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Iceberg Floats Close To Small Village When Residents See What's On It, They Turn Pale

Original YouTube Video | DUK Published on 2024-01-17 Level：95 Speed：41 maxwordlevel：12

Video vocabulary

hint

US / hɪnt /

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UK / hɪnt /

noun
Helpful piece of information
Tiny quantity or sign of something
verb
To suggest without being direct about it

serious

US / ˈsɪəriəs /

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UK / ˈsɪriəs /

adjecitve
Giving something great energy or sincerity
Needing thought or concentration; important; grave
Being sincere about something; not joking

unravel

US / ʌnˈrævl /

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UK / ʌnˈrævəl /

verb
To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way

anymore

US / 'enɪmɔ: /

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UK / ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor /

adverb
No longer; no more

endless

US / ˈendləs /

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UK / ˈɛndlɪs /

adjecitve
Having or appearing to have no end

mindful

US / ˈmaɪndfl /

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UK / ˈmaɪndfəl /

adjecitve
Bearing in mind; attentive to

quiet

US / 'kwaɪət /

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UK / ˈkwaɪɪt /

adjecitve
Hidden, or done in a private way
Not loud; making very little sound
verb
To cause to become calmer or less loud

sea

US / /

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UK / /

noun
Very large group of people, similar-looking things
Large body of salty water with land around it

search

US / sɜ:tʃ /

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UK / sɜ:rtʃ /

noun
Examination of person to find something
Action to find an answer to a problem
Action of trying to find someone or something
verb
To examine a person's clothing to find something
To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
To look carefully for someone or something

respect

US / rɪ'spekt /

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UK / rɪˈspɛkt /

noun
Behavior that follows the established rules
Admiration for someone
Regard or admiration for someone or something
verb
To follow the established rules
To think very highly of another person

step

US / step /

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UK / stɛp /

noun
Movement done as part of a particular dance
Distance covered by one movement of a leg; stride
One part or stage in a process
Sound made by the feet while walking; footstep
Flat horizontal piece that forms stairs
verb
To raise and moving the foot to put it down

beneath

US / bɪ'ni:θ /

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UK / bɪˈniθ /

preposition
Not worthy of you; not good enough for you
Under; In or to a lower position; below

colossal

US / kəˈlɒsl /

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UK / kəˈlɑ:sl /

adjecitve
Being extremely large in size or amount

alley

US / 'ælɪ /

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UK / ˈæli /

noun
A narrow road or path between buildings

each

US / i:tʃ /

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UK / itʃ /

determiner
Every one of two or more things
pronoun
Per one person or thing

fight

US / faɪt /

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UK / faɪt /

noun
An argument or quarrel
Act of trying to hurt someone by hitting them
A struggle to do a difficult task
verb
To argue or quarrel with someone about something
To try to hurt someone by hitting them
To struggle to do a difficult task

emerge

US / ɪ'mɜ:dʒ /

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UK / ɪˈmɚdʒ /

verb
To rise or appear out of some background

perspective

US / pə'spektɪv /

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UK / pɚˈspɛktɪv /

noun
Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
Ability to understand what is important in life

remarkable

US / rɪˈmɑ:kəbl /

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UK / rɪˈmɑrkəbəl /

adjecitve
Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice

track

US / træk /

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UK / træk /

noun
A circular course for running
Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
Path in a field or a forest made by walkers
Often circular course laid out for car racing
One of multiple musical recordings on an album
Band surrounding the wheels of a tank
Metal lines that trains ride on
verb
To use marks to follow a wild animal
To move a certain way/follow a particular course
To record and examine the progress of something

disappear

US / ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r) /

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UK / ˌdɪsəˈpɪr /

verb
To no longer see because it's not there any more

equipment

US / ɪˈkwɪpmənt /

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UK / ɪˈkwɪpmənt /

noun
Tools or materials used to perform a task

refuse

US / rɪ'fju:z /

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UK / ˈrefjus /

noun
Garbage, waste
verb
To not accept, allow, or give something

touch

US / tʌtʃ /

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UK / tʌtʃ /

noun
Certain way of doing that makes something special
A small amount of something
Feeling of a surface
verb
To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
To be next to each other with no space between
To get involved with (used in negative)
To feel an object with your fingers, etc.

barely

US / ˈbɛəli /

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UK / ˈbɛrli /

adverb
Only just; just possible

find

US / faɪnd /

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UK / faɪnd /

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching
verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

flicker

US / 'flɪkə(r) /

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UK / ˈflɪkɚ /

noun
A light from a flame moving in the wind
verb
To move waveringly, e.g. like a flame
(Of a flame or fire) to burn unsteadily

ingenious

US / ɪnˈdʒi:niəs /

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UK / ɪnˈdʒinjəs /

adjecitve
Very good at making things or solving problems

offer

US / 'ɒfə(r) /

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UK / ˈɔfɚ, ˈɑfɚ /

noun
Price you say you are willing to pay for something
Act of making a thing available to be accepted
verb
To suggest a price you are willing to pay
To give the opportunity to accept something
To say you are willing to do something
To give or say something as an act of worship

mix

US / mɪks /

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UK / mɪks /

noun
A combination of more than two things
verb
To combine two or more things to make one
To meet and get along with others, e.g. at a party

slippery

US / ˈslɪpəri /

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UK / ˈslɪpəri /

adjecitve
Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
Hard to pin down; avoiding telling facts; evasive
(Person) untrustworthy

suddenly

US / ˈsʌdənli /

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UK / ˈsʌdn:lɪ /

adverb
In an unexpected or very quick manner

watch

US / wɒtʃ /

•

UK / wɑtʃ /

noun
Period of time someone is responsible for guarding
Device you wear on your wrist that shows the time
Official warning statement, e.g. of bad weather
verb
To keep in check, manage, or control something
To look at something for entertainment, e.g. TV
To guard a place or people; protect child, etc.
To look at carefully to work out what is happening
To protect and care for someone or something

catch

US / kætʃ /

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UK / kætʃ, kɛtʃ /

noun
Amount of something that has been caught
Trick or something trying to deceive
verb
To stop something flying and hold it
To stop something and not let it go, e.g. animals
To get sick or get a disease from someone else
To find someone to do something, a task
To get stuck on or in something
To be trapped so you can’t escape
To be able to understand what someone is saying

dwindle

US / 'dwɪndl /

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UK / ˈdwɪndl /

verb
To make or become less or smaller gradually

endurance

US / ɪn'djʊərəns /

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UK / ɛnˈdʊrəns, -ˈdjʊr- /

noun
Quality of lasting or of being permanent
Ability to continue through difficulty

hit

US / hɪt /

•

UK / hɪt /

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
Time when a website is accessed
verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport

michael

US / ˈmaɪk(ə)l /

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UK / ˈmaɪkəl /

tell

US / tel /

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UK / tɛl /

verb
To (strongly) advise a person to do something
To be able to guess
To say or communicate information to someone
To inform, but without speaking; indicate
To have a negative effect on someone
To order someone to do something; command
To recognize something based on certain signs
To report something to an authority
To explain something or teach someone something

boat

US / bəʊt /

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UK / bot /

noun
Small form of transport for traveling on water
verb
To travel on a lake or river

about

US / ə'baʊt /

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UK / əˈbaʊt /

adverb
To be ready to; going to
Nearly; approximately; roughly
Near; next to; close to
In every direction; in the area of
preposition
Concerning or of (a topic)

even

US / 'i:vn /

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UK / ˈivən /

adjecitve
Being equal in influence, power, possibility etc.
Being divided equally or fairly
(Of teams/contest) with similar chances of success
Smooth, level, or regular
Can be divided by 2; ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0
At a regular, equally steady manner
Remaining steady and unchanging
adverb
(When this is surprising) as well; too
(Used to compare two things/stress the difference)
verb
To make something level; to flatten
To make something equal

eye

US / aɪ /

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UK / aɪ /

noun
The part of the body that you see with
The skill to see the good and bad parts of a thing
Hole at the end of a needle
verb
To watch or study something closely

different

US / ˈdɪfrənt /

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UK / ˈdɪfrənt /

adjecitve
Not of the same kind; unlike other things

geiger

US / ˈɡaɪɡə /

•

UK / ˈɡaɪɡər /

other

helicopter

US / 'helɪkɒptə(r) /

•

UK / ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ /

noun
Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
verb
To transport by helicopter

iceberg

US / 'aɪsbɜ:ɡ /

•

UK / ˈaɪsˌbə:ɡ /

noun
Very large mass of floating ice in the sea

instrument

US / 'ɪnstrəmənt /

•

UK / ˈɪnstrəmənt /

noun
Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
Legal document
Device that is used for creating music

notebook

US / 'nəʊtbʊk /

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UK / ˈnotˌbʊk /

noun
Book with blank pages used for writing notes

like

US / laɪk /

•

UK / laɪk /

adjecitve
Being equal in status or kind to something else
Similar; the same
adverb
For example
preposition
Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
In a way similar to the way something is done
Such as; for example
verb
To want to
To find something pleasing; to prefer something

second

US / 'sekənd /

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UK / ˈsɛkənd /

adjecitve
2nd; the one following first
noun
Unit of time; one sixtieth of a minute
Short period of time that you wait for someone
(Do) soon

secure

US / sɪ'kjʊə(r) /

•

UK / sɪˈkjʊr /

adjecitve
Being attached to something tightly and surely
(Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
verb
To get or achieve something with certainty
To firmly attach something to something else
To protect from danger or harm, keep things safe

sit

US / sɪt /

•

UK / sɪt /

verb
To take an exam
To be in a resting position on a chair
To provide seating for people
To remain in a still position while being painted

storey

US / 'stɔ:rɪ /

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UK / ˈstɔri, ˈstori /

noun
One of many floors or levels in a building

what

US / wɒt /

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UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

pronoun
Thing or things that; the same kind as
Used to emphasize something you are about to say
adjecitve
Used to refer to a particular amount, or number
Used to place emphasis on a particular quality
adverb
To a certain degree
determiner
Question words used for asking for information
exclamation
Used to express excitement, shock, or surprise
Used to ask people to repeat something they said

that

US / ðæt /

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UK / ðæt, ðət /

adjecitve
The person or thing being talked about
Used to identify something both the speakers know
adverb
Used to reinforce adjectives and adverbs
To such a degree
conjunction
Used to connect a noun clause
Used to introduce an adverbial clause
Used to introduce a noun clause
determiner
Used as a noun to refer to something
pronoun
Referring an object far away
Used to refer to the relative pronoun ‘which’

week

US / wi:k /

•

UK / wik /

noun
Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday

challenge

US / 'tʃælɪndʒ /

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UK / ˈtʃæləndʒ /

noun
An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
Act of formally inviting someone to compete
A question to determine correctness of something
verb
To formally invite someone to compete at something
To question the correctness of something

awry

US / əˈraɪ /

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UK / əˈraɪ /

adjecitve
Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned

break

US / breɪk /

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UK / brek /

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather
verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

conversation

US / ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn /

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UK / ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən /

noun
Talking with other people; discussion or chat

draw

US / drɔ: /

•

UK / drɔ /

noun
Something that attracts people to visit a place
A lottery or prize
Result of a game, contest where the score is equal
verb
To attract attention to someone or something
To get closer to or approach something or someone
To influence a person's involvement in something
To move an object by pulling
To create an image using pen or pencil and paper
To take one thing out of a container, etc.
(Of 2 teams) to finish a game with the same score

