600 Basic IELTS Vocabulary
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About the “600 Basic IELTS Vocabulary” deck
600 Basic IELTS Vocabulary is a set of 599 English words studied with spaced-repetition flashcards. Every card carries the word, its phonetic transcription, the meaning in your language and an example sentence, and it comes back for review right when you are about to forget it — so the words settle into long-term memory instead of fading after a day. The deck is aimed at learners around level A1.
24 words from this deck
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tortoise | /ˈtɔːtəs/ | A land animal with a hard shell that moves very slowly. It is a type of reptile. |
| creature | /ˈkriːtʃə(r)/ | This is a living animal, often one that is not human. It can be any animal, big or small. |
| ape | /eɪp/ | A large, intelligent animal similar to a monkey but without a tail. Gorillas and chimpanzees are examples of these animals. |
| fur | /fɜː(r)/ | The soft, thick hair that covers the body of many animals, like cats, dogs, or bears. It keeps them warm. |
| reptile | /ˈreptaɪl/ | A cold-blooded animal that has scales and lays eggs. Snakes, lizards, and crocodiles are examples of these animals. |
| leopard | /ˈlepəd/ | A large, wild cat with yellow or orange skin and black spots. It is a powerful hunter. |
| mammal | /ˈmæml/ | A warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur, gives birth to live young, and feeds them milk. Humans, dogs, and whales are all types of these animals. |
| prey | /preɪ/ | An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food. A mouse might be food for an owl. |
| predator | /ˈpredətə(r)/ | An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food. Lions and wolves are examples of these hunters. |
| ox | /ɒks/ | A large, strong animal, often a castrated male cow, used for pulling carts or plows. Farmers use these animals for heavy work. |
| herd | /hɜːd/ | A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live and move together. You might see many cows or elephants together in one of these groups. |
| beast | /biːst/ | A large, often wild, animal. This word can sometimes suggest a fierce or dangerous animal. |
| pet | /pet/ | An animal kept in a home for companionship and enjoyment. Many people have a cat or dog living with them. |
| guinea pig | /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ | A small, furry animal often kept as a household animal. It makes squeaking sounds and is a type of rodent. |
| wild | /waɪld/ | Describing animals that live freely in nature and are not tamed or kept by humans. Lions and tigers are examples of these animals. |
| mule | /mjuːl/ | An animal that is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. It is known for being strong and stubborn. |
| bull | /bʊl/ | An adult male cow, often large and powerful. These animals are used for breeding or sometimes in sports like bullfighting. |
| breed | /briːd/ | A specific type of animal developed by people, having distinct characteristics. Labradors and poodles are examples of different kinds of dogs. |
| extinction | /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/ | The complete disappearance of a species of animal or plant from Earth. When the last of a kind of animal dies, it faces this. |
| giraffe | /dʒəˈrɑːf/ | A very tall African animal with an extremely long neck and legs, and a spotted coat. It eats leaves from high trees. |
| tail | /teɪl/ | The long, flexible part at the back of an animal's body, like a dog or cat. Animals use it for balance or to show feelings. |
| species | /ˈspiːʃiːz/ | A group of animals or plants that are similar and can reproduce with each other. For example, all dogs belong to one such group. |
| primate | /ˈpraɪmeɪt/ | A type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. They often have flexible hands and feet, and large brains. |
| cattle | /ˈkætl/ | Large farm animals like cows, bulls, and calves, raised for meat or milk. They live together in herds. |
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