🚶 Japanese Movement Vocabulary Movement

295 essential English words for the Movement scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

address /ˈædɹɛs/ A1
Please write your home address on this form.
airport /ˈɛɹpɔɹt/ A1
We arrived at the airport two hours early.
along /əlˈɔŋ/ A1
We walked along the river all afternoon.
around /əɹˈaʊnd/ A1
We walked around the park after lunch together.
arrive /əɹˈaɪv/ A1
The train will arrive at the station at noon.
bathroom /bˈæθɹum/ A1
Excuse me, where is the bathroom in this restaurant?
beach /bˈitʃ/ A1
We walked along the beach and watched the sunset.
bed /bˈɛd/ A1
I go to bed at ten o'clock every night.
bedroom /bˈɛdɹum/ A1
My bedroom is small but very warm and quiet.
behind /bɪhˈaɪnd/ A1
The cat is hiding behind the big green chair.
below /bɪlˈoʊ/ A1
The fish swim below the surface of the lake.
beside /bɪsˈaɪd/ A1
She sat beside her friend during the long class.
between /bɪtwˈin/ A1
The shop is between the bank and the café.
bicycle /bˈaɪsɪkəl/ A1
I ride my bicycle to school every sunny day.
bike /bˈaɪk/ A1
Let's ride our bike around the park after lunch.
boat /bˈoʊt/ A1
We took a small boat across the river.
bottom /bˈɑtəm/ A1
Your name is at the bottom of the list.
bridge /bɹˈɪdʒ/ A1
We walked across the old bridge over the river.
building /bˈɪldɪŋ/ A1
That tall building has thirty floors and two elevators.
bus /bˈʌs/ A1
I take the bus to school every morning.
car /kˈɑɹ/ A1
My father drives his car to work every morning.
church /tʃˈɚtʃ/ A1
We go to the church near our house on Sunday.
city /sˈɪti/ A1
New York is a very big and busy city.
corner /kˈɔɹnɚ/ A1
The shop is on the corner of this street.
door /dˈɔɹ/ A1
Please close the door when you come inside.
drive /dɹˈaɪv/ A1
Let's go for a drive along the sea today.
farm /fˈɑɹm/ A1
My grandparents live on a small farm near the river.
flag /flˈæɡ/ A1
You can see the red flag near the school gate.
front /fɹˈʌnt/ A1
Please wait for me at the front door of the school.
go /ɡˈoʊ/ A1
We go to school by bus every morning.
hall /hˈɔl/ A1
Please wait in the hall next to the front door.
here /hˈiɹ/ A1
Please put the box down here on the table.
hotel /hoʊtˈɛl/ A1
We stayed at a nice hotel near the beach.
inside /ɪnsˈaɪd/ A1
Your keys are inside the small bag on the table.
jet /dʒˈɛt/ A1
We saw a big jet at the airport.
leave /lˈiv/ A1
We leave the house at eight every morning.
left /lˈɛft/ A1
The bank is on the left side of the street.
map /mˈæp/ A1
We looked at the map to find the station.
move /mˈuv/ A1
It's your move now, so think carefully.
near /nˈɪɹ/ A1
We live near the station, so it's easy to travel.
outside /ˌaʊtsˈaɪd/ A1
The children are playing outside in the garden now.
palace /pˈæləs/ A1
The king lives in a big palace near the river.
place /plˈeɪs/ A1
This park is a nice place for children.
plane /plˈeɪn/ A1
We are going to Japan by plane next week.
ride /ɹˈaɪd/ A1
Can you give me a ride to the station?
row /ɹˈoʊ/ A1
We sat in the front row at the cinema.
seat /sˈit/ A1
Is this seat free, or is someone sitting here?
ship /ʃˈɪp/ A1
We saw a big ship at the port yesterday.
side /sˈaɪd/ A1
The bank is on the other side of the street.
spot /spˈɑt/ A1
This park is a good spot for a picnic.
station /stˈeɪʃən/ A1
I will meet you at the train station at nine.
stay /stˈeɪ/ A1
We want to stay at home because it is raining.
stop /stˈɑp/ A1
We get off the bus at the next stop.
straight /stɹˈeɪt/ A1
Go straight down this road and turn left at the bank.
street /stɹˈit/ A1
There are many small shops on this street.
