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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • icicle/ˈʌɪsəkəl/nounB1+A hanging spike of frozen drip.
  • idol/ˈaɪ.dl̩/nounB1+2 meaningsAn image worshipped as a god.
  • ignition/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/nounB1+2 meaningsThe switch or system in a vehicle that starts the engine.
  • improvement/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/nounB1+A change that makes something better.
  • indonesianounB1+A country of islands in south-east Asia.
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One of the foods mixed together to make a dish.
  • instruction/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/nounB1+2 meaningsAn order or direction telling someone what to do.
  • instructor/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/nounB1+Somebody who teaches a practical skill.
  • intern/ɪnˈtɝn/nounB1+2 meaningsA student doing a short first job to learn a profession.
  • interviewer/ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/nounB1+Somebody who asks the questions in an interview.
  • intro/ˈɪntɹoʊ/nounB1+The brief opening bit of a song, video or talk.
  • introduction/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/nounB1+3 meaningsThe act of presenting one person to another by name.
  • irannounB1+The Middle Eastern country once called Persia, famous for carpets and poetry.
  • iraqnounB1+A country in the Middle East.
  • ivory/ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsA creamy white colour.
  • ivy/ˈaɪvi/nounB1+A climbing evergreen plant that covers walls and trees.
  • jade/d͡ʒeɪd/nounB12 meaningsA hard green stone used for jewellery and carving.
  • jamaica/d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/nounB1+A Caribbean island country.
  • jasmine/ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/nounB1+A climbing plant with scented white flowers.
  • javelin/ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/nounB1+The long spear athletes throw as far as they can.
  • jewellernounB1+A person who makes or sells jewellery.
  • jogging/ˈd͡ʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/nounB1+Running at a slow steady pace as exercise.
  • journalist/ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/nounB1+A person who collects, writes or presents news for a newspaper, website, radio or television.
  • juggler/ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/nounB1+Somebody who keeps several objects in the air at once.
  • kale/keɪl/nounB1+A dark curly leaf that stays firm when cooked.
  • karma/ˈkɐɾ.mɑː/nounB1+The idea that your actions shape what happens to you later.
  • kayak/ˈkaɪˌæk/nounB1+A slim closed canoe paddled with a double-bladed oar.
  • kebab/kəˈbæb/nounB1+Grilled meat, often served in flatbread.
  • kennel/ˈkɛn.əl/nounB1+2 meaningsThe small shelter a dog sleeps in.
  • kenyanounB1+An East African country.
  • kerb/kɝb/nounB1+The raised stone edge between road and pavement.
  • keyboard/ˈki.bɔɹd/nounB1+2 meaningsThe set of keys used for typing on a computer or typewriter.
  • keypad/ˈkiːpæd/nounB1+A small set of keys for entering numbers or commands.
  • keyword/ˈkiː.wɜːd/nounB1+2 meaningsA word people search for that you want to be found by.
  • kickoffnounB1+The first touch of the ball that starts the match.
  • kilt/kɪlt/nounB1+A pleated checked skirt worn by Scottish men.
  • kimono/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/nounB1+A long wide-sleeved Japanese robe.
  • kiosk/ˈkiːˌɒsk/nounB1+A tiny street booth selling papers, snacks and tickets.
  • kiwi/ˈkiːwi/nounA2+3 meaningsA fruit with brown hairy skin and green flesh full of small black seeds.
  • knickers/ˈnɪkəz/nounB1+Underwear worn by women below the waist.
  • knuckle/ˈnʌkəl/nounB1+One of the bumps where a finger bends.
  • kuwaitnounB1+The small oil-rich Gulf country.
  • ladle/ˈleɪ.dəl/nounB1+A deep round spoon on a long handle for serving soup.
  • lag/læɡ/nounB1+2 meaningsThe delay between an action and the response.
  • lampshade/ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/nounB1+The cover over a bulb that softens its light.
  • landscape/ˈlan(d)skeɪp/nounB25 meaningsAll the visible features of an area of land, taken in together.
  • lantern/ˈlæntən/nounB1+2 meaningsA light inside a case of glass or paper that can be carried or hung up.
  • latch/læt͡ʃ/nounB1+A simple fastening that holds a door or gate shut.
  • latte/ˈlɑː.teɪ/nounB1+A coffee made with espresso and a large amount of steamed milk.
  • latvianounB1+A country on the Baltic Sea.
  • laundromat/ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/nounB1+A shop of coin-operated washing machines.
  • lavender/ˈlæv.ən.dəː/nounB1+3 meaningsA low bush with narrow grey-green leaves and spikes of small purple flowers, grown for its scent.
  • lawnmower/ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/nounB1+The machine you push to cut the grass.
  • layer/ˈleɪ̯ɚ/verbB1+2 meaningsTo build something up in flat levels.
  • layers/ˈleɪ.əz/nounB1+2 meaningsHair cut to different lengths so it moves.
  • layover/ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/nounB1+The waiting time at a middle airport between two flights.
  • laziness/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/nounB1+An unwillingness to make any effort.
  • leaflet/ˈliːflɪt/nounB1+A printed sheet handed out to inform or advertise.
  • lebanonnounB1+A country on the eastern Mediterranean.
  • leftovernounB1+Food or material remaining after the rest is used.