notice

US / 'nəʊtɪs /

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UK / ˈnotɪs /

noun
Time by when you must leave, e.g. if you are fired
Paper with an announcement, e.g. pinned to a board
verb
To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing

alive

US / ə'laɪv /

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UK / əˈlaɪv /

adjecitve
Living; not dead

before

US / bɪˈfɔ:(r) /

•

UK / bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor /

adverb
At a time earlier than the present; previously
conjunction
In advance of something happening
preposition
In front of someone or something

coast

US / kəʊst /

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UK / kost /

noun
Land near the sea or ocean
verb
To progress in something without trying hard
(Of a vehicle) to move forward without power

have

US / həv /

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UK / hæv /

verb
To drink, smoke, eat or use something
To experience the effects of something
To organize an event, or join in an activity
To own, possess, or hold something
To cause to happen or produce a particular effect

plan

US / plæn /

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UK / plæn /

noun
Drawing of how something should be done or made

presence

US / ˈprezns /

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UK / ˈprɛzəns /

noun
The same place or area that a person is
Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
Something not physically seen but felt to be there
Feeling a person gives by being noticeable

revelation

US / ˌrevəˈleɪʃn /

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UK / ˌrɛvəˈleʃən /

noun
Act of making something known or seen
Showing something astonishing or enlightening

part

US / pɑ:t /

•

UK / pɑ:rt /

adjecitve
To some degree; half; not fully
noun
Division of a book
Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
A line in a person's hair, made with a comb
Character an actor plays on stage, movie, or TV
Some, but not all of a specific thing
Role in causing something to happen
verb
To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
To move two things apart creating a space
To leave someone, or to break off a relationship

tuck

US / tʌk /

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UK / tʌk /

noun
Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
verb
To put something into a small or safe place
To put something gently into place, as to hide it
To put a fold in a piece of clothing

beauty

US / 'bju:tɪ /

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UK / ˈbjuti /

noun
Something attractive that produces great pleasure
Physically or visually attractive person

datum

US / ˈdeɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm /

noun
Item of factual information

his

US / hɪz /

•

UK / hɪz /

pronoun
Something belonging to a male person

serene

US / səˈri:n /

•

UK / səˈrin /

adjecitve
Very calm or peaceful

with

US / wɪð /

•

UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

preposition
As an employee of a certain company
Against something or someone
By using something as a means
Due to; because of
Including
Possessing as a feature
Related to
(Of the manner/attitude by which you do something)
Used to express that people or things are together

chapter

US / ˈtʃæptə(r) /

•

UK / ˈtʃæptɚ /

noun
Small local group forming part of a larger one
One of the main sections of a book
Period or time in your life, e.g. your childhood

end

US / end /

•

UK / ɛnd /

noun
The point where a process or activity stops
A point that marks the limit of something; finish
Goal or desired result
The tip, edge or limit of something
verb
To be the last part of something

explore

US / ɪk'splɔ:(r) /

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UK / ɪkˈsplɔr /

verb
To examine something in detail to learn about it
To travel to a place to discover more about it

gear

US / ɡɪə(r) /

•

UK / ɡɪr /

noun
A speed selector connected to an engine
Special clothes you use for a purpose
Toothed wheel shifting power from engine to wheels
verb
To aim at or prepare yourself for something

discovery

US / dɪ'skʌvərɪ /

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UK / dɪˈskʌvəri /

noun
Learning something for the first time

ice

US / aɪs /

•

UK / aɪs /

noun
Frozen gas or liquid, esp. water
Sweet food made of frozen cream, or juices
verb
To make something cold by putting on frozen water
To spread a sweet and creamy substance on a cake

sample

US / ˈsɑ:mpl /

•

UK / ˈsæmpl /

noun
A small quantity of something used as a taster
verb
To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it

subtle

US / 'sʌtl /

•

UK / ˈsʌtl /

adjecitve
Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose

uncover

US / ʌn'kʌvə(r) /

•

UK / ʌnˈkʌvɚ /

verb
To remove what is on top to show something
(Journalist) to discover some news to be reported

unfold

US / ʌn'fəʊld /

•

UK / ʌnˈfold /

other
To happen, be told or be revealed
verb
(Of a situation) to be told or revealed
To open something that was folded
To move apart two things such as your two arms

behind

US / bɪˈhaɪnd /

•

UK / bɪˈhaɪnd /

adjecitve
Concerning a later or slower time than expected
Being in a losing position in a sporting event
Being in the past; old fashioned
adverb
Remaining
noun
The part of the body that one sits on
preposition
At or toward the back of someone or something
Supporting or helping someone

could

US / kəd /

•

UK / kʊd /

other
Past form of 'can' to mean have ability
Used to ask for something politely, or to offer

know

US / nəʊ /

•

UK / noʊ /

verb
To be familiar with a person or place, thing
To feel sure or be convinced about something
To discover or be aware of something
To be able to distinguish
To have knowledge of things

often

US / ˈɔfən /

•

UK / ˈɔfən,ˈɑfən,ˈɔftən,ˈɑf- /

adverb
Many times; frequently; on many occasions

moment

US / 'məʊmənt /

•

UK / 'moʊmənt /

noun
Very short or brief period of time
A particular period in time

strand

US / strænd /

•

UK / strænd /

noun
Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
A theme or topic area
verb
To cause to be stuck or trapped somewhere

station

US / 'steɪʃn /

•

UK / ˈsteʃən /

noun
Building, area, place used for a specific reason
A person's place in society
Place where you can catch a train or a bus
Company that broadcasts radio or TV programs
verb
(Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
To put a person in a certain place or position

town

US / taʊn /

•

UK / taʊn /

noun
Small city
Part of city with shops and entertainments

away

US / ə'weɪ /

•

UK / əˈwe /

adjecitve
Not present
adverb
Disappear completely
Doing something with a lot of energy
Not here; far from here; in a different direction
To a different area, location

binocular

US / baiˈnɔkjulə /

•

UK / bəˈnɑkjəlɚ, baɪ- /

adjecitve
Using both eyes at the same time

float

US / fləʊt /

•

UK / floʊt /

noun
Object designed to stay on the surface of water
Decorated truck used in a festival
verb
To sell the shares of a company publicly
To move slowly and easily through air
To rest on the surface of water without sinking

makeshift

US / ˈmeɪkʃɪft /

•

UK / ˈmekˌʃɪft /

adjecitve
That only serves as something temporarily

unexpected

US / ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd /

•

UK / ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd /

adjecitve
Surprising because it was not expected

world

US / wɜ:ld /

•

UK / wɜrld /

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
Political division due to some kind of similarity

curiosity

US / ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ /

•

UK / ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti /

noun
Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
Eager desire to learn more about something

document

US / 'dɒkjʊmənt /

•

UK / ˈdɑkjəmənt /

noun
Official (printed) record that gives information
verb
To support an opinion with recorded evidence

low

US / ləʊ /

•

UK / lo /

adjecitve
Having a small quantity, supply, or amount
Being unhappy or unpleasant in attitude
Not high; being near the ground, or bottom
(Of a voice, sound) being soft; quiet
noun
Situation of not having a lot of something

ordeal

US / ɔ:'di:l /

•

UK / ɔrˈdil /

noun
Event that is difficult to survive, live through

see

US / si: /

•

UK / si /

verb
To go on a date with someone
To predict whether something is, or will be true
To understand what someone says
To use your eyes to look at something
To visit a place often for sightseeing or pleasure
To visit or meet with someone
To find out by waiting or looking
To watch (a game, movie or TV show)

soften

US / 'sɒfn /

•

UK / ˈsɔfən, ˈsɑfən /

other
To make something less hard or firm
verb
To make more sympathetic or less strict
To make something less hard or firm

clear

US / klɪə(r) /

•

UK / klɪr /

adjecitve
Empty; without anything in it or on it
Being certain and without doubt
Being without any streaks, spots, or cracks
Easy to understand; well-explained; obvious
adverb
Completely; entirely; through the whole of
Away from; free from
verb
To recover from or remove a problem
To get rid of the entire contents of
To give permission for something to happen
To make a place or surface empty by removing
To prove that someone is not guilty or to blame

gather

US / ˈgæðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈɡæðɚ /

noun
Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
verb
To bring objects together into one place
(Of liquids) To come to a head, as in boil
To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
To increase or accumulate
To bring people, animals together into a group
To activate strength, courage to prepare for task
To understand or believe some information

guard

US / ɡɑ:d /

•

UK / ɡɑrd /

noun
Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
verb
To keep watch over something to protect it

hand

US / hænd /

•

UK / hænd /

noun
Cards given to a player in a card game
Piece of a clock that points to the time
Someone who performs physical tasks or work
Body part at the end of a person's arm
Help for someone performing a particular action
Condition of having power or influence
Member of the crew of a ship
verb
To give something to someone personally

US / nekst /

•

UK / nɛkst /

adverb
The one that follows another in time or order
At a time or place directly after the present one
noun
The one that follows after
adjecitve
Immediately after the previous one
First occurrence after the present one

remote

US / rɪ'məʊt /

•

UK / rɪˈmot /

adjecitve
Being far away from people, towns, etc.
(Of a possibility) being small or not likely
(Of time) far off; long ago; far in the future
Not friendly; separating yourself from others
noun
Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.

quickly

US / ˈkwɪkli /

•

UK / ˈkwɪklɪ /

adverb
Without taking a lot of time; fast

scientist

US / ˈsaɪəntɪst /

•

UK / ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun
Person who is trained in a science

perilous

US / ˈperələs /

•

UK / ˈpɛrələs /

adjecitve
Extremely dangerous, risky

chaos

US / 'keɪɒs /

•

UK / ˈkeˌɑs /

other
State of utter confusion or disorder

begin

US / bɪ'ɡɪn /

•

UK / ˈbeɡɪn /

verb
To do the first part of an action; to start

doubt

US / daʊt /

•

UK / daʊt /

noun
Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
verb
To question the truth or certainty of something

climb

US / klaɪm /

•

UK / klaɪm /

noun
A trip up something, e.g. a mountain
Increase or a rise toward a higher price or point
verb
To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
To increase or rise toward a higher price or point

incredible

US / ɪnˈkredəbl /

•

UK / ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl /

adjecitve
Very good; amazing
Really good; amazing; great
Very hard to believe

mass

US / mæs /

•

UK / mæs /

noun
Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
Large amount or number of something
Main or largest part of something
Large number of people considered as a whole
Amount of matter that an object has
verb
To gather people or things into a large group

such

US / sʌtʃ /

•

UK / sʌtʃ /

determiner
Being similar to
(Thing) as previously stated or referred to
adverb
(Used to emphasize the quality of an adjective)

water

US / 'wɔ:tə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwɔtɚ, ˈwɑtɚ /

noun
Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
Large area such as an ocean or sea
verb
(Of the eyes) to produce tears
(Mouth) to become wet at the thought of nice food
To pour liquids onto a plant to keep it alive

grow

US / ɡrəʊ /

•

UK / ɡro /

verb
To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
To improve; to develop better skills over time
To develop and become bigger or taller over time

