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English A2 Words: 1,240 Words (Elementary)

All 1,240 English A2 words, each with its meaning and an example sentence: words for daily routines, travel, and simple opinions. Practice them out loud with your AI language tutor to make them stick.

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A

  • abilitythe power or skill to do something
  • abroadin or to a foreign country
  • acceptto agree to take or receive something
  • acceptablegood enough, allowed
  • accidentan unplanned event that causes harm
  • accounta record of money or an online profile
  • achieveto succeed in doing something
  • acrossfrom one side to the other
  • acta single action or deed
  • actuallyused to say what is really true
  • additionsomething added, or adding numbers
  • additionalextra, more than the usual amount
  • adjectivea word that describes a noun
  • adjustto change something slightly to fit
  • admireto respect and like someone a lot
  • admitto agree that something is true
  • adultfully grown, for grown up people
  • advancedat a high or difficult level
  • advantagesomething that helps you succeed
  • adventurean exciting or unusual experience
  • advertisementa public message that sells something
  • advertisingthe business of making ads
  • advicea suggestion about what to do
  • adviseto tell someone what they should do
  • affairan event, or a private matter
  • againsttouching, or opposed to something
  • agedold, or having a certain age
  • agencya business that provides a service
  • agenta person who acts for others
  • aheadforward, or in front in time
  • airthe gas we breathe around us
  • aislea passage between rows of seats
  • alarma warning sound or device
  • alarm clocka clock that rings to wake you
  • aliveliving, not dead
  • allowto let someone do something
  • alrightokay, satisfactory or safe
  • althoughused to show a contrast
  • ambitiona strong wish to achieve something
  • amongsurrounded by, in the middle of
  • amusedfinding something funny or enjoyable
  • amusementthe feeling of enjoyment or fun
  • ancestora family member from the past
  • ancientvery old, from long ago
  • angela spiritual being in religion
  • angrilyin an angry manner
  • anklethe joint connecting foot and leg
  • anniversarythe yearly date of a past event
  • annoyto make someone a little angry
  • annoyingcausing mild anger or irritation
  • anxiousworried or nervous about something
  • anymoreno longer, not now
  • anywayused to say something despite that
  • anywherein, at, or to any place
  • apartseparated by distance or space
  • apartmenta set of rooms to live in
  • apologizeto say sorry for a mistake
  • apparentlyit seems that, according to reports
  • appearto become visible or seem to be
  • appearancethe way someone or something looks
  • applyto formally ask for something
  • appointmentan arranged meeting at a set time
  • appreciateto be grateful for something
  • appropriatesuitable or correct for a situation
  • architecturethe design and style of buildings
  • areaa part of a place or space
  • argueto disagree with someone angrily
  • argumentan angry disagreement between people
  • armchaira soft chair with arms on the sides
  • armedcarrying a weapon
  • artificialmade by people, not natural
  • asleepsleeping, not awake
  • assistanthelping the main person in a role
  • associationa group formed for a shared purpose
  • astronauta person who travels in space
  • athletea person who is good at sports
  • atomthe smallest unit of a chemical element
  • attacka violent act to hurt someone
  • attemptan effort to do something
  • attentioncareful thought or focus on something
  • attitudea way of thinking or feeling
  • attractivepleasing or nice to look at
  • audiencethe people watching or listening
  • audiorelating to sound or hearing
  • authora person who writes books
  • automaticworking by itself, without a person
  • automaticallyby itself, without human control
  • averageusual, typical, or in the middle
  • avoidto stay away from something
  • awarda prize given for a good result
  • awfulvery bad or unpleasant

B

  • backgroundthe area or scene behind something
  • badlyin a poor or unpleasant way
  • badmintona sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock
  • baketo cook food in an oven
  • balconya small platform outside a window
  • balloona bag filled with air or gas
  • bankingthe business of managing money
  • barbecuean outdoor meal cooked over fire
  • barbera person who cuts men's hair
  • bargainsomething bought for a low price
  • basethe bottom part that supports something
  • basicsimple, forming the main part
  • basicallyused to say the main point simply
  • basketa container made of woven material
  • batcha group of things made together
  • batterya device that stores electric power
  • baya wide curve of a coastline
  • beautythe quality of being pleasing to see
  • beenpast participle of the verb be
  • beeran alcoholic drink made from grain
  • begto ask for something urgently or humbly
  • beginnera person who is new at something
  • beginningthe start or first part of something
  • behaviorthe way a person acts
  • beinga living creature or person
  • bellythe front part of the stomach
  • belongto be owned by or a part of
  • belta strip of material worn around the waist
  • bencha long seat for several people
  • bendto make something curved, not straight
  • besidesin addition to, also
  • beyondfurther away than a point or limit
  • billa paper showing money owed
  • bita small amount or piece
  • bitethe act of biting, or a small meal
  • blackboarda dark board for writing with chalk
  • blameto say someone caused something bad
  • blanketa thick cloth used for warmth
  • blondehaving pale yellow colored hair
  • bloodthe red liquid inside the body
  • blooma flower, or the state of flowering
  • board gamea game played on a printed board
  • boilto heat a liquid until it bubbles
  • boiledcooked in boiling water
  • bonusextra money or a reward given
  • bookcasea piece of furniture for holding books
  • bookshelfa shelf for keeping books on
  • bookshopa shop that sells books
  • boredfeeling tired because of no interest
  • bossa person in charge at work
  • botherto disturb or worry someone
  • braa piece of women's underwear
  • brainstorma meeting to create many ideas fast
  • brakea device used to stop a vehicle
  • brancha part of a tree, or a local office
  • branda company's name for its products
  • braveshowing no fear in danger
  • breezea gentle, light wind
  • bridea woman on her wedding day
  • brilliantextremely clever, skillful, or bright
  • budgeta plan for spending money
  • buga small insect, or a program error
  • bulba glass part that gives off light
  • burnan injury caused by fire or heat
  • buryto put something under the ground
  • bus stationa large building where buses stop
  • bus stopa place where a bus picks up people
  • busha low, thick woody plant
  • businessmana man who runs or owns a business
  • businesswomana woman who runs or owns a business

