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A2 English vocabulary

543 words at A2 (elementary) from the 5,000 most common in English, commonest first. Levels are a considered judgement per word, not an official mapping, and inflected forms such as “went” are listed under their base word.

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RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample
0093 may to be allowed; or marking possibility /ˈmeɪ/ verb A2 May I come in?
0121 such of that kind /ˈsʌtʃ/ determiner A2 It was such a long day.
0132 since from a past time until now; because /ˈsɪns/ preposition, conjunction A2 We have lived here since May.
0140 during throughout a period /ˈdʊɹɪŋ/ preposition A2 It rained during the night.
0147 own belonging to oneself /ˈoʊn/ adjective, verb A2 She has her own car.
0162 against touching, or in opposition to /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition A2 He leaned against the wall.
0177 set to place; or a group belonging together /ˈsɛt/ verb, noun A2 She set the plates on the table.
0179 until up to the time that /ənˈtɪl/ preposition, conjunction A2 We waited until midnight.
0185 state a condition; or a political region /ˈsteɪt/ noun A2 The state pays for schools.
0206 might marking a slight possibility /ˈmaɪt/ verb A2 It might rain later.
0211 once on one occasion; formerly /ˈwʌns/ adverb A2 I met her once, years ago.
0212 power the ability to act or control /ˈpaʊɚ/ noun A2 The storm cut the power.
0214 case an instance; or a legal matter /ˈkeɪs/ noun A2 In that case, we should go.
0215 company a business; or being with others /ˈkʌmpəˌni/ noun A2 She works for a small company.
0222 war armed fighting between nations /ˈwɔɹ/ noun A2 The war lasted four years.
0226 point a sharp tip; or a single item /ˈpɔɪnt/ noun A2 That is a good point.
0227 business buying and selling; a firm /ˈbɪznəs/ noun A2 She runs her own business.
0228 million the number 1,000,000 /ˈmɪljən/ numeral A2 The city has two million people.
0234 though despite that, often added at the end /ˈðoʊ/ conjunction A2 He came, though he was tired.
0236 system a set of parts working as a whole /ˈsɪstəm/ noun A2 The heating system is old.
0240 ever at any time /ˈɛvɚ/ adverb A2 Have you ever been to Greece?
0252 become to grow to be /bɪˈkʌm/ verb A2 She wants to become a doctor.
0256 public open to everyone /ˈpʌblɪk/ adjective, noun A2 The park is open to the public.
0258 able having the skill or chance to /ˈeɪbəl/ adjective A2 I was not able to come.
0259 president the elected head of a country /ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnt/ noun A2 The president spoke on television.
0260 order a command; or an arrangement /ˈɔɹdɚ/ noun, verb A2 The books are in order.
0261 along following the length of /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition A2 We walked along the river.
0271 yet up to now; nevertheless /ˈjɛt/ adverb A2 She has not arrived yet.
0275 area a region, or an extent of surface /ˈɛɹiə/ noun A2 This area is very quiet.
0292 less a smaller amount /ˈlɛs/ determiner, adverb A2 I have less time this week.
0293 least the smallest amount /ˈlist/ adverb A2 It costs at least twenty euros.
0294 care to be concerned; attention given /ˈkɛɹ/ noun, verb A2 Take care on the road.
0297 believe to accept as true /bɪˈliv/ verb A2 I believe you.
0324 national belonging to a whole country /ˈnæʃənəl/ adjective A2 Monday is a national holiday.
0329 history the record of past events /ˈhɪstɚi/ noun A2 He teaches history at the school.
0330 service work done for others /ˈsɝvəs/ noun A2 The service was very slow.
0332 possible able to happen /ˈpɑsəbəl/ adjective A2 Is it possible to change the date?
0334 law a rule the country enforces /ˈlɔ/ noun A2 The law changed last year.
0337 actually in reality /ˈækˌtʃuəli/ adverb A2 It is actually quite simple.
0339 either one or the other of two /ˈiðɚ/ determiner, conjunction A2 Either day suits me.
0347 across from one side to the other /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition A2 We swam across the river.
0348 information facts told or learned /ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun A2 I need more information.
0355 hold to keep in the hand /ˈhoʊld/ verb A2 Hold this for a moment.
0359 whole complete, with nothing left out /ˈhoʊl/ adjective A2 We spent the whole day there.
0362 local belonging to a small nearby area /ˈloʊkəl/ adjective A2 We shop at the local market.
0368 special better or different from the usual /ˈspɛʃəl/ adjective A2 Today is a special day.
0372 past the time gone by; beyond /ˈpæst/ noun, preposition A2 We walked past the church.
0375 main chief, or most important /ˈmeɪn/ adjective A2 The main door is locked.
0376 hit to strike /ˈhɪt/ verb A2 The ball hit the window.
0390 return to come or give back /ɹɪˈtɝn/ verb, noun A2 We return on Sunday.
0391 fact something known to be so /ˈfækt/ noun A2 In fact, she was right.
0395 future the time still to come /ˈfjutʃɚ/ noun A2 We must plan for the future.
0396 season one of the four parts of the year /ˈsizən/ noun A2 Summer is my favourite season.
0399 king a male ruler by birth /ˈkɪŋ/ noun A2 The king opened the parliament.