limit

US / 'lɪmɪt /

•

UK / ˈlɪmɪt /

noun
Point beyond which it is not possible to go
verb
To stop or prevent an increase past a point

patrol

US / pə'trəʊl /

•

UK / pəˈtrol /

noun
Person or group who checks an area is safe
verb
To survey an area to maintain safety and order

ration

US / ˈræʃn /

•

UK / ˈræʃən, ˈreʃən /

noun
Restriction of the amount someone can eat, use etc.
An allocation of e.g. food (when it is scarce)

piece

US / pi:s /

•

UK / pis /

noun
A counter in a board game
Small part of something larger
verb
To put items together to assemble something

pierce

US / pɪəs /

•

UK / pɪrs /

noun
Person's name
verb
To force a way into
To make a hole with something sharp

start

US / stɑ:t /

•

UK / stɑrt /

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared
other
Beginning of something in place or time
verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

upcoming

US / ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjecitve
Occurring soon; approaching

test

US / test /

•

UK / test /

noun
A medical examination
Action to establish the truth or nature of
Examination; questions to measure knowledge
verb
To be given a medical examination
To try to establish the truth or nature of
To ask a series of questions to measure knowledge

ascent

US / ə'sent /

•

UK / əˈsɛnt /

noun
Act of rising or going upwards

few

US / fju: /

•

UK / fju /

pronoun
Not many, a small number

cold

US / kəʊld /

•

UK / kold /

adjecitve
Having a very low temperature
Being unfriendly or lacking emotion
noun
Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat

much

US / mʌtʃ /

•

UK / mʌtʃ /

adjecitve
Very; to a high level or degree
adverb
A lot; large amount; a high degree of
Nearly; basically
On many occasions; often
noun
A large amount; a great quantity

ocean

US / 'əʊʃn /

•

UK / ˈoʃən /

noun
Large body of salt water; a large sea

undeniable

US / ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl /

•

UK / ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl /

adjecitve
Certainly true; impossible to prove false

define

US / dɪ'faɪn /

•

UK / dɪˈfaɪn /

verb
To explain the meaning of words
To set or mark the limits of something

dedication

US / ˌdedɪ'keɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌdɛdɪˈkeʃən /

noun
Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
Commitment to work hard for something important

counter

US / 'kaʊntə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkaʊntɚ /

noun
A point in a discussion that puts an opposite view
A narrow table top for serving/preparing food
Person or device that adds the number of things
A token or flat piece used in games
prefix
Being opposite or against something
verb
To say or do something in opposition or resistance
To try to prevent, as by making a different point

face

US / feɪs /

•

UK / fes /

noun
Side or outer surface of something
An expression using mouth, nose, eyes etc.
Front part of the head where eyes, mouth etc. are
Characteristics you show in public
verb
To cover a surface with something like paint
To deal with a problem or responsibilities
To look toward; point in a certain direction

inquiry

US / ɪn'kwaɪərɪ /

•

UK / ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪnˌkwaɪri, ˈɪnkwəri, ˈɪŋ- /

noun
Process of seeking information
Official examination to get information

possibly

US / ˈpɒsəbli /

•

UK / ˈpɑ:səbli /

adverb
May be true or likely, but is uncertain

those

US / ðəʊz /

•

UK / ðoz /

determiner
The people or things we are talking about
pronoun
The objects far from the speaker

trail

US / treɪl /

•

UK / trel /

noun
Series of marks or signs left by something moving
Rough path, as through a forest or field
Following behind someone to see what they're doing
verb
To follow behind someone
To be losing to a competitor
To pull something behind you along the ground
To follow behind someone to see what they're doing

exchange

US / ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ /

•

UK / ɪksˈtʃendʒ /

noun
Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
Short discussion or talk
The place you can change money to another currency
Place where things or services are exchanged
Act of returning something to a store
Act of giving a thing in return for another thing
verb
To share (a look, a few words etc.)
To sell one currency to get another
To return something to a store
To give things of similar value to each other

axe

US / æks /

•

UK / æks /

noun
Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
verb
To make someone lose their job

just

US / dʒʌst /

•

UK / dʒʌst /

adjecitve
Proper or appropriate; as is deserved
Doing or being what is right or fair
Legally correct; having enough evidence
adverb
Almost; nearly
Exactly at the time of
Exactly (the same as, like)

home

US / həʊm /

•

UK / hom /

adjecitve
A sports team's own field or place of play
adverb
Into the correct or intended position
noun
House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
Institution for sick or elderly people
Place where a person or a family lives
Country where a person lives or was born
Region that is native to peoples, plant or animals
verb
To move towards a particular target location

passion

US / 'pæʃn /

•

UK / ˈpæʃən /

noun
Powerful, positive excitement and interest
Something for which one has a great love
Strong sexual feelings toward someone

purpose

US / 'pɜ:pəs /

•

UK / ˈpɚpəs /

noun
Reason for which something is done; aim; goal

amount

US / ə'maʊnt /

•

UK / əˈmaʊnt /

noun
Quantity of something
verb
To add up to a certain figure

gaze

US / ɡeɪz /

•

UK / ɡez /

noun
Direction you are looking
verb
To look at with fixed eyes

head

US / hed /

•

UK / hɛd /

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river
verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

maneuver

US / mə'nu:və /

•

UK / məˈnuvɚ, -ˈnju- /

noun
Military movement of troops
verb
To move troops in a battle

scope

US / skəʊp /

•

UK / skoʊp /

noun
Opportunity for action or thought
Range of things included or dealt with
Instrument that you use to look at things
verb
to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out

personal

US / ˈpɜ:sənl /

•

UK / ˈpɚsənəl /

adjecitve
Done by or to a particular person; individual
Concerning a person's private life or feelings

quality

US / 'kwɒlətɪ /

•

UK / ˈkwɑlɪti /

noun
Feature associated with someone or something
High level of worth or excellence

spirit

US / 'spɪrɪt /

•

UK / ˈspɪrɪt /

noun
Person's strong determination or attitude
Unique qualities of person, place, or time
Part of a person thought to be moved by religion
Appearance or sense of a dead person
verb
To take someone away as if by magic

bustle

US / ˈbʌsl /

•

UK / ˈbʌsəl /

verb
To move energetically or busily

mystery

US / ˈmɪstri /

•

UK / ˈmɪstəri /

noun
Quality of being strange and not understood
Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
Something that is not known

situation

US / ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən /

noun
Place, position or area that something is in
Circumstance or condition surrounding an event
An unexpected problem or difficulty

vast

US / vɑ:st /

•

UK / væst /

adjecitve
Being very large in size or amount

bleak

US / bli:k /

•

UK / blik /

adjecitve
Desolate and colorless; without much hope

adversity

US / əd'vɜ:sətɪ /

•

UK / ædˈvə:sɪti /

noun
Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble

for

US / fə(r) /

•

UK / fɔr,fə /

preposition
Used to show the purpose, or need of something

resilience

US / rɪˈzɪliəns /

•

UK / rɪˈzɪljəns /

noun
Ability to recover quickly from something bad

scour

US / ˈskaʊə(r) /

•

UK / skaʊr /

verb
To clean by brushing with a rough object
To search something very carefully

penetrate

US / ˈpenɪtreɪt /

•

UK / ˈpɛnɪˌtret /

verb
To enter or pass through something
To gain a market in a new area or country
To spread through many parts of something
To gain an understanding of something

spend

US / spend /

•

UK / spɛnd /

verb
To use money to pay for something
To use time in order to do something
To use up something completely

time

US / taɪm /

•

UK / taɪm /

noun
Speed at which music is played; tempo
Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
Occasion when something happens
Period or occasion that something occurred
Period in history or the past
Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
How long an event takes; duration
verb
To check speed at which music is performed
To choose a specific moment to do something
To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

tower

US / 'taʊə(r) /

•

UK / ˈtaʊɚ /

noun
Tall, narrow building
Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
verb
To be very good at something

through

US / θru: /

•

UK / θru /

adjecitve
having finished using or doing something
adverb
From the beginning of something until the end
preposition
Over, in, across an entire thing or place
Allowing you to pass between, or to
By a particular way or process; by the use of

why

US / waɪ /

•

UK / hwaɪ, waɪ /

adverb
Question word to ask for a reason
exclamation
(Used to express surprise or approval)

wind

US / wɪnd /

•

UK / wɪnd /

adjecitve
(Musical instruments) that you blow into to play
noun
A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
Something that has influence
verb
If a road, path, or river winds, it follows a route that turns repeatedly in different directions
To turn or cause something to turn
To twist around something

any

US / 'enɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛni /

adjecitve
One, or some, no matter which
pronoun
One (thing) of many; some

anybody

US / ˈenibɒdi /

•

UK / ˈenibʌdi /

pronoun
Any person; anyone

distance

US / 'dɪstəns /

•

UK / ˈdɪstəns /

noun
Lack of friendliness toward another person
Amount of space between two places or things
verb
To make it clear that you are not involved

decide

US / dɪ'saɪd /

•

UK / dɪˈsaɪd /

verb
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To make a legal judgment in court
to affect the result of something

come

US / kʌm /

•

UK / kʌm /

verb
To arrive at a place
(Of mail) to be delivered
To move toward someone; go with someone
To reach a certain point or state

company

US / 'kʌmpənɪ /

•

UK / ˈkʌmpəni /

noun
Good feeling from being with someone else
A business that sells things or provides services
Guests, especially in your home
Being with another person rather than alone

composition

US / ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌkɑ:mpəˈzɪʃn /

noun
Piece of writing, music etc.
A piece of music
Structure of a picture or image to make an effect

howl

US / haʊl /

•

UK / haʊl /

verb
To cry or wail loudly

observe

US / əbˈzɜ:v /

•

UK / əbˈzɜ:rv /

verb
To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
To watch carefully; to make a comment

panoramic

US / ˌpænə'ræmɪk /

•

UK / ˌpænəˈræmɪk /

adjecitve
Having a full and wide view of something

think

US / θɪŋk /

•

UK / θɪŋk /

verb
To have an idea about something without certainty
To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

battle

US / 'bætl /

•

UK / ˈbætl /

noun
Military fight between armies
Working hard to stop something; struggle
verb
To fight or struggle against someone or something
To work hard to stop something; struggle

despair

US / dɪ'speə(r) /

•

UK / dɪˈspɛr /

noun
Felling of having lost all hope
verb
To have lost all hope; lose heart

ease

US / i:z /

•

UK / iz /

noun
State of being comfortable or relaxed
verb
To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
To move slowly and purposely to get in small space

environment

US / ɪn'vaɪrənmənt /

•

UK / ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt, -ˈvaɪən- /

noun
Natural world in which plants and animals live
The entire surrounding conditions of something

guide

US / ɡaɪd /

•

UK / ɡaɪd /

noun
Book or a magazine containing information/advice
Person leading others visiting an unknown place
verb
To help or advise someone about something
To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
To lead people visiting a new or unknown place

intact

US / ɪn'tækt /

•

UK / ɪn'tækt /

adjecitve
Being complete, without damaged or missing parts

prepare

US / prɪˈpeə(r) /

•

UK / prɪˈper /

verb
To make something ready for use

and

US / ənd /

•

UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

conjunction
Used to refer to two or more things
Plus; in addition; on top of that
Used to introduce an action that follows another

