A2 Vocabulary Words

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1 blackboard A hard, dark writing surface that can be written on with chalk and wiped clean; a chalkboard.
2 bookcase A piece of furniture with shelves for holding and displaying books.
3 bookshelf A shelf, or set of shelves, used to store and display books.
4 bookshop A shop that sells books (chiefly British).
5 brainstorm To generate ideas freely, often as a group, without immediately judging them.
6 businesswoman A woman who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level.
7 centimeter A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
8 chimpanzee A highly intelligent great ape native to Africa, one of humanity's closest living relatives.
9 chirp A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
10 drugstore A shop selling medicines along with general goods such as toiletries and snacks.
11 earring A piece of jewelry worn on or through the ear.
12 escalator A moving staircase made of a continuous loop of steps that carries people between floors.
13 grandchild A child of one's son or daughter.
14 granddad An informal word for grandfather.
15 omelette A dish of beaten eggs cooked flat in a pan, often folded over a filling like cheese or vegetables.
16 policewoman A female member of a police force.
17 pollute To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.
18 raincoat A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to stay dry in wet weather.
19 schoolwork Work assigned by a school, whether done in class or as homework.
20 stomachache A pain in the belly, often from indigestion or eating something disagreeable.
21 terrify To frighten someone severely.
22 toothache A pain in or around a tooth.
23 been The past participle of "be," used to form perfect and passive verb tenses.
24 even Flat, level, or smooth.
25 being A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
26 such Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
27 last Coming after all others; final.
28 while A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
29 used Previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.
30 part A piece or portion of something larger.
31 since From a particular point in the past up until now.
32 during Throughout the whole of a period of time.
33 state The particular condition someone or something is in at a given time.
34 against In opposition to; contrary to.
35 without Not having or accompanied by something.
36 next Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
37 ever At any time.
38 might Great power, strength, or force.
39 however Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
40 thought An idea or mental image formed in the mind.
41 public Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
42 system A set of related parts that work together as a whole.
43 done Finished or completed.
44 few A small number of; not many.
45 national Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
46 company A business organization that sells goods or provides services.
47 power The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
48 country A nation with its own government and defined territory.
49 enough As much or as many as needed; a sufficient amount.
50 far Distant in space or time.
51 law The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
52 less Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
53 though Despite the fact that; although.
54 support To hold something up or keep it from falling.
55 area The size of a surface, measured in square units.
56 whole Complete, with no part missing or removed.
57 international Involving or shared by two or more nations.
58 given Taking into account; considering.
59 within Inside the physical limits of something.
60 actually In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
61 fact Something known to be true, based on evidence rather than opinion or invention.
62 least The smallest amount, extent, or degree; the superlative of "little."
63 death The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.
64 level Flat and even; at the same height throughout, or matching a given height.
65 local Belonging to or existing in a particular, nearby area.
66 several More than two or three, but not very many.
67 control To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
68 air The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
69 human Relating to people, or having the qualities typical of people.
70 court A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
71 lost Unable to find your way or unsure of your location.
72 possible Able to happen, exist, or be done; not ruled out.
73 south The compass direction opposite north.
74 yeah An informal way of saying "yes."
75 among Surrounded by, or in the middle of, a group of people or things.
76 act To do something; to take action.
77 political Relating to government, politics, or the exercise of public power.
78 single Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
79 although Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
80 cause The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
81 research Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
82 understand To grasp the meaning of something.
83 university An institution of higher education offering degrees, teaching, and research.
84 hit To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
85 million The number 1,000,000; a thousand thousand.
86 probably Very likely, though not completely certain.
87 rather Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
88 further To help advance or promote something.
89 major Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
90 north The direction to the left when facing the sunrise; one of the four cardinal directions.
91 low Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
92 police The official organization responsible for enforcing laws and keeping public order.
93 third Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence; ordinal form of three.
94 report To give an account of an event or pass on information that has been observed or heard.
95 bit A small piece or amount of something.
