cambridge vocabulary for ielts 1-1

Ali A. (United Arab Emirates)
cambridge vocabulary for ielts FIRST 500 WORDS
500 words 126 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Definition First
Print Flashcards

Other learning activities

Answer a few questions about each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz! Compete with other teams in real time to see who answers the most questions correctly! Test your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!

Teaching tools

Create and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary. Assign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.

Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. adolescence
    the period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
  2. adulthood
    the period of time in life after physical growth has stopped
  3. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
  4. brotherhood
    the family relationship between two male offspring
  5. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  6. childhood
    the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
  7. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  8. fatherhood
    the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
  9. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
  10. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
  11. motherhood
    the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
  12. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
  13. resemblance
    similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
  14. rivalry
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  15. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
  16. temperament
    your usual mood
  17. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  18. upbringing
    helping someone grow up to be a member of the community
  19. extended family
    a family consisting of the nuclear family and their blood relatives
  20. close-knit
    held together tightly, as by social or cultural ties
  21. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
  22. parental
    relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
  23. reward
    compensation for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
  24. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  25. adopt
    take into one's family
  26. break down
    stop operating or functioning
  27. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  28. establish
    set up or found
  29. inherit
    receive from a predecessor
  30. chaotic
    completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
  31. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  32. alike
    having the same or similar characteristics
  33. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
  34. tone
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  35. competency
    the quality of being adequately or well qualified
  36. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
  37. recruitment
    enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
  38. enrol
    register formally as a participant or member
  39. adolescent
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  40. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
  41. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  42. imagination
    the ability to form mental pictures of things or events
  43. infancy
    the early stage of growth or development
  44. milestone
    stone post at side of a road to show distances
  45. peer
    look searchingly
  46. toddler
    a young child
  47. cognitive
    relating to or involving the mental process of knowing
  48. clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  49. fond
    having or displaying warmth or affection
  50. full-grown
    (of animals) fully developed
  51. rebellious
    resisting control or authority
  52. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  53. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  54. master
    a person who has authority over others
  55. reminisce
    recall the past
  56. visualise
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract
  57. bear in mind
    keep in mind
  58. shoelace
    a lace used for fastening shoes
  59. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  60. overly
    to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  61. unparalleled
    radically distinctive and without equal
  62. spurt
    gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
  63. infinity
    time without end
  64. grasp
    hold firmly
  65. overindulge
    overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
  66. displeased
    not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
  67. overdue
    not paid at the scheduled time
  68. enquire
    have a wish or desire to know something
  69. unassisted
    unsupported by other people
  70. momentarily
    for an instant
  71. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  72. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
  73. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
  74. allergy
    hypersensitive immunological reaction to some substance
  75. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  76. appetite
    a feeling of craving something
  77. artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  78. asset
    a useful or valuable quality
  79. craving
    an intense desire for some particular thing
  80. depression
    a sunken or lowered geological formation
  81. diagnosis
    identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
  82. dietitian
    a specialist in the study of food, nourishment, and health
  83. eating disorder
    a disorder of the normal eating routine
  84. heart attack
    a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
  85. ingredient
    a component of a mixture or compound
  86. insomnia
    an inability to sleep
  87. intake
    an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube
  88. junk food
    food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value
  89. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
  90. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  91. onset
    the beginning or early stages
  92. portion
    something determined in relation to a thing that includes it
  93. serve
    devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
  94. stroke
    a single complete movement
  95. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  96. alternate
    go back and forth
  97. brisk
    quick and energetic
  98. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  99. infectious
    relating to the invasion of germs that cause disease
  100. obese
    excessively large
  101. persistent
    stubbornly unyielding
  102. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  103. counteract
    act in opposition to
  104. curb
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
  105. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  106. disrupt
    make a break in
  107. overdo
    do something to an excessive degree
  108. overeat
    overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
  109. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  110. tempt
    dispose, incline, or entice to
  111. excess
    the state of being more than full
  112. mouth
    the opening through which food is taken in
  113. teethe
    grow teeth; cut the baby teeth
  114. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  115. bathe
    clean one's body by immersion into water
  116. agony
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  117. tablet
    a small, flat, compressed cake of some substance
  118. notion
    a general inclusive concept
  119. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  120. swap