0404 plan a worked-out intention /ˈplæn/ noun, verb A2 We have a plan for Saturday.
0405 space an empty extent; the region beyond the sky /ˈspeɪs/ noun A2 There is no space in the cupboard.
0411 strong having great physical power /ˈstɹɔŋ/ adjective A2 He is very strong.
0418 per for each /ˈpɝ/ preposition A2 It costs ten euros per person.
0420 age how long something has existed /ˈeɪdʒ/ noun A2 At what age did you start?
0421 dead no longer alive /ˈdɛd/ adjective A2 The battery is dead.
0423 land solid ground, not sea /ˈlænd/ noun, verb A2 They bought some land.
0424 instead in place of the other /ˌɪnˈstɛd/ adverb A2 Take the bus instead.
0425 finally at last /ˈfaɪnəli/ adverb A2 The bus finally arrived.
0431 clear easy to see through or understand /ˈklɪɹ/ adjective, verb A2 The sky is clear today.
0435 probably most likely /ˈpɹɑbəˌbli/ adverb A2 She is probably at work.
0438 mind the part of a person that thinks /ˈmaɪnd/ noun, verb A2 I changed my mind.
0440 form the shape of something; to shape it /ˈfɔɹm/ noun, verb A2 Please fill in this form.
0444 energy the power to do work /ˈɛnɚdʒi/ noun A2 I have no energy today.
0449 bit a small piece /ˈbɪt/ noun A2 Wait a bit longer.
0452 final coming at the very end /ˈfaɪnəl/ adjective A2 This is the final call.
0457 rest what remains; to stop and relax /ˈɹɛst/ noun, verb A2 You need a rest.
0462 field open land; or a branch of study /ˈfild/ noun A2 The horses are in the field.
0464 heart the organ that pumps blood /ˈhɑɹt/ noun A2 My heart was beating fast.
0468 health the condition of the body /ˈhɛlθ/ noun A2 Her health has improved.
0473 reason why something is so; the power to think /ˈɹizən/ noun A2 There is no reason to worry.
0479 quite fairly, or completely /ˈkwaɪt/ adverb A2 The room is quite small.
0488 level height reached; flat and even /ˈlɛvəl/ noun A2 The water level is low.
0496 meeting an occasion when people come together /ˈmitɪŋ/ noun A2 The meeting starts at ten.
0501 church a building for Christian worship /ˈtʃɝtʃ/ noun A2 The church is very old.
0502 university where degrees are taught /ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/ noun A2 She studies at the university.
0510 low close to the ground /ˈloʊ/ adjective A2 The prices are low here.
0511 common happening often; shared by many /ˈkɑmən/ adjective A2 It is a common mistake.
0513 continue to keep on /kənˈtɪnju/ verb A2 Please continue.
0518 alone with nobody else /əˈloʊn/ adjective, adverb A2 She lives alone.
0522 fight to struggle against someone /ˈfaɪt/ verb, noun A2 They fight about money.
0527 club a group meeting for an interest /ˈklʌb/ noun A2 He joined a tennis club.
0528 star a burning point of light in the sky /ˈstɑɹ/ noun A2 There is one star in the sky.
0532 share to divide and give a part /ˈʃɛɹ/ verb, noun A2 We share an office.
0535 international between nations /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəl/ adjective A2 She works for an international company.
0542 above higher up than /əˈbʌv/ preposition A2 The shelf is above the sink.
0547 chance a possibility, or good luck /ˈtʃæns/ noun A2 Give me one more chance.
0556 project a planned piece of work /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ noun A2 The project took two years.
0560 program a plan of what will happen /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ noun A2 The program starts at eight.
0564 ground the surface of the earth /ˈɡɹaʊnd/ noun A2 The ground was still wet.
0566 personal belonging to one particular individual; private /ˈpɝsɪnəl/ adjective A2 These are personal papers.
0569 fall to drop toward the ground /ˈfɔl/ verb, noun A2 Be careful not to fall.
0586 cost the money needed to buy /ˈkɑst/ noun, verb A2 The cost was too high.
0587 college a place of higher learning /ˈkɑlɪdʒ/ noun A2 He starts college in autumn.
0590 video a recording of moving pictures /ˈvɪdioʊ/ noun A2 She sent me a video.
0599 simple plain, and easy to grasp /ˈsɪmpəl/ adjective A2 It is a simple question.
0604 couple two of something; two partners /ˈkʌpəl/ noun A2 A couple of friends came.
0608 married joined as husband and wife /ˈmɛɹid/ adjective A2 They got married in June.
0609 result what follows from a cause /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ noun A2 The result was a surprise.
0612 earth the planet we live on /ˈɝθ/ noun A2 The earth was dry and hard.
0617 serious grave, and not to be joked about /ˈsɪɹiəs/ adjective A2 It is a serious problem.
0618 middle the point equally far from the edges /ˈmɪdəl/ noun, adjective A2 Sit in the middle row.
0630 island land with water all round /ˈaɪlənd/ noun A2 The island has one village.
0636 offer to hold out for acceptance /ˈɔfɚ/ verb, noun A2 They offer free coffee.
0653 perhaps possibly, though not certainly /pɚˈhæps/ adverb A2 Perhaps she missed the train.
0654 type a kind or sort /ˈtaɪp/ noun A2 What type of bread is this?