C

  • caba car that carries passengers for money
  • cafeteriaa place selling simple meals
  • calendara chart showing days and months
  • campingliving outdoors in a tent for fun
  • campusthe land and buildings of a school
  • capitalthe main city of a country
  • capital lettera large form of a letter
  • captainthe leader of a ship, plane, or team
  • car parkan area for parking cars
  • carrota long orange root vegetable
  • cashmoney in coins and notes
  • cassettea plastic case with recording tape
  • castlea large old building with strong walls
  • causeto make something happen
  • centa small unit of money
  • centerthe middle point of something
  • centimetera small unit of length
  • centurya period of one hundred years
  • cereala breakfast food made from grain
  • certainsure, without any doubt
  • certainlywithout any doubt, definitely
  • chaina series of connected metal rings
  • chairmanthe leader of a company or group
  • challengea difficult task that tests your skill
  • champagnea French sparkling wine
  • championshipa competition to find the best team
  • chancean opportunity, or a possibility
  • chaptera main section of a book
  • charta diagram showing information as pictures
  • chatto talk in a friendly, informal way
  • cheaplow in price, not expensive
  • cheekthe side of the face below the eye
  • cheerto shout with joy or support
  • chefa professional cook, often in charge
  • chemicalrelating to chemistry or substances
  • chequea printed paper ordering a bank payment
  • chessa board game for two players
  • chestthe front upper part of the body
  • childhoodthe time when a person is a child
  • chilia hot spicy pepper used in cooking
  • chimpanzeea small intelligent African ape
  • chinthe front point of the lower face
  • chirpa short, high sound made by a bird
  • choicean act of choosing between options
  • cigarettea thin roll of tobacco for smoking
  • citizena legal member of a country
  • claimto say something is true or yours
  • classictraditional, of high and lasting quality
  • classical musictraditional formal music like Mozart's
  • cleanera person or product that cleans
  • cleareasy to understand or see through
  • clearlyin a way that is easy to understand
  • clerka person who works in an office or shop
  • clickto press a button on a mouse
  • climbingthe sport of going up rocks or mountains
  • cloneto make an exact copy of something living
  • clowna performer who acts funny in costume
  • cluea piece of information that helps solve something
  • coastthe land next to the sea
  • coina small round piece of metal money
  • colaa sweet fizzy soft drink
  • colorfulhaving many bright colors
  • columna tall pillar, or a section in print
  • comba tool with teeth for tidying hair
  • comfortablegiving a relaxed, pleasant feeling
  • comicfunny, causing people to laugh
  • commitmenta promise to do or support something
  • committeea group chosen to make decisions
  • commonfound or happening often
  • communicateto share information or feelings
  • communicationthe act of sharing information
  • companya business that sells goods or services
  • comparativea grammar form comparing two things
  • compareto look at things to see differences
  • competitionan event where people try to win
  • complainto say you are unhappy about something
  • complainta statement that something is wrong
  • completehaving all its parts, finished
  • composera person who writes music
  • concentrateto give all your attention to something
  • concerna feeling of worry about something
  • conditionthe state something is in
  • confidentsure of yourself and your abilities
  • confuseto make someone unable to understand
  • confusedunable to think or understand clearly
  • consequencea result that follows an action
  • considerto think carefully about something
  • consistto be made up of certain parts
  • contactcommunication between people
  • containera box or object for holding things
  • contextthe situation around an event or word
  • continentone of the earth's large landmasses
  • continueto keep doing something, not stop
  • contrasta clear difference between two things
  • controlpower to direct or manage something
  • conveniencethe quality of being easy to use
  • convenienteasy to use, causing no trouble
  • cookera device used to cook food
  • cookingthe activity of preparing food
  • coolera container that keeps things cold
  • correctlyin a right or accurate way
  • costthe amount of money needed for something
  • countto say numbers in order
  • countrya nation with its own government
  • countrysideland outside towns and cities
  • coupletwo people together, or a small number
  • courta place for legal trials, or a sports area
  • crazyvery strange, foolish, or wildly enthusiastic
  • createto make something new
  • creativegood at inventing new and original ideas
  • creativitythe ability to create new ideas
  • creaturea living animal or imaginary being
  • creditmoney borrowed, or praise for an achievement
  • cricketa bat and ball sport, or a small insect
  • crimean illegal action punished by law
  • crispa thin fried slice of potato
  • criticizeto say that something is wrong or bad
  • crossan X shaped mark, or a Christian symbol
  • crowda large group of people together
  • crowdedvery full of people
  • crowna decorated headpiece worn by royalty
  • cruisea holiday trip on a large ship
  • cupboarda cabinet used for storage
  • currya dish cooked in spicy sauce
  • cursean evil spell, or a swear word
  • customa traditional way of doing something
  • customera person who buys goods or services
  • cyclingthe activity of riding a bicycle