aftermath

US / ˈɑ:ftəmæθ /

•

UK / ˈæftərmæθ /

noun
The bad result/situation after an event

breath

US / breθ /

•

UK / brɛθ /

noun
Air you take in and out of your body

back

US / bæk /

•

UK / bæk /

adjecitve
Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
adverb
Have returned to a place you were before
noun
The part of a chair that the upper body leans upon
Location at the rear of something
The reverse of side something
Area on the rear of your body
verb
To bet money on something
To go backwards in a car
To support and encourage someone or some cause

journal

US / ˈdʒə:nl /

•

UK / ˈdʒɚnəl /

noun
A diary; record of what you do every day
Magazine of academic papers

hope

US / həʊp /

•

UK / hop /

noun
When you wish something will happen; what you wish
verb
To expect and want something to happen

harsh

US / hɑ:ʃ /

•

UK / hɑrʃ /

adjecitve
Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
Being severe and unkind

trajectory

US / trə'dʒektərɪ /

•

UK / trəˈdʒɛktəri /

noun
The path followed by a flying object

venture

US / 'ventʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈvɛntʃɚ /

adjecitve
(Business activity) taking chances or risks
noun
(Business) activity involving calculated risks
verb
To risk something, such as money
To face the dangers, take the risk of something
To say something; to dare to speak your mind

only

US / ˈəunli /

•

UK / ˈonli /

adverb
Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
Not very important or serious
Just that type of thing, person
Short time ago; not before a certain time
conjunction
Except; but

put

US / pʊt /

•

UK / pʊt /

phrasal verb
to make a light stop shining by pressing or moving a switch
verb
To move or place a thing in a particular position
To rate something in importance or value
To write or say something in a certain manner

button

US / 'bʌtn /

•

UK / ˈbʌtn /

noun
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
Switch activated by pressing
verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

drift

US / drɪft /

•

UK / drɪft /

verb
(Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
(Of boats) to move without purpose on water
To move or live without a purpose or goal
To move slowly or effortlessly in water or air

early

US / ˈɜ:li /

•

UK / ˈɜ:rli /

adjecitve
Happening or appearing before
adverb
Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
Happening sooner than expected

large

US / lɑ:dʒ /

•

UK / lɑ:rdʒ /

adjecitve
Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat

most

US / məʊst /

•

UK / most /

adverb
Very; extremely
Greatest possible degree
pronoun
Nearly all of something

mostly

US / ˈməʊstli /

•

UK / ˈmoʊstli /

adverb
In large part; mainly or chiefly

secret

US / 'si:krət /

•

UK / 'si:krət /

adjecitve
That you don't want others to know; private
noun
Information you do not want others to know

beyond

US / bɪ'jɒnd /

•

UK / biˈɑnd, bɪˈjɑnd /

adverb
On or to the farther side
In addition to
preposition
Later in time than
Out of the limits of

eerily

US / /

•

UK / /

adverb
In an unnatural mysterious manner

ignite

US / ɪɡ'naɪt /

•

UK / ɪɡˈnaɪt /

verb
To catch fire
To cause something to start burning
To give energy to something or someone

forever

US / fər'evə(r) /

•

UK / fɔrˈɛvɚ, fə- /

adverb
For all future time; in the future

forge

US / fɔ:dʒ /

•

UK / fɔ:rdʒ /

noun
A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
verb
To create something by hammering hot metal
To form something new, such a relationship
To make a false copy to deceive others

keep

US / ki:p /

•

UK / kip /

noun
Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
Money spent on you so you can live in a place
verb
To continue doing something; not to stop
To stop balls going in a goal in sports
To not give back or return something
(Of food) to not spoil or not rot
To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
To have and continue to hold something
To do something that you have promised or agreed
To stay in a certain place or condition
To maintain the rules

quietly

US / 'kwaɪətlɪ /

•

UK / ˈkwaɪətlɪ /

adverb
In a quiet manner; making little sound or fuss

something

US / ˈsʌmθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈsʌmθɪŋ /

adverb
In some degree or measure
noun
a person or thing of some value or consequence
pronoun
Thing that is not yet known or named
Approximately

dawn

US / dɔ:n /

•

UK / dɔn /

noun
First light of day
Person's name
verb
To begin to grow light as the sun rises
To begin to be understood for the first time

icy

US / 'aɪsɪ /

•

UK / ˈaɪsi /

adjecitve
Very cold; with frozen water on it, or in it
Not very friendly or kind

far

US / fɑ:(r) /

•

UK / fɑr /

adjecitve
A long way away
Being a long way away
adverb
To a large degree or extent

hide

US / haɪd /

•

UK / haɪd /

noun
The skin of an animal used for making leather
verb
To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found

leave

US / li:v /

•

UK / liv /

noun
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work
verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

partially

US / ˈpɑ:ʃəli /

•

UK / ˈpɑ:rʃəli /

adverb
In part; in some degree; not wholly

vastness

US / vɑ:stnəs /

•

UK / ˈvæstnɪs /

noun
An exceedingly great area or degree

where

US / hwɛə /

•

UK / hwɛr, wɛr /

conjunction
At or in the place which
In whatever place
pronoun
Word you use to ask the location of something

wilderness

US / 'wɪldənəs /

•

UK / ˈwɪldənɪs /

noun
Rural area left natural and largely untouched

along

US / əˈlɒŋ /

•

UK / əˈlɔ:ŋ /

adverb
As a companion; taken with someone
preposition
At a point on a line

from

US / frəm /

•

UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

preposition
Starting at a particular place, time or level

isolation

US / ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌaɪsəˈleʃən /

noun
Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
Process of separating things from other things

horizon

US / həˈraɪzn /

•

UK / həˈraɪzn /

noun
Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
Limits of someone's experience or understanding

out

US / aʊt /

•

UK / aʊt /

adverb
No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
Away from home, business, or the usual place
In a direction/movement away from inside or center
noun
Act when a batter cannot continue playing
verb
To tell people a secret

over

US / 'əʊvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈovɚ /

adverb
Finished; no longer happening
Towards the ground/away from a standing position
noun
A set of six consecutive balls bowled in cricket
other
Finished
preposition
Showing the relation when a thing is above another
On or covering something
Above or across something
More than you need
From one side to the other
In the direction of; toward

US / ʃeə(r) /

•

UK / ʃɛr /

noun
Part-ownership in a property, business or company
Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
verb
To divide something between two or more people
To allow others to use your things equally
To give information, etc. to someone

shore

US / ʃɔ:(r) /

•

UK / ʃɔr, ʃor /

noun
Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river

represent

US / ˌreprɪ'zent /

•

UK / ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt /

verb
To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
To show or describe something in a particular way
To act on behalf of others in government
To act or speak for another person or other people

resume

US / rɪ'zju:m /

•

UK / rɪˈzum /

noun
A record of your achievements and qualifications
verb
To return to your seat, a place or position
To continue something after a pause or break

stun

US / stʌn /

•

UK / stʌn /

verb
To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
To incapacitate using a special gun

support

US / səˈpɔ:t /

•

UK / səˈpɔrt, -ˈport /

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down
verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

friendship

US / ˈfrendʃɪp /

•

UK / ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp /

noun
Feeling of liking someone; good relationship

food

US / fu:d /

•

UK / fud /

noun
What people and animals eat to live
Things taken in by plants to maintain life
A particular style or type of cooking, e.g. Asian

not

US / nɒt /

•

UK / nɑt /

adverb
Word indicating the negative
(Used to form the negative of verbs)

preparation

US / ˌprepəˈreɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌprɛpəˈreʃən /

noun
Cream or substance applied onto the skin
Act of making ready for a purpose or activity

size

US / saɪz /

•

UK / saɪz /

noun
How big or small a thing is
Standard measurements for clothing, shoes
verb
To make something to fit a particular measurement
To organize or group from small to large

survive

US / sə'vaɪv /

•

UK / sɚˈvaɪv /

verb
To continue to live despite illness or trouble

cautiously

US / 'kɔ:ʃəslɪ /

•

UK / ˈkɔʃəslɪ /

adverb
In a manner to avoid risk or danger

against

US / əˈgenst /

•

UK / əˈɡenst /

preposition
In physical contact with, as for support; next to
In opposition to; disagreeing with

alongside

US / əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd /

•

UK / əˌlɔ:ŋˈsaɪd /

preposition
Side by side with something

experience

US / ɪk'spɪərɪəns /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɪriəns /

noun
Thing a person has done or that happened to them
An event at which you learned something
Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
verb
To gain knowledge by doing things

harbinger

US / 'hɑ:bɪndʒə(r) /

•

UK / ˈhɑrbɪndʒɚ /

noun
Something that indicates what will come

now

US / naʊ /

•

UK / naʊ /

adverb
At the present time or moment
Right away or in the next possible moment
Used to refer to something that just happened
Time between the present and a moment in the past
conjunction
Resulting from or because of something

law

US / lɔ: /

•

UK / lɔ /

noun
Field of study that relates to the legal profession
A rule made and enforced by a government
System or rules made by the government

legacy

US / 'leɡəsɪ /

•

UK / ˈlɛɡəsi /

noun
Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
Something left or given by a person who has died

measure

US / ˈmeʒə(r) /

•

UK / ˈmɛʒɚ /

noun
Plan to achieve a desired result
Tool used to calculate the size of something
verb
To determine the value or importance of something
To calculate size, weight or temperature of

survey

US / 'sɜ:veɪ /

•

UK / ˈsɜː(r)veɪ /

noun
Broad view or general description of something
Act of measuring land or property to make a map
Set of questions used to ask people about a topic
verb
To offer a broad view or general description
To measure an area of land to make a map of it
To ask people a question about a particular topic

but

US / bət /

•

UK / bʌt,bət /

conjunction
Used before you say something different, opposite

give

US / ɡɪv /

•

UK / ɡɪv /

noun
Degree of flexibility in something, a material
verb
To hand over or present something to someone
To cause someone to have or experience something

formation

US / fɔ:ˈmeɪʃn /

•

UK / fɔ:rˈmeɪʃn /

noun
Process of creating; making a particular shape

intensify

US / ɪn'tensɪfaɪ /

•

UK / ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ /

verb
To make something stronger or more extreme

life

US / laɪf /

•

UK / laɪf /

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

research

US / rɪ'sɜ:tʃ /

•

UK / rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ /

noun
Study done to discover new ideas and facts
Work done to find or discover knowledge
verb
To study in order to discover new ideas and facts

signal

US / 'sɪɡnəl /

•

UK / ˈsɪɡnəl /

adjecitve
Most important or most noticeable
noun
Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
Act/sound that tells people to do/start something
Road-side lights that direct traffic to go or stop
Sound and light waves carrying TV and radio data
verb
To be evidence/an indication something will happen
To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start

tarpaulin

US / tɑːˈpɔːlɪn /

•

UK / tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn /

noun
Piece of material used to cover objects or areas

townspeople

US / ˈtaʊnzpi:pl /

•

UK / ˈtaʊnzˌpipəl /

noun
People living in a town

brother

US / ˈbrʌðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈbrʌðɚ /

noun
A boy or man who shares a parent with you

anticipation

US / ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn /

•

UK / ænˌtɪsəˈpeʃən /

noun
Pleasurable feeling about a future event

can

US / kæn /

•

UK / kən,kæn /

noun
A metal container for storing food
other
Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
verb
To have permission to
To be possible to do
To preserve food by sealing it in a metal container