0659 bill a demand for payment; a draft law /ˈbɪl/ noun A2 Could we have the bill, please?
0660 natural existing in the world without being made by people /ˈnætʃɚəl/ adjective A2 It is a natural colour.
0666 exactly precisely, with no difference /ɪɡˈzæktli/ adverb A2 That is exactly what I meant.
0672 poor having very little money /ˈpuɹ/ adjective A2 The family was very poor.
0677 popular liked by many /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ adjective A2 The beach is popular in summer.
0684 beginning the first part /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ noun A2 Start at the beginning.
0686 similar alike, but not identical /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adjective A2 The two houses are similar.
0687 nearly almost /ˈnɪɹli/ adverb A2 It is nearly midnight.
0696 player someone taking part in a game /ˈpleɪɚ/ noun A2 He is the best player here.
0697 complete having every part /kəmˈplit/ adjective, verb A2 The work is complete.
0700 central at or near the middle /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adjective A2 The hotel is very central.
0702 step one movement of the foot; a stage /ˈstɛp/ noun, verb A2 Mind the step.
0706 pass to go by, or to hand over /ˈpæs/ verb A2 Could you pass the salt?
0715 round shaped like a circle /ˈɹaʊnd/ adjective, noun A2 The table is round.
0720 gold the precious yellow metal /ˈɡoʊld/ noun, adjective A2 The ring is gold.
0725 member someone belonging to a group /ˈmɛmbɚ/ noun A2 She is a member of the club.
0728 safe free from harm /ˈseɪf/ adjective A2 The money is safe here.
0729 gas a substance that is neither solid nor liquid /ˈɡæs/ noun A2 The gas was turned off.
0734 view what can be seen; an opinion /ˈvju/ noun A2 The view from here is lovely.
0737 note a short written record /ˈnoʊt/ noun, verb A2 She left a note on the table.
0744 voice the sound a person makes speaking /ˈvɔɪs/ noun A2 Her voice is very quiet.
0750 perfect with nothing at all wrong /pɚˈfɛkt/ adjective A2 The weather was perfect.
0753 rock hard stone /ˈɹɑk/ noun A2 We sat on a flat rock.
0756 choice the act of picking between options /ˈtʃɔɪs/ noun A2 It was a difficult choice.
0765 modern of the present age /ˈmɑdɚn/ adjective A2 It is a modern building.
0767 check to look at and make sure /ˈtʃɛk/ verb, noun A2 Check the time, please.
0781 towards in the direction of /təˈwɔɹdz/ preposition A2 He walked towards the door.
0782 quarter one of four equal parts /ˈkwɔɹtɚ/ noun A2 It is a quarter past six.
0788 oil a thick greasy liquid; petroleum /ˈɔɪl/ noun A2 Add a little oil.
0789 reach to arrive at, or stretch out to /ˈɹitʃ/ verb A2 We reach the coast by noon.
0790 capital the chief city; money for a business /ˈkæpətəl/ noun A2 Lisbon is the capital.
0791 band a group of musicians; a strip /ˈbænd/ noun A2 The band played until midnight.
0794 truth what is actually so /ˈtɹuθ/ noun A2 Tell me the truth.
0799 race a contest of speed; a division of people /ˈɹeɪs/ noun A2 The race starts at noon.
0806 cover to lay something over /ˈkʌvɚ/ verb, noun A2 Cover the pot for ten minutes.
0807 below lower down than /bɪˈloʊ/ preposition A2 The village lies below the castle.
0808 foreign belonging to another country /ˈfɔɹən/ adjective A2 She speaks three foreign languages.
0813 die to stop living /ˈdaɪ/ verb A2 These plants die in winter.
0814 practice repeated doing to get better /ˈpɹæktəs/ noun, verb A2 She needs more practice.
0817 normal usual, and as expected /ˈnɔɹməl/ adjective A2 It is normal to feel tired.
0823 deep going a long way down /ˈdip/ adjective A2 The water is deep here.
0825 build to put up by joining parts /ˈbɪld/ verb A2 They will build a bridge.
0835 account a record of money; a description /əˈkaʊnt/ noun A2 I opened a bank account.
0838 guy a man, spoken informally /ˈɡaɪ/ noun A2 A guy asked me the time.
0855 hall a large room, or an entrance space /ˈhɔl/ noun A2 The hall was full.
0857 percent out of every hundred /pɚˈsɛnt/ noun A2 Only ten percent voted.
0863 science knowledge got by observation and experiment /ˈsaɪəns/ noun A2 She teaches science.
0874 pretty fairly; or pleasant to look at /ˈpɹɪti/ adverb, adjective A2 The garden is pretty.
0879 post a job; the mail; an upright timber /ˈpoʊst/ noun, verb A2 The post arrives at nine.
0893 seem to give the impression of being /ˈsim/ verb A2 They seem happy here.
0901 huge extremely large /ˈhjudʒ/ adjective A2 They live in a huge house.
0906 feeling an emotion, or what touch tells you /ˈfilɪŋ/ noun A2 I have a strange feeling.
0921 sort a kind or type; to put in order /ˈsɔɹt/ noun, verb A2 What sort of car is it?
0923 rule a statement of what is allowed /ˈɹul/ noun A2 That is the first rule.