D

  • dailyhappening or done every day
  • dama wall that holds back water
  • dancera person who dances, especially professionally
  • dangerthe possibility of harm or injury
  • dangerouslikely to cause harm or injury
  • daylightthe natural light of the day
  • deadno longer alive
  • dealan agreement, especially in business
  • deaththe end of a person's life
  • debatea formal discussion between different opinions
  • decideto choose something after thinking
  • deepfar down or into something
  • deeplyin a strong, intense way
  • degreea unit for temperature or angle, or a university title
  • delaya period of time when something is late
  • dentista doctor who treats teeth
  • department storea large shop selling many kinds of goods
  • dependto rely on something or someone
  • descriptionwords that describe what something is like
  • deserta large, very dry, sandy area of land
  • dessertsweet food eaten after a meal
  • destroyto damage something so badly it no longer exists
  • detaila small individual piece of information
  • developto grow or make something more advanced
  • developedadvanced in industry and technology
  • diamonda hard, clear, valuable precious stone
  • diarya book for recording daily events
  • dieto stop living
  • dietthe food a person usually eats
  • differentlyin another way, not the same
  • difficultya problem, or the state of being hard
  • digital cameraa camera that stores pictures electronically
  • dinosaura large reptile that lived long ago
  • directgoing straight somewhere without stopping
  • directionthe way something moves or faces
  • directora person who manages a film or company
  • disadvantagesomething that causes a problem or difficulty
  • disagreeto have a different opinion from someone
  • disappearto stop being visible, to vanish
  • disappointedunhappy because something was not as hoped
  • disappointingcausing a feeling of disappointment
  • discoa club or party with dance music
  • discoverto find something not known before
  • discussiona talk or conversation about a topic
  • dishonestnot honest, willing to lie or cheat
  • dislikea feeling of not liking something
  • displayan arrangement of things for people to see
  • disturbto interrupt someone or break their peace
  • divideto separate something into smaller parts
  • dizzyfeeling unsteady, as if everything is spinning
  • donefinished or completed
  • doubletwice the usual size or amount
  • doubta feeling of not being sure
  • downloadto copy data from the internet to a device
  • downstairsto or on a lower floor
  • downtownto or in the center of a city
  • drawera sliding storage box in furniture
  • drawinga picture made with a pencil or pen
  • dressedwearing clothes of a certain kind
  • drilla tool for making holes, or a practice exercise
  • driver's licensean official document allowing someone to drive
  • druga medicine, or an illegal substance
  • drugstorea shop that sells medicine
  • ducka water bird with a flat beak
  • duringthroughout a period of time
  • dustfine dry powder that settles on surfaces

E

  • earnto get money by working
  • earringjewelry worn on the ear
  • earththe planet where humans live
  • earthquakea sudden shaking of the ground
  • easilywithout much difficulty or effort
  • eastrelating to the direction of sunrise
  • editora person who prepares text for publishing
  • educationthe process of teaching and learning
  • educationalrelated to teaching or learning
  • effecta result caused by something
  • efforthard work or energy used to do something
  • elderlyold, used politely to describe older people
  • electricpowered by electricity
  • elephanta very large animal with a long trunk
  • elevatora machine that carries people between floors
  • elsewherein or to another place
  • embarrassingcausing feelings of shame or awkwardness
  • emergencya sudden, serious situation needing quick action
  • emptycontaining nothing or no one
  • encourageto give someone confidence or support
  • endangeredat risk of disappearing or dying out
  • endingthe final part of a story or event
  • energeticfull of energy and enthusiasm
  • enormousextremely large in size or amount
  • enoughto the necessary degree, as much as needed
  • enterto go or come into a place
  • entertainmentactivities that amuse or interest people
  • entrancethe way into a place
  • envelopea paper cover used to send a letter
  • envya feeling of wanting what someone else has
  • episodeone part of a TV or radio series
  • errora mistake
  • escalatora moving staircase that carries people between floors
  • escapean act of getting free from somewhere
  • especiallymore than usual, particularly
  • essaya short piece of writing on a topic
  • establishto start or set up something official
  • eurothe currency used in most of the European Union
  • evenused to emphasize something surprising
  • everat any time
  • evidencefacts that prove something is true
  • exactlyprecisely and correctly
  • exama formal test of knowledge or skill
  • exceptother than, apart from
  • exchangean act of giving and receiving something in return
  • exhibitiona public display of art or objects
  • existto be real, to be present
  • expectto think something will happen
  • experienceknowledge or skill gained by doing something
  • experta person with special skill or knowledge
  • explainto make something clear or easy to understand
  • explanationa statement that makes something clear
  • exploreto travel somewhere to learn about it
  • expressa fast train or bus service
  • expressiona look on someone's face, or a phrase
  • extramore than what is usual, additional
  • extremelyto a very great degree