subway /sˈʌbweɪ/ A1
I take the subway to work every morning.
taxi /tˈæksi/ A1
We took a taxi to the airport last night.
temple /tˈɛmpəl/ A1
We visited an old temple on the mountain yesterday.
there /ðˈɛɹ/ A1
Your keys are over there on the table.
ticket /tˈɪkət/ A1
I need a ticket for the train to London.
top /tˈɑp/ A1
We walked to the top of the hill for the view.
tower /tˈaʊɚ/ A1
We can see the old tower from our hotel window.
town /tˈaʊn/ A1
My grandmother lives in a small town near the sea.
train /tɹˈeɪn/ A1
I take the train to work every morning.
travel /tɹˈævəl/ A1
My parents love to travel to new countries every year.
trip /tɹˈɪp/ A1
We are planning a short trip to the mountains next week.
truck /tɹˈʌk/ A1
A big truck is bringing food to the supermarket.
wake /wˈeɪk/ A1
I wake up at seven every morning.
walk /wˈɔk/ A1
We go for a walk in the park every morning.
way /wˈeɪ/ A1
Can you tell me the way to the train station?
wheel /wˈil/ A1
My bike has a broken wheel, so I walk today.
window /wˈɪndoʊ/ A1
Please open the window; it is hot in here.
world /wˈɚld/ A1
I want to travel around the world with my family.
abroad /əbɹˈɔd/ A2
Many students want to study abroad after finishing school.
accident /ˈæksədənt/ A2
There was a car accident near my house this morning.
across /əkɹˈɔs/ A2
We walked across to the shop on the other side.
ahead /əhˈɛd/ A2
There is a small shop just ahead on the left.
apartment /əpˈɑɹtmənt/ A2
They just moved into a small apartment near the park.
area /ˈɛɹiə/ A2
There are many good restaurants in this area.
balcony /bˈælkəni/ A2
We had breakfast on the balcony with a nice sea view.
base /bˈeɪs/ A2
There is a small crack at the base of the cup.
bay /bˈeɪ/ A2
We watched the boats sail slowly across the bay.
bench /bˈɛntʃ/ A2
We sat on a wooden bench in the park to rest.
beyond /bɪˈɑnd/ A2
The small village lies just beyond those green hills.
brake /bɹˈeɪk/ A2
He pushed the brake hard to stop the car.
cab /kˈæb/ A2
Let's take a cab to the station; we are late.
capital /kˈæpətəl/ A2
Paris is the capital of France and a lovely city.
castle /kˈæsəl/ A2
We visited an old castle on the hill during our trip.
coast /kˈoʊst/ A2
We drove along the coast and watched the blue sea.
continent /kˈɑntənənt/ A2
Africa is a very large and beautiful continent.
country /kˈʌntɹi/ A2
Japan is a beautiful country that I want to visit.
countryside /kˈʌntɹisaɪd/ A2
We spent the weekend relaxing in the quiet countryside.
cruise /kɹˈuz/ A2
My parents went on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea.
delay /dɪlˈeɪ/ A2
There was a long delay, so our train left two hours late.
direction /dəɹˈɛkʃən/ A2
We walked in the wrong direction and got lost.
downstairs /dˈaʊnstˌɛɹz/ A2
My parents are waiting downstairs in the living room.
downtown /dˈaʊntˌaʊn/ A2
We often go downtown on weekends to shop and eat.
east /ˈist/ A2
They live on the east side of the river.
elevator /ˈɛləveɪtɚ/ A2
Let's take the elevator up to the tenth floor.
enter /ˈɛntɚ/ A2
Please knock before you enter the meeting room.
entrance /ˈɛntɹəns/ A2
Let's meet at the main entrance of the station.
escalator /ˈɛskəleɪtɚ/ A2
We took the escalator up to the second floor.
express /ɪkspɹˈɛs/ A2
We took the express to the city and saved time.
far /fˈɑɹ/ A2
My grandparents live very far from the city.
fare /fˈɛɹ/ A2
The bus fare went up by fifty cents last month.
fence /fˈɛns/ A2
The dog jumped over the wooden fence in the garden.
flight /flˈaɪt/ A2
Our flight to Paris leaves early tomorrow morning.
force /fˈɔɹs/ A2
He pushed the heavy door open with great force.