0926 straight going without a bend /ˈstɹeɪt/ adjective, adverb A2 Go straight on.
0933 difference how two things are not alike /ˈdɪfɚəns/ noun A2 I see no difference.
0939 join to put together, or to become a member /ˈdʒɔɪn/ verb A2 Will you join us?
0940 lose to be unable to find, or to be beaten /ˈluz/ verb A2 Do not lose the key.
0950 meaning what a word or act stands for /ˈminɪŋ/ noun A2 I know the meaning of that word.
0951 goal what is aimed at; a score in football /ˈɡoʊl/ noun A2 Their first goal came early.
0955 ship a large vessel that goes to sea /ˈʃɪp/ noun A2 The ship left at dawn.
0956 secret kept from other people /ˈsikɹət/ noun, adjective A2 It is a secret.
0967 carry to take from one place to another /ˈkæɹi/ verb A2 Can you carry this bag?
0973 machine a device with moving parts doing work /məˈʃin/ noun A2 The machine is broken.
0981 fair just and even-handed; light in colour /ˈfɛɹ/ adjective A2 That does not seem fair.
0982 wish to want something unlikely /ˈwɪʃ/ verb, noun A2 I wish you luck.
0991 begin to make a start /bɪˈɡɪn/ verb A2 Let us begin.
0993 double twice as much /ˈdʌbəl/ adjective, verb A2 We booked a double room.
0994 subject what is being discussed; a field of study /səbˈdʒɛkt/ noun A2 Change the subject, please.
1003 title the name of a book, film or song /ˈtaɪtəl/ noun A2 What is the title of the book?
1005 western in or from the part where the sun sets /ˈwɛstɚn/ adjective A2 They live in western France.
1008 flight a journey by plane /ˈflaɪt/ noun A2 Our flight leaves at six.
1009 drop to let something fall /ˈdɹɑp/ verb, noun A2 Do not drop the glass.
1016 ring a circle of metal worn on a finger /ˈɹɪŋ/ noun, verb A2 She wore a gold ring.
1024 bar a place that serves drinks; or a long rod /ˈbɑɹ/ noun A2 We met at a bar near the station.
1032 cash money in coins and notes /ˈkæʃ/ noun A2 Can I pay in cash?
1035 pick to choose; or to pull off a fruit or flower /ˈpɪk/ verb A2 Pick a card, any card.
1038 lady a polite word for a woman /ˈleɪdi/ noun A2 An old lady sat next to me.
1055 none not one, or not any /ˈnʌn/ pronoun A2 None of my friends came.
1058 pain the feeling of being hurt /ˈpeɪn/ noun A2 I have a pain in my back.
1073 dangerous likely to cause harm /ˈdeɪndʒɚəs/ adjective A2 The road is dangerous at night.
1081 queen a female ruler, or the wife of a king /ˈkwin/ noun A2 The queen visited the town.
1084 bridge a structure carrying a road over a river /ˈbɹɪdʒ/ noun A2 We walked across the bridge.
1085 cross to go from one side to the other /ˈkɹɔs/ verb, noun A2 Look both ways before you cross.
1095 tour a trip visiting several places /ˈtʊɹ/ noun, verb A2 We went on a tour of the city.
1097 certainly without any doubt /ˈsɝtənli/ adverb A2 I will certainly be there.
1113 manager a person in charge of a business or team /ˈmænədʒɚ/ noun A2 I want to speak to the manager.
1124 wide measuring a lot from side to side /ˈwaɪd/ adjective A2 The river is very wide here.
1125 cool slightly cold; or fashionable and good /ˈkul/ adjective A2 It is cool in the evening.
1127 extra more than usual or needed /ˈɛkstɹə/ adjective, adverb A2 Can I have an extra blanket?
1128 quick taking little time /ˈkwɪk/ adjective A2 Can I ask you a quick question?
1129 online on the internet /ˈɔnˌlaɪn/ adjective, adverb A2 I bought the tickets online.
1141 expect to think something will happen /ɪkˈspɛkt/ verb A2 I expect he will be late.
1153 wind air moving across the land /ˈwaɪnd/ noun A2 The wind blew all night.
1161 partner the person someone lives with or loves; or a co-owner of a business /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ noun A2 She lives with her partner.
1162 easily without difficulty /ˈizəli/ adverb A2 She won the race easily.
1164 shut to close /ˈʃʌt/ verb A2 Please shut the door.
1167 traffic cars and other vehicles moving on roads /ˈtɹæfɪk/ noun A2 There was heavy traffic on the road.
1170 choose to decide which one you want /ˈtʃuz/ verb A2 Choose the colour you like.
1178 dream images and events in the mind during sleep /ˈdɹim/ noun, verb A2 I had a strange dream last night.
1189 interested wanting to know or learn more about something /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adjective A2 Are you interested in art?
1216 count to say numbers in order; or to find the total /ˈkaʊnt/ verb A2 Count to ten slowly.
1233 explain to make something clear /ɪkˈspleɪn/ verb A2 Can you explain the rules?
1237 touch to put your hand on something /ˈtʌtʃ/ verb, noun A2 Do not touch the paint.
1240 direction the way something moves or faces /dɚˈɛkʃən/ noun A2 Which direction is the station?