F

  • facta piece of information known to be true
  • failto not succeed at something
  • fairlyto some degree, moderately
  • fallto drop down to a lower level
  • familiarwell known, easily recognized
  • fancyexpensive looking, elaborate, or elegant
  • fantasticexcellent, wonderful
  • farat or to a great distance
  • farethe money paid for a journey
  • fascinatingextremely interesting
  • fashionthe popular style of clothes at a time
  • fast foodquick, cheap meals like burgers and fries
  • faultresponsibility for a mistake, or a flaw
  • favora kind or helpful act
  • fearthe feeling of being afraid
  • featherone of the light parts covering a bird
  • featurea distinctive and typical part or quality
  • feemoney paid for a service
  • femalerelating to women, girls, or female animals
  • fencea barrier built around an area
  • fewnot many, a small number of
  • fictionstories about imaginary people and events
  • fightera person who fights, or a fast military plane
  • figurea number, or the shape of a body
  • filma movie shown in cinemas or online
  • finalcoming at the end, last
  • finallyafter a long time, at last
  • first namethe personal name given before a surname
  • fishermana person who catches fish for a living
  • fitphysically healthy and strong
  • fixa solution to a problem, or a repair
  • fleaa tiny jumping insect that bites animals
  • flighta journey made by airplane
  • floatan object that floats, used in swimming or parades
  • flooda large amount of water covering dry land
  • floura powder made from grain, used for baking
  • foga thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground
  • foldera cover for holding loose papers or files
  • followto go or come after someone
  • foola silly or foolish person
  • footballera person who plays football
  • forbidto order someone not to do something
  • forcephysical power or strength, or a group of people
  • foresta large area covered with trees
  • foreverfor all time, without ever ending
  • forka tool with prongs used for eating
  • fortunatelyluckily
  • fortunea large amount of money, or luck
  • forwardtoward the front, ahead
  • framea border that holds a picture, or a structure
  • frankhonest and direct in speech
  • freedomthe state of being free
  • freezeto become solid because of cold
  • freshnewly made or grown, not old
  • fridgean appliance that keeps food cold
  • friedcooked in hot oil or fat
  • friendshipa close relationship between friends
  • frightento make someone feel afraid
  • frightenedfeeling afraid
  • frighteningcausing fear
  • frya young, newly hatched fish
  • fullycompletely
  • functionto work or operate properly
  • furnituremovable items like tables and chairs in a home
  • furthermore distant, or additional

G

  • gallerya room or building for showing art
  • garagea building where a car is kept or repaired
  • garlica strong smelling vegetable used in cooking
  • gasa substance like air, or fuel for engines
  • gatea door in a fence or wall
  • gatherto come together, or to collect things
  • genderthe category of being male or female
  • generationa group of people born around the same time
  • gentlekind, soft, and not rough
  • givenspecified or particular
  • globea round model of the earth, or the world
  • gloveclothing that covers and protects the hand
  • goldenmade of gold, or colored like gold
  • golfa sport played by hitting a ball into holes
  • good-lookingattractive in appearance
  • governmentthe group of people who run a country
  • graceelegant and smooth movement or manner
  • graduallyslowly, over a period of time
  • graduateto complete a degree or course of study
  • grama small unit of weight
  • grandchildthe child of someone's son or daughter
  • granddadgrandfather, used informally
  • granddaughterthe daughter of someone's son or daughter
  • grandsona son of your child
  • grannyan informal word for grandmother
  • gratefulfeeling thankful for something
  • greatlyvery much, to a large degree
  • greedywanting more than you need
  • grilledcooked over direct heat
  • grocery storea shop that sells food and household items
  • guarda person who protects a place
  • guidebooka book with information for travelers
  • guna weapon that shoots bullets

H

  • half-pricecosting half the usual price
  • hammeat from a pig's leg
  • handbaga small bag for personal items
  • handicappedhaving a physical or mental disability
  • handlethe part you hold to use something
  • happilyin a happy way
  • happinessthe feeling of being happy
  • hardlyalmost not at all
  • harmto hurt or damage something
  • harmfulcausing damage or injury
  • harmonya peaceful and pleasant agreement
  • harvestthe gathering of crops when ripe
  • hateto dislike something strongly
  • headphonea device you wear to hear sound
  • headteacherthe head of a school
  • heatthe quality of being hot
  • heatinga system that warms a building
  • heavilyto a great degree, with force
  • helpfulgiving useful help
  • heroa person admired for brave actions
  • herselfthe reflexive form of she
  • heyused to greet or get attention
  • high schoola school for older teenagers
  • highwaya main road between towns
  • hikea long walk in the countryside
  • hikingthe activity of walking in nature
  • himselfthe reflexive form of he
  • hip hopa style of music and dance
  • hitto strike something with force
  • hockeya team sport played with sticks
  • honeya sweet substance made by bees
  • honorgreat respect or a sense of pride
  • horrora strong feeling of fear or shock
  • hosta person who welcomes guests
  • howeverused to introduce a contrast
  • hugto put your arms around someone
  • humanrelating to people, not machines
  • hundredthe number 100
  • huntera person who hunts wild animals

I

J

  • jama sweet spread made from fruit
  • jellya soft, wobbly sweet food
  • jokesomething said to make people laugh
  • journeya trip from one place to another
  • joya feeling of great happiness
  • juniorlower in rank or younger
  • junkold or useless things

K

  • killera person or thing that kills
  • kiloa short word for kilogram
  • kilograma unit of weight, 1000 grams
  • kilometera unit of distance, 1000 meters
  • kindlykind and gentle in manner
  • kingdoma country ruled by a king
  • kita set of tools or equipment
  • knockthe sound of hitting a door
  • knowledgeinformation gained by learning

