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hello greeting
A word used to greet someone.
please adverb
A polite word used when asking for something.
sorry adjective
Feeling regret or offering an apology.
welcome greeting
A friendly greeting for someone arriving.
people plural noun
More than one person.
water noun
The clear liquid we drink.
morning noun
The early part of the day.
evening noun
The later part of the day before night.
again adverb
One more time.
because conjunction
For the reason that follows.
colleague noun
Someone you work with.
résumé noun
A short document about your work and education.
interview noun
A conversation to discuss a job or ask questions.
experience noun
Knowledge gained from doing something.
career noun
The work you do over a period of your life.
develop verb
To grow or improve something over time.
project noun
A planned piece of work.
meeting noun
A time when people come together to discuss something.
manager noun
Someone who leads a team or organizes work.
opportunity noun
A chance to do something.
vegetable noun
A plant or part of a plant used as food.
restaurant noun
A place where you can buy and eat a meal.
breakfast noun
The first meal of the day.
chocolate noun
A sweet food made from cocoa.
coffee noun
A drink made from roasted coffee beans.
sugar noun
A sweet substance added to food or drinks.
recipe noun
Instructions for preparing a dish.
menu noun
A list of the food and drinks you can order.
sandwich noun
Food served between slices of bread.
dessert noun
A sweet dish eaten after a meal.
airport noun
A place where passenger planes arrive and leave.
journey noun
A trip from one place to another.
ticket noun
A pass that lets you travel or enter a place.
luggage noun
Bags you take when you travel.
hotel noun
A place where travelers pay to stay.
vehicle noun
Something used to transport people or things.
museum noun
A place where objects of art, history, or science are displayed.
station noun
A place where trains or buses stop.
address noun
Details of where a person or place is located.
queue noun
A line of people waiting.
comfortable adjective
Feeling relaxed or physically at ease.
Wednesday noun
The day between Tuesday and Thursday.
February noun
The second month of the year.
clothes plural noun
Things you wear.
women plural noun
More than one woman.
enough determiner
As much or as many as needed.
busy adjective
Having things to do.
business noun
Work involving selling goods or services.
foreign adjective
From another country.
pronunciation noun
The way a word is spoken.
know verb
To have information about something.
write verb
To form words on paper or a screen.
listen verb
To pay attention to a sound.
honest adjective
Truthful and sincere.
doubt noun
A feeling of being unsure.
receipt noun
A record showing that you paid.
debt noun
Money that is owed.
answer noun
A reply to a question.
walk verb
To move on foot.
half noun
One of two equal parts.
wine noun
An alcoholic drink usually made from grapes.
vine noun
A plant with long stems that climb or trail.
ship noun
A large boat.
sheep noun
An animal kept for wool, meat, or milk.
live verb
To have your home somewhere.
leave verb
To go away from a place.
thin adjective
Having a small distance between opposite sides.
tin noun
A metal, or a container made from it.
then adverb
At that time, or after that.
den noun
An animal's sheltered home.
photograph noun
A picture made with a camera.
photographer noun
Someone who takes photographs.
photography noun
The activity of taking photographs.
record noun
Stored information about something.
record verb
To store sound, images, or information.
present noun
A gift.
present verb
To show or explain something to others.
important adjective
Having a lot of value or significance.
education noun
The process of learning and teaching.
available adjective
Ready or free to be used or contacted.
family noun
People related to one another.
friend noun
Someone you like and know well.
neighbor noun
Someone who lives near you.
message noun
Information sent or left for someone.
question noun
Something you ask to get information.
conversation noun
A talk between people.
tomorrow adverb
On the day after today.
yesterday adverb
On the day before today.
minute noun
A period of sixty seconds.
hour noun
A period of sixty minutes.
usually adverb
On most occasions.
always adverb
Every time.
sometimes adverb
On some occasions.
already adverb
Before now or sooner than expected.
really adverb
Used to emphasize that something is true.
probably adverb
Very likely.
together adverb
With another person or other people.
another determiner
One more or a different one.
between preposition
In the space separating two things.
without preposition
Not having or using something.
weather noun
The conditions outside, such as rain or sunshine.
umbrella noun
A cover held above you to keep off rain.
ready adjective
Prepared to do something.
early adverb
Before the expected or usual time.
later adverb
After the present time.
careful adjective
Taking care to avoid a mistake or harm.
helpful adjective
Making a task easier for someone.
different adjective
Not the same.
remember verb
To bring something back to mind.
forget verb
To fail to remember something.
application noun
A formal request for a job or place.
candidate noun
Someone being considered for a job or position.