forward /fˈɔɹwɚd/ A2
Please take one step forward and stop there.
garage /ɡəɹˈɑʒ/ A2
He parks his car in the garage every night.
gas /ɡˈæs/ A2
We need to stop and buy some gas before the trip.
gate /ɡˈeɪt/ A2
Please close the gate so the dog can't get out.
guidebook /ɡˈaɪdbʊk/ A2
I bought a guidebook to plan our trip to Rome.
highway /hˈaɪweɪ/ A2
We drove along the highway for two hours today.
journey /dʒˈɚni/ A2
The long journey by train took us almost ten hours.
land /lˈænd/ A2
The plane will land in about twenty minutes.
lane /lˈeɪn/ A2
We walked down a narrow lane between the old houses.
lead /lid/ A2
Our team took the lead in the second half of the game.
left-hand /lɛfthˈænd/ A2
The switch is on the left-hand side of the door.
load /lˈoʊd/ A2
The truck carried a heavy load of boxes.
local /lˈoʊkəl/ A2
We ate at a nice local restaurant last night.
mosque /mˈɑsk/ A2
Many people go to the mosque to pray on Friday.
north /nˈɔɹθ/ A2
They live in the north part of the city.
overseas /ˈoʊvɚsˌiz/ A2
My brother works overseas and calls us every week.
pass /pˈæs/ A2
You need a pass to enter the museum for free.
passenger /pˈæsəndʒɚ/ A2
Every passenger on the bus must wear a seatbelt.
path /pˈæθ/ A2
We followed a narrow path through the green forest.
petrol /pˈɛtɹəl/ A2
We stopped to buy petrol before the long drive home.
position /pəzˈɪʃən/ A2
Please move the sofa to a better position near the window.
reach /ɹˈitʃ/ A2
We will reach the station in about ten minutes.
return /ɹɪtˈɚn/ A2
We booked our return to the city for Sunday evening.
right-hand /ɹaɪthˈænd/ A2
The shop is on the right-hand side of the street.
road /ɹˈoʊd/ A2
We walked along the quiet road to the beach.
roof /ɹˈuf/ A2
The cat likes to sit on the warm roof in the sun.
round /ɹˈaʊnd/ A2
We walked round to the back of the house together.
roundabout /ɹˈaʊndəbaʊt/ A2
Turn left at the roundabout and the shop is there.
seaside /sˈisaɪd/ A2
We spent our summer holiday at the seaside last year.
south /sˈaʊθ/ A2
They live on the south side of the city.
speed /spˈid/ A2
The train was traveling at a very high speed.
stair /stˈɛɹ/ A2
She sat down on the top stair to rest.
state /stˈeɪt/ A2
Texas is a very large state in the south.
suitcase /sˈutkeɪs/ A2
I packed my suitcase the night before the long trip.
tour /tˈʊɹ/ A2
We took a bus tour around the old city yesterday.
tourist /tˈʊɹəst/ A2
A friendly tourist asked me for directions to the museum.
track /tɹˈæk/ A2
The train left from track number three this morning.
traffic /tɹˈæfɪk/ A2
There was heavy traffic on the way to the airport.
tram /tɹˈæm/ A2
We took the tram to the city center this afternoon.
upstairs /əpstˈɛɹz/ A2
My bedroom is upstairs, next to the bathroom.
view /vjˈu/ A2
The hotel room has a beautiful view of the sea.
village /vˈɪlədʒ/ A2
My grandparents live in a small village near the lake.
wander /wˈɑndɚ/ A2
We like to wander through the old town on holidays.
west /wˈɛst/ A2
They live in a small town on the west coast.
zone /zˈoʊn/ A2
You can't park here because it's a no-parking zone.
aboard /əbˈɔɹd/ B1
Once everyone was aboard, the ship slowly left port.
airline /ˈɛɹlaɪn/ B1
The airline canceled our flight because of the heavy snow.
arrival /əɹˈaɪvəl/ B1
We waited at the airport for the arrival of our friends.