L

  • laborhard work, especially physical work
  • lacknot having enough of something
  • lakea large area of water on land
  • lampa device that gives light
  • landto arrive on the ground after flying
  • landscapethe natural scenery of an area
  • lanea narrow street or road
  • lastcoming after all others, final
  • latestmost recent, newest
  • latterthe second of two things
  • lawa rule made by a government
  • lawyera person who practices law
  • lazinessthe quality of being unwilling to work
  • leadthe front or first position
  • learnera person who is learning something
  • leastthe smallest amount or degree
  • leathermaterial made from animal skin
  • left-handon or toward the left side
  • leisurefree time for relaxing or fun
  • lemona sour yellow citrus fruit
  • lemonadea drink made from lemon juice
  • lendto give something temporarily
  • lessto a smaller extent, not as much
  • levelthe amount or standard of something
  • libertythe freedom to live as you choose
  • licenseto give official permission
  • lieto say something untrue on purpose
  • lifestylethe way a person lives
  • likelyprobably going to happen
  • lipthe soft edge of the mouth
  • litera unit for measuring liquid
  • livelyfull of energy and activity
  • loadan amount that is carried
  • localbelonging to a particular area
  • locka device that keeps a door closed
  • logicalfollowing clear and sensible reasoning
  • loosenot tight, not firmly fixed
  • loseto no longer have something
  • lostunable to find your way
  • loudlyin a loud, noisy way
  • lovera person who loves someone or something
  • lownot high, small in amount
  • luckilyused to say something fortunate happened
  • lunchtimethe time when people eat lunch
  • lyricexpressing emotion in poetry

M

  • madvery angry, or mentally ill
  • magichaving special powers, seeming impossible
  • main coursethe biggest dish of a meal
  • mainlymostly, for the most part
  • majorvery important or large
  • make-upproducts used to color the face
  • makera person or company that makes something
  • malea man or male animal
  • malla large building with many shops
  • manageto succeed in doing something
  • managera person who runs a business
  • mannerthe way something is done
  • marka small spot or a grade
  • marketa place where goods are sold
  • marriedhaving a husband or wife
  • marryto become someone's husband or wife
  • marvelouswonderful, causing great admiration
  • materialthe substance something is made of
  • maxthe largest possible amount
  • meaningwhat something means or represents
  • medala metal disc given as an award
  • medicalrelating to medicine or health
  • melona large, sweet, round fruit
  • membera person who belongs to a group
  • mentiona brief reference to something
  • menua list of food in a restaurant
  • metala hard shiny material like iron
  • metera unit of length, or a measuring device
  • methoda planned way of doing something
  • middaythe middle of the day, noon
  • midnighttwelve o'clock at night
  • mightused to show something is possible
  • militaryrelating to soldiers and armed forces
  • millionthe number 1,000,000
  • mineral waterwater from a natural spring
  • mirrora glass surface that reflects images
  • missingnot in the expected place, lost
  • mistakean action or idea that is wrong
  • mixto combine two or more things
  • modela small copy of something real
  • modernrelating to the present time, new
  • moodthe way someone feels at a time
  • mosquea building where Muslims worship
  • mostlymainly, for the largest part
  • motorwaya wide road for fast traffic
  • Ms.a title used before a woman's name
  • muga large cup with a handle
  • murderthe crime of killing someone
  • museuma building where interesting objects are shown
  • mushrooma fungus that is often eaten
  • musicalrelating to or involving music
  • myselfthe reflexive form of I
  • mysteriousdifficult to explain or understand
  • mysterysomething not understood or explained

N

  • napkincloth or paper used at meals
  • nationa large group forming a country
  • nationalrelating to a whole nation
  • nativefrom the place you were born
  • naturalexisting in nature, not made by people
  • naturethe physical world, plants and land
  • nearlyalmost, not quite
  • necessaryneeded in order to do something
  • negativeexpressing disagreement or something bad
  • nervousworried or anxious about something
  • netremaining after all deductions, final
  • nextimmediately after this one
  • next tobeside, at the side of
  • no onenot a single person, nobody
  • nobodynot a single person
  • noisymaking a lot of loud sound
  • noontwelve o'clock in the day
  • normalusual, expected, not different
  • northin the direction opposite south
  • noticea written or spoken announcement
  • nouna word that names a person or thing
  • novela long written story, usually fiction
  • nowadaysat the present time

O

  • oaka large tree with strong wood
  • occupationa person's job or profession
  • offera statement offering to give something
  • officialapproved by an authority, formal
  • oila thick liquid used for cooking
  • olive oiloil made by pressing olives
  • Olympicrelating to the Olympic Games
  • omeleta dish made from beaten fried eggs
  • oniona round vegetable with a strong smell
  • onlineconnected to the internet
  • operateto work or make a machine work
  • opinionwhat a person thinks about something
  • opportunitya chance to do something good
  • opposeto disagree with and try to stop
  • oppositecompletely different, facing the other way
  • organizeto arrange or plan carefully
  • organizedarranged in a neat, careful way
  • originalexisting from the beginning, not a copy
  • orphana child whose parents have died
  • ourselvesthe reflexive form of we
  • out offrom inside to outside, or lacking
  • ovenan appliance for baking food
  • overseasin or to a foreign country
  • overweightweighing more than is healthy

