TSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Set 55: Words 1101 to 1125

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
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
1103 backpack /bækpˌæk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a bag with shoulder straps worn on the back
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
1107 bound /baʊnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wrap around with something, so as to cover or enclose
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
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
1111 circus /sɜkəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a showy or noisy performance
1112 compliment /kɑmpləmɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com saying something nice about someone
1113 consignment /kənsaɪnmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a shipment of goods for delivery
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
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
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
1125 disgust /dɪsgʌst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com strong feelings of dislike