Atlantic /ətlˈæntɪk/ B1
They sailed across the Atlantic ocean in a small wooden boat.
avenue /ˈævənu/ B1
They walked down a wide avenue lined with tall trees.
backpack /bˈækpæk/ B1
She packed her books into a heavy backpack for school.
backpacker /bˈækpækɚ/ B1
The young backpacker traveled across Asia for six months.
baggage /bˈæɡədʒ/ B1
Please pick up your baggage at the carousel near gate five.
basement /bˈeɪsmənt/ B1
We keep the old boxes down in the basement.
bedside /bˈɛdsaɪd/ B1
She left a glass of water on the bedside table.
booking /bˈʊkɪŋ/ B1
I made a hotel booking online for our weekend trip.
border /bˈɔɹdɚ/ B1
We showed our passports when we crossed the border.
cabin /kˈæbən/ B1
We spent the weekend in a small wooden cabin by the lake.
canal /kənˈæl/ B1
Boats move slowly along the old canal through the city.
carriage /kˈæɹɪdʒ/ B1
We found empty seats in the last carriage of the train.
chariot /tʃˈɛɹiət/ B1
The ancient soldier drove his chariot across the dusty battlefield.
chase /tʃˈeɪs/ B1
The movie ends with an exciting car chase through the city.
coastal /kˈoʊstəl/ B1
We spent our holiday in a small coastal town by the sea.
county /kˈaʊnti/ B1
My grandparents live in a quiet rural county.
crash /kɹˈæʃ/ B1
The car crash on the highway blocked traffic for hours.
crossing /kɹˈɔsɪŋ/ B1
Always wait for the green light at the pedestrian crossing.
crossroads /kɹˈɔsɹoʊdz/ B1
Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.
curve /kˈɚv/ B1
The bus slowed down before the sharp curve in the road.
customs /kˈʌstəmz/ B1
We waited an hour to get through customs at the airport.
depart /dɪpˈɑɹt/ B1
Our train will depart from platform six in ten minutes.
departure /dɪpˈɑɹtʃɚ/ B1
Please check the departure time on your ticket before you leave.
destination /dɛstənˈeɪʃən/ B1
We finally reached our destination after ten hours on the road.
distance /dˈɪstəns/ B1
The distance between my house and the station is about two kilometers.
district /dˈɪstɹɪkt/ B1
My office is in the business district, near the main station.
eastern /ˈistɚn/ B1
Heavy rain is expected in the eastern part of the country tomorrow.
edge /ˈɛdʒ/ B1
Don't put the glass so close to the edge of the table.
engine /ˈɛndʒən/ B1
The car stopped because the engine suddenly overheated on the highway.
entry /ˈɛntɹi/ B1
A guard stood near the entry to the museum checking tickets.
exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ B1
The fire exit is at the end of this hallway, on the left.
faraway /fˈɑɹəwˌeɪ/ B1
She dreams of traveling to a faraway country next summer.
farther /fˈɑɹðɚ/ B1
The station is a bit farther down this road, near the bridge.
farthest /fˈɑɹðəst/ B1
Of all the runners, he went farthest before stopping to rest.
ferry /fˈɛɹi/ B1
We took the morning ferry across the river to the island.
fountain /fˈaʊntən/ B1
Let's meet by the fountain in the square at six o'clock.
fuel /fjˈuəl/ B1
We stopped at a station because the truck needed more fuel.
glide /ɡlˈaɪd/ B1
The long glide down the hill took us less than a minute.
guide /ɡˈaɪd/ B1
Our guide showed us the old temple and told us its history.
hatch /hˈætʃ/ B1
The sailor closed the hatch before the storm reached the boat.
helmet /hˈɛlmət/ B1
Always wear a helmet when you ride a bike in the city.
honeymoon /hˈʌnimun/ B1
They went to Italy for their honeymoon last summer.
hop /hˈɑp/ B1
The rabbit crossed the garden with one quick hop.
horn /hˈɔɹn/ B1
The taxi driver angrily sounded his horn in the traffic jam.
hostel /hˈɑstəl/ B1
We stayed in a cheap hostel near the train station.
hut /hˈʌt/ B1
We spent the night in a small wooden hut near the lake.
immigrate /ˈɪməɡɹeɪt/ B1
Every year thousands of people immigrate to Canada looking for work.
immigration /ɪməɡɹˈeɪʃən/ B1
We waited in a long line at immigration after the flight landed.
lift /lˈɪft/ B1
Take the lift to the fifth floor and turn left.
locate /lˈoʊkeɪt/ B1
It took the rescue team two hours to locate the climbers.
location /loʊkˈeɪʃən/ B1
The hotel has a perfect location right beside the station.
lodge /lˈɑdʒ/ B1
We stayed in a wooden lodge near the lake for three nights.
lorry /lˈɔɹi/ B1
A huge lorry was parked outside the factory gate this morning.
luggage /lˈʌɡədʒ/ B1
We left our luggage at the hotel and went out walking.