P

  • pacificpeaceful and not aggressive
  • packa package or a group of animals
  • paintersomeone who paints pictures or houses
  • pala close friend
  • pana metal pot for cooking
  • panicsudden strong feeling of fear
  • parta piece of something larger
  • partlyto some degree, not completely
  • passa permit, or a successful result
  • passagea narrow way, or a text section
  • passengersomeone traveling in a vehicle
  • pastaan Italian food made from flour
  • patha track for walking
  • patienta person receiving medical care
  • PCa personal computer
  • peaa small round green vegetable
  • peacefulcalm and quiet, without violence
  • peara sweet green or yellow fruit
  • penceBritish coins, one hundredth of a pound
  • penfrienda friend you write letters to
  • peppera spicy seasoning, or a vegetable
  • perfectwithout any faults, exactly right
  • perfectlyin a perfect way, completely
  • performto do a task, or entertain people
  • performancea show, or how well something works
  • perfumea liquid with a pleasant smell
  • perhapsused to say something is possible
  • permissionofficial approval to do something
  • personalitysomeone's character and nature
  • petrolfuel used in cars
  • petrol stationa place that sells fuel for cars
  • photographa picture taken with a camera
  • photographera person who takes photographs
  • photographythe art of taking photographs
  • physicalrelating to the body, not the mind
  • physicallyin a way related to the body
  • pilea group of things stacked together
  • pilgrima traveler to a holy place
  • pilla small round piece of medicine
  • pilota person who flies an aircraft
  • pitysadness for someone, or a shame
  • planeta large object that orbits a star
  • planta living thing that grows in soil
  • plasticmade from a light, man-made material
  • platea flat dish for food
  • playfulfull of fun, wanting to play
  • playgroundan outdoor area for children to play
  • pleasantnice, enjoyable, or friendly
  • pleasedhappy or satisfied about something
  • pleasinggiving pleasure, satisfying
  • plentya large amount, more than enough
  • pluralmore than one, a grammar form
  • plusadded to, in addition to
  • policethe official force that enforces law
  • police officera member of the police
  • police stationa building where police work
  • policemana male police officer
  • policewomana female police officer
  • politehaving good manners, respectful
  • politicalrelating to government or politics
  • polluteto make air, water, or land dirty
  • popularliked by many people
  • populationthe number of people in a place
  • portraita painting or photo of a person
  • positiona place, or a job role
  • possibleable to happen or be done
  • possiblyused to say something might happen
  • post officea place to send mail and packages
  • pourto make liquid flow from a container
  • powerstrength, control, or electricity
  • powerfulhaving great strength or influence
  • preciseexact and accurate
  • predictto say what will happen later
  • predictiona statement about the future
  • preferto like one thing more than another
  • prepareto get ready for something
  • pressurea force pushing on something, or stress
  • pretendto act as if something is true
  • preventto stop something from happening
  • pridea feeling of satisfaction and dignity
  • principalmost important, main
  • printto put text or pictures on paper
  • printera machine that prints documents
  • privatenot public, kept secret or personal
  • proa professional, or an advantage
  • probablylikely to happen or be true
  • produceto make or create something
  • productsomething made to be sold
  • productionthe process of making goods
  • professionalrelating to a skilled expert job
  • progressivedeveloping gradually, or favoring reform
  • promisea statement that you will do something
  • pronounceto say a word's sounds correctly
  • pronunciationthe way words are spoken
  • propercorrect, suitable, or real
  • provideto give something needed
  • psychologistan expert in how the mind works
  • publicpeople in general
  • publishto print and release a book
  • pullto move something toward you
  • punctuationmarks used in writing, like commas
  • purposethe reason for doing something
  • pursueto follow or work toward a goal

Q

  • qualityhow good or bad something is
  • queena female ruler or a king's wife
  • quickfast, done in a short time
  • quietlyin a quiet way, without noise
  • quitto stop doing something, or leave a job
  • quitefairly, or completely
  • quiza short test of knowledge

R

  • racketa bat for tennis, or loud noise
  • raincoata coat worn to stay dry
  • raiseto lift up, or to increase
  • rangea variety, or the distance covered
  • rapa style of rhythmic spoken music
  • ratea speed, or a price level
  • ratherfairly, or preferably
  • ratinga score showing how good something is
  • rawnot cooked, in a natural state
  • raya thin beam of light
  • reachto arrive at, or to stretch toward
  • realizeto understand something clearly
  • receipta paper proving you paid
  • receiveto get or accept something
  • recenthappening a short time ago
  • recentlynot long ago
  • receptionista person who greets office visitors
  • recordto save sound, video, or data
  • recycleto reuse materials instead of discarding
  • referto mention or direct attention to
  • reflectto show an image, or think carefully
  • refrigeratoran appliance that keeps food cold
  • regretto feel sorry about something
  • regularhappening often at fixed times
  • regularlyat fixed times, often
  • relaxto rest and become calm
  • relaxedcalm, not worried or tense
  • releasethe act of making something available
  • remainto stay in the same state
  • remindto help someone remember something
  • remotefar away, distant
  • rentmoney paid to use a home
  • repairthe act of fixing something broken
  • replaceto swap something for a new one
  • replyan answer to a message
  • reporta written or spoken account of facts
  • representto speak or act for others
  • requesta polite way of asking
  • researchcareful study to find information
  • responsea reply or reaction to something
  • retireto stop working because of age
  • retiredno longer working because of age
  • returnthe act of coming back
  • reuniona meeting of people after time apart
  • revealto make something known
  • rhythma regular pattern of sound
  • right-handon or toward the right side
  • roada path for cars and vehicles
  • roastto cook food with dry heat
  • robto steal from a person or place
  • robberythe crime of stealing with force
  • robina small bird with a red breast
  • rocka hard piece of stone
  • rolla tube shape, or a small bread
  • romancea loving relationship, or a love story
  • romanticrelating to love, or dreamy
  • roofthe covering on top of a building
  • rootthe underground part of a plant
  • ropea thick strong cord
  • roughlyapproximately, or in a rough way
  • roundin a circle, or turning back
  • roundabouta circular junction where roads meet
  • royalrelating to a king or queen
  • rugbya team sport with an oval ball
  • ruinto spoil something completely
  • rumora story that may not be true
  • runnera person who runs in a race
  • runningthe activity of moving fast on foot
  • rusha hurry, or sudden fast movement