1242 fit to be the right size; or healthy and strong /ˈfɪt/ verb, adjective A2 These shoes do not fit.
1243 spend to pay out money; or to pass time /ˈspɛnd/ verb A2 How much did you spend?
1254 square an open space in a town; or a shape with four equal sides /ˈskwɛɹ/ noun, adjective A2 We met in the main square.
1262 pair two things of the same kind used together /ˈpɛɹ/ noun A2 I bought a new pair of shoes.
1273 twice two times /ˈtwaɪs/ adverb A2 I have been there twice.
1282 seat a place to sit /ˈsit/ noun A2 Is this seat free?
1283 stone hard solid rock material /ˈstoʊn/ noun A2 The wall is made of stone.
1284 bottom the lowest part of something /ˈbɑtəm/ noun A2 The keys are at the bottom of my bag.
1306 skin the outer covering of the body /ˈskɪn/ noun A2 She has very pale skin.
1315 van a small covered vehicle for goods /ˈvæn/ noun A2 They moved the furniture in a van.
1323 catch to take hold of something moving /ˈkætʃ/ verb A2 Catch the ball!
1331 impossible not able to happen or be done /ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəl/ adjective A2 It is impossible to sleep here.
1340 fresh newly made or picked /ˈfɹɛʃ/ adjective A2 We buy fresh bread every day.
1352 camp a place where people stay in tents or huts /ˈkæmp/ noun, verb A2 The children went to summer camp.
1360 moon the large body that goes round the earth /ˈmun/ noun A2 The moon is bright tonight.
1361 agree to have the same opinion /əˈɡɹi/ verb A2 I agree with you.
1363 driver a person who operates a car, bus or truck /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ noun A2 The driver stopped the bus.
1374 yeah yes, in casual speech /ˈjæ/ interjection A2 Yeah, that sounds good.
1387 text written words; or a message sent by phone /ˈtɛkst/ noun, verb A2 Read the text carefully.
1389 hill a raised area of land, lower than a mountain /ˈhɪl/ noun A2 Our house is on a hill.
1391 score the number of points in a game /ˈskɔɹ/ noun, verb A2 What was the final score?
1419 wedding the ceremony where two people marry /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ noun A2 Their wedding is in June.
1425 enter to go into a place; or to type information in /ˈɛntɚ/ verb A2 Please enter the room quietly.
1430 journey travel from one place to another /ˈdʒɝni/ noun A2 The journey took six hours.
1446 forest a large area covered with trees /ˈfɔɹəst/ noun A2 We got lost in the forest.
1453 sweet tasting of sugar /ˈswit/ adjective A2 This cake is too sweet.
1457 surprise something unexpected /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ noun, verb A2 What a lovely surprise!
1459 promise to say you will certainly do something /ˈpɹɑməs/ verb, noun A2 I promise to call you.
1464 festival a series of events like music or films, held each year /ˈfɛstəvəl/ noun A2 The town holds a music festival every summer.
1465 accident something bad that happens by chance, causing harm /ˈæksədənt/ noun A2 He had a car accident.
1466 artist a person who paints, draws or creates art /ˈɑɹtəst/ noun A2 She is a famous artist.
1477 push to press against something to move it away /ˈpʊʃ/ verb, noun A2 Push the door to open it.
1509 screen the flat surface that shows pictures on a device /ˈskɹin/ noun A2 The screen on my phone is cracked.
1511 shape the outline or form of something /ˈʃeɪp/ noun, verb A2 The table is round in shape.
1513 pull to move something toward you with force /ˈpʊl/ verb, noun A2 Pull the door to open it.
1514 suit a matching jacket and trousers or skirt /ˈsut/ noun, verb A2 He wore a dark suit to work.
1520 boss the person in charge of your work /ˈbɑs/ noun A2 My boss let me leave early.
1525 hurt to cause pain or injury /ˈhɝt/ verb, adjective A2 Did you hurt your leg?
1534 opinion what someone thinks about something /əˈpɪnjən/ noun A2 What is your opinion of the plan?
1539 corner the point where two streets or walls meet /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ noun A2 The shop is on the corner.
1545 nobody not a single person /ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi/ pronoun A2 Nobody answered the phone.
1556 kid a child or young person /ˈkɪd/ noun A2 Our kid is five years old.
1564 throw to send something into the air using your arm /ˈθɹoʊ/ verb A2 Throw me the ball.
1572 advice an opinion about what someone should do /ædˈvaɪs/ noun A2 Can you give me some advice?
1582 guess to give an answer without being sure /ˈɡɛs/ verb, noun A2 Can you guess my age?
1600 silver a shiny grey precious metal /ˈsɪlvɚ/ noun, adjective A2 She wore a silver ring.
1618 temperature how hot or cold something is /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚ/ noun A2 The temperature dropped below freezing.
1624 fan someone who greatly admires a team, star or band /ˈfæn/ noun A2 He is a big football fan.
1627 gift something given to someone without payment /ˈɡɪft/ noun A2 Thank you for the lovely gift.
1632 hey a call to get attention or say hello /ˈheɪ/ interjection A2 Hey, wait for me!
1636 metal a hard shiny material such as iron or gold /ˈmɛtəl/ noun A2 The door is made of metal.
1641 decide to make a choice after thinking /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/ verb A2 I cannot decide what to wear.
