A1 Vocabulary Words

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1 grandparent The parent of one's mother or father; a grandmother or grandfather.
2 the Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
3 of Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
4 to Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
5 and Used to join two words, phrases, or ideas that go together.
6 A The first letter of the English alphabet.
7 in Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
8 i Used by a speaker or writer to refer to themself as the subject of a sentence.
9 that Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or a...
10 for Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
11 you The person or people being spoken or written to.
12 it Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
13 on Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
14 with In the company of; alongside.
15 Was A rare surname or initialism found in some records, not a common personal or place name.
16 be To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
17 this Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
18 as Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
19 are A metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, rarely used today.
20 not A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.
21 have To own or possess something.
22 at Indicating a specific location or place.
23 he Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or understood.
24 by Near or next to something.
25 from Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
26 but Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
27 my Belonging to or associated with the speaker.
28 an The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
29 or Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
30 all Every one of; the whole amount, quantity, or extent of.
31 his Belonging to or associated with him.
32 ME The object form of "I" — used for the speaker when they are not the one doing the action, e.g. after a verb or...
33 they Used to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned.
34 so To a great or specified extent; very.
35 we The speaker together with at least one other person.
36 one The number 1; the first positive whole number.
37 your Belonging to, or associated with, the person or people being spoken to.
38 if Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
39 can To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
40 will A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
41 just Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
42 like To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
43 about Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
44 up Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
45 what Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
46 do To perform or carry out an action or task.
47 were Past tense of "be," used with "you," "we," "they," or plural subjects.
48 No Not any; none at all.
49 out Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
50 when Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
51 more To a greater degree or extent.
52 who Used to ask about the identity of a person or people.
53 their Belonging to them.
54 which Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.
55 there In or at that place.
56 her Belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, gir...
57 time To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
58 would Used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
59 get To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
60 new Made, created, or introduced recently.
61 she Used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned.
62 people To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
63 its Belonging to it.
64 also In addition; as well; too.
65 how By what means, method, or manner.
66 some An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
67 them The objective form of "they" — used for people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the object of a verb...
68 now At this present moment.
69 other Different from the one(s) already mentioned; additional or remaining.
70 only Being the single one of its kind; sole.
71 than Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
72 first Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
73 good Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
74 into Moving toward the inside of something.
75 our Belonging to or associated with the speaker and at least one other person.
76 know To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.
77 see To perceive something with the eyes.
78 two The number after one; the quantity written as 2.
79 him The object form of "he" — used for a male person or animal already mentioned.
80 after Later in time than; following.
81 could Used to express ability, possibility, or permission in the past, or politely in the present.
82 then At that time (in the past or future).
83 over Finished; ended.
84 think To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
85 go To move or travel from one place toward another.
86 make To create, produce, or build something.
87 any Used to refer to one or some of a thing, without specifying which, especially in questions and negatives.
88 well In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
89 back The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
90 want To wish for or desire something.
91 should Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
92 because For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
93 may Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
94 us The object form of "we" — used to refer to the speaker together with one or more other people.
95 where Used to ask about or refer to a place.
96 most The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
97 much A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.
98 way A road, path, or route from one place to another.
99 very Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
100 need A requirement for something essential or important.
101 right Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
102 too Also; in addition.
103 work A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
104 here At, in, or to this place — the place where the speaker is.
105 before Earlier than a particular time or event.
106 day The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
107 really In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
108 many A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
109 world The Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.
110 year The time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun once, about 365 days.
111 off Away from a place, position, or reference point.
112 still Not moving; calm and motionless.
113 take To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.
114 why For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
115 never At no time; not on any occasion.
116 life The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
117 say To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
118 through Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
119 down From a higher place to a lower one.
120 great Very large in size, extent, or degree.
121 man An adult male human being.
122 use To employ something for a particular purpose.
123 between In the space, time, or range that separates two things.
124 long Measuring a great distance from end to end.
125 same Identical; not different from another thing or from itself at an earlier point.
126 three The number 3, one more than two and one less than four.
127 both Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
128 something An unspecified or unknown thing.
129 Am The first-person singular present form of "to be," used with "I."
130 best Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
131 come To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
132 love To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
133 under Below or beneath something, in position.
134 look To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
135 every Used before a singular noun to mean each one of a group, with no exceptions.
136 must Used to say that something is required or necessary.
137 always At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
138 better Of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.
139 little Small in size.
140 old Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
141 another One more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
142 find To come across or discover something, whether by chance or by searching for it.
143 high Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
144 home The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
145 place A particular area, location, or spot.
146 around Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
147 own Belonging to a particular person; used to stress possession.
148 each Used to refer to every individual member of a group, considered one at a time.