recent

US / 'ri:snt /

•

UK / ˈrisənt /

adjecitve
Happening or beginning not long ago

telescope

US / ˈtelɪskəʊp /

•

UK / ˈtelɪskoʊp /

noun
Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
verb
To shorten by compacting tubes inside each other

towards

US / tə'wɔ:dz /

•

UK / 'təuədz, twɔ:dz /

preposition
In the direction of someone or something

sheer

US / ʃɪə(r) /

•

UK / ʃɪr /

adjecitve
(Of luck/stupidity) very complete or absolute
(Of fabric) very fine or thin; see-through
adverb
Straight up and down; steeply
verb
To suddenly turn or change direction

bury

US / 'berɪ /

•

UK / ˈbɛri /

verb
To put something into the ground and cover it

box

US / bɒks /

•

UK / bɑ:ks /

noun
A marked area of a baseball field
A container with four straight sides and a lid
Area of seating in a theater separated from others
A 4 sided container or shape printed on a page
Entire amount of something inside a container
verb
To strike someone on the side of the head
To pack an object in a six-sided container
To fight with gloved hands as a sport

north

US / nɔ:θ /

•

UK / nɔ:rθ /

adjecitve
Coming from the opposite direction to the south
noun
Direction to your left when facing the rising sun

mysterious

US / mɪˈstɪəriəs /

•

UK / mɪˈstɪriəs /

adjecitve
Unusual; hard to understand or work out

study

US / 'stʌdɪ /

•

UK / ˈstʌdi /

noun
Room that a person studies or reads in
Piece of research
Topic or subject you research or learn about
verb
To focus on learning something usually at school

understand

US / ˌʌndə'stænd /

•

UK / ˌʌndɚˈstænd /

verb
To know the meaning of language, what someone says

would

US / wʊd /

•

UK / wʊd /

other
Used to indicate something imagined
Used to ask or request something politely
Verb used to indicate possibility, request etc.
Used to indicate a preference
Used to indicate a reaction
Indicates something that occurred repeatedly
Used to indicate willingness or ability to do

unsure

US / ˌʌnˈʃʊə(r) /

•

UK / ʌnˈʃʊr, -ˈʃə:r /

adjecitve
Lacking confidence or certainty
Lacking confidence in your own words or actions

calm

US / kɑ:m /

•

UK / kɑm /

adjecitve
Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
Relaxed and not worried or angry
verb
To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry

lend

US / lend /

•

UK / lɛnd /

verb
To let someone borrow something for a while
To give help or support to someone in need

safety

US / ˈseɪfti /

•

UK / ˈsefti /

noun
Device on a gun to prevent accidental shooting
State of being free from harm or danger

scatter

US / 'skætə(r) /

•

UK / ˈskætɚ /

other
To place or leave things in various places
verb
To throw or move into various different directions

significant

US / sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt /

•

UK / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt /

adjecitve
Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
Having meaning; important; noticeable
(Statistics) being clearly different

speedboat

US / ˈspi:dbəʊt /

•

UK / ˈspi:dboʊt /

noun
Fast motorboat

photograph

US / ˈfəʊtəgrɑ:f /

•

UK / ˈfoʊtəgræf /

noun
Picture taken with a camera
verb
To take a picture with a camera

want

US / wɔnt /

•

UK / wɑnt, wɔnt /

noun
Something you desire or wish for
State or condition of poverty
verb
To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing

testament

US / ˈtestəmənt /

•

UK / ˈtɛstəmənt /

noun
Evidence or proof (usually of something good)

usually

US / ˈju:ʒuəli /

•

UK / ˈjuːʒuəli /

adverb
Normally; regularly

become

US / bɪ'kʌm /

•

UK / bɪˈkʌm /

verb
To begin to be; grow to be; develop into
To be suitable for a particular job or role

dream

US / dri:m /

•

UK / drim /

noun
A wish or hope for something to happen
Imagination or image of something you want
Images, thoughts, feelings experienced when asleep
verb
To wish for something to happen
To experience thoughts, images while asleep

engulf

US / ɪn'ɡʌlf /

•

UK / ɛnˈɡʌlf /

verb
To completely surround and enclose

inhabitant

US / ɪnˈhæbɪtənt /

•

UK / ɪnˈhæbɪtənt /

noun
Someone living in an area or place

insight

US / 'ɪnsaɪt /

•

UK / ˈɪnˌsaɪt /

noun
Power to understand people and things very well
Very good understanding of something

slow

US / sləʊ /

•

UK / sloʊ /

adjecitve
Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
(Clock) showing time earlier than the actual time
Having difficulty understanding simple things
Moving or happening without speed; not fast
verb
To move, with less speed than before
To move or go without much speed

US / səb'skraɪb /

•

UK / səbˈskraɪb /

verb
To regularly pay to receive a service

somebody

US / 'sʌmbədɪ /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌbɑdi, -ˌbʌdi, -bədi /

noun
Important well-respected person
pronoun
Person who is not known or named

transform

US / træns'fɔ:m /

•

UK / trænsˈfɔrm /

verb
To change the shape completely in a good way

alone

US / ə'ləʊn /

•

UK / əˈlon /

adjecitve
Apart from others
Without equal
adverb
Without anyone or anything else

emit

US / ɪ'mɪt /

•

UK / ɪˈmɪt /

verb
To release or send out (a gas, etc.)

natural

US / ˈnætʃərəl /

•

UK / ˈnætʃərəl, ˈnætʃrəl /

adjecitve
Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
Not made by humans; without human intervention

might

US / maɪt /

•

UK / maɪt /

other
Used to politely request an action
Used to express that something could happen
Power, strength, force or influence

lead

US / li:d /

•

UK / lid /

adjecitve
Being the main part in movies or plays
noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game
verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

let

US / let /

•

UK / lɛt /

verb
To allow someone to do something
Introducing a suggestion to do something together
To rent a house, etc. to others

person

US / 'pɜ:sn /

•

UK / 'pɜ:rsn /

noun
Man, woman or child

tenacity

US / tə'næsətɪ /

•

UK / təˈnæsɪti /

noun
Quality of willing to keep trying despite trouble

the

US / ðə /

•

UK / ðə /

article
Used to refer to something already mentioned
Used to show there is only one of something
determiner
Used to describe all of a family

accustom

US / əˈkʌstəm /

•

UK / əˈkʌstəm /

transitive verb
Make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual.

across

US / əˈkrɔs /

•

UK / əˈkrɔs,əˈkrɑs /

adverb
Distance from one side to another
(Go) from one side to the other of something

bottle

US / 'bɒtl /

•

UK / ˈbɑtl /

noun
Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
verb
To put something into a bottle to store it

excitement

US / ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

•

UK / ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

noun
When people feel very happy and enthusiastic

this

US / ðɪs /

•

UK / ðɪs /

adjecitve
Used to indicate something already been discussed
Used to indicate something happening around now
adverb
An indication by a physical motion or gesture
A specific amount of
determiner
Person, thing, or idea near you
pronoun
Person, thing that has already been discussed

word

US / wɜ:d /

•

UK / wɚd /

noun
Unit of language that has a meaning
Promise
Short remark or piece of information
verb
To express something by choosing particular words

also

US / 'ɔ:lsəʊ /

•

UK / ˈɔlso /

adverb
In addition; too; in a similar way

construct

US / kənˈstrʌkt /

•

UK / kənˈstrʌkt /

noun
A thought, theory or hypothesis
verb
To build or create something
To create a sentence, story, argument or theory

extinguish

US / ɪk'stɪŋɡwɪʃ /

•

UK / ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ /

verb
To make something stop burning
To make something end or die

climate

US / ˈklaɪmət /

•

UK / ˈklaɪmɪt /

noun
Typical weather conditions in a particular place

dire

US / ˈdaɪə(r) /

•

UK / daɪr /

adjecitve
(E.g. of consequences) very serious

critical

US / ˈkrɪtɪkl /

•

UK / ˈkrɪtɪkəl /

adjecitve
Making a negative judgment of something
Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
Most important part

fog

US / fɒg /

•

UK / fɔ:g /

noun
Cloudy air that makes seeing things difficult
verb
To have water drops on it so you cannot see out

live

US / lɪv /

•

UK / liv /

adjecitve
Being broadcast as events happen, not recorded
Carrying electric current; able to give a shock
Glowing because burning; hot
Not yet killed (for food)
adverb
(Music, drama) as it is performed
verb
To be alive
To experience a particular type of life
To make your home in a house or town

how

US / haʊ /

•

UK / haʊ /

adjecitve
To what degree? in what amount?
adverb
(Used to explain the way to do something)
exclamation
For what purpose or reason?
(Used to ask someone or something's condition)

spectacle

US / ˈspektəkl /

•

UK / ˈspɛktəkəl /

noun
Impressive performance, public event or show
Large public event, performance, or show
Public show of your bad or shameful actions

you

US / jʊ /

•

UK / ju /

pronoun
Person someone is speaking or writing to
Person or people in general

bridge

US / brɪdʒ /

•

UK / brɪdʒ /

noun
Structure built over river, road so you can cross
verb
To make a link between; bring together

huddle

US / 'hʌdl /

•

UK / ˈhʌdl /

noun
Tightly packed group
Quick gathering of players to discuss plays
verb
To gather together in a tightly packed group
To gather briefly on the field to discuss plays

safely

US / ˈseɪfli /

•

UK / ˈseflɪ /

adverb
Out of danger

make

US / meɪk /

•

UK / mek /

noun
Product made by a particular company; brand
verb
To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
To get to (a place) on time
To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
To create something by putting things together
To earn a certain amount of money at a job
To cause or force a person to do something
To cause something to happen or be formed

phenomenon

US / fə'nɒmɪnən /

•

UK / fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən /

noun
Unusual event, fact that can be studied
Interesting or unusual person, group
something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesti

shine

US / ʃaɪn /

•

UK / ʃaɪn /

noun
Act of using a polish to clean shoes
verb
To point a light in a certain direction
To make something clean by using a polish
To make or produce a bright light

bell

US / bel /

•

UK / bɛl /

noun
Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
Electronic device that makes a ringing sound

enigmatic

US / ˌenɪgˈmætɪk /

•

UK / ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk /

adjecitve
Difficult to understand or form an opinion of

fade

US / feɪd /

•

UK / fed /

verb
To cause to lose brightness of color
To lose strength or freshness

into

US / 'ɪntə /

•

UK / ˈɪntu /

preposition
Moving or going inside something
In the same direction as; in the direction of
So as to become; taking the state of

one

US / wʌn /

•

UK / wʌn /

pronoun
You; we; people in general; someone
The thing or person previously referred to
adjecitve
Used to refer to people generally
Being a strong example of (something mentioned)
number
Number 1

neatly

US / ni:tlɪ /

•

UK / ˈnitlɪ /

adverb
With neatness

other

US / 'ʌðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʌðər /

adjecitve
A thing different from that mentioned
determiner
(Something) else; not the first (one)
pronoun
Being the one and only thing of that category

overwhelming

US / ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ /

•

UK / ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl- /

adjecitve
Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
verb
To defeat something or someone completely
To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
To cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)

resourcefulness

US / /

•

UK / /

noun
Quality of finding ways of solving problems

tale

US / teɪl /

•

UK / tel /

noun
Story that is not true
Story about colorful and imaginary events

turn

US / tɜ:n /

•

UK / tɚn /

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather
verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

whoever

US / hu:ˈevə(r) /

•

UK / huˈɛvɚ /

pronoun
Stronger form of ‘who’
Whatever person; any person at all

than

US / ðən /

•

UK / ðən /

conjunction
Used to compare two things that are not equal

endeavour

US / ɪn'devə(r) /

•

UK / ɛnˈdɛvɚ /

noun
Attempt or effort to do something
verb
To attempt or make effort to do something

lifeline

US / 'laɪflaɪn /

•

UK / ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn /

noun
Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat

surface

US / 'sɜ:fɪs /

•

UK / ˈsɚfəs /

adjecitve
Of the top layer; not deep or meaningful
noun
Top layer of the ground or of water
Nature or emotions that show, but may not be true
Outside or upper layer of something
verb
To give (road) a top layer
To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
To come to the top of something; emerge
To come to the top level of water, mud, etc.