Mediterranean /mɛdətəɹˈeɪniən/ B1
We spent two weeks sailing around the Mediterranean last summer.
mile /mˈaɪl/ B1
The nearest train station is about a mile from my house.
monument /mˈɑnjumənt/ B1
Tourists take photos in front of the monument in the city square.
motorcycle /mˈoʊtɚsaɪkəl/ B1
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning, even in winter.
nearby /nˈɪɹbˌaɪ/ B1
We had lunch at a nearby café before the meeting started.
northeast /nɔɹθˈist/ B1
A cold wind was blowing from the northeast corner of the field.
northeastern /nɔɹθˈistɚn/ B1
She grew up in a small northeastern town near the border.
northern /nˈɔɹðɚn/ B1
Winters in the northern part of the country are very long.
northwest /nɔɹθwˈɛst/ B1
A cold northwest wind blew across the empty fields all night.
northwestern /nɔɹθwˈɛstɚn/ B1
Most of the rain falls in the northwestern region of the island.
opening /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ B1
The cat escaped through a narrow opening in the fence.
overnight /ˈoʊvɚnˌaɪt/ B1
We booked an overnight stay at a small hotel near the lake.
pace /pˈeɪs/ B1
She walked at a steady pace along the river path.
packing /pˈækɪŋ/ B1
I finished the packing the night before our early flight.
paradise /pˈɛɹədaɪs/ B1
For surfers, this quiet island is a real paradise.
parking /pˈɑɹkɪŋ/ B1
Finding parking near the stadium is almost impossible.
passport /pˈæspɔɹt/ B1
Please show me your passport before you board the plane.
pit /pˈɪt/ B1
The workers dug a deep pit behind the house for the new pool.
platform /plˈætfɔɹm/ B1
The train to London leaves from platform five in ten minutes.
pole /pˈoʊl/ B1
A car hit the wooden pole and the street lights went out.
port /pˈɔɹt/ B1
The ship left the port early on Monday morning.
rail /ɹˈeɪl/ B1
We usually travel to the capital by rail because it is cheaper.
railroad /ɹˈeɪlɹoʊd/ B1
My grandfather worked on the railroad in Chicago for thirty years.
railway /ɹˈeɪlweɪ/ B1
The old railway between the two villages closed many years ago.
reception /ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/ B1
Please leave your key at the reception when you check out.
region /ɹˈidʒən/ B1
This region is famous for its wine and beautiful old villages.
resort /ɹɪzˈɔɹt/ B1
We stayed at a beach resort with two pools and a spa.
roadside /ɹˈoʊdsaɪd/ B1
We stopped at a small cafe by the roadside for coffee.
runway /ɹˈʌnweɪ/ B1
Our plane waited on the runway for almost thirty minutes.
scenic /sˈinɪk/ B1
We took the scenic route home along the coast yesterday.
settlement /sˈɛtəlmənt/ B1
Archaeologists found an ancient settlement under the modern city.
settler /sˈɛtəlɚ/ B1
The first settler in this valley built a small wooden house.
sidewalk /sˈaɪdwɔk/ B1
Please wait for me on the sidewalk in front of the bank.
signpost /sˈaɪnpoʊst/ B1
We missed the signpost and drove ten kilometers in the wrong direction.
skyscraper /skˈaɪskɹeɪpɚ/ B1
From the top of that skyscraper you can see the whole bay.
southeast /saʊθˈist/ B1
Strong winds are coming from the southeast corner of the island.
southern /sˈʌðɚn/ B1
The weather in the southern part of the country stays warm all year.
southwest /saʊθwˈɛst/ B1
A strong southwest wind pushed the boats back toward the harbor.
submarine /sˈʌbmɚin/ B1
The old submarine stayed underwater for three whole weeks.
surround /səɹˈaʊnd/ B1
Tall trees surround the little house on every side.
tank /tˈæŋk/ B1
We should fill the tank before we drive into the mountains.