S

  • sadlyin a sad way, unfortunately
  • safefree from danger, protected
  • sailingtraveling by boat with sails
  • sakethe purpose or benefit of someone
  • salta substance used to season food
  • samplea small part representing the whole
  • sandycovered with or full of sand
  • satisfyto make someone pleased or content
  • saucea liquid served with food
  • sausageground meat in a tube-shaped skin
  • scalea device for weighing, or a size range
  • scarfcloth worn around the neck
  • scenea view, or part of a film
  • scenerythe natural view of a landscape
  • schedulea plan of times for events
  • schoolchilda child who attends school
  • schoolworkwork done for school, like homework
  • scientificrelating to science and its methods
  • scissorsa tool with two blades for cutting
  • screama loud, high cry of fear
  • screena flat surface that shows images
  • screwa metal fastener with a spiral thread
  • scriptthe written words for a film or play
  • seafoodfish and shellfish eaten as food
  • searchthe act of looking for something
  • seasidethe area near the sea
  • secretsomething kept hidden from others
  • secretarya person who handles office work
  • seeda small part that grows into a plant
  • seekto try to find or get something
  • seemto appear to be a certain way
  • semesterhalf of a school year
  • sendto cause something to go somewhere
  • seniorolder, or higher in rank
  • sensea feeling, or bodily perception
  • separatenot joined, different from others
  • seriouslyin a serious way, not jokingly
  • serveto give food or help to someone
  • severalmore than two but not very many
  • sewto join cloth with needle and thread
  • shadean area sheltered from sunlight
  • shadowa dark shape made by blocking light
  • shallused for future actions or polite offers
  • shampooa liquid soap for washing hair
  • shapethe outer form of something
  • shellhard covering of an animal or egg
  • shineto give off bright light
  • shocka sudden surprising or upsetting feeling
  • shootto fire a gun, or to film
  • shop assistanta person who helps customers in shops
  • shorethe land along the edge of water
  • shotan act of shooting, or a photograph
  • shouta loud call or cry
  • shutto close something
  • sightseeingvisiting interesting places as a tourist
  • significantimportant or large enough to notice
  • silencecomplete quiet, no sound
  • silentlywithout making any sound
  • sillyfoolish, not sensible
  • silvercolored like shiny gray metal
  • similaralmost the same as something else
  • simpleeasy to understand or do
  • simplyin a simple way, or just
  • sincefrom a particular time until now
  • singingmaking music with your voice
  • singleonly one, or not married
  • singularreferring to just one, a grammar form
  • sinka basin for washing dishes or hands
  • sitting rooma room for relaxing, a living room
  • situationthe circumstances at a certain time
  • skatefootwear with wheels or a blade
  • skateboardingthe sport of riding a skateboard
  • skatingmoving smoothly on skates
  • skia long flat board for snow
  • skiingthe sport of sliding on skis
  • slavea person owned by another person
  • sleeplessunable to sleep
  • sleepyfeeling tired, wanting to sleep
  • slicea thin flat piece of food
  • slidea smooth ramp for sliding down
  • slimthin, not fat
  • slowlyat a slow speed
  • smoothflat and even, not rough
  • smoothlyin an easy, smooth way
  • snacka small amount of food
  • snowboardingthe sport of riding a snowboard
  • soapa substance used for washing
  • societypeople living together as a group
  • socksoft clothing worn on the foot
  • sodaa sweet fizzy drink
  • softnot hard, pleasant to touch
  • soft drinka sweet fizzy drink, non-alcoholic
  • softlyin a quiet, gentle way
  • softwarecomputer programs and instructions
  • soldiera member of an army
  • solutionan answer to a problem
  • somebodysome person, an unknown person
  • somedayat some time in the future
  • somewherein or to an unknown place
  • soundsomething you can hear
  • sourcethe place something comes from
  • southrelating to the direction south
  • spacean empty area or outer space
  • spaceshipa vehicle that travels in space
  • spaghettilong thin pasta
  • speakera person who speaks, or a loudspeaker
  • specificparticular, exact, not general
  • speedhow fast something moves
  • spillto accidentally let liquid fall out
  • splashto make liquid fly and scatter
  • splitdivided into two or more parts
  • spoona tool for eating or stirring food
  • sports centera building for playing sports
  • spreada soft food you put on bread
  • squarehaving four equal sides
  • stadiuma large place for sports events
  • staffthe people who work somewhere
  • stairone step in a staircase
  • stampa small sticker for mail
  • statea part of a country, or condition
  • statementsomething said or written officially
  • statuea figure made of stone or metal
  • steaka thick slice of meat
  • stealto take something that is not yours
  • stomachthe organ that digests food
  • stomachachepain in the stomach
  • stormvery bad weather with wind and rain
  • stovea device used for cooking
  • strangera person you do not know
  • strategya plan to achieve a goal
  • strengthphysical power, or a good quality
  • strikeworkers stopping work to protest
  • stringthin cord used for tying
  • stronglywith great force or strong belief
  • structurethe way something is built or arranged
  • stuffthings, objects, or belongings
  • stylea particular way of doing something
  • succeedto achieve what you wanted
  • successachieving what you wanted
  • successfullyin a way that achieves success
  • suchof this or that kind
  • suddenhappening quickly and unexpectedly
  • suggestto give an idea or plan
  • suita matching jacket and trousers
  • suitableright or appropriate for something
  • suitcasea case for carrying clothes when traveling
  • summarya short statement of main points
  • sunflowera tall plant with a yellow flower
  • sunglassesdark glasses that protect eyes from the sun
  • sunlightlight that comes from the sun
  • superlativegrammar form showing the highest degree
  • superstara very famous and successful performer
  • suppera meal eaten in the evening
  • supporthelp or encouragement given to someone
  • surfingthe sport of riding waves on a board
  • surnameyour family name
  • surprisedfeeling a sense of surprise
  • surprisingcausing a feeling of surprise
  • surviveto stay alive after danger
  • swallowto make food go down your throat
  • sweatto produce moisture through the skin
  • sweatera warm knitted piece of clothing
  • sweethearta person you love dearly
  • swimming costumeclothing worn for swimming
  • swimsuitclothing worn for swimming
  • symbola sign that represents something
  • symphonya long piece of music for orchestra
  • systemconnected parts working together