qualification noun
A skill or achievement needed for a role.
strength noun
A skill or quality you do well.
weakness noun
An area in which you need improvement.
responsibility noun
A duty or task you are expected to handle.
achievement noun
Something you have done successfully.
salary noun
Regular pay for your work.
employee noun
A person paid to work for an organization.
employer noun
A person or organization that gives people paid work.
professional adjective
Related to work or showing appropriate work behavior.
position noun
A job or role in an organization.
vacancy noun
A job that is available to be filled.
recruitment noun
The process of finding people for jobs.
reference noun
A person or statement that supports a job application.
recommendation noun
A statement saying someone is suitable.
training noun
Learning skills for a particular task or job.
probation noun
A period when a new employee's work is assessed.
promotion noun
A move to a higher position at work.
resignation noun
The act of formally leaving a job.
notice noun
Advance information that you are leaving a job.
deadline noun
The latest time a task must be finished.
schedule noun
A plan showing when things will happen.
agenda noun
A list of topics for a meeting.
minutes plural noun
The written record of a meeting.
feedback noun
Comments intended to help someone improve.
client noun
A person or organization receiving a service.
customer noun
Someone who buys goods or services.
supplier noun
A person or business that provides goods.
invoice noun
A document asking for payment for goods or services.
quotation noun
A statement of the price for a job or service.
negotiation noun
Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
agreement noun
A decision or arrangement accepted by both sides.
contract noun
A formal agreement between people or organizations.
target noun
A result or level you aim to reach.
performance noun
How well someone does a task.
productive adjective
Producing useful work or results.
efficient adjective
Working well without wasting time or resources.
confident adjective
Feeling sure about your ability or decision.
reliable adjective
Able to be trusted to do what is needed.
leadership noun
The ability or work of guiding a group.
teamwork noun
People working together toward a shared goal.
collaboration noun
Working together on a task or project.
proposal noun
A suggested plan for others to consider.
portfolio noun
A collection showing examples of your work.
fruit noun
The part of a plant eaten for its sweet flesh.
juice noun
Liquid taken from fruit or vegetables.
rice noun
Small grains cooked and eaten as food.
bread noun
A food made from flour and baked.
butter noun
A soft dairy food used in cooking or on bread.
cheese noun
A food made from milk.
yogurt noun
A thick food made from milk with bacteria.
cereal noun
A grain food often eaten with milk at breakfast.
onion noun
A round vegetable with a strong smell and layered skin.
garlic noun
A strongly flavored plant used in cooking.
potato noun
A vegetable that grows underground and has a starchy inside.
tomato noun
A red fruit commonly used as a vegetable.
lettuce noun
A leafy vegetable often used in salads.
cucumber noun
A long green vegetable often eaten raw.
spinach noun
A vegetable with dark green leaves.
lentil noun
A small flat seed used in soups and other dishes.
almond noun
An edible oval nut.
peanut noun
An edible seed with a thin skin inside a shell.
sausage noun
A food made from seasoned meat or a similar filling.
soup noun
A liquid food often made with vegetables or meat.
sauce noun
A liquid or soft mixture served with food.
spicy adjective
Having a strong hot flavor from spices.
sour adjective
Having a sharp taste like lemon.
sweet adjective
Having a taste like sugar.
bitter adjective
Having a sharp taste like strong coffee without sugar.
boil verb
To heat a liquid until it bubbles.
fry verb
To cook food in hot oil or fat.
bake verb
To cook food using dry heat in an oven.
flour noun
A powder made from grain and used in cooking.
portion noun
An amount of food served to one person.
passport noun
An official document used for international travel.
visa noun
Permission recorded in a passport or travel document to enter a country.
boarding noun
The process of entering a plane, bus, or other vehicle.
departure noun
The act or time of leaving a place.
arrival noun
The act or time of reaching a place.
terminal noun
A building where passengers begin or end a journey.
platform noun
A raised area beside a railway track where passengers wait.
reservation noun
An arrangement to keep a seat, room, or table for someone.
accommodation noun
A place to stay while away from home.
baggage noun
Bags and cases taken on a journey.
suitcase noun
A case used to carry clothes when traveling.
customs noun
The airport or border service that checks goods entering a country.
security noun
Checks and measures used to keep a place safe.
immigration noun
The official process for checking people entering a country.
transit noun
Travel through a place on the way somewhere else.
itinerary noun
A plan listing the places and times of a trip.
destination noun
The place you are traveling to.
direction noun
Information about which way to go.
distance noun
The amount of space between places.
traffic noun
Vehicles moving along a road.