terminal /tˈɚmənəl/ B1
Our flight leaves from terminal two, so we should hurry.
tourism /tˈʊɹɪzəm/ B1
The island depends on tourism for most of its income.
trail /tɹˈeɪl/ B1
We followed a narrow trail through the forest for two hours.
transport /ˈtɹænspɔɹt/ B1
Public transport in this city is cheap and very reliable.
transportation /tɹænspɚtˈeɪʃən/ B1
The hotel provides free transportation from the airport every hour.
turbulence /tˈɚbjələns/ B1
The plane hit some turbulence, so we kept our seat belts on.
turning /tˈɚnɪŋ/ B1
Take the second turning on the left after the bridge.
underneath /ʌndɚnˈiθ/ B1
I found my keys underneath a pile of old newspapers.
unpack /ənpˈæk/ B1
I was too tired to unpack my suitcase last night.
van /vˈæn/ B1
The workers loaded the boxes into a small white van.
vehicle /vˈihɪkəl/ B1
No vehicle is allowed to park in front of the gate.
vessel /vˈɛsəl/ B1
A small fishing vessel was anchored just outside the harbor.
visa /vˈizə/ B1
You need a student visa before you can study in Canada.
voyage /vˈɔɪədʒ/ B1
The ship began its long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
wagon /wˈæɡən/ B1
The farmer loaded hay onto an old wooden wagon.
westward /wˈɛstwɚd/ B1
The old road runs westward along the river to the sea.
accommodation /əkɑmədˈeɪʃən/ B2
The price includes flights and accommodation for five nights.
aircraft /ˈɛɹkɹæft/ B2
The military aircraft circled the airport twice before landing safely.
anchor /ˈæŋkɚ/ B2
The sailors dropped the anchor as soon as they reached the bay.
anchorage /ˈæŋkɚədʒ/ B2
The captain chose a sheltered anchorage to wait out the storm.
arch /ˈɑɹtʃ/ B2
We walked under a stone arch to enter the old courtyard.
barn /bˈɑɹn/ B2
The farmer stored all the hay inside the old red barn.
barrier /bˈæɹiɚ/ B2
Language can be a serious barrier when you travel abroad.
bearing /bˈɛɹɪŋ/ B2
The lost hikers took a compass bearing to find their way back.
bomber /bˈɑmɚ/ B2
A heavy bomber flew low over the city during the parade.
breakdown /bɹˈeɪkdaʊn/ B2
We were stuck for hours because of a breakdown on the motorway.
bumper /bˈʌmpɚ/ B2
The other car scratched my rear bumper in the car park.
bustle /bˈʌsəl/ B2
Shoppers bustle through the market every Saturday morning.
caravan /kˈæɹəvæn/ B2
A long caravan of camels crossed the burning desert.
carpool /kˈɑɹpul/ B2
We joined a carpool to save money on the daily commute.
cathedral /kəθˈidɹəl/ B2
We spent the afternoon admiring the ancient cathedral in the old town.
ceiling /sˈilɪŋ/ B2
A large crack ran across the ceiling of the old room.
cellar /sˈɛlɚ/ B2
They keep dozens of fine wines down in the cool cellar.
cemetery /sˈɛmətɛɹi/ B2
We visited the old cemetery to lay flowers on his grave.
checkpoint /tʃˈɛkpɔɪnt/ B2
Soldiers stopped every car at the checkpoint to inspect documents.
chimney /tʃˈɪmni/ B2
Smoke rose gently from the chimney on that cold winter morning.
coastline /kˈoʊstlaɪn/ B2
We drove along a stunning coastline dotted with tiny fishing villages.
commute /kəmjˈut/ B2
Thousands of workers commute into the city centre every single morning.
corridor /kˈɔɹədɚ/ B2
We waited in the narrow corridor outside the office.
cottage /kˈɑtədʒ/ B2
They spent the weekend in a tiny cottage by the lake.
crawl /kɹˈɔl/ B2
The baby began to crawl across the living room floor.
cyclist /sˈaɪkəlɪst/ B2
A careful cyclist always wears a helmet and uses lights at night.
dash /dˈæʃ/ B2
He made a sudden dash for the door when the alarm rang.
deck /dˈɛk/ B2
We stood on the upper deck watching the harbor slip away.

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