brief

US / bri:f /

•

UK / brif /

adjecitve
(Of period of time) short; using few words
noun
Information and instructions given for a meeting
verb
To give information/instructions before a meeting

deep

US / di:p /

•

UK / dip /

adjecitve
Complex and important
Extreme or intense
Going far down from the surface
Low in pitch, as a sound
adverb
At a certain distance beneath the surface

frozen

US / 'frəʊzn /

•

UK / ˈfroʊzn /

adjecitve
Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
verb
To store an item of food in a cold place
To make someone to not want to communicate
To stop moving and be still; stay the same

harbour

US / 'hɑ:bə(r) /

•

UK / ˈhɑrbɚ /

noun
Area of water protected by land and used by ships
Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
verb
To contain, hold, include, or hide something
To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
To have a thought/feeling without expressing it
To hide or give shelter to (when in danger)
To secretly give shelter/protection to a criminal

monotony

US / məˈnɒtəni /

•

UK / məˈnɑtni /

noun
Sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness

stand

US / stænd /

•

UK / stænd /

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market
verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

man

US / mæn /

•

UK / mæn /

noun
Humans in general, including male and female
An adult male human being
Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
verb
To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

surprised

US / səˈpraɪzd /

•

UK / sərˈpraɪzd /

adjecitve
Feeling a shock when something unexpected happens
verb
To do something that another person didn't expect

whose

US / hu:z /

•

UK / huz /

pronoun
Refers to the person who owns something

captivate

US / 'kæptɪveɪt /

•

UK / ˈkæptəˌvet /

verb
To catch and hold someone's interest; charm

follow

US / ˈfɔləu /

•

UK / ˈfɑlo /

verb
To come after someone; be guided by someone
To support someone, e.g. singer or comedian
To be the logical result of something
To happen after something else happens
To believe a set of values or a moral teacher
To understand something happening or being said

area

US / 'eərɪə /

•

UK / ˈɛriə /

noun
Amount of measured space
A specific section or space; part of a region
A subject or field of study

camouflage

US / ˈkæməflɑ:ʒ /

•

UK / ˈkæməˌflɑʒ, -ˌflɑdʒ /

noun
Blending into the background by being similar
Something patterned that hides military vehicle
verb
To hide by blending it into its background

feel

US / fi:l /

•

UK / fil /

verb
To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
To sense through direct contact; touch

clue

US / klu: /

•

UK / klu /

noun
Information that helps explain something; hint

listen

US / ˈlɪsn /

•

UK / ˈlɪsən /

verb
To carefully consider what someone is saying

side

US / saɪd /

•

UK / saɪd /

adjecitve
In addition to the central or most important thing
Next to, or very close to, the right or left of
noun
Position or opinion that is opposite to another
Right or left part of a person's body
Feature of someone's personality
Straight edge of an object
One of two or more groups fighting each other
verb
To decide to agree with one point, not the other

village

US / 'vɪlɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈvɪlɪdʒ /

noun
Small town in the country

among

US / əˈmʌŋ /

•

UK / əˈmʌŋ /

preposition
In the center of several things

here

US / hɪə(r) /

•

UK / hɪr /

adverb
In this place; at this location, position or time

new

US / nju: /

•

UK / nu, nju /

adjecitve
Not old, recently born, built or made
Being or doing something for the first time
Not felt, seen or known previously
Having been recently bought or obtained

position

US / pəˈzɪʃn /

•

UK / pəˈzɪʃən /

noun
Person's opinion or attitude about something
Specific location where someone or something is
Where you play or your role on a sports team
Person's job or status level
Set of conditions affecting what you can (not) do
verb
To put in a particular location or direction

scan

US / skæn /

•

UK / skæn /

noun
A look inside the body with a special machine
verb
To look inside of the body with a special machine
To look at something very quickly for information
To look at all parts to find something
To make a digital copy of an image or a paper

scientific

US / ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk /

•

UK / ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk /

adjecitve
Concerning academic study of the physical world

sparkle

US / ˈspɑ:kl /

•

UK / ˈspɑ:rkl /

noun
Shiny brief bits of light energy
verb
To shine with a lot of very small points of light

small

US / smɔ:l /

•

UK / smɔl /

adjecitve
Little in size; not big
(Of letters) not written in capital letters
Being insignificant or minor
(Of a business) with few people or things; local
(Of voice) being soft and quiet
(Of a child) being young

supply

US / sə'plaɪ /

•

UK / səˈplaɪ /

noun
Availability of products and services for use
Specific things needed to perform a certain task
verb
To give or sell goods to others for their use

tool

US / tu:l /

•

UK / tul /

noun
Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
verb
To provide a workshop with the right equipment

day

US / deɪ /

•

UK / de /

noun
A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
The period of time when it is light outside
Person's name

discernible

US / dɪ'sɜ:nəbəl /

•

UK / dɪˈsə:nəbəl, -ˈzə:- /

adjecitve
That can be detected or seen; visible; detectible

item

US / ˈaɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈaɪtəm /

noun
Single, brief piece of news or reporting
Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group

numb

US / nʌm /

•

UK / nʌm /

adjecitve
Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
verb
To make a part of body unable to feel (pain, etc.)

mission

US / 'mɪʃn /

•

UK / ˈmɪʃən /

noun
A task or role someone is given to do
Special assignment given to a person or group
Group tasked with a specific duty
A task given to someone to gain or achieve
Religious group wishing to convert others
Housing for a religious group working overseas
Religious or charitable task in a foreign country

point

US / pɔɪnt /

•

UK / pɔɪnt /

noun
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A certain time or stage in a process
Certain position in time or space
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

pile

US / paɪl /

•

UK / paɪl /

adjecitve
(Surface) consisting of usually short threads
noun
Large amount of something
Group of things one on top of another
Long post used to support something
Carpet, rug consisting of usually short threads
verb
(E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse

solitude

US / 'sɒlɪtju:d /

•

UK / ˈsɑlɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

noun
State of preferring to be alone

summit

US / 'sʌmɪt /

•

UK / ˈsʌmɪt /

noun
Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
Highest part or top point of a mountain

sure

US / ʃʊə(r) /

•

UK / ʃʊr /

adjecitve
Having no doubts about something
Have confidence in your own words or actions
Firmly established or held; being firm or stable
Being correct or true
adverb
What you say to agree willingly

inside

US / ˌɪn'saɪd /

•

UK / ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /

adjecitve
Being in something
Being in a building
adverb
Into a house; indoors
noun
Inner part or surface of something

occasional

US / əˈkeɪʒənl /

•

UK / əˈkeʒənəl /

adjecitve
Not happening often; irregular; rare

once

US / wʌns /

•

UK / wʌns /

adverb
One time; one instance
At a time in the past
conjunction
When; as soon as

rescue

US / 'reskju: /

•

UK / ˈrɛskju /

verb
To save someone who is in danger or in trouble

while

US / waɪl /

•

UK / hwaɪl, waɪl /

conjunction
In spite of the fact that; although
During the time that; at the same time
noun
Short amount of time

wait

US / weɪt /

•

UK / wet /

verb
To delay or not do something until later
To spend time until an expected thing happens
To remain in a place until a thing happens

desperate

US / ˈdespərət /

•

UK / ˈdɛspərɪt /

adjecitve
Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet

glacial

US / ˈgleɪʃl /

•

UK / ˈɡleʃəl /

adjecitve
Being extremely and especially cold
Concerning, produced, caused by ice and glaciers
Being very slow or seemingly unmoving

meticulous

US / məˈtɪkjələs /

•

UK / mɪˈtɪkjələs /

adjecitve
Extremely careful to do things correctly

ordinary

US / 'ɔ:dnrɪ /

•

UK / ˈɔ:rdneri /

adjecitve
Normal or usual

predicament

US / prɪˈdɪkəmənt /

•

UK / prɪˈdɪkəmənt /

noun
Difficult situation that is hard to get out of

snow

US / snəʊ /

•

UK / sno /

noun
Person's name
White ice crystals that fall from the sky
verb
(Of ice crystals) to fall to the ground
To fool into believing something untrue

someone

US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun
Person who is not known or named

visit

US / ˈvɪzɪt /

•

UK / ˈvɪzɪt /

noun
Trip to a place for a time, usually for a reason
verb
To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason

story

US / 'stɔ:rɪ /

•

UK / ˈstɔri, ˈstori /

noun
One of many floors or levels in a building
Account or description of how something happened

survival

US / səˈvaɪvl /

•

UK / sɚˈvaɪvəl /

noun
Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty

unpredictable

US / ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl /

•

UK / ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl /

adjecitve
Difficult to guess about (the future)

bond

US / bɒnd /

•

UK / bɑnd /

noun
Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
Closeness that is shared between people or groups
Loan that a government must buy back by a set date
Written agreement to pay back borrowed money
Joint or connection, often using glue
verb
To develop a close relationship with
To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue

lash

US / læʃ /

•

UK / læʃ /

noun
Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
A knot or tie to keep something in place tightly
verb
To hit something violently or forcefully
To move suddenly and swiftly
To tie something in place tightly
To attack someone with strong language

realize

US / 'ri:əlaɪz /

•

UK / ˈriəˌlaɪz /

verb
To become aware of or understand mentally

speak

US / spi:k /

•

UK / spik /

verb
To be able to use a certain language
To use words to tell information, express thoughts

sudden

US / ˈsʌdn /

•

UK / ˈsʌdn /

adjecitve
Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly

route

US / ru:t /

•

UK / rut, raʊt /

noun
Way to get from one place to another place; path
Path or way that people often use
Method of achieving a certain result
verb
To send along a particular path or way

use

US / ju:s /

•

UK / ju:s /

noun
Ability to employ something
Need to enable it to work
Permission to do something with something
Act of spending money
Operation of a machine for its function
verb
To have; to eat, drink, consume etc.
To need to operate or work
To operate a machine, e.g. a computer
To treat a person badly
To do something with, for a task or purpose

after

US / 'ɑ:ftə(r) /

•

UK / ˈæftɚ /

adverb
Later than another time, or behind something
conjunction
Following something before
preposition
When an event happened or time has passed

appear

US / ə'pɪə(r) /

•

UK / əˈpɪr /

verb
To be seen, become visible; come into sight
To seem to be
To act in a play, movie, or be mentioned in media

