Essential English Vocabulary Categories

Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Belly button, Blood vessel, Brain cell, Calf, Cheek, Chin, Eyebrows, Eyelash, Fingernail, Forehead, Hairline, Heart, Lung, Muscle, Thigh, Heel, Jaw, Hip, Rib

Sleep and Rest

• Cheer up, Cope with, Get by, Go ahead, Pay off, Pick out, Soak up, Switch off, Work out, Doze off, Drop off to sleep, Fast asleep, Rest, Sleep deprivation, Sleep pattern, Sleepy, Snore, Take a nap, Unconscious, Wide awake

Social Etiquette and Behavior

• Bad manners, Blink, Blow your nose, Blunt, Bow, Handshake, Impolite, Lack of respect, Nod your head, Stare, Take offence, Whistle

Idioms and Expressions

• A pack of lies, A red flag, Lead someone up the garden path, Lie through your teeth, Look someone in the eye, Make a break for it, On the level, Practice makes perfect

Verbs and Prepositions

• Apologize for, Argue about, Argue with, Ask for, Base on, Be sorry about, Beat at, Believe in, Care for, Concentrate on, Hear about, Insist on, Laugh at, Provide, Rely on, Smile at, Specialize in

Travel and Transportation

• Aircraft, At sea, At top speed, Captain, Commuting, Congestion, Crew, Flight attendant, In the air, On land, Run, Rush hour, Traffic jam, Underground, Voyage, Backpacking, City break, City guidebook, Go sightseeing, Hiking boots, Rucksack, Sink or swim, Suncream, Tourist trap, Underground map

Adjectives and Descriptors

• Active, Ambitious, Beneficial, Capable, Creative, Dependent, Different, Economic, Global, Luxurious, Residential, Suitable, Tragic

Personality Traits

• Ambitious, Amusing, Assertive, Awkward, Confident, Creative, Easy-going, Entertaining, Generous, Indecisive, Likeable, Nervous, Outgoing, Quiet, Responsible, Risk-taker, Rude, Self-confident, Self-conscious, Selfish, Show off, Shy, Sociable, Thoughtless, Unkind, Pay a compliment

Literature and Media

• Autobiography, Award-winning, Base on, Book cover, Cast, Chapter, Film franchise, Illustration, Lead role, Memory, Minor role, Plot, Reader, Sequel, Set in, Soundtrack, Storyline, Stunt, TV character

Emotions and Feelings

• Amazed/Amazing, Amused/Amusing, Annoyed/Annoying, Embarrassed/Embarrassing, Exhausted/Exhausting, Frightened/Frightening, Intrigued/Intriguing, Pleased/Pleasing, Shocked/Shocking, Confused, Delighted, Disappointed, Enthusiastic, Grateful, Jealous, Proud, Relieved, Scared, Terrified, Thrilled

Technology and Innovation

• Back up, Broadband, Browse, Chip, Device, Download, Driverless, Drone, Gadgets, Hand-held, High-tech, Upload, Wirelessly, Develop, Afford, Appealing, Bizarre, Compact, Digital, Handy, Innovative, Portable, Practical, Quirky, Slimline, Stylish, Trendy, Versatile, Wearable