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs. / Pull up a chair and join our conversation.

bed

/bed/ - A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. / I was exhausted and fell straight into bed.

clothes

/kloʊðz/ - Items worn to cover the body. / She hung clean clothes in the wardrobe.

shoes

/ʃuːz/ - Footwear that covers the foot and has a sturdy sole. / Take off your dirty shoes before entering.

weather

/ˈweð.ər/ - The state of the atmosphere at a place and time regarding heat, cloudiness, or rain. / The weather is warm and pleasant today.

rain

/reɪn/ - Moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops. / Take an umbrella because rain is expected.

sun

/sʌn/ - The star round which the earth orbits and from which it receives light and warmth. / The morning sun shone through the blinds.

doctor

/ˈdɒk.tər/ - A person qualified to practice medicine and treat ill people. / Make an appointment with the doctor today.

hospital

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ - An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care. / The ambulance rushed him to the hospital.

medicine

/ˈmed.sən/ - A substance used for medical treatment, especially a drug or remedy. / Take this medicine twice a day after meals.

help

/help/ - The action of helping someone to do something; assistance. / Can you offer some help with these heavy bags?

question

/ˈkwes.tʃən/ - A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information. / The student raised a hand to ask a question.

answer

/ˈɑːn.sər/ - A thing said, written, or done to deal with or reply to a question or accusation. / She knew the correct answer immediately.

happy

/ˈhæp.i/ - Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. / The good news made everyone very happy.

tired

/taɪərd/ - In need of sleep or rest; weary. / After a long hike, we were completely tired.

hungry

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/ - Feeling or displaying the need for food. / I am hungry because I skipped breakfast today.

thirsty

/ˈθɜːr.sti/ - Feeling a need to drink liquid. / Running in the heat made him very thirsty.

clean

/kliːn/ - Free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter. / Wash your hands until they are clean.

busy

/ˈbɪz.i/ - Having a great deal to do; actively engaged in work. / She is too busy to answer calls right now.

city

/ˈsɪt.i/ - A large town situated in an urban area. / Millions of people live in this vibrant city.