    exchange or give in exchange for
  121. more or less
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
  122. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  123. cope
    come to terms with
  124. wording
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
  125. debilitating
    impairing strength and vitality
  126. pace
    the relative speed of progress or change
  127. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  128. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
  129. creativity
    the ability to bring something into existence
  130. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  131. fulfillment
    the act of consummating something, as a desire or promise
  132. hobby
    an auxiliary activity
  133. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  134. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  135. lifestyle
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
  136. optimist
    a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
  137. outlook
    an attitude that determines how you respond to situations
  138. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
  139. personality
    the complex of attributes that characterize an individual
  140. pessimist
    a person who expects the worst
  141. priority
    status established in order of importance or urgency
  142. realist
    a person who accepts the world as it literally is
  143. risk taker
    someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
  144. self-expression
    the expression of one's individuality
  145. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
  146. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  147. materialistic
    marked by a desire for wealth and possessions
  148. outdoor
    pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities
  149. recreational
    of or relating to an activity that diverts or amuses
  150. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  151. fulfil
    meet the requirements or expectations of
  152. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  153. regret
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  154. take part
    share in something
  155. walk of life
    careers in general
  156. cost of living
    average cost of basic necessities of life
  157. standard of living
    the level of material goods and services available
  158. way of life
    a course of conduct
  159. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  160. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  161. quilt
    bedding made of layers stuffed and stitched together
  162. ahead of time
    before the usual time or the time expected
  163. upcoming
    of the relatively near future
  164. delighted
    greatly pleased
  165. assignment
    an undertaking that you have been told to perform
  166. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  167. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
  168. dissertation
    a treatise advancing a point of view resulting from research
  169. findings
    a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
  170. funding
    financial resources provided to make some project possible
  171. graduation
    the successful completion of a program of study
  172. grant
    let have
  173. junior school
    British school for children aged 7-11
  174. kindergarten
    a preschool for children to prepare them for primary school
  175. learning disorder
    a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
  176. lecturer
    a public educator at certain universities
  177. nursery
    a child's room for a baby
  178. resource
    aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  179. scholarship
    profound learned knowledge
  180. scope
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
  181. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  182. tutor
    a person who gives private instruction
  183. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  184. mixed
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  185. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  186. senior
    advanced in years
  187. studious
    characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
  188. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  189. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
  190. overcome
    win a victory over
  191. review
    look at again; examine again
  192. struggle
    strenuous effort
  193. distraction
    drawing someone's attention away from something
  194. protractor
    drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
  195. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  196. knit
    make by needlework with interlacing yarn
  197. artefact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  198. internship
    the position of working for an expert to learn a profession
  199. placement
    the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
  200. daunting
    discouraging through fear
  201. specialization
    making something suitable for a particular purpose
  202. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  203. communication
    the activity of conveying information
  204. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  205. dialect
    the usage or vocabulary characteristic of a group of people
  206. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  207. hesitation
    the act of pausing uncertainly
  208. language barrier
    barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages
  209. linguist
    a specialist in the study of language
  210. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  211. mean
    denote or connote
  212. sign language
    language expressed by visible hand gestures
  213. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
  214. incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
  215. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  216. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  217. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
  218. converse
    carry on a discussion
  219. define
    show the form or outline of
  220. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  221. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  222. evolve
    undergo development
  223. gesture
    motion of hands or body to emphasize a thought or feeling
  224. illustrate
    depict with a visual representation
  225. imply
    express or state indirectly
  226. signify
    denote or connote
  227. stutter
    speak haltingly
  228. that is to say
    as follows
  229. marine
    of or relating to the sea
  230. odd
    not divisible by two
  231. devastating
    wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
  232. recap
    summarize briefly
  233. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
  234. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  235. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
  236. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  237. youngster
    a young person of either sex
  238. merely
    and nothing more
  239. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  240. pinpoint
    the sharp point of a pin
  241. ancestor
    someone from whom you are descended
  242. wander
    move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course
  243. chit-chat
    light informal conversation for social occasions
  244. Homo sapiens
    the only surviving hominid
  245. grunt
    issue a low, animal-like noise
  246. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  247. hyoid
    a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
  248. larynx
    the structure containing the vocal cords
  249. ritual
