فهرست
Pedestrian
Title: Pedestrian
Pronunciation: /pəˈdɛstrɪən/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is pedestrians
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: walker, foot traveler
Opposite: driver
a person walking rather than traveling in a vehicle
The pedestrian was crossing the street when the car ran a red light
Crossroad
Title: Crossroad
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɔsˌroʊd/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is crossroads
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: intersection, junction
Opposite: dead end
a place where two roads intersect and cross each other
The old inn was located at the crossroad, making it a popular stop for travelers
Farmland
Title: Farmland
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑrmˌlænd/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Synonym: agricultural land, countryside
Opposite: urban area
land used for farming or agricultural purposes
The region is known for its fertile farmland and abundant crops
Country
Title: Country
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntri/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym:nation, state
Opposite:city
a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
She moved to the country to experience a different way of life
Orchard
Title: Orchard
Pronunciation:/ˈɔrtʃərd/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:formal
Synonym:garden, grove
Opposite:wasteland
a piece of land planted with fruit trees
The orchard was filled with apple and pear trees
Dam
Title: Dam
Pronunciation:/dæm/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:barrage, embankment
Opposite:floodgate
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water
The dam prevented flooding in the valley below
Sidewalk
Title: Sidewalk
Pronunciation:/ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:pavement, footpath
Opposite:street
a path for pedestrians at the side of a street
The children rode their bikes on the sidewalk
Homeland
Title: Homeland
Pronunciation:/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:native land, motherland
Opposite:host country
a person’s native land; country of origin
The immigrants longed for their homeland
Christmas
Title: Christmas
Pronunciation:/ˈkrɪsməs/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:yuletide, Noel
Opposite:Easter
a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th
The family gathered together to celebrate Christmas
Eggnog
Title: Eggnog
Pronunciation:/ˈɛgˌnɔg/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:nog, punch
a traditional Christmas drink made from milk, eggs, sugar, and usually alcohol
The host served eggnog at the holiday party
Christmas tree
Title: Christmas tree
Pronunciation:/ˈkrɪsməs tri/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:holiday tree, yule tree
a decorated evergreen tree, traditionally displayed during the Christmas season
The family decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments
God
Title: God
Pronunciation:/gɒd/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:deity, divinity
Opposite:demon
a superhuman being worshipped as having power over nature and human fortunes
The ancient Greeks believed in multiple gods and goddesses
Angel
Title: Angel
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪndʒəl/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: messenger, divine being
Opposite: demon
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
The painting depicted an angel watching over a child
Elf
Title: Elf
Pronunciation: /ɛlf/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is elves
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: sprite, goblin
Opposite: human
a small, often mischievous creature in folklore and mythology
The elf was known for its playful nature and love of music
Miracle
Title: Miracle
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪrəkəl/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: wonder, marvel
Opposite: disaster
a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural
The recovery of the patient was considered a miracle by the medical team
Eve
Title: Eve
Pronunciation: /iːv/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: evening, night before
Opposite: morning after
the evening or day before a religious festival or holiday
The family gathered on Christmas Eve for a special dinner
Easter
Title: Easter
Pronunciation: /ˈiːstər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym:Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day
the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church
The children hunted for Easter eggs in the garden
thanksgiving
Title: thanksgiving
Pronunciation:/ˌθæŋksˈgɪvɪŋ/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:formal
Countable or uncountable:uncountable
Synonym:gratitude, appreciation
Opposite:lamentation
a national holiday celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest
The family gathered for a Thanksgiving feast
Celebration
Title: Celebration
Pronunciation:/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:festivity, party
Opposite:mourning
the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable
The city held a celebration to honor its founding
Charity
Title: Charity
Pronunciation:/ˈtʃærɪti/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:philanthropy, benevolence
Opposite:selfishness
the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
The organization raised funds for charity
Religion
Title: Religion
Pronunciation:/rɪˈlɪdʒən/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:faith, belief
Opposite:skepticism
a particular system of faith and worship
The country is known for its diverse religious practices
Abbey
Title: Abbey
Pronunciation:/ˈæbi/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:monastery, convent
a building occupied by a community of monks or nuns
The abbey was known for its beautiful architecture
Ceremony
Title: Ceremony
Pronunciation:/ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:r ite, ritual
a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary
The wedding ceremony was held in a historic church
Custom
Title: Custom
Pronunciation:/ˈkʌs·təm/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:h abit, tradition
a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving
The custom of exchanging gifts during the holidays is practiced in many cultures
Tradition
Title: Tradition
Pronunciation:/trəˈdɪʃ·ən/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:c ustom, practice
Opposite:innovation
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among aparticular group
The tradition of lighting candles during Diwali has been passed down for generations
Holy
Title: Holy
Pronunciation:/ˈhoʊ·li/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:s acrosanct, divine
Opposite:p rofane
sacred; having a divine quality; associated with worship or religion
The holy site was visited by pilgrims from around the world
priest
Title: priest
Pronunciation:/priːst/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Synonym:p astor, clergyman
Opposite:l ayperson
a person who has the authority to perform religious ceremonies and lead religious services
The priest led the congregation in prayer
Cafe
Title: Cafe
Pronunciation: /kæˈfeɪ/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: café
Synonym: coffeehouse, bistro
a small restaurant serving light meals and drinks
Let’s meet at the cafe for lunch
Gallery
Title: Gallery
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæləri/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is galleries
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: exhibition, museum
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art
The art gallery is hosting a new exhibit
Nightclub
Title: Nightclub
Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: disco, bar
a place of entertainment open late at night, typically serving drinks and offering music
Let’s go dancing at the nightclub tonight
Fire station
Title: Fire station
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪər ˈsteɪʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: firehouse, fire department
a building housing fire trucks and equipment, where firefighters work and are on call to respond
The fire station is located just down the street
Gym
Title: Gym
Pronunciation: /dʒɪm/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: fitness center, health club
a place with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness
I go to the gym three times a week
Playground
Title: Playground
Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is playgrounds
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: play area, recreation ground
an outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park
The kids love going to the playground after school
Barbershop
Title: Barbershop
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrbərˌʃɑp/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: barber shop, hair salon for men
a place where men can go to have their hair cut and groomed by a barber
I’m going to the barbershop for a haircut
Urban
Title: Urban
Pronunciation: /ˈɜrbən/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable (as an adjective)
Synonym: metropolitan, city
Opposite: rural
relating to or characteristic of a city or town; living in a city or town as opposed to the countrys
I prefer the urban lifestyle over living in the suburbs
Suburb
Title: Suburb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌb.ɜːrb/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None (it is a noun)
Stress marks: SUB-urb
Synonym: residential area, outskirts
Opposite: city center, downtown
a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town
She lives in the suburbs of New York City
outskirts
Title: outskirts
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌskɜrts/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Synonym: periphery, fringe
Opposite: downtown
the outer parts of a town or city
They lived on the outskirts of town, away from the hustle and bustle
Uptown
Title: Uptown
Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌtaʊn/
Part of speech: adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable (as an adverb)
Synonym: upmarket, upscale
Opposite: downtown
in, to, or characteristic of the upper part of a town or city
Let’s go uptown for dinner at that new restaurant
inner city
Title: inner city
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnər ˈsɪti/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: urban core, downtown
Opposite: suburban area
the central part of a city, often characterized by poverty and social problems
Many social programs are aimed at helping the inner city population
Community
Title: Community
Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːnəti/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is communities
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: society, neighborhood
Opposite: individualism
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Our community organizes events and activities for all residents to enjoy
commuter
Title: commuter
Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːtər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is commuters
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: traveler, passenger
Opposite: resident
a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
The commuter train was delayed this morning due to track maintenance
population
Title: population
Pronunciation: /ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: populace, residents
Opposite: depopulation
all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country
The population of the city has been steadily growing over the past decade
Housing
Title: Housing
Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Synonym: accommodation, residence
Opposite: homelessness
buildings or other shelters in which people live
The city is facing a housing crisis due to a shortage of affordable homes
Parking lot
Title: Parking lot
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊd saɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: traffic sign, directional sign
Opposite: no sign
a sign giving information or instructions to road users, typically mounted at the side of a road
The road sign indicated that the next exit was 2 miles away
Road sign
Title: Road sign
Pronunciation: /ˈrəʊd saɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None (it is a noun)
Stress marks: ROAD sign
Synonym: traffic sign, directional sign
Opposite: None (there is no opposite for this specific word)
a sign indicating directions for drivers on a road
The road sign said to turn left at the next intersection