taxi noun
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
subway noun
An urban train system that often runs underground.
intersection noun
A place where roads cross or meet.
pedestrian noun
A person traveling on foot.
elevator noun
A machine that carries people between floors.
escalator noun
A moving staircase.
balcony noun
A raised outdoor area attached to a building.
reception noun
The desk where visitors are welcomed at a hotel or office.
sightseeing noun
Visiting interesting places as a traveler.
souvenir noun
An object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
choir noun
A group of people who sing together.
chaos noun
A state of great confusion or disorder.
chef noun
A professional cook.
machine noun
A device that performs a task.
chemist noun
A person who studies or works with chemicals.
architect noun
A person who designs buildings.
archive noun
A collection of stored records.
genre noun
A type of art, writing, music, or film.
bouquet noun
A group of flowers arranged together.
buffet noun
A meal where people serve themselves from several dishes.
croissant noun
A curved, layered pastry.
quinoa noun
Small seeds cooked and eaten like grain.
jalapeño noun
A small hot green or red pepper.
epitome noun
A very clear example of a particular quality.
hyperbole noun
Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis.
mischievous adjective
Enjoying playful behavior that may cause trouble.
maintenance noun
Work that keeps something in good condition.
jewelry noun
Decorative items such as rings and necklaces.
plumber noun
A person who repairs water pipes and fittings.
squirrel noun
A small animal with a bushy tail.
rural adjective
Related to the countryside rather than a city.
colonel noun
A senior officer in the armed forces.
leisure noun
Time when you are free from work or duties.
height noun
The distance from the bottom to the top of something.
weird adjective
Unusual or strange.
sew verb
To join cloth using a needle and thread.
bury verb
To put something under the ground.
heir noun
A person who receives property after someone dies.
chores plural noun
Regular tasks needed around the home.
uncomfortable adjective
Not comfortable; causing physical discomfort or unease.
knee noun
The joint in the middle of your leg.
knife noun
A tool with a blade used for cutting.
knock verb
To hit a door to get someone's attention.
knit verb
To make clothing by joining loops of yarn.
knot noun
A fastening made by tying string or rope.
knight noun
A historical soldier who fought on horseback.
thumb noun
The short thick digit on the side of your hand.
comb noun
A tool with teeth used to arrange hair.
lamb noun
A young sheep.
climb verb
To move upward using your feet and sometimes your hands.
numb adjective
Unable to feel something in part of your body.
crumb noun
A very small piece of bread or other food.
bomb noun
An explosive device.
tomb noun
A place where a dead person is buried.
womb noun
The organ in which a baby develops before birth.
calm adjective
Relaxed and not worried or excited.
palm noun
The inside surface of your hand.
talk verb
To speak with someone.
chalk noun
A soft white or colored stick used for writing.
yolk noun
The yellow part of an egg.
folk noun
People with a shared background or way of life.
autumn noun
The season between summer and winter.
column noun
A vertical section of a table or page.
hymn noun
A religious song of praise.
solemn adjective
Serious and respectful.
vest noun
A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt.
west noun
The direction where the sun sets.
very adverb
Used to make an adjective stronger.
wary adjective
Careful because something may be risky.
fan noun
A machine that moves air to cool a room.
van noun
A vehicle used to carry goods or several people.
lose verb
To stop having something or fail to find it.
wet adjective
Covered with water or another liquid.
vet noun
A doctor who treats animals.
sip verb
To drink a small amount at a time.
seep verb
To move slowly through a small opening.
fill verb
To make something full.
feel verb
To experience a sensation or emotion.
fit verb
To be the right size or shape.
feet plural noun
The parts of your body that you stand on.
bed noun
A piece of furniture used for sleeping.
bad adjective
Not good or acceptable.
men plural noun
More than one adult man.
man noun
An adult male person.
full adjective
Containing as much as it can hold.
fool noun
A person behaving without good judgment.
pull verb
To move something toward you.
pool noun
An area of water made for swimming.
cap noun
A soft hat with a part that shades the eyes.
cup noun
A small container used for drinking.
back noun
The rear part of the body.
buck noun
An informal word for one dollar.
think verb
To have an idea or opinion in your mind.
sink noun
A bowl with taps and a drain for washing.
three number
The number after two.
tree noun
A tall plant with a woody trunk.
those determiner
Used to point to people or things farther away.
doze verb
To sleep lightly for a short time.
right adjective
Correct or suitable.
light noun
Brightness that lets you see.
road noun
A route used by vehicles.
load noun
Something carried by a person, vehicle, or machine.