    the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
  250. burial
    the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
  251. hearth
    a built-in space in a wall where a fire can be built
  252. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  253. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  254. opiate
    a narcotic drug
  255. banter
    light teasing repartee
  256. smattering
    a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
  257. gurgle
    make sounds similar to bubbling water
  258. cling
    hold on tightly or tenaciously
  259. soothe
    cause to feel better
  260. primate
    any mammal of the group including monkeys, apes, and humans
  261. nomadic
    relating to persons or groups who travel in search of food or work
  262. maiden
    an unmarried woman or girl
  263. countryside
    rural regions
  264. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  265. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  266. inhabitant
    a person who lives in a particular place
  267. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  268. journey
    the act of traveling from one place to another
  269. landscape
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
  270. luggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  271. peak
    a V shape
  272. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
  273. village
    a settlement smaller than a town
  274. adventurous
    willing to undertake new and daring enterprises
  275. budget
    a summary of intended expenditures
  276. breathtaking
    causing awe or astonishment
  277. coastal
    of or relating to the shoreline
  278. cosmopolitan
    composed of people from many parts of the world
  279. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
  280. luxurious
    furnishing gratification to the senses
  281. mountainous
    containing many mountains
  282. picturesque
    suggesting or suitable for an artistic composition
  283. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  284. remote
    located far away spatially
  285. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  286. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  287. scenic
    of or relating to the stage or stage sets
  288. stunning
    causing bewilderment, shock, or insensibility
  289. tough
    substantially made or constructed
  290. unspoilt
    not left to spoil
  291. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  292. affect
    have an influence upon
  293. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  294. archaeologist
    an anthropologist who studies prehistoric culture
  295. era
    a period marked by distinctive character
  296. excavate
    recover through digging
  297. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
  298. pioneer
    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
  299. timeline
    a sequence of events arranged in chronological order
  300. chronological
    relating to or arranged according to the order of time
  301. consecutive
    one after the other
  302. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  303. middle-aged
    being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
  304. nostalgic
    unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
  305. prior
    earlier in time
  306. time-consuming
    of a task that takes time and patience
  307. erode
    remove soil or rock
  308. inter
    place in a grave or tomb
  309. predate
    be earlier in time; go back further
  310. span
    the distance or interval between two points
  311. in time
    within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
  312. on time
    at the expected time
  313. formerly
    at a previous time
  314. Stonehenge
    an ancient megalithic monument in southern England
  315. pole
    a long rod of wood, metal, or plastic
  316. ice age
    a period when glaciers cover much of the Earth's surface
  317. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  318. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  319. posthole
    a hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post
  320. post
    piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
  321. ditch
    a long narrow excavation in the earth
  322. carve
    engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
  323. chalk
    a soft whitish calcite
  324. pasture
    a field covered with grass and suitable for grazing
  325. astronomy
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
  326. infer
    conclude by reasoning
  327. nevertheless
    despite anything to the contrary
  328. hunter-gatherer
    a member of a hunting and gathering society
  329. wear away
    become ground down or deteriorate
  330. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  331. engrossed
    giving or marked by complete attention to
  332. plait
    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  333. bride
    a woman participant in her own marriage ceremony
  334. obsess
    be preoccupied with something
  335. skull
    the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
  336. by no means
    definitely not
  337. plague
    any large-scale calamity
  338. acupuncture
    treatment of illness by inserting thin needles in the skin
  339. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  340. undertake
    enter upon an activity or enterprise
  341. forefront
    the part that is most forward or nearest the viewer
  342. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  343. burrow
    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
  344. den
    the habitation of wild animals
  345. ecology
    the environment as it relates to living organisms
  346. evolution
    sequence of events involved in the development of a species
  347. extinction
    the state of being no longer in existence
  348. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  349. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  350. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
  351. human nature
    psychological attributes assumed to be shared by all people
  352. predator
    any animal that lives by preying on other animals
  353. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
  354. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
  355. scent
    any property detected by the olfactory system
  356. vegetation
    the process of growth in plants
  357. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  358. disastrous
    having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
  359. domesticated
    converted or adapted to use in the home
  360. endangered
    in imminent threat of extinction
  361. extinct
    no longer in existence
  362. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  363. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  364. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  365. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  366. hibernate
    be in an inactive or dormant state
  367. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  368. twig
    a small branch or division of a branch
  369. coat
    an outer garment that covers the body from shoulder down
  370. beak
    horny projecting mouth of a bird
  371. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  372. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  373. paw
    a clawed foot of an animal, especially a quadruped
  374. claw
    sharp curved horny process on the toe of some animals
  375. thorn
    a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
  376. petal
    part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
  377. horn
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  378. vegan