1643 zero the number 0, meaning nothing /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ numeral A2 It was zero degrees last night.
1652 anywhere in or to any place at all /ˈɛniˌwɛɹ/ adverb A2 You can sit anywhere you like.
1673 ocean a very large area of sea /ˈoʊʃən/ noun A2 They sailed across the ocean.
1689 improve to make or become better /ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ verb A2 I want to improve my English.
1690 suggest to mention an idea or possible plan to others /səˈdʒɛst/ verb A2 I suggest we leave early.
1695 mobile able to be moved or carried easily /ˈmoʊbəl/ adjective, noun A2 My mobile phone is broken.
1711 flat level and smooth, with no hills or bumps /ˈflæt/ adjective, noun A2 The land here is very flat.
1727 pop modern popular music with a catchy tune /ˈpɑp/ noun, verb A2 She loves pop music.
1730 amazing extremely surprising or very good /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adjective A2 The view from the top was amazing.
1740 proud pleased about something you or others have done /ˈpɹaʊd/ adjective A2 I am proud of my daughter.
1741 bowl a deep round dish for food /ˈboʊl/ noun A2 She ate a bowl of soup.
1744 fifth number five in order /ˈfɪfθ/ numeral A2 This is my fifth visit to Rome.
1750 winner the person or team that comes first /ˈwɪnɚ/ noun A2 The winner gets a gold medal.
1758 guide a person who shows visitors around a place /ˈɡaɪd/ noun, verb A2 Our guide showed us the old town.
1759 usual happening or done most of the time /ˈjuʒəwəl/ adjective A2 We met at the usual place.
1761 worry to keep thinking about problems and feel uneasy /ˈwɝi/ verb, noun A2 Do not worry about me.
1767 fashion the popular style of clothes at a particular time /ˈfæʃən/ noun A2 She works in fashion.
1776 wood the hard material that trees are made of /ˈwʊd/ noun A2 The table is made of wood.
1791 bell a hollow metal object that rings when struck /ˈbɛl/ noun A2 The church bell rang at noon.
1794 medicine a substance taken to treat an illness /ˈmɛdəsən/ noun A2 Take this medicine twice a day.
1796 discuss to talk about something with others /dɪˈskʌs/ verb A2 We need to discuss the plan.
1799 hole an empty space or opening in something /ˈhoʊl/ noun A2 There is a hole in my sock.
1807 wake to stop sleeping, or make someone stop sleeping /ˈweɪk/ verb A2 Please wake me at seven.
1808 empty with nothing inside /ˈɛmpti/ adjective, verb A2 The fridge is empty.
1822 storm very bad weather with strong winds and rain /ˈstɔɹm/ noun A2 The storm knocked down trees.
1825 conversation a talk between two or more people /ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/ noun A2 We had a long conversation.
1845 strange unusual and hard to understand /ˈstɹeɪndʒ/ adjective A2 I heard a strange noise.
1847 anyway despite that; in any case /ˈɛniˌweɪ/ adverb A2 It was raining, but we went anyway.
1875 suddenly quickly and without warning /ˈsʌdənli/ adverb A2 Suddenly the lights went out.
1878 useful helping you to do or get something /ˈjusfəl/ adjective A2 This is a very useful book.
1881 excited very happy and eager about something /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/ adjective A2 The children are excited about the trip.
1885 taste the flavour something has in the mouth /ˈteɪst/ noun, verb A2 I do not like the taste of coffee.
1896 hero a person admired for doing something brave /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ noun A2 He became a national hero.
1903 noise a sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one /ˈnɔɪz/ noun A2 Stop making that noise!
1914 somewhere in or to a place not named /ˈsʌmˌwɛɹ/ adverb A2 I left my keys somewhere.
1927 castle a large strong building with thick walls, built long ago /ˈkæsəl/ noun A2 We visited an old castle.
1933 theatre a building where plays are performed /ˈθiətɚ/ noun A2 We went to the theatre last night.
1936 unfortunately sadly; used when giving bad news /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətli/ adverb A2 Unfortunately, the shop was closed.
1945 careful giving attention to avoid harm or mistakes /ˈkɛɹfəl/ adjective A2 Be careful when you cross the road.
1949 adult a fully grown person /əˈdʌlt/ noun, adjective A2 Tickets cost ten euros for an adult.
1950 fill to make something full /ˈfɪl/ verb A2 Fill the bottle with water.
1953 crazy very foolish or mad /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adjective A2 That is a crazy idea.
1958 soft not hard or firm; smooth to touch /ˈsɑft/ adjective A2 The bed is very soft.
1964 smoke the grey cloud given off by something burning /ˈsmoʊk/ noun, verb A2 Smoke came out of the chimney.
1966 assistant a person who helps someone, or serves in a shop /əˈsɪstənt/ noun A2 Ask the shop assistant for help.
1967 prepare to get ready, or make something ready /pɹiˈpɛɹ/ verb A2 I need to prepare for the exam.
1968 till up to the time of /ˈtɪl/ preposition, conjunction A2 The shop is open till six.
1972 writer a person who produces books or articles as a job /ˈɹaɪtɚ/ noun A2 She is a famous writer.
1981 truck a large road vehicle for carrying goods /ˈtɹʌk/ noun A2 A large truck blocked the road.