149 give To hand over or transfer something to someone.
150 help Assistance or aid given to accomplish something.
151 again One more time; once more.
152 game An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
153 school An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
154 end The final point of something in space or time.
155 thing Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
156 house A building where people live, typically a single family.
157 please To make someone happy or satisfied.
158 family A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, especially parents and their children.
159 feel To become aware of something through the sense of touch.
160 put To move something into a particular place or position.
161 name A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
162 number A value used to count, measure, or label something.
163 second Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
164 show To let someone see something.
165 left On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
166 big Large in size, amount, or extent.
167 keep To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
168 night The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
169 sure Certain or confident about something.
170 set To put something in a particular place or position.
171 team A group of people working or playing together toward a shared goal.
172 until Up to the point in time that something happens.
173 away From this place or position; to or at a distance.
174 case A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
175 different Not the same as something else; distinct.
176 group A number of people or things considered together because of some shared connection.
177 money Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
178 let To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
179 someone An unspecified or unidentified person.
180 already By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
181 city A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
182 play To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
183 doing An action or deed, especially one someone is held responsible for.
184 real Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
185 free Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
186 person A human being, or any individual regarded as an entity with rights and identity.
187 change To become different, or to make something different.
188 lot A large amount or number of something.
189 point The sharp or narrow end of something.
190 yet Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.
191 anything Any thing, event, or fact at all, of whatever kind.
192 care Serious attention or effort put into avoiding mistakes or harm.
193 four The number 4, one more than three.
194 nothing Not anything; no thing at all.
195 today On the current day.
196 Water The clear liquid (H2O) that falls as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and seas, essential to all known life.
197 bad Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
198 business The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
199 everything All the things being talked about or considered as a whole.
200 live To be alive; to have life.
201 mean To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
202 once On one occasion only; a single time.
203 thanks Used to express gratitude, informally.
204 following Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
205 head The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
206 later At a subsequent or future time.
207 small Limited in size, amount, or importance; not large.
208 start To begin doing something or set something in motion.
209 tell To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
210 top The highest point or part of something.
211 music Sounds arranged in a pleasing or expressive way using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
212 order The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.
213 party A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
214 week A period of seven consecutive days.
215 call To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
216 full Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
217 hard Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
218 war Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.
219 yes Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
220 read To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
221 side One of the surfaces or edges of an object, or one of two halves (left/right, front/back) of something.
222 stop To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.
223 thank To express gratitude to someone.
224 believe To accept something as true without being completely certain.
225 line A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
226 open Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
227 important Having real significance, value, or influence.
228 run To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
229 five The number after four and before six; 5.
230 try To make an attempt at doing something.
231 white Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
232 course A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.
233 early Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
234 face The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
235 job A paid position of regular employment.
236 social Relating to society, communities, or how people interact with each other.
237 together In the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other.
238 young In an early stage of life; not yet old.
239 black Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
240 kind A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
241 mind The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
242 become To start being something different; to change into.
243 car A road vehicle with an engine, wheels, and seats, used to carry a small number of people.
244 everyone Every person; everybody.
245 food Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
246 information Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
247 often Frequently; many times.
248 true Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
249 half Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
250 maybe Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
251 news Fresh information about something that has just happened.
252 problem A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
253 body The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
254 book A set of printed or written pages bound together, meant to be read.
255 hand The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
256 health The condition of being free from illness or injury; overall physical or mental well-being.
257 hope To want something to happen and believe it might.
258 large Big in size, amount, or extent.
259 talk To communicate using spoken words.
260 almost Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
261 friend A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
262 history The study of past events, or the events themselves considered together.
263 story An account, true or invented, of events told for information or entertainment.
264 video Recorded moving pictures, with or without sound, that can be played back on a screen.
265 class A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
266 else Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
267 girl A female child.
268 nice Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
269 wrong Incorrect or not true.
270 ago Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
271 close To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
272 guy A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
273 matter Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
274 office A room or building where people do administrative or professional work.
275 question A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
276 room A separate enclosed space within a building, with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
277 wait To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.
278 along Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
279 late Arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
280 remember To bring something back to mind from memory.
281 saw A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
282 ask To put a question to someone, or to request information.
283 example A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
284 form The shape or visible structure of something.
285 pay To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
286 post A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
287 due Owed, or expected to arrive or happen at a particular time.
288 either One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
289 idea A thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
290 past The period of time before the present.
291 pretty Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
292 soon In a short time from now; before long.
293 turn To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
294 win To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
295 age The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
296 anyone Any person at all; anybody.
297 future The period of time that has not yet happened.
298 heart The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally seen as the seat of emotion.
299 leave To go away from a place or person.
300 light Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.