T

  • table tennisa game played with paddles on a table
  • tablespoona large spoon used for measuring
  • talenta natural ability to do something well
  • tapa device that controls water flow
  • tapea thin strip for sticking or recording
  • targeta goal or thing aimed at
  • taska piece of work to be done
  • teara drop of water from the eye
  • teenagerelating to people aged thirteen to nineteen
  • teenagera person aged thirteen to nineteen
  • temperaturehow hot or cold something is
  • terrifyto make someone very afraid
  • terroristrelating to terrorism or terrorists
  • textwritten words, or a phone message
  • text messagea written message sent by phone
  • textbooka book used for studying a subject
  • theirsbelonging to them
  • themselvesthey, used to refer back to them
  • thereforefor that reason, as a result
  • thiefa person who steals things
  • thirdnumber three in a series
  • thirstyneeding something to drink
  • thoughalthough, in spite of that
  • thoughtan idea in your mind
  • thousandthe number 1000
  • thunderstorma storm with thunder and lightning
  • tidyneat and well organized
  • tiea strip of cloth worn around the neck
  • tightsa tight garment covering the legs
  • tilluntil a certain time
  • timetablea plan showing when things happen
  • tiphelpful advice, or extra money given
  • titlethe name of a book or film
  • toastbrowned bread heated until crisp
  • toeone of the parts of the foot
  • tonethe quality of a sound or voice
  • toothachepain in a tooth
  • toothbrusha small brush for cleaning teeth
  • toura trip made to see places
  • tour guidea person who shows tourists around
  • tourista person who travels for pleasure
  • towardin the direction of
  • tracka path used for running or racing
  • tradebuying and selling of goods
  • traditiona custom passed down through generations
  • traditionalfollowing old customs and beliefs
  • trafficvehicles moving along a road
  • traffic lighta signal that controls traffic
  • trainingthe process of learning a skill
  • trama vehicle that runs on city rails
  • trapa device for catching animals
  • travelera person who travels
  • treasurevaluable things such as gold or jewels
  • tricka clever action meant to fool someone
  • troublea problem or difficulty
  • trulygenuinely, in a real way
  • trustto believe someone is honest
  • truthwhat is true, not false
  • tunea simple series of musical notes
  • twiceon two occasions

U

V

  • valleylow land lying between hills
  • valuehow much something is worth
  • verba word describing an action or state
  • video gamea game played on a screen
  • viewwhat you can see, or an opinion
  • villagea small community in the countryside
  • violentusing physical force to hurt someone
  • violina small stringed musical instrument
  • visitora person who visits a place
  • vocabularythe words known and used
  • voicethe sound made when speaking or singing

W

  • walkingthe activity of moving on foot
  • walleta small case for carrying money
  • wanderto walk around without a clear goal
  • washing machinea machine that washes clothes
  • washing-upwashing dirty dishes after a meal
  • wavea moving ridge of water in the sea
  • weaknot strong, lacking power
  • wealtha large amount of money or riches
  • webthe internet, or a spider's net
  • web pagea document you view on the internet
  • websitea set of pages on the internet
  • weddinga marriage ceremony
  • weekdaya day that is not the weekend
  • weeklyhappening once every week
  • weepa period of crying
  • weighto measure how heavy something is
  • weighthow heavy a person or thing is
  • well-knownknown by many people, famous
  • westrelating to the direction west
  • wetcovered in water or another liquid
  • whateverany, no matter which one
  • wheelchaira chair with wheels for disabled people
  • whileduring the time that something happens
  • wholecomplete, all of something
  • whomwhich person, used as an object
  • widemeasuring a lot from side to side
  • widelyover a large area or by many
  • wildliving in nature, not tamed
  • windyhaving a lot of wind
  • winean alcoholic drink made from grapes
  • winnera person who wins something
  • wisdomgood judgment gained from experience
  • wisehaving good judgment, sensible
  • withininside, not beyond a limit
  • withoutnot having something
  • wonderto want to know something
  • woodthe hard material trees are made of
  • woodenmade of wood
  • woolsoft hair from sheep used for cloth
  • worldwidethroughout the whole world
  • worriedfeeling anxious about something
  • worsemore bad than something else
  • worstmost bad, the least good
  • writingthe activity or skill of writing

Y

  • yeahyes, used informally
  • youththe period of being young

Z

  • zonean area with a particular feature

Exam equivalence: A2 corresponds to roughly Cambridge A2 Key (KET), Eiken Grade 3, or TOEIC ~225-545. Values are approximate and vary by exam session.

Levels come from the CEFR-J Vocabulary Profile v1.5 by Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the Octanove Vocabulary Profile C1/C2 by Octanove Labs, CC BY-SA 4.0 Meanings and example sentences are written by VocaFlare.

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