1982 weak not physically strong /ˈwik/ adjective A2 She felt weak after the illness.
1992 somebody a person not named or known /ˈsʌmˌbɑdi/ pronoun A2 Somebody left the door open.
1996 pool a large tank of water for swimming /ˈpul/ noun A2 The hotel has a swimming pool.
2000 sentence a group of words that makes a statement; or a punishment from a court /ˈsɛntəns/ noun, verb A2 Write a sentence using this word.
2002 lucky having good things happen by chance /ˈlʌki/ adjective A2 You were lucky to find a seat.
2007 kick to hit with the foot /ˈkɪk/ verb, noun A2 He tried to kick the ball.
2009 imagine to form a picture in the mind /ˌɪˈmædʒən/ verb A2 Imagine a world without cars.
2019 mistake something done wrongly /mɪˈsteɪk/ noun A2 I made a mistake in the email.
2024 magazine a thin paper publication with pictures, issued regularly /ˈmæɡəˌzin/ noun A2 She reads a fashion magazine.
2030 false not true or correct /ˈfɔls/ adjective A2 The story turned out to be false.
2036 bright full of light; or clever /ˈbɹaɪt/ adjective A2 The room is bright and sunny.
2037 painting a picture made with colours on canvas or paper /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ noun A2 She bought a painting of the sea.
2046 tower a tall narrow building /ˈtaʊɚ/ noun A2 We climbed the old tower.
2047 prize something given to the winner /ˈpɹaɪz/ noun A2 She won first prize.
2056 neck the part joining the head to the body /ˈnɛk/ noun A2 She wore a scarf around her neck.
2067 opposite facing across from; or completely different /ˈɑpəzət/ preposition, adjective A2 The bank is opposite the station.
2077 feed to give food to a person or animal /ˈfid/ verb A2 Did you feed the cat?
2081 guest a person invited to your home or an event /ˈɡɛst/ noun A2 We have a guest staying tonight.
2083 pilot a person who flies a plane /ˈpaɪlət/ noun A2 The pilot spoke to the passengers.
2085 celebrate to do something enjoyable for a special occasion /ˈsɛləˌbɹeɪt/ verb A2 Let us celebrate your birthday.
2114 worried anxious that something bad may happen /ˈwɝid/ adjective A2 I am worried about my exam.
2122 copy a thing made to be the same as another /ˈkɑpi/ noun, verb A2 Can I have a copy of the letter?
2131 fat having too much weight on the body /ˈfæt/ adjective, noun A2 The cat is getting fat.
2145 electricity power that runs lights and machines /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/ noun A2 The storm cut off the electricity.
2150 concert a performance of music in front of an audience /ˈkɑnsɚt/ noun A2 We went to a rock concert.
2152 palace a very large grand house for a king or queen /ˈpæləs/ noun A2 The queen lives in the palace.
2160 honey the sweet sticky food made by bees /ˈhʌni/ noun A2 I like honey on my toast.
2162 fix to repair something that is broken /ˈfɪks/ verb A2 Can you fix my bike?
2170 baseball an American game played with a bat and ball /ˈbeɪsˈbɔl/ noun A2 They play baseball every summer.
2171 plate a flat dish for food /ˈpleɪt/ noun A2 Put the cake on a plate.
2186 luck good or bad things that happen by chance /ˈlʌk/ noun A2 Good luck with your exam!
2205 surprised feeling shock because something was not expected /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adjective A2 I was surprised to see him there.
2212 customer a person who buys from a shop or business /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ noun A2 The customer asked for her money back.
2213 fishing the sport or job of catching animals from rivers and the sea /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun A2 My father loves fishing.
2216 describe to say what someone or something is like /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ verb A2 Can you describe the man you saw?
2239 plenty more than enough /ˈplɛnti/ pronoun A2 There is plenty of food for everyone.
2243 circle a perfectly round shape /ˈsɝkəl/ noun A2 Draw a circle on the page.
2248 terrible very bad or unpleasant /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ adjective A2 The food was terrible.
2263 dollar the money used in the United States and some other countries /ˈdɑlɚ/ noun A2 It costs one dollar.
2264 factory a building where goods are made by machines /ˈfæktɚi/ noun A2 He works in a car factory.
2283 everywhere in or to all places /ˈɛvɹiˌwɛɹ/ adverb A2 I looked everywhere for my keys.
2285 marry to become the husband or wife of someone /ˈmɛɹi/ verb A2 Will you marry me?
2305 cap a soft hat with a stiff part at the front /ˈkæp/ noun A2 He wore a baseball cap.
2349 comfortable pleasant to sit in or wear /ˈkʌmfɚtəbəl/ adjective A2 This chair is very comfortable.
2360 anybody any person at all /ˈɛnibədi/ pronoun A2 Did anybody see what happened?
2370 cent a coin worth one hundredth of a dollar or euro /ˈsɛnt/ noun A2 I did not spend a single cent.
2372 flag a piece of cloth with a pattern that stands for a country /ˈflæɡ/ noun A2 The flag has three colours.
2383 cooking preparing meals, or the food someone makes /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ noun A2 Her cooking is wonderful.
2386 prefer to like one thing more than another /pɹəˈfɝ/ verb A2 I prefer tea to coffee.
2387 roof the top covering of a building /ˈɹuf/ noun A2 There is a cat on the roof.