96 education The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
97 land The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
98 myself Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.
99 deal An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
100 experience Knowledge or skill gained by doing something over time.
101 final Coming at the end; last.
102 market A place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
103 force Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
104 quite Completely or entirely.
105 west The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
106 clear Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
107 position A place or location where something or someone is.
108 across From one side of something to the other.
109 common Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
110 himself The reflexive form of "he" — used when a male subject and object are the same person.
111 military Relating to soldiers, armies, or armed forces.
112 return To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
113 interest A feeling of wanting to know more about something or pay attention to it.
114 shall Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
115 similar Sharing enough features with something else to be alike, though not identical.
116 society A large group of people who share a culture, laws, and way of life, typically within a country or region.
117 space The vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies exist.
118 account A written or spoken description of events; a report.
119 chance An opportunity to do something.
120 especially To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
121 include To have something as part of a whole; to contain.
122 issue A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
123 view What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
124 certain Completely confident that something is true.
125 cost To require the payment of a certain amount of money.
126 evidence Facts, objects, or information that support a claim or help prove something is true.
127 instead In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
128 member A person who belongs to a group, club, organisation, or team.
129 official Approved by, or coming from, a proper authority.
130 road A paved or surfaced route built for vehicles and pedestrians to travel between places.
131 sense One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the wor...
132 dead No longer alive.
133 lead A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
134 online Connected to the internet or another network, and actively available or in use.
135 likely Probable; expected to happen or be true.
136 private Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
137 production The process of making or manufacturing something.
138 trade To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.
139 upon A more formal or literary word for "on".
140 value How much something is worth, in money or importance.
141 finally At last, after a long wait or delay.
142 hey An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
143 rate A measure of how fast something happens, or how one quantity compares to another.
144 record A written or stored account of information, kept for future reference.
145 running The activity of moving fast on foot, whether as exercise, sport, or everyday movement.
146 shot The firing of a gun, or the result of firing it.
147 original The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
148 situation The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.
149 source The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
150 themselves The reflexive form of "they" used for a group of people or things already mentioned.
151 average A single value that represents the typical or central figure in a set of numbers, usually found by adding them...
152 east The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
153 follow To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
154 training Instruction and practice given to develop a skill or ability.
155 blood The red fluid pumped by the heart that carries oxygen and nutrients around the body.
156 couple Two people who are in a romantic relationship or married.
157 die To stop living; to reach the end of life.
158 film A movie; a sequence of moving images meant to be watched as a narrative or artistic work.
159 itself Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
160 performance A live show, such as music, theatre, or dance, presented to an audience.
161 round Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
162 sound A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
163 fall To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
164 model A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
165 natural Existing in nature; not made or caused by people.
166 send To cause something or someone to go from one place to another.
167 whatever Any at all, no matter which; used to show something applies without restriction.
168 century A period of one hundred years.
169 director A person in charge of a department, organization, or project.
170 medical Relating to the treatment of illness and the practice of medicine.
171 population The total number of people living in a particular place.
172 provide To supply someone with something they need or want.
173 range The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
174 exactly Precisely, with no approximation or margin of error.
175 perfect Without any flaws or mistakes; as good as something can possibly be.
176 simple Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
177 trust Firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something.
178 attention The mental effort or focus given to something.
179 capital The city where a country's or region's government is based.
180 center The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
181 earth The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
182 effect A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
183 figure A number or numerical value.
184 forward Located at or moving toward the front.
185 quality The overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.
186 website A set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home pag...
187 increase To become larger in amount, number, or degree.
188 choice Of especially high quality; specially selected.
189 complete To finish something so that nothing more remains to be done.
190 continue To keep doing something without stopping, or to start again after a pause.
191 hate To dislike someone or something intensely.
192 oil A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
193 perhaps Possibly; maybe.
194 release To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
195 stuff Miscellaneous items, belongings, or unspecified material.
196 therefore As a result; for that reason; consequently.
197 towards In the direction of something or someone.
