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railway station
railway station
noun
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/ɹˈeɪlweɪ stˈeɪʃən/
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a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

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She arrived at the railway station an hour early to catch her train to London.
The railway station was bustling with travelers, all rushing to board their trains.

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compound noun
farmer
farmer
noun
f
f
a
ɑ
r
r
m
m
e
ɜ
r
r

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

miner
miner
noun
m
m
i
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals, coal, or other valuable materials from the earth

soldier
soldier
noun
s
s
o
l
l
d
ʤ
ie
ɜ
r
r

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

criminal
criminal
noun
c
k
r
r
i
ɪ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

business people
noun
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/bˈɪznəs pˈiːpəl/

people who are involved in commercial or industrial activities, such as buying, selling, or managing a company

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compound noun
railwayman
noun
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r
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l
l
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w
a
e
y
ɪ
m
m
a
ə
n
n

someone who works on or with trains and the railway system

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compound noun
unemployment
unemployment
noun
u
ʌ
n
n
e
ɪ
m
m
p
p
l
l
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

the state of being without a job

employment
pollution
pollution
noun
p
p
o
ə
ll
l
u
u
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

natural disaster
natural disaster
noun
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/ˈnætʃrəl dɪˈzæstɚ/

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

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compound noun
war
war
noun
w
w
a
ɑ
r
r

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

famine
famine
noun
f
f
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
e

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

crime
crime
noun
c
k
r
r
i
m
m
e

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

to overcrowd
Verb
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/ˌoʊvɝˈkɹaʊd/

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

poverty
poverty
noun
p
p
o
ɑ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
y
i

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

wealth
deserted
deserted
Adjective
d
d
e
ɪ
s
z
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

crowded
crowded
Adjective
c
k
r
r
o
a
w
ʊ
d
d
e
ə
d
d

(of a space) filled with things or people

uncrowded
clean
clean
Adjective
c
k
l
l
ea
i:
n
n

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

dirty
dirty
dirty
Adjective
d
d
i
ɜ
r
r
t
t
y
i

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

clean
wide
wide
Adjective
w
w
i
d
d
e

having a large length from side to side

narrow
narrow
narrow
Adjective
n
n
a
ɛ
rr
r
o
w

having a limited distance between opposite sides

wide
unpopular
unpopular
Adjective
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ʌ
n
n
p
p
o
ɑ
p
p
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
r
r

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

popular
popular
popular
Adjective
p
p
o
ɑ
p
p
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
r
r

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

unpopular
safe
safe
Adjective
s
s
a
f
f
e

protected from any danger

dangerous
dangerous
dangerous
Adjective
d
d
a
n
n
g
ʤ
e
ə
r
r
ou
ə
s
s

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

safe
quiet
quiet
Adjective
q
k
u
w
ie
aɪə
t
t

with little or no noise

noisy
lively
Adjective
l
l
i
v
v
e
l
l
y
i

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

dull
messy
messy
Adjective
m
m
e
ɛ
ss
s
y
i

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

tidy
tidy
Adjective
t
t
i
d
d
y
i

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

untidy
modern
modern
Adjective
m
m
o
ɑ
d
d
e
ə
r
r
n
n

related to the most recent time or to the present time

nonmodern
old
Adjective
o
l
l
d
d

of a particular age

town
town
noun
t
t
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

church
church
noun
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ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
ch
ʧ

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

What is a "church"?

A church is a building used for Christian religious activities, such as worship, prayer, and community gatherings. It is typically designed to be a place where people come together to practice their faith, attend services, and celebrate religious holidays. Churches vary in size and architectural style, ranging from small chapels to large cathedrals. The interior often features seating for people, altars, and religious symbols like crosses or stained glass windows. Churches are also often important cultural and historical landmarks in communities.

market
market
noun
m
m
a
ɑ
r
r
k
k
e
ɪ
t
t

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

university
university
noun
u
ju:
n
n
i
ɪ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

What is a "university"?

A university is an institution of higher education that offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and sometimes professional degrees. Universities typically have multiple departments or faculties, each specializing in different fields of study. In addition to providing bachelor's degrees, universities offer advanced degrees such as master's and doctoral programs. Universities are also centers for research, where students and faculty conduct studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Many universities have a larger student body and offer a broader array of extracurricular activities compared to colleges.

prison
prison
noun
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
s
z
o
ə
n
n

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

hospital
hospital
noun
h
h
o
ɑ:
s
s
p
p
i
ɪ
t
t
a
l
l

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

What is a "hospital"?

A hospital is a medical place where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide medical treatment and care to patients who are sick or injured. Hospitals have various departments, such as emergency rooms, operating rooms, and wards, where patients receive different types of medical care depending on their needs. Hospitals also offer services for diagnosing people, rehabilitation, and sometimes specialized treatments for specific medical conditions.

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theater
theater
noun
th
θ
ea
i:ə
t
t
e
ə
r
r

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

school
school
noun
s
s
ch
k
oo
u:
l
l

a place where children learn things from teachers

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casino
casino
noun
c
k
a
ə
s
s
i
i
n
n
o

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

What is a "casino"?

A casino is a facility where people can engage in various forms of gambling, such as playing card games, slot machines, roulette, or other games of chance. Casinos are often located in large entertainment complexes, which may also include hotels, restaurants, and shows. The primary attraction in a casino is the opportunity to gamble and try to win money by betting on games where the outcome is mostly based on luck. Casinos are usually heavily regulated by government authorities to ensure fairness and prevent cheating. They are popular for offering a wide range of entertainment options alongside gambling.

tramline
noun
t
t
r
r
a
æ
m
m
l
l
i
n
n
e

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

What is a "tramline"?

A tramline is a track specifically designed for trams or streetcars, which are vehicles that travel on rails, typically within urban or city areas. These tracks are usually laid in the street or along designated pathways, enabling the trams to follow certain routes. Tramlines are an essential part of public transportation systems, providing an efficient and reliable way for people to move around short distances within cities or towns, often connecting neighborhoods, commercial areas, and other key locations.

geographical
Adjective
g
ʤ
eo
g
g
r
r
a
æ
ph
f
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ə
l
l

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

feature
noun
f
f
ea
i
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e

an important or distinctive aspect of something

cave
cave
noun
c
k
a
v
v
e

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cliff
cliff
noun
c
k
l
l
i
ɪ
ff
f

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

desert
desert
noun
d
d
e
ɛ
s
z
e
ə
r
r
t
t

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

forest
forest
noun
f
f
o
ɔ:
r
r
e
ɪ
s
s
t
t

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

hill
hill
noun
h
h
i
ɪ
ll
l

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

lake
lake
noun
l
l
a
k
k
e

a large area of water, surrounded by land

mountain
mountain
noun
m
m
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
t
t
a
i
n
n

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

plain
plain
noun
p
p
l
l
ai
n
n

a vast area of flat land

sand dune
noun
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/sˈænd dˈuːn/

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

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compound noun
sea
sea
noun
s
s
ea
i:

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

valley
valley
noun
v
v
a
æ
ll
l
e
y
i

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

waterfall
waterfall
noun
w
w
a
ɑ
t
t
e
ə
r
r
f
f
a
ɑ
ll
l

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

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