price noun
The amount of money needed to buy something.
prize noun
Something given for winning a competition.
loose adjective
Not firmly attached or tight.
conduct noun
The way a person behaves.
conduct verb
To organize or carry out an activity.
permit noun
An official document allowing you to do something.
permit verb
To allow something.
object noun
A thing that can be seen or touched.
object verb
To say that you disagree with something.
produce noun
Fruit and vegetables grown for sale.
produce verb
To make or create something.
increase noun
A rise in an amount or level.
increase verb
To become or make something larger.
decrease noun
A reduction in an amount or level.
decrease verb
To become or make something smaller.
export noun
A product sent to another country for sale.
export verb
To send goods to another country for sale.
import noun
A product brought from another country for sale.
import verb
To bring goods from another country for sale.
progress noun
Improvement or movement toward a goal.
progress verb
To move forward or improve.
protest noun
A public expression of disagreement.
protest verb
To express strong disagreement.
democracy noun
A system in which people choose their government.
democratic adjective
Based on people having a say in decisions.
economy noun
A country's system of producing, buying, and selling.
economic adjective
Related to trade, money, or the economy.
politics noun
Activities involving government and public decisions.
political adjective
Related to government or public affairs.
analysis noun
A careful examination of something.
analyze verb
To examine something carefully.
biology noun
The study of living things.
biological adjective
Related to living things.
appointment noun
An arrangement to meet someone at a set time.
doctor noun
A person trained to diagnose and treat illness.
patient noun
A person receiving medical care.
clinic noun
A place where people receive medical care.
hospital noun
A place where people receive medical treatment and care.
nurse noun
A person trained to care for people who are ill.
surgeon noun
A doctor who performs operations.
surgery noun
Medical treatment in which a doctor operates on the body.
dentist noun
A person who treats teeth and gums.
pharmacy noun
A place where medicines are prepared or sold.
prescription noun
A doctor's written instruction for a medicine.
medicine noun
A substance used to treat or prevent illness.
dosage noun
The amount and frequency of a medicine to be taken.
tablet noun
A small solid piece of medicine.
capsule noun
A small container of medicine meant to be swallowed.
injection noun
Medicine put into the body through a needle.
vaccine noun
A preparation used to help protect against a disease.
symptom noun
A sign of an illness or health problem.
fever noun
A body temperature higher than normal.
cough noun
A sudden noisy push of air from the throat.
cold noun
A common illness affecting the nose and throat.
allergy noun
A reaction to something that is usually harmless.
asthma noun
A condition that can make breathing difficult.
infection noun
An illness caused by germs entering the body.
inflammation noun
Swelling or irritation in part of the body.
headache noun
Pain in the head.
stomach noun
An organ that holds food and helps digest it.
nausea noun
The feeling that you may vomit.
dizzy adjective
Feeling as though you or your surroundings are spinning.
fatigue noun
Strong physical or mental tiredness.
breathe verb
To take air into and out of the lungs.
breath noun
Air taken into or released from the lungs.
blood noun
The red liquid that circulates through the body.
pressure noun
The force of something pressing on something else.
diabetes noun
A condition affecting how the body controls blood sugar.
therapy noun
Treatment intended to improve a health condition.
recovery noun
The process of getting better after illness or injury.
emergency noun
A serious situation that needs immediate action.
ambulance noun
A vehicle that takes people to medical care.
insurance noun
An arrangement providing financial cover for specified losses or costs.
purchase noun
Something you have bought.
payment noun
Money given in exchange for something.
account noun
An arrangement for keeping money with a bank.
balance noun
The amount of money available in an account.
deposit noun
Money placed in a bank account.
withdrawal noun
The act of taking money out of an account.
transaction noun
An exchange or movement of money.
transfer noun
A movement of money from one account to another.
interest noun
Money charged for borrowing or earned on savings.
loan noun
Money borrowed with an agreement to repay it.
installment noun
One of several payments used to pay a total amount.
mortgage noun
A loan used to buy property.
credit noun
An arrangement allowing payment at a later time.
debit noun
Money taken out of a bank account.
currency noun
The system or type of money used in a country.
exchange noun
The act of changing one currency for another.
budget noun
A plan for how much money can be spent.
expense noun
Money spent on a particular thing.
amount noun
A quantity of money or something else.
discount noun
A reduction from the usual price.
coupon noun
A code or document that gives a price reduction.
bargain noun
Something bought at a good price.
refund noun
Money returned after a purchase.
refund verb
To return money someone has paid.
return verb
To take a purchased item back to the seller.
guarantee noun
A promise about a product or service.