    a person who does not eat any animal products
  379. human being
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
  380. meerkat
    a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes
  381. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  382. prickly pear
    cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock
  383. paddock
    a pen for horses
  384. render
    give or supply
  385. larva
    immature form of an animal between the egg and adult stages
  386. cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  387. toad
    any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
  388. controversial
    marked by or capable of causing disagreement
  389. caterpillar
    a wormlike and often hairy larva of a moth or butterfly
  390. hedgehog
    a small, insect-eating mammal with long spines
  391. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
  392. slug
    a projectile that is fired from a gun
  393. forage
    collect or look around for, as food
  394. saliva
    a clear liquid secreted by glands in the mouth
  395. lineage
    the kinship relation between an individual and progenitors
  396. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
  397. trace
    an indication that something has been present
  398. fetus
    an unborn vertebrate in the later stages of development
  399. equator
    an imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle
  400. proximity
    the property of being close together
  401. scrap
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  402. primarily
    for the most part
  403. litter
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about
  404. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
  405. scrape
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  406. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  407. belly
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  408. quill
    the hollow spine of a feather
  409. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  410. spring up
    come into existence; take on form or shape
  411. bristle
    a stiff hair
  412. squeak
    make a high-pitched, screeching noise
  413. vertebrate
    animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton
  414. spine
    the series of vertebrae forming the backbone
  415. laden
    filled with a great quantity
  416. frothy
    emitting or filled with bubbles
  417. prick
    make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
  418. venomous
    extremely poisonous or injurious
  419. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  420. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  421. bonfire
    a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
  422. cattle grid
    a bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle
  423. ironically
    in a manner characterized by incongruity or unexpectedness
  424. wading bird
    any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
  425. inference
    a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
  426. cull
    remove something that has been rejected
  427. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  428. cosmos
    the universe considered as a whole
  429. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  430. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  431. exploration
    travel for the purpose of discovery
  432. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  433. horizon
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
  434. launch
    propel with force
  435. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
  436. outer space
    any location outside the Earth's atmosphere
  437. simulator
    machine that models an environment for training or research
  438. solar system
    the sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it
  439. spacecraft
    a vehicle or device able to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere
  440. space shuttle
    a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere
  441. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
  442. gravitational
    of or relating to or caused by gravitation
  443. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  444. meteoric
    relating to small objects in or from outer space
  445. outer
    located outside
  446. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  447. inhabitable
    fit for living in or on
  448. unmanned
    lacking a crew
  449. acclimatize
    get used to a certain environment
  450. colonize
    establish political control over a place by sending settlers
  451. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  452. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  453. undergo
    pass through
  454. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  455. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  456. thunderstorm
    a storm resulting from strong rising air currents
  457. barely
    in a sparse or scanty way
  458. scramble
    move hurriedly
  459. fellow
    a boy or man
  460. eventuality
    a possible event or occurrence or result
  461. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  462. cathedral
    the principal Christian church building of a diocese
  463. foresee
    realize beforehand
  464. shield
    armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
  465. realm
    a domain in which something is dominant
  466. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
  467. frontier
    a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
  468. balcony
    a platform projecting from the wall of a building
  469. brick
    rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln
  470. ceiling
    the overhead upper surface of a covered space
  471. concrete
    capable of being perceived by the senses
  472. cottage
    a small house with a single story
  473. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
  474. housing
    structures collectively in which people are housed
  475. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
  476. occupant
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
  477. platform
    a raised horizontal surface
  478. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  479. residence
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  480. steel
    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
  481. timber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  482. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  483. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
  484. cosy
    enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
  485. cramp
    a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
  486. disposable
    an item that can be thrown away after it has been used
  487. exterior
    situated in the outdoors or outside of a building
  488. futuristic
    seeming to come from the time yet to come
  489. high-rise
    used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators
  490. mass-produced
    made in quantity and often by assembly-line techniques
  491. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  492. prefabricate
    produce synthetically, artificially, or stereotypically and unoriginally
  493. spacious
    having ample room
  494. state-of-the-art
    the highest level of development at a particular time
  495. automate
    operate or make run by machines rather than human action
  496. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  497. demolish
    destroy completely
  498. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  499. haul
    draw slowly or heavily
  500. hoist
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
Created on Sat Mar 23 06:09:43 EDT 2019

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.