2403 paint a coloured liquid put on walls or pictures /ˈpeɪnt/ noun, verb A2 The paint is still wet.
2407 stadium a large sports ground with seats around it /ˈsteɪdiəm/ noun A2 The stadium holds fifty thousand people.
2419 theater a building where plays are performed /ˈθiətɚ/ noun A2 We went to the theater last night.
2427 drawing a picture made with a pencil or pen /ˈdɹɔɪŋ/ noun A2 The child made a drawing of a house.
2430 nervous worried and a little afraid /ˈnɝvəs/ adjective A2 I always feel nervous before exams.
2458 tiny extremely small /ˈtaɪni/ adjective A2 They live in a tiny flat.
2492 gate a door in a fence or wall /ˈɡeɪt/ noun A2 Close the garden gate.
2494 parking leaving a car somewhere for a time /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ noun A2 There is no parking in front of the school.
2500 plastic a light man-made material used for bags and bottles /ˈplæstɪk/ noun, adjective A2 The bottle is made of plastic.
2506 fantastic extremely good; wonderful /fænˈtæstɪk/ adjective A2 We had a fantastic holiday.
2509 pack to put things into a bag or box for travel /ˈpæk/ verb, noun A2 I need to pack my suitcase.
2510 ill not well in body; sick /ˈɪl/ adjective A2 She was ill for a week.
2514 cloud a white or grey mass floating in the sky /ˈklaʊd/ noun A2 A dark cloud covered the sun.
2520 lock a device that keeps a door shut until opened with a key /ˈlɑk/ noun, verb A2 Turn the key in the lock.
2533 introduce to present one person to another; or to bring in something new /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ verb A2 Let me introduce my wife.
2556 web the internet's system of linked pages; or a spider's net /ˈwɛb/ noun A2 I found the answer on the web.
2573 solve to find the answer to a problem /ˈsɑlv/ verb A2 Can you solve this puzzle?
2578 knife a tool with a sharp blade for cutting /ˈnaɪf/ noun A2 Cut the bread with a knife.
2584 wet covered in water or another liquid /ˈwɛt/ adjective A2 My shoes are wet.
2589 carefully with great attention, to avoid mistakes or harm /ˈkɛɹfəli/ adverb A2 Drive carefully in the rain.
2605 cream the thick fatty part of milk; or a lotion for the skin /ˈkɹim/ noun A2 Do you take cream in your coffee?
2606 entrance a door or gate where you go in /ˈɛntɹəns/ noun A2 Meet me at the main entrance.
2620 excuse a reason given to explain a fault /ɪkˈskjus/ noun, verb A2 That is not a good excuse.
2647 friendship a close relationship between people who like each other /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ noun A2 Their friendship lasted fifty years.
2659 jazz music with strong rhythms, often made up as it is played /ˈdʒæz/ noun A2 He loves listening to jazz.
2665 earn to get money for work you do /ˈɝn/ verb A2 How much do you earn?
2671 rent money paid regularly to use a home or room /ˈɹɛnt/ noun, verb A2 The rent is due on Monday.
2674 joke something said to make people laugh /ˈdʒoʊk/ noun, verb A2 He told a funny joke.
2680 belt a strip of leather worn around the waist /ˈbɛlt/ noun A2 He tightened his belt.
2691 mirror a glass surface that shows your image /ˈmɪɹɚ/ noun A2 She looked in the mirror.
2697 collect to gather things together, as a hobby or job /kəˈlɛkt/ verb A2 She likes to collect old coins.
2703 wheel a round object that turns to move a vehicle /ˈwil/ noun A2 The bike needs a new front wheel.
2715 battery a device that stores and supplies electric power /ˈbætɚi/ noun A2 My phone battery is low.
2722 actress a woman who performs in films or plays /ˈæktɹəs/ noun A2 She is a famous actress.
2731 parent a mother or father /ˈpɛɹənt/ noun A2 Every parent wants the best for their child.
2733 soldier a member of an army /ˈsoʊldʒɚ/ noun A2 The soldier stood guard.
2739 golf a game of hitting a small ball into holes with clubs /ˈɡɑlf/ noun A2 My father plays golf on Sundays.
2751 desert a large dry area with little rain and few plants /ˈdɛzɚt/ noun A2 The Sahara is a huge desert.
2762 sixth coming after the fifth in order /ˈsɪksθ/ numeral A2 She finished sixth in the race.
2769 kiss a touch with the lips to show love /ˈkɪs/ noun, verb A2 Give me a kiss.
2773 print to put words or pictures on paper with a machine /ˈpɹɪnt/ verb A2 Please print two copies.
2790 smell what you notice with your nose /ˈsmɛl/ noun, verb A2 I love the smell of fresh bread.
2809 thin not thick; or having little fat on the body /ˈθɪn/ adjective A2 She is tall and thin.
2810 sand tiny grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts /ˈsænd/ noun A2 The children played in the sand.
2854 diet the food a person usually eats; or a plan to lose weight /ˈdaɪət/ noun A2 She eats a healthy diet.
2860 loud making a lot of noise /ˈlaʊd/ adjective A2 The music is too loud.
2862 instructions written or spoken details about how to do something /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/ noun A2 Read the instructions carefully.
2