TSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 8: Words 701 to 800

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
750 accent /əksɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com special manner of oral expression
751 advisory /ædvaɪzɜi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to giving advice or an opinion on what to do
701 appendix /əpɛndɪks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an extra bit of information at the end of a book or document
752 asleep /əslip/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not awake, in sleep
753 authentic /əθɛntɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com real, not fake
754 bakery /beɪkɜi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are made and sold
702 booth /buθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an enclosed space like a cubicle, stall or stand
755 carton /kɑrtən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a box made of cardboard or plastic in which things like milk and juice are sold
703 clarify /klɛrəfˌaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to explain or make clear
704 classmate /klæsmˌeɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com Someone studying in your class with you
756 compartment /kəmpɑrtmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part of a closed area that has been separated from a bigger one
757 compatible /kəmpætəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go well with
705 compile /kəmpaɪl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to collect or gather data
758 consumption /kənsʌmpʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of eating
759 conveniently /kənvinyəntli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that is easy
706 correction /kɜɛkʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of making something right
760 cosmetic /kɑzmɛtɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com makes something look better without changing it too much
761 courtesy /kɜtəsi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a kindness to someone
762 creativity /krˌieɪtɪvəti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the state of having talent and imagination
707 customize /kʌstəmˌaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com make or change something to suit the customer's particular needs
708 dedication /dˌɛdəkeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of being faithful to someone or something
709 diagnose /dˌaɪəgnoʊs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to figure out what is wrong
763 disagreement /dɪsəgrimənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of having a difference of opinion
764 disappointment /dˌɪsəpɔɪntmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what is felt when someone does not fulfill your expectations
710 discontinue /dɪskəntɪnyu/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com stop doing it
711 dishwasher /dɪʃwˌɑʃɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that cleans dirty dishes
765 dissatisfy /dɪsætəsfˌaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone not pleased with what you have done
712 drought /draʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a period of time when there is very little rainfall
713 economize /ɪkɑnəmˌaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to save money, avoid waste
766 enjoyable /ˌɛndʒɔɪəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not boring, fun
714 entrée /ɑnˌtreɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the main dish of a meal
767 faculty /fækəlti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an instructor or professor at university
768 favorable /feɪvɜəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be seen as good or positive
715 firework /faɪrwˌɜk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small stick-like object that, when lit with a flame, goes off with a bang and flashes of colored light
769 foreman /fɔrmən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com Senior worker who controls other workers
770 forum /fɔrəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place for open discussion
771 founder /faʊndɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who starts a business or organization
716 freight /freɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com goods that are transported from one place to another
717 fry /fraɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cook in a pan
772 fundraise /0/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get money from people for a partular project
718 gallon /gælən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a type of measurement equal to 3.78 liters
719 gardener /gɑrdənɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who works with plants and flowers for a living
773 graphics /græfɪks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com images or pictures
774 handy /hændi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com useful
775 hazardous /hæzɜdəs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be dangerous
776 healthcare /hɛlθkˌɛr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the business of providing medical services to a community or individuals
777 humidity /hyumɪdəti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com how much dampness their is in the air
720 ideally /aɪdili/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a perfect world
721 inclusive /ˌɪnklusɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com includes everything
778 influential /ˌɪnfluɛnʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com powerful
722 insufficient /ˌɪnsəfɪʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not enough
723 introductory /ˌɪntrədʌktɜi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that comes before the main event, e.g., introductory speech
724 junk /dʒʌŋk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com useless item; trash
725 ma'am /mæm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short for 'madam', a polite way to address a woman
726 mileage /maɪlədʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distance travelled in miles
779 nationwide /neɪʃənwaɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com all across the country
727 noisy /nɔɪzi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com too loud
780 pad /pæd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com many sheets of paper glued together for writing
728 pan /pæn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat, round cooking container used for frying
781 paraphrase /pɛrəfrˌeɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com saying it again but putting the same meaning into different words
729 parcel /pɑrsəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something wrapped in paper so that it can be sent, or delivered somewhere
730 pasta /pɑstə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com shaped and dried dough, made from flour and water, often used in Italian cooking
731 periodical /pˌɪriɑdɪkəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a magazine made and available on a regular basis
732 pill /pɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com medicine in the form of a capsule that you swallow
782 placement /pleɪsmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of placing someone in a job or the location of something
733 portable /pɔrtəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is small and easy to carry
783 postal /poʊstəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to the system for delivering mail
784 publicity /pəblɪsəti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the advertising message to let people know about a product or event
734 punctual /pʌŋktʃuəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com arriving on time
735 recreation /rˌɛkrieɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com leisure
736 relieve /rɪliv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take something away from someone
737 reminder /rimaɪndɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that makes you remember something
785 renter /rɛntɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who pays money to have the use of something for a period of time
786 repairperson /0/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person whose job it is to fix things when they are broken
787 repeatedly /rɪpitɪdli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com many times
788 restroom /rɛstrˌum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com room in a building which contains one or more toilets for public use
738 rumor /rumɜ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something said by people but not necessarily true
739 scarf /skɑrf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a long, narrow piece of material you wear round your neck to keep you warm
740 seaside /sisˌaɪd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place right by the ocean where people can go to relax and have fun
741 shorten /ʃɔrtən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make smaller in length
789 silently /saɪləntli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a quiet manner
790 spa /spɑ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place you can go to relax and improve your health, or how you look
742 specially /spɛʃəli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in particular
743 spill /spɪl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to accidentally empty a container, e.g., spill a glass of milk
744 spouse /spaʊs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the person you are married to
791 spreadsheet /sprɛdʃˌit/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a computer program worksheet or table that you enter information onto
792 stapler /steɪpəlɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small device used to fix papers together with a small thin piece of wire called a staple
793 streamline /strimlˌaɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com make smoother and more efficient
794 substantially /səbstænʃəli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a great deal, amount
745 subtract /səbtrækt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com take away from
746 tablet /tæblət/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small flat solid cake of some substance
795 teller /tɛlɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who works in a bank, who pays out and takes in money
796 tidy /taɪdi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com put things in their correct place
797 toll /toʊl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small cost or fee you pay to use a service
747 ton /tʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a measurement equalling 2000 pounds
798 toner /toʊnɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ink in the computer or printer
799 urgently /ɜdʒəntli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something right away
748 vend // verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com To offer something for sale or to sell something
800 walkway /wɔkwˌeɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a connecting passage or path for pedestrians to move along
749 yoga /yoʊgə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a system of exercise to give control over your mind and body