Vocabulary Builder

Build a strong English vocabulary, one theme at a time

Curated word lists by everyday topics. Each word includes meaning, an example sentence, and a pronunciation tip — perfect for beginners and intermediates.

Travel & Tourism

A2-B1 · 6 words

Essential vocabulary for airports, hotels, sightseeing, and getting around abroad.

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

bags & suitcases for travel

“Don’t forget to label your luggage.”

boarding pass /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/

ticket to enter the plane

“Please have your boarding pass ready.”

delay /dɪˈleɪ/

to be late or postponed

“Our flight has a 2-hour delay.”

check-in /ˈtʃek ɪn/

to register at a hotel or airport

“Check-in starts at 3 PM.”

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/

a planned travel route

“My itinerary includes 4 cities.”

landmark /ˈlændmɑːrk/

a famous place

“The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark.”

Business & Office

B1-B2 · 6 words

Professional vocabulary for meetings, emails, presentations, and workplace communication.

deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/

a final time limit

“The deadline is Friday at 5 PM.”

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/

a person with interest in a project

“We need stakeholder approval first.”

revenue /ˈrevənuː/

income from sales

“Q3 revenue grew 15%.”

leverage /ˈlevərɪdʒ/

to use to maximum advantage

“Let’s leverage our partnerships.”

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/

capacity to take on work

“I don’t have the bandwidth this week.”

align /əˈlaɪn/

to agree or coordinate

“Let’s align on next steps.”

Daily Life

A1-A2 · 6 words

Everyday words for home, family, errands, and daily routines.

errand /ˈerənd/

a short trip to do something

“I have a few errands to run.”

chore /tʃɔːr/

a routine household task

“My chore is doing the dishes.”

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/

a household machine

“The fridge is a kitchen appliance.”

appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

an arranged meeting

“I have a doctor’s appointment.”

grocery /ˈɡroʊsəri/

food shopping

“I’m going grocery shopping.”

neighbor /ˈneɪbər/

a person living next door

“My neighbor is very friendly.”

Academic English

B2-C1 · 6 words

University-level terms for essays, lectures, research, and discussion.

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

a proposed explanation

“Our hypothesis was confirmed.”

empirical /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/

based on observation

“We need empirical evidence.”

concise /kənˈsaɪs/

short and clear

“Be concise in your conclusion.”

critique /krɪˈtiːk/

a detailed analysis

“Read the critique before class.”

coherent /koʊˈhɪrənt/

logical and consistent

“The argument is coherent.”

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/

to combine ideas

“Synthesize the three sources.”

Technology & Internet

A2-B2 · 6 words

Modern vocabulary for software, devices, social media, and online life.

download /ˈdaʊnloʊd/

to copy data from internet

“Download the app for free.”

upload /ˈʌploʊd/

to send data to internet

“Upload your photo here.”

browser /ˈbraʊzər/

software to view web pages

“Open the link in your browser.”

streaming /ˈstriːmɪŋ/

playing media in real time

“We watch movies via streaming.”

cloud /klaʊd/

online storage

“Save your files to the cloud.”

crash /kræʃ/

software stops working

“The app keeps crashing.”

Food & Cooking

A1-B1 · 6 words

Culinary vocabulary for restaurants, recipes, and describing flavors.

savory /ˈseɪvəri/

salty rather than sweet

“I prefer savory snacks.”

crispy /ˈkrɪspi/

hard and crunchy

“These fries are super crispy.”

bland /blænd/

lacking flavor

“The soup tastes a bit bland.”

seasoning /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

spices added to food

“Add more seasoning to the chicken.”

leftover /ˈleftoʊvər/

food not eaten

“We had leftovers for lunch.”

simmer /ˈsɪmər/

to cook gently

“Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes.”

Pro tip: Learn 5 words per day. Use each word in 1 sentence about your own life. Review yesterday’s words every morning.