already

US / ɔ:lˈredi /

•

UK / ɔlˈrɛdi /

adverb
Having happened or been done before this time

fresh

US / freʃ /

•

UK / frɛʃ /

adjecitve
Clean; not used or dirty
Remaining clear, as in a person's memory
Newly made or gathered
(Water) not salty, usually from a lake or a river

expanse

US / ɪkˈspæns /

•

UK / ɪkˈspæns /

noun
Comprehensive and wide area of land or sea

geological

US / ˌdʒi:ə'lɒdʒɪkl /

•

UK / dʒɪəˈlɑdʒɪkl: /

adjecitve
Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil

scramble

US / ˈskræmbl /

•

UK / ˈskræmbəl /

verb
To cause war planes to take off quickly
To mix up

silence

US / 'saɪləns /

•

UK / ˈsaɪləns /

noun
State of being quiet and not talking for a time
When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
Refusal to discuss or talk about an issue
verb
To stop the noise that something is making
To prevent someone from expressing thoughts

shelter

US / 'ʃeltə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʃɛltɚ /

noun
Place to protect people/animals from abuse
Structure that covers or protects things
State of being protected from danger, bad weather
verb
To give animals, people a place away from abuse
To find protection from danger/bad weather

will

US / wɪl /

•

UK / wɪl /

noun
Desire or choice of someone
Document saying who gets your money when you die
Strong desire to do something; determination
Desire to do something; strong wish to do
other
Used with verbs to express the future
verb
To leave property to someone after your death
To use mental effort to make something happen
Am (is, are) likely to do
To influence someone to do something
To make something happen by strongly wanting it

weather

US / 'weðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈwɛðɚ /

noun
Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
verb
To successfully deal with a difficult situation
To erode or become damaged due to the environment

additional

US / əˈdɪʃənl /

•

UK / ə'dɪʃənl /

adjecitve
Further or added

blizzard

US / 'blɪzəd /

•

UK / ˈblɪzəd /

noun
Powerful windstorm with large amounts of snow

continue

US / kən'tɪnju: /

•

UK / kənˈtɪnju /

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

exactly

US / ɪgˈzæktli /

•

UK / ɪɡˈzæktli /

adverb
No more and no less than; precisely

fierce

US / fɪəs /

•

UK / fɪrs /

adjecitve
Very strong, wild or violent

greet

US / gri:t /

•

UK / ɡrit /

verb
To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome

massive

US / ˈmæsɪv /

•

UK / ˈmæsɪv /

adjecitve
Very big; large; too big

peak

US / pi:k /

•

UK / pik /

noun
Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
The very top of a mountain
State when something is at its best
Time or point when the highest level occurs
verb
To reach the highest or best point

race

US / reɪs /

•

UK / res /

noun
Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
People who share physical features or culture
verb
To take part in a running or swimming competition
To move or go at a very fast pace
To take someone, something to a place very quickly

reflection

US / rɪˈflekʃn /

•

UK / rɪˈflɛkʃən /

noun
Sign or indication of a state or condition
Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
An image in glass, water, a mirror, etc.
Process of thinking carefully about something

series

US / ˈsɪəri:z /

•

UK / ˈsɪriz /

noun
Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
other
Number of things that happen one after another

shift

US / ʃɪft /

•

UK / ʃɪft /

adjecitve
(Of work) starting at a certain time, as at night
noun
A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
Period of work starting at a certain time
verb
To change in position or direction
To move something from one place to another

should

US / ʃʊd /

•

UK / ʃʊd /

other
Used to indicate what is proper or reasonable

all

US / ɔ:l /

•

UK / ɔl /

adverb
Completely; totally
determiner
Being every one of something
pronoun
100% of something; the complete amount

everyone

US / ˈevriwʌn /

•

UK / ˈɛvriˌwʌn /

pronoun
Every person; everybody

empty

US / 'emptɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛmpti /

adjecitve
Containing nothing; with no contents
Without emotions, feelings, meaning or force
noun
Item, e.g. a bottle, whose contents have been used
verb
To remove the contents from something

engine

US / 'endʒɪn /

•

UK / ˈɛndʒɪn /

noun
Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
The part of a train that pulls railway cars

crevice

US / ˈkrevɪs /

•

UK / ˈkrɛvɪs /

noun
Narrow gap in the surface of something

fast

US / fɑ:st /

•

UK / fæst /

adjecitve
In a way that is difficult to move or change
Moving or able to move quickly
Showing time that is later than the actual time
adverb
With a great deal of speed
noun
Period of time when a person chooses not to eat
verb
To refuse food for a long time

glide

US / ɡlaɪd /

•

UK / ɡlaɪd /

verb
To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
(Plane) to fly without using the engines

its

US / ɪts /

•

UK / ɪts /

adjecitve
Referring to or belonging to ‘it’
determiner
Of something; belonging or related to something
other
Possessive form of “it”

journey

US / 'dʒɜ:nɪ /

•

UK / ˈdʒɚni /

noun
Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
verb
To travel through a place

notification

US / ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn /

noun
Act of giving formal or official information

rust

US / rʌst /

•

UK / rʌst /

noun
Reddish brown color
Disease causing red and brown spots on leaves
A red crust on old iron and steel objects
verb
To form a red crust on old iron and steel objects

top

US / tɒp /

•

UK / tɑp /

adjecitve
Being good or great; excellent
Being the most in degree or quality
noun
Item of clothing covering shoulders to waist, hips
A cover or lid
Part (e.g. road) that is the furthest away
Highest or upper part or point of something
Best or highest status or position
Flat upper surface or edge of an object
Child's toy that spins on its point
Upper section or leaves of fruits and vegetables
Winning in a sport or contest
verb
To be higher or larger than a specific value
To arrive at the highest point of something
To put a cover or layer or over something
To kill; murder
To hold the highest position on a list
To be more important, successful or better than
To beat someone or win at a game

who

US / hu: /

•

UK / hu /

pronoun
Which person
Used to introduce information about people

build

US / bɪld /

•

UK / bɪld /

noun
Your physical shape; physique
verb
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

arctic

US / 'ɑ:ktɪk /

•

UK / ˈɑrktɪk, ˈɑrtɪk /

adjecitve
The regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
Region 66.3 degrees latitude north of the equator

fill

US / fɪl /

•

UK / fɪl /

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full
verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

old

US / əʊld /

•

UK / old /

adjecitve
Having existed for a long time, not young or new
Age of a person since birth

weave

US / wi:v /

•

UK / wiv /

noun
Particular type of cloth made by crossing threads
verb
To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
To combine and connect ideas, stories, or themes
To move through but changing direction frequently

work

US / wɜ:k /

•

UK / wɚk /

adjecitve
Activity completed in order to make money
noun
The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
Everything created by an author, artist, musician
Activity you do in order to make money
Place of employment
Final product or result of a some labor or effort
verb
To bring into a specific state of success
To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
To do your job in your company or workplace
To make an effort to do something
To operate a machine or device

figure

US / ˈfiɡə /

•

UK / ˈfɪɡjɚ /

noun
Your body shape
Numbers in a calculation
Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
Picture or diagram giving information in a text
Person who is very important or famous
Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
Amount that is expressed in numbers
verb
To appear in a game, play or event
To calculate how much something will cost
To understand after thinking; work out

fraught

US / frɔ:t /

•

UK / frɔt /

adjective
(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)
Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.

heart

US / hɑ:t /

•

UK / hɑrt /

noun
A feeling of care for others; compassion
Courage, confidence, and emotional strength
Be cheerfully encouraging
Most essential, important, or central part
Referring to a promise or something important
State or feelings of affection or deep love
Core part of a vegetable, e.g. a lettuce
The part of the body that pumps blood
Place where emotions are believed to be felt
A shape that represents love

move

US / mu:v /

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UK / muv /

noun
Act of moving a playing piece in chess, etc.
An action; doing something
Step taken to achieve a goal
verb
To cause someone to have certain emotions
To cause something to change to a different place
To change where people live or a business operates
To take action to do or achieve something

reflect

US / rɪ'flekt /

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UK / rɪˈflɛkt /

verb
To indicate or be a sign of something
To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
To show an image in glass, water, a mirror etc.
To think of something seriously and carefully

their

US / ðɛː /

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UK / ðer /

determiner
Belonging to them

succumb

US / səˈkʌm /

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UK / səˈkʌm /

verb
To eventually die from a disease
To give in to something tempting

way

US / weɪ /

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UK / we /

adverb
Used to emphasize the amount of something
noun
Particular aspect of something being thought about
One of various choices that could be made
Particular existing condition or state
(Often long) distance or length of time
How something is done
Route to go to a place
Small street
Usual behavior, emotions or habits of someone

activity

US / æk'tɪvətɪ /

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UK / ækˈtɪvɪti /

noun
An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes

anchor

US / 'æŋkə(r) /

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UK / ˈæŋkɚ /

noun
Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
Person who presents a news program on TV
verb
To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place

distant

US / 'dɪstənt /

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UK / ˈdɪstənt /

adjecitve
Unfriendly; cold
Existing or happening far away in place or time
(Of relationships) not being closely related

discover

US / dɪˈskʌvə(r) /

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UK / dɪˈskʌvɚ /

verb
To find something new that was not known before

spot

US / spɒt /

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UK / spɑt /

noun
A certain place or area
A difficult time; awkward situation
Place or ranking on a list
A small amount of (substance help hard work etc.)
Mark caused by a drop of liquid, food, etc.
verb
To see someone or something by chance

take

US / teɪk /

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UK / tek /

noun
Filming of a single scene for TV or the movies
verb
To accept something that is offered
To use a method of traveling, e.g. a bus or train
To use a camera to make (a photo)
To pick up something and go away with it
To study a subject in school
To attempt to pass (an exam)
To require a certain amount of time, money, space

change

US / tʃeɪndʒ /

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UK / tʃendʒ /

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else
verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

approach

US / ə'prəʊtʃ /

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UK / əˈprəʊtʃ /

noun
Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
Specific way to handle a project, task, problem
verb
To get close to reaching something or somewhere
To request someone to do something specific

deepen

US / 'di:pən /

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UK / ˈdipən /

verb
To become louder, lower or greater in degree

police

US / pəˈli:s /

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UK / pəˈlis /

adjecitve
Concerning the police and its business
noun
People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
verb
To control an area, or group with a police force

lifeless

US / ˈlaɪfləs /

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UK / ˈlaɪflɪs /

adjecitve
Without life; no longer living

travel

US / ˈtrævl /

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UK / ˈtrævəl /

noun
Going to other places, esp. distant places
verb
To go to a place that is far away

severe

US / sɪ'vɪə(r) /

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UK / səˈvɪr /

adjecitve
Very bad; harsh
Being very serious or extremely bad
(Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated

act

US / ækt /

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UK / ækt /

noun
What someone did; action; behavior
A law or rule passed by a government we must obey
One of the parts that a stage play is divided into
verb
To behave in a certain way
To perform on a stage or in a movie

attention

US / əˈtenʃn /

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UK / əˈtɛnʃən /

noun
Taking notice of someone or something
(Soldiers) Standing with straight backs

believe

US / bɪ'li:v /

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UK / bɪˈliv /

verb
To think or accept that something is true
To have a particular opinion about something

aboard

US / əˈbɔ:d /

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UK / əˈbɔrd, əˈbord /

adverb
On or onto a boat, airplane, train, etc.