198 voice The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
199 attack To use violent force against a person or place.
200 nature The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from h...
201 seem To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
202 style A distinctive way of writing, speaking, dressing, or doing something.
203 success The achievement of a goal or desired result.
204 truth What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
205 staff The people who work for an organisation.
206 title The name given to a book, film, song, or other work.
207 writing The activity or skill of forming letters or symbols to represent language.
208 bill A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
209 centre UK, Canadian, Australian, and Irish spelling of center — the middle point of something, or a building used for...
210 contact Physical touching, or close communication between people.
211 daily Happening or done every day.
212 lose To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
213 modern Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.
214 necessary Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
215 offer To present something for someone to accept or refuse.
216 pass To move from one place, position, or state to another.
217 response An answer or reply given to a question, request, or message.
218 simply In a simple, plain, or uncomplicated way.
219 text Written words, especially the main body of a document, book, or message.
220 beginning The point or period at which something starts.
221 crazy Mentally unstable or irrational; behaving in a wild or nonsensical way.
222 knowledge Information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told.
223 normal Usual, typical, or expected; conforming to what is standard.
224 specific Clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.
225 base The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
226 create To bring something into existence; to make something new.
227 mark A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
228 married Having a husband or wife; joined in marriage.
229 missing Not able to be found; gone from where it should be.
230 recent Having happened not long ago.
231 allow To give permission for something to happen.
232 cross A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol...
233 except Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
234 popular Liked, enjoyed, or supported by a large number of people.
235 pressure The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
236 rock A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
237 safe Free from danger, harm, or risk.
238 search To look carefully in order to find someone or something.
239 track A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.
240 weight How heavy someone or something is.
241 association A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
242 developed Economically advanced and industrialized.
243 consider To think carefully about something before making a decision.
244 double Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
245 significant Important enough to be noticed or to have a real effect.
246 speed How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
247 addition The arithmetic operation of combining numbers to find a total.
248 deep Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
249 image A visual representation of something, such as a picture, photo, or drawing.
250 material A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
251 ahead In front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.
252 beyond Further away than, or on the far side of, a place or point.
253 clearly In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
254 fear A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
255 female A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
256 seriously In a solemn, earnest, or literal way.
257 tour A trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.
258 ability The capacity or power to do something.
259 certainly Without any doubt; definitely.
260 direction The line or path along which something moves or faces.
261 expect To believe that something will happen.
262 gas A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
263 nearly Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
264 physical Relating to the body rather than the mind; bodily.
265 professional Relating to or meeting the standards of a skilled occupation.
266 recently A short time ago, or in the near past.
267 direct Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
268 lack The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
269 statement Something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position.
270 credit Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
271 product Something made or manufactured to be sold or used.
272 reach To stretch out an arm or hand toward something in order to touch or grasp it.
273 wide Measuring a lot from side to side.
274 claim To state that something is true, often without having proved it yet.
275 flight A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
276 purpose The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
277 secret Something kept hidden or known only to a select few.
278 unit A single, whole thing, especially one regarded as a standard measure or a self-contained part of something lar...
279 competition A contest in which people or organizations try to win a prize or come out on top.
280 crime An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
281 degree An academic qualification awarded by a college or university on completion of a course of study.
282 nobody Not any person; no one.
283 regular Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
284 scene The place where something happens, especially something notable or newsworthy.
285 additional Extra; added on top of what already exists.
286 basic Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
287 drug A substance taken for its effect on the body or mind, whether medicinal or intoxicating.
288 gun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery...
289 nation A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied...
290 notice To become aware of something; to observe.
291 opinion A belief or judgment that someone holds about a subject, not necessarily based on proven fact.
292 opportunity A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
293 quick Moving or happening fast.
294 whom The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
295 anyway Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
296 captain The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
297 condition The particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health.
298 effort Physical or mental energy put into doing something.
299 explain To make something clear or easier to understand.
300 freedom The state of being free from control, restriction, or oppression.