Vocabulary for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and other English proficiency exams. High-frequency test words with definitions and examples.
a person who travels and works in space.
nouna book of maps showing different places in the world.
nouna large wild cat from Africa that can run very fast.
nouna piece of information that helps you find the answer to a problem or mystery.
nouna set of rules or symbols used to send information or to write computer programs.
nouna place where a judge decides if someone did something wrong; also a place to play tennis or basketball.
nouna plant that is grown on a farm for food or other uses.
nouna round, often gold object that a king or queen wears on their head.
nounto separate something into two or more parts or groups.
nounstories that are made up and not based on real events or people
nouna large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry
nouna musical instrument that you play by blowing into it
nounthe ability to hear sounds with your ears.
verba person who is very brave or does something very good to help others
nouna person who decides who is right or wrong in a court, or someone who decides the winner in a competition.
nouna small stick that makes fire when you rub it against a rough surface, or a game between two people or teams.
nouna small, flat piece of metal given as a prize for winning a competition or for doing something brave.
nounused to show that you take away a number or amount, or to mean 'without' or 'less than zero'.
nounsomething that is not known or understood, or a story about a crime or strange event.
nouna large, far-away planet in our solar system that looks blue.
nouna substance in food like meat, eggs, and beans that helps your body grow and stay strong
nouna place where something happens, or a part of a movie or play.
nounthe number of points someone gets in a game or test.
nounthe long line of bones in the middle of your back that helps you stand straight
nouna raised area in a theater where actors or musicians perform.
nounthe number 1,000; ten groups of one hundred.
numeralused to say how many times something happens or to multiply numbers.
nouna shape with three straight sides and three corners
nouna musical instrument made of metal that you blow into and has three buttons to change the sound.
nouna person who writes books, articles, or stories as a job or hobby.
nounmetal or strong clothing worn to protect the body in battle
nounthe smallest part of a substance that still has the properties of that substance.
nouna bright blue color, like the sky on a clear sunny day
nounthe last name of a famous German composer who wrote classical music
nouna small wild animal with black and white stripes on its face that lives in holes in the ground
nouna high-ranking Christian priest who leads a group of churches, or a piece in the game of chess.
nounto bend your head or body forward to show respect, or a weapon used to shoot arrows.
nouna brownish metal made by mixing copper and tin, often used for statues.
nouna large, heavy gun that shoots metal balls, used in wars long ago.
nouna deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often made by a river.
nouna natural element found in all living things, coal, and diamonds.
nounA bright object in the sky made of ice and dust that travels around the sun.
nouna small, high place on a ship where a person watches for land or danger.
nouna small, sharp knife used as a weapon in the past.
nounthe material in living things that carries information about how they grow and look.
nouna long time with no rain, so the ground becomes very dry.
nouna basic part of something, like a simple substance that cannot be broken down.
nouna short piece of writing about one subject, often for school or a test.
nouna story or idea that is not real, often about magic or imaginary worlds
nounthe hot, bright part of a fire that you can see.
nounto make someone do something they do not want to do
nouna very large group of stars and planets in space.
nouna small part inside your body that carries information about things like your eye color or height from your parents.
nouna fancy cup with a stem and base, often made of glass or metal.
nouna style of building, art, or writing from the Middle Ages that is dark and dramatic.
adjectivethe force that pulls things down toward the Earth.
nounthe time when farmers pick and collect ripe crops from the fields.
nouna very strong feeling of fear or shock.
nouna problem or difficulty you must get past to reach a goal.
nouna race where runners jump over frames; also, problems you must overcome.
nouna very light gas that has no color or smell and is one of the elements that makes water.
nounexactly the same in every way, with no differences.
nouna group of people in a court who listen to the facts and decide if someone is guilty or not.
nouna soldier from the past who rode a horse and wore armor.
nouna big tooth at the back of the mouth used for chewing food.
nouna famous French painter who made pictures of gardens and water lilies.
nouna collection of old stories from a culture that explain the world, gods, and heroes.
nouna gas with no color or smell that makes up most of the air we breathe.
nounthe smallest and least powerful piece in the game of chess.
nouna small, raised area where someone stands to speak or receive a prize.
nouna door or entrance, especially a large or important one, or a website that is a starting point.
nouna race where each person runs part of the way and then passes something to the next person.
nouna regular, repeating pattern of sounds or movements, like in music or dancing.
nouna blue, valuable stone used in jewelry.
nouna machine in space that sends information to Earth or helps with communication.
nounthe planet with large rings around it, sixth from the sun.
nouna famous writer from England who wrote many plays and poems a long time ago.
nounan elected officer in a local area who makes sure people follow the law.
nouna flat object held in front of you to protect yourself from danger.
nouna long stick with a sharp point at one end, used as a weapon or for fishing
nounto run as fast as you can for a short distance
nounto bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground while keeping your feet flat
verba sudden rush of many animals or people running in the same direction.
nouna set of five lines used to write music.
nouna long, sharp weapon that you hold in your hand and use to cut or fight.
nouna small glass tube used in science experiments.
nouna special chair where a king or queen sits during important events.
nouna very strong wind that spins quickly and can cause a lot of damage.
nouna very sad event that causes great suffering or loss.
nounthe highest sound or voice in music, often sung by children or women
nouna large musical instrument made of metal that you play by blowing into it and moving a long slide.
nouna very large musical instrument made of metal that makes a low, deep sound when you blow into it.
nouneverything that exists, including all stars, planets, and space.
proper nounthe seventh planet from the sun, a large blue-green planet in our solar system.
nounto disappear suddenly and completely, so you cannot see it anymore.
nouna thin piece of cloth that women sometimes wear over their face or head.
nouna special picture of the inside of your body, used by doctors to see bones or problems.
nounwhen words in a sentence start with the same sound or letter, like 'Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers'
nounthe last name of a famous English writer who wrote books about love and society in the 1800s
nouna man's singing voice that is lower than a tenor but higher than a bass.
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