Essential English Vocabulary Dictionary A-Z
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Essential Vocabulary and Definitions
This reference list provides definitions for common words, phrasal verbs, and expressions, organized alphabetically.
A - C Terminology
- -B.M- Awake: Asleep
- (Antonym pair)
- Ahead
- In front.
- A Lift
- When a lorry takes somebody (a ride).
- Argument
- Disagreement, quarrel.
- Ad
- Say something else.
- Average
- Medium.
- A While
- A short time.
- Almost
- Nearly.
- Afraid
- Frightened.
- Boss
- Superior.
- Breathe
- Take air in and out.
- Bump Into
- Come against with a blow or strike.
- Counter
- Flat surface served in a bar or shop.
- Close
- Near.
- Cheerio
- Goodbye.
- Chance
- Opportunity.
- Corridor
- Long, narrow passage.
- Close Together
- Next to each other.
- Carry On
- Continue.
- Caretaker
- Person in charge of the upkeep of a building.
- Crowd
- A lot of people together.
- Chase
- Run after.
- Crash
- Fall or strike violently.
D - H Terminology
- Drop
- Let something fall.
- Driving Seat
- Where the driver sits.
- Doorway
- Entrance.
- Encourage
- Make people do something.
- Follow
- Go after.
- Find Out
- Discover.
- Go Cold
- Get cold.
- Gate
- Big (outside) door.
- Get Into Trouble
- Be in a difficult situation.
- Grin
- Smile showing your teeth.
- Go Red in the Face
- Blush.
- Gap
- Unfilled space.
- Gentle
- Kind.
- Hurry
- Walk or do something very quickly.
- Heavy Rain
- With great force.
- Hesitate
- Show signs of uncertainty or unwillingness.
- Hand
- Give.
- Hold Your Hand Up
- You put your hand up.
- Hill
- Natural elevation on the earth's surface.
I - M Terminology
- It's Your Own Fault
- You're guilty.
- In Trouble
- Having problems.
- Ignore
- Not to pay attention.
- Lean
- Be or put in a sloping position.
- Lower
- Let or bring down.
- Liar
- Someone who tells lies.
- Lift
- Raise.
- Murder
- Unlawfully kill.
- Make a Living
- The way someone makes his money.
- Meanwhile
- In the meantime.
- Mind Your Own Business
- Keep away from someone's private matters.
- Miss
- Fail to hit.
- Mirror
- Polished surface that reflects.
- Mad
- Crazy.
N - R Terminology
- Nod
- Bow the head quickly.
- Nephew
- Your brother.
- Nasty
- Unpleasant, disgusting.
- Narrow
- Opposite of wide.
- Notice
- Pay attention.
- Neither Have I
- Nor have I.
- No Use
- Useless.
- Own
- To possess, be the owner.
- Pour Out
- Serve a liquid.
- Play a Joke
- Play a trick.
- Push
- Use force.
- Parcel
- Thing wrapped.
- Prove
- Supply proof.
- Queue
- Line.
- Reply
- Answer.
- Reach
- Get to, arrive.
- Recognise
- Be able to.
- Roar
- Loud noise or sound.
- Rude
- Unkind.
S - T Terminology
- Slow Down
- Reduce speed.
- Shake
- Move your head.
- Several
- Some.
- Stick Out
- Stand out.
- Steel
- Material.
- Still
- Without moving.
- Stare
- Look fixedly.
- Squeeze
- Press hard.
- Scream
- Shout with fear.
- Take Long
- Lasts for.
- Thirsty
- Need drink.
- Tie Up
- Fasten.