TSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 12: Words 1101 to 1250

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1195 abide /əbaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com put up with
1243 acclaim /əkleɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com approval and great praise
1196 actively /æktɪvli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that takes effort and action
1197 allergy /ælɜdʒi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com condition that means you get ill if you come into contact with a particular material
1198 apprehensive /ˌæprɪhɛnsɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com uneasy, worried
1101 arc /ɑrk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a curved line, like part of a circle
1102 audition /ɑdɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a try out done by a performer to test whether they have the skills to do the job
1199 automotive /ˌɔtəmoʊtɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to motor vehicles
1103 backpack /bækpˌæk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a bag with shoulder straps worn on the back
1200 bacteria /bæktɪriə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small microbes that often make you sick
1104 ballroom /bɔlrˌum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large room used mainly for dancing
1105 beneficial /bˌɛnəfɪʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com good for you, positive effect
1106 biography /baɪɑgrəfi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone's life story
1233 bookcase /bʊkkˌeɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
1107 bound /baʊnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wrap around with something, so as to cover or enclose
1201 broaden /brɔdən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to widen
1108 broom /brum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a brush with a long handle used for sweeping the dirt from the floor
1202 bulb /bʌlb/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the shape of a teardrop, e.g., light bulb
1203 by-law /baɪ.lɑ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a law or rule of a club or company
1204 cheer /tʃɪr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cheer on, shout encouragement
1109 cheeseburger /tʃizbɜgɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a hamburger with melted cheese on it
1110 chilly /tʃɪli/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when the weather is cold and causing you to shiver
1244 chronic /krɑnɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com for a long time
1111 circus /sɜkəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a showy or noisy performance
1234 cleanliness /klɛnlinɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being not dirty, clean
1205 complication /kˌɑmpləkeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of making something more difficult
1112 compliment /kɑmpləmɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com saying something nice about someone
1206 considerate /kənsɪdɜət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
1113 consignment /kənsaɪnmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a shipment of goods for delivery
1235 contestant /kəntɛstənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is part of a contest
1114 continental /kˌɑntənɛntəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do with the mainland
1115 copyright /kɑpirˌaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when you cannot copy work
1116 countryside /kʌntrisˌaɪd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land outside of cities and towns, that does not have buildings on it
1207 daytime /deɪtˌaɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com The time between when the sun rises and when it goes down; not nightime
1208 decoration /dˌɛkɜeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
1117 demolish /dɪmɑlɪʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com knock down; completely destroy
1118 departmental /dɪpˌɑrtmɛnəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do with a specific area or unit in an organization
1119 desperate /dɛsprɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be in urgent need of something
1245 deteriorate /dɪtɪriɜˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become worse in state
1120 devastate /dɛvəstˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to destroy completely
1121 diagnostic /dˌaɪəgnɑstɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com how you solve problems by working out what is wrong
1122 diagram /daɪəgrˌæm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a drawing explaining something
1123 diamond /daɪmənd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a very valuable gem
1124 disable /dɪseɪbəl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something not work
1209 discard /dɪskɑrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to throw away
1125 disgust /dɪsgʌst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com strong feelings of dislike
1126 donut /doʊnˌʌt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small, fried, very sweet piece of dough covered in sugar and good to eat
1127 doorman /dɔrmˌæn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com Someone whose job it is to stand at entrance to a hotel to let people go in and out
1210 drastically /dræstɪkli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very seriously
1128 electronically /ˌɪlˌɛktrɑnɪkəlˌi/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something using electronics
1129 elevate /ɛləvˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to raise or make higher
1130 engagement /ɛngeɪdʒmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of participating in something
1131 enrollment /ɛnroʊlmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of registering for something
1211 erase /ɪreɪs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remove or delete
1236 ethics /ɛθɪks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com morals or belief system
1132 euro /yuroʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a unit of money used in a number of European countries
1212 explorer /ɪksplɔrɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who travels to unknown places
1213 factual /fæktʃuəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com based on true information
1214 fixture /fɪkstʃɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of equipment, like a bath, that is permanently fixed to a building
1215 footwear /fʊtwˌɛr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you wear on your feet, such as shoes or boots
1133 forbid /fɜbɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not allow
1134 fork /fɔrk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com eating utensil
1135 foster /fɑstɜ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to promote or bring about
1216 genre /ʒɑnrə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com type of art, literature, or film, e.g., romance
1136 getaway /gɛtəwˌeɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com escape or leave very quickly
1137 gossip /gɑsəp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to talk about someone behind his/her back
1217 gymnasium /dʒɪmneɪziəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building with equipment you can use to exercise your body
1138 hacker /hækɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who gains access to a computer system without permission
1139 hardworking /hɑrdwˌɜkɪŋ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com always puts a lot of effort into the task or job
1237 healthful /hɛlθfəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com helping to keep well in body and mind
1218 hereby /hɪrbaɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal way of saying 'as a result of this'
1219 hesitation /hˌɛzəteɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of pausing uncertainly
1220 homemade /hoʊmmeɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not bought from a store; made at home
1221 hospitality /hˌɑspətæləti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com welcoming, friendly behavior you show to visitors or guests
1140 impatient /ˌɪmpeɪʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a hurry, not calm
1222 incoming /ɪnkˌʌmɪŋ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com just arriving
1141 indirect /ˌɪndɜɛkt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not in a straight way
1223 induction /ˌɪndʌkʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of being introduced into
1238 inefficient /ˌɪnɪfɪʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not working well or quickly
1224 inspiration /ˌɪnspɜeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the thing or person that encourages you to do something
1225 intently /ˌɪntɛntli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concentrate closely
1142 interpreter /ˌɪntɜprətɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who translates from one language to another
1143 intersection /ˌɪntɜsɛkʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com where two paths cross each other
1144 irrelevant /ˌɪrɛləvənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not related to the topic, not important
1145 jeans /dʒinz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pants made from denim
1146 journalism /dʒɜnəlˌɪzəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the reporting of news
1147 letterhead /lɛtɜhˌɛd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the printing at the top of a letter that tells you the name and details of the company sending it
1148 lifeguard /laɪfgˌɑrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the person whose job it is to keep people safe at the beach or at pool
1239 liter /litɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a unit of measurement for liquids
1149 modem /moʊdəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a device that lets you send information from one computer to another
1150 monument /mɑnyumənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something built to honor someone
1151 mosquito /məskitoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small winged insect that bites
1226 mower /moʊɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com machine used to cut grass
1227 nutrition /nutrɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the study of food and health
1152 obligate /ɑbləgˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have to do
1153 oblige /əblaɪdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone have to do something
1154 occurrence /əkɜəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens
1155 operational /ˌɑpɜeɪʃənəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in working order
1156 outage /aʊtədʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a failure in the power system so that there is no electricity available
1157 overcrowd /ˌoʊvɜkraʊd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com too many people in too small a space
1158 paralegal /pˌɛrəligəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who works in a law company but who has not trained as a lawyer
1159 partially /pɑrʃəli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com In part; in some degree; not wholly
1160 pepper /pɛpɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a strong spice (black or white)
1161 permanently /pɜmɑnˌɛntlˌi/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com for ever
1162 plow /plaʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to force your way through something
1163 query /kwiri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com question, inquire
1164 railway /reɪlwˌeɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com transport system of tracks ,stations and trains
1165 raincoat /reɪnkˌoʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a water-resistant coat
1240 recession /rɪsɛʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a less successful time in the economy
1166 reconsider /rˌikənsɪdɜ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to think something over again
1167 redesign /rˌidɪzaɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com change or improve the plan of how a thing is made
1168 rehearsal /rɪhɜsəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a practice session in preparation for a public performance
1169 relaxation /rˌilækseɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of resting
1170 repetition /rˌɛpətɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something over and over again
1246 resemble /rɪzɛmbəl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to look like, similar to
1228 restatement /risteɪtmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a statement that has been reworded
1171 retreat /ritrit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move back or withdraw from a place
1172 salon /səlɑn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a store where you can get a particular service, like getting your hair styled
1173 satellite /sætəlˌaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com another branch of an office elsewhere
1174 scenery /sinɜi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the view of natural surroundings
1229 sedan /sədæn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a type of car that has seats for four people
1175 serial /sɪrˌiəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ongoing, happening more than once in a particular order
1176 sew /soʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use a needle and thread
1177 sketch /skɛtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a simple, quickly made drawing
1178 smartphone /smɑɹtfoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a mobile phone that is also a small computer
1179 soar /sɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fly quickly up into the air
1180 stimulus /stɪmyələs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the reason or prompt that causes something to happen
1181 stockbroker /stɑkbrˌoʊkɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an agent whose job it is to buy and sell stocks and bonds
1230 sunscreen /sənskrin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a cream spread on the skin that protects your skin from the sun
1182 tablecloth /teɪbəlklˌɔθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a cover for a table
1183 thirsty /θɜsti/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in need of water
1184 thrill /θrɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com excitement
1185 tile /taɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a thin slab of material, often made of clay, used for covering roofs and floors
1241 timeline /taɪmlaɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a series of related events arranged in the order they happen, and displayed in a row
1186 toiletry /tɔɪlətri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com articles used for washing and taking care of your body
1187 trademark /treɪdmˌɑrk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the trade or brand name
1188 tropical /trɑpɪkəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hot and humid like the climate near the equator
1189 tuna /tunə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a type of fish that lives in the sea, and is good to eat
1247 unauthorized /ˌʌnˈɑːθəˌraɪzd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without officially permitted or legally allowed
1190 unemployed /ˌʌnɛmplɔɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having no job
1249 unplug /ənplʌg/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pull out an electrical cord from its socket
1242 unreliable /ˌʌnrɪlaɪəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not trustworthy
1191 validate /vælədeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to confirm that something is acceptable
1192 vanilla /vənɪlə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flavoring used in ice cream and other sweet foods to make them taste good
1250 videoconference /vidioʊkˌɑnfrəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com meeting carried out over the internet
1248 violate /vaɪəleɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to break the rule or law
1231 wellness /wɛlnəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com State of being healthy; not ill
1193 willingness /wɪlɪŋnəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being happy to do something
1232 workbook /ˈwɜːk.bʊk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a file containing information about a particular subject, and relatated problems to be solved by the student
1194 wristwatch /rɪstwˌɑtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small device for telling the time that you wear on your lower arm