Language Library Vocabulary

Essential words organized by topic with definitions and examples

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Daily Life

Words for everyday conversations
Schedule
/ˈʃedjuːl/
A plan for carrying out a process
"I check my schedule every morning."
Appointments
/əˈpɔɪntmənts/
Arranged meetings at set times
"I have an appointment at 3pm."
Errands
/ˈerəndz/
Short trips for practical purposes
"I need to run some errands."
Household
/ˈhaʊshəʊld/
People living together as a unit
"Our household has four people."
Routine
/ruːˈtiːn/
A regular way of doing things
"I follow a morning routine."
Chores
/ˈtʃɔːrz/
Regular domestic tasks
"I do household chores on weekends."

Business & Work

Professional vocabulary
Deadline
/ˈdedlaɪn/
The latest time to complete something
"The deadline is Friday."
Colleague
/ˈkɒliːɡ/
A person with whom one works
"She's my colleague."
Negotiate
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
To discuss to reach an agreement
"We need to negotiate the price."
Collaborate
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
To work jointly on an activity
"Let's collaborate on this project."
Delegate
/ˈdelɪɡeɪt/
To entrust tasks to others
"I need to delegate some tasks."
Productivity
/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/
Effectiveness of productive effort
"We need to boost productivity."

Travel & Directions

Navigation and transportation
Itinerary
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/
A planned route of a journey
"Check your itinerary before traveling."
Boarding Pass
/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
Document to board a plane or train
"Show your boarding pass."
Immigration
/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
Process of entering another country
"Go through immigration here."
Accommodation
/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/
Place to stay or live
"Book your accommodation early."
Scenic
/ˈsiːnɪk/
Having beautiful natural views
"It's a scenic route."
Commute
/kəˈmjuːt/
To travel regularly to work
"I commute by train."

Emotions & Feelings

Express your emotions
Anxious
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
Feeling worried or uneasy
"I feel anxious about the exam."
Grateful
/ˈɡreɪtfl/
Feeling thankful
"I'm grateful for your help."
Overwhelmed
/ˌəʊvəˈwelmd/
Feeling unable to cope
"I'm overwhelmed with work."
Content
/kənˈtent/
Happy and satisfied
"I feel content with my life."
Nostalgic
/nɒˈstældʒɪk/
Sentimental about the past
"Looking at old photos makes me nostalgic."
Optimistic
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
Hopeful about the future
"Stay optimistic about your goals."