human

US / 'hju:mən /

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UK / ˈhjumən /

adjecitve
Concerning or characteristic of people
noun
A person; a man, woman or child

nature

US / 'neɪtʃə(r) /

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UK / ˈnetʃɚ /

noun
Person's character or particular way of behaving
Basic look, feel or function of something
Physical world, including plants, animals, rocks

innovation

US / ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn /

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UK / ˌɪnəˈveʃən /

noun
Process of creating new ideas or inventions

miss

US / mɪs /

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UK / mɪs /

noun
Action of not hitting something or someone
Form of address to unmarried girl or woman
verb
To be absent
To fail to hit something e.g. a ball
To do without something
To fail to see or sense something
To fail to understand someone's message
To be too late to ride on something e.g. train
To feel you want to see someone who is not there

look

US / lʊk /

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UK / lʊk /

noun
Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
The way someone, something appears to be
Act of searching for or examining something
verb
To appear to be; seem

evidence

US / 'evɪdəns /

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UK / ˈɛvɪdəns /

noun
Factual proof that helps to establish the truth

dense

US / dens /

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UK / dɛns /

adjecitve
Very thick and difficult to see, get through
Hard to understand
Uncomprehending; foolish; inconsiderate

clearly

US / ˈklɪəlɪ /

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UK / ˈklɪrlɪ /

adverb
In a way that is easy to understand; obviously

movement

US / ˈmu:vmənt /

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UK / ˈmuvmənt /

noun
Part of a piece of classical music
Group with a shared interest or goal
Group sharing the same idea to change society, art
Action you do when exercising, e.g. in a gym
Part of a piece of music

observation

US / ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn /

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UK / ˌɑbzɚˈveʃən /

noun
Remark or comment on something you noticed
Practice of performing actions required by rules

rage

US / reɪdʒ /

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UK / reɪdʒ /

noun
Strong or violent anger
Sudden display of strong or violent anger
verb
To act or speak with strong or violent anger
To move violently, like a storm

weary

US / 'wɪərɪ /

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UK / ˈwɪri /

adjecitve
Lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired or bored
Causing someone to lose energy or strength
verb
To make or become tired or lose energy or strength

between

US / bɪˈtwi:n /

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UK / bɪˈtwin /

preposition
From one person, thing, or place, to another
In the space that separates two objects
Among two or more people who share something

everything

US / 'evrɪθɪŋ /

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UK / ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ /

pronoun
All of the things mentioned

fear

US / fɪə(r) /

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UK / fɪr /

noun
Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
verb
To be afraid of or nervous about something

gradually

US / ˈgrædʒuəli /

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UK / ˈɡrædʒʊəlɪ /

adverb
Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time

laboratory

US / lə'bɒrətrɪ /

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UK / ˈlæbrəˌtɔri, -ˌtori /

noun
A place to do scientific experiments

subside

US / səbˈsaɪd /

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UK / səbˈsaɪd /

verb
To move down or sink to a lower level or degree
To become quieter or less strong

they

US / ðeɪ /

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UK / ðe /

pronoun
Two or more people, animals, or things

very

US / 'verɪ /

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UK / ˈvɛri /

adjecitve
Concerning a large degree or amount
adverb
A lot; much; many
Used to stress or emphasize a noun

Subtitles section

In the quiet seaside village of Haven's Edge, the arrival of a massive iceberg just off the coast was a spectacle that drew everyone's attention.

The townspeople, accustomed to the occasional drift of ice from the north, gathered to observe this colossal visitor.

And while everything was mostly stunned by the size of the ice, there was one person who noticed something very different about this incredible natural phenomenon.

Michael had been scanning the iceberg with his very high quality binoculars for a while now.

But when he let his gaze glide over the top of the ice, he was suddenly stopped when he thought he saw something very much out of the ordinary.

There was clearly something moving up there.

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But after observing it for a few seconds, the movement disappeared to the other side of the iceberg and Michael could not see it anymore.

Whatever or whoever it was had to have been on there for days or even weeks.

The ice does not exactly travel fast in the slow drift of the ocean.

What could it have survived for all that time and why was it at the top of the iceberg?

Michael was unsure of what to do next.

Should he tell somebody?

Michael doubted that they would even believe it.

Michael decided not to tell anybody what he had seen and wanted to go to the iceberg alone.

He knew that he could lend the small speedboat of his brother in law, as he took that often.

Michael quickly went home to make some preparations for his journey to the top of the iceberg.

Emerging from the alleys, Michael saw the harbor, quiet in the early dawn.

The harbor, usually bustling with activity, was now eerily still.

He approached the boat, his heart a mix of fear and excitement.

This journey to the iceberg could change everything.

As he started the engine quietly, he realized this journey to the iceberg might reveal secrets that could change his town forever.

Michael steered the boat out of the harbor, keeping it close to the shore, away from patrol routes.

Alone in the vastness of the sea, Michael's thoughts wandered.

The monotony of his daily life in Haven's Edge seemed like a distant dream.

As Michael neared the iceberg, its sheer size became overwhelming.

Michael anchored the boat near the iceberg's towering facade.

He gathered his climbing gear, each piece a lifeline in the upcoming ascent.

Securing his gear, he took a deep breath and began the ascent.

The ice was unforgiving, slippery and cold to the touch.

Every step was a battle against the unpredictable surface.

As Michael drew closer to the top, his heart raced with anticipation.

What would he find at the summit?

Would it be the barren peak of a lifeless iceberg or something more?

Standing at the summit, Michael was engulfed by a breathtaking panoramic view.

As he surveyed the area, Michael noticed subtle signs that hinted he wasn't alone.

Footprints, barely discernible, led across the snow.

Exploring further, Michael found undeniable evidence of recent human activity.

Each discovery deepened the mystery.

But what purpose could someone have in this remote, unforgiving environment?

Driven by the unfolding mystery, Michael intensified his search.

He scoured the summit looking for any additional clues that might offer insight into the enigmatic presence.

Hidden behind a large ice formation, he found a series of deep grooves in the ice, not natural formations but seemingly man made.

Nearby, a small, partially buried metal box caught his attention.

Inside, he found a collection of old, faded photographs depicting the iceberg and various stages of its journey.

Nearby, a collection of empty food cans and water bottles was neatly piled.

This was not the aftermath of a brief visit.

Someone had spent a significant amount of time here.

Michael's heart raced with curiosity.

Who could have survived in such isolation, and what had driven them to this frozen solitude?

Venturing further, Michael discovered a makeshift shelter tucked into a crevice, constructed from a tarpaulin, and supported by a framework of ice axes, the shelter was rudimentary but ingenious.

The most revealing discovery came when Michael found scientific equipment near the shelter.

Weathered notebooks filled with detailed observations and data, alongside a broken Geiger counter and a battered telescope, hinted at a scientific purpose behind the occupant's presence.

This revelation shifted Michael's perspective.

The iceberg, once a symbol of nature's untamed beauty, now also represented a chapter of human endeavor, possibly a research mission gone awry.

Suddenly, the calm skies turned as a fierce blizzard engulfed the summit.

Michael caught off guard, scrambled to build a shelter.

As the night progressed, Michael's resourcefulness was put to the test.

He rationed the limited food and water he had, mindful of the uncertain days ahead.

The situation was dire, but Michael refused to succumb to despair.

As dawn broke, the storm gradually subsided, giving way to a serene silence.

Michael cautiously emerged from his shelter, greeted by a world transformed by snow and ice.

With the easing weather, Michael prepared to continue his exploration.

As the storm cleared, Michael resumed his exploration, uncovering more signs of the mysterious inhabitant.

Scattered around the shelter were various tools, each with a story to tell.

Venturing beyond the shelter, Michael noticed a trail of footprints in the fresh snow.

With each step, he followed the tracks, his curiosity growing.

The footprints led him across the summit, weaving through the ice formations.

They were a silent guide, leading him deeper into the heart of the iceberg.

Ed area where he discovered what appeared to be a makeshift research station.

Beneath a camouflaged tarp, he found scientific instruments, weathered by time but still intact, a portable weather station, a collection of geological samples, and an old, rusted camera hinted at a serious scientific endeavor.

Among the items at the research station, Michael found a series of documents and journals.

The pages revealed the work of a scientist, Dr. Jensen, who had been studying the iceberg's trajectory and composition.

His notes were meticulous, filled with observations, hypotheses, and personal reflections.

As Michael pieced together the clues, he began to understand the scope of Dr. Jensen's work.

The iceberg had been more than a floating mass of ice.

It was a moving laboratory, a vessel for scientific discovery.

Dr. Jensen's research offered insights into climate change and glacial movements.

Michael felt a profound respect for the scientist's dedication.

In the dense fog, a figure emerged, startling Michael.

It was Dr. Harold Jensen, the scientist whose legacy he had just begun to unravel.

Dr. Jensen looked weary, his face weathered by the harsh conditions, but his eyes sparkled with an undiminished spirit.

Michael, filled with curiosity, and Dr. Jensen, surprised by the unexpected company, cautiously began to exchange words, bridging the gap between them.

Michael shared his story of how curiosity led him to the iceberg and his discoveries along the way.

This exchange softened the edges of Dr.

As the fog lifted, Dr. Jensen began to share his remarkable story.

He spoke of his research, how a sudden storm had left him stranded, and his subsequent fight for survival.

His tale was one of resilience, innovation, and an unyielding passion for scientific inquiry.

Michael listened, captivated by the scientist's endurance.

Dr. Jensen's experiences, fraught with challenges and moments of despair, were a testament to the human spirit's tenacity.

Sitting amidst the vast expanse of ice, Michael and Dr. Jensen realized they were in a shared predicament.

Their conversation turned to planning.

As their supplies dwindled to a critical low, Michael and Dr. Jensen knew they needed to act.

Together, they constructed a makeshift beacon using parts from Dr. Jensen's equipment and Michael's climbing gear.

They positioned it at the highest point they could safely reach, hoping its signal would penetrate the dense fog and endless expanse of sea and ice.

It was a desperate measure, but it ignited a flicker of hope in the bleak Arctic wilderness.

As they waited for rescue, a severe storm hit, testing their already perilous situation.

The wind howled with ferocious intensity, threatening to tear apart their shelter and extinguish their beacon.

Huddled together, Michael and Dr. Jensen battled to keep the beacon alive, their hands numb and faces lashed by the icy wind.

In the chaos of the blizzard, the beacon became their lifeline, a shining symbol of hope.

Against all odds, it continued to emit its signal, piercing through the storm's fury.

As the storm raged, a search and rescue helicopter, alerted by the police back in Haven's Edge, appeared on the horizon.

The crew had spotted the beacon signal amidst the storm.

The helicopter maneuvered closer, battling the fierce winds, a harbinger of safety and the end of their ordeal on the iceberg.

Aboard the rescue helicopter, Michael and Dr. Jensen watched the iceberg fade into the distance.

They reflected on their incredible journey, the isolation, the survival, the unexpected friendship.

The experience had changed them, forging a bond that only those who have faced adversity together could understand.

As they headed towards safety, they knew this was more than just a rescue.

It was the start of a new chapter in their lives, defined by resilience, friendship, and a profound respect for the untamed beauty of nature.