Oxford and Cambridge Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary flashcards covering core word lists and phrasal verbs for advanced and preliminary English learners.

Oxford 5000

An expanded core word list for advanced learners of English that includes an additional 2000 words for learners at B2-C1 level.

strip (n.)

A long narrow piece.

strip (v.)

To remove clothes or a layer.

counter (v.)

To argue against.

counter (n.)

A long flat surface.

grave (n.)

A burial place for a dead person.

grave (adj.)

Serious.

grab (v.)

To take hold of something suddenly, as in seizing a bag and running away.

grant (n.)

Financial assistance given for a specific purpose, such as studying in Australia.

grow up (phr v)

The process of children maturing or becoming adults.

give way (phr v)

To yield to other traffic at a roundabout.

get rid of (phr v)

To dispose of or remove items, such as old documents.

funny (adj)

Can mean either amusing (as in a story) or strange (as in an unusual occurrence).

go out (phr v)

To leave home for an activity, for a fire to stop burning, or to be in a romantic relationship.

go (with/together) (phr v)

When items of clothing, such as a tie and shirt, match or look good together.

give up (phr v)

To stop doing an activity, such as playing tennis.