warranty noun
A written promise to repair or replace a product under stated terms.
quality noun
How good something is.
quantity noun
How much or how many of something there is.
affordable adjective
Not too expensive for someone to pay for.
expensive adjective
Costing a lot of money.
cheap adjective
Costing little money.
change noun
Coins or smaller notes, including money returned after payment.
cashier noun
A person who takes payments in a shop.
checkout noun
The place or process for paying for purchases.
delivery noun
The act of bringing goods to someone.
parcel noun
An item wrapped or packed for sending.
packaging noun
The materials used to wrap or protect a product.
size noun
How large or small something is.
medium adjective
Between small and large in size.
college noun
An institution where people study after school.
university noun
An institution offering degrees and advanced study.
student noun
A person who is studying.
professor noun
A senior teacher at a college or university.
lecture noun
A talk intended to teach a subject.
tutorial noun
A lesson that gives guidance on a subject or task.
seminar noun
A meeting for discussion or learning about a topic.
syllabus noun
A list of the topics covered in a course.
curriculum noun
The subjects and content taught in a course or program.
semester noun
One of the main periods in a college year.
assignment noun
A piece of work given to a student.
assessment noun
An activity or process used to judge learning or ability.
examination noun
A formal test of knowledge or skill.
certificate noun
An official document showing an achievement or qualification.
diploma noun
A qualification awarded after a course of study.
degree noun
A qualification awarded by a university or college.
graduate noun
A person who has completed a degree or course.
graduate verb
To complete a degree or course successfully.
scholarship noun
Money awarded to help a person study.
tuition noun
The fee charged for teaching at a college or university.
attendance noun
The act of being present at classes or events.
absence noun
The state of not being present.
library noun
A place where books and other materials are available to use or borrow.
laboratory noun
A room used for scientific tests or experiments.
research noun
Careful study to discover or understand information.
thesis noun
A long written study completed for an advanced degree.
essay noun
A short piece of writing about a particular subject.
paragraph noun
A section of writing made of related sentences.
psychology noun
The study of the mind and behavior.
plagiarism noun
Using another person's work as if it were your own.
geography noun
The study of places and the physical features of the earth.
vocabulary noun
The words a person knows or uses.
grammar noun
The rules for how words form sentences.
fluent adjective
Able to speak or use a language smoothly.
accuracy noun
The quality of being correct or exact.
comprehension noun
The ability to understand something.
revision noun
The act of changing written work to improve it.
practice noun
Repeated activity intended to improve a skill.
knowledge noun
Information and understanding gained through learning or experience.
curious adjective
Wanting to know or learn about something.
computer noun
An electronic device that stores and processes information.
laptop noun
A portable computer with a folding screen.
keyboard noun
The set of keys used to type on a computer.
monitor noun
A screen used to display computer information.
cursor noun
A mark showing the current position on a computer screen.
password noun
A secret word or set of characters used to gain access.
username noun
A name identifying a person on a computer service.
browser noun
A program used to visit websites.
website noun
A collection of connected pages on the internet.
software noun
Programs that run on a computer or device.
hardware noun
The physical parts of a computer system.
network noun
A group of connected computers or devices.
internet noun
The worldwide system connecting computers and devices.
wireless adjective
Using signals instead of wires to connect.
Bluetooth noun
A system for connecting nearby devices without wires.
charger noun
A device that supplies power to a battery.
battery noun
A device that stores electrical energy.
storage noun
Space used to keep digital information.
memory noun
The part of a computer that holds information for use.
processor noun
The part of a computer that carries out instructions.
database noun
An organized collection of information stored on a computer.
algorithm noun
A set of steps used to solve a problem or perform a task.
notification noun
A message telling you about an update or event.
attachment noun
A file sent with an email or message.
document noun
A file containing written or other recorded information.
spreadsheet noun
A document that organizes data in rows and columns.
presentation noun
Slides or a talk used to explain information to an audience.
update noun
A new version or new information.
update verb
To make something more current.
upload noun
A file or data transfer sent to an online system.
upload verb
To send a file from your device to an online system.
download noun
A file or data transfer received from an online system.
download verb
To copy a file from an online system to your device.
backup noun
An extra copy kept in case the original is lost.
delete verb
To remove something from a device or document.
install verb
To put software onto a device so it can be used.
restart verb
To start a device or program again.
privacy noun
Control over access to your personal information or activities.
secure adjective
Protected against unauthorized access or harm.
verification noun
The process of checking that information or identity is correct.
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Hindi mein samjhein. English bolne ki practice karein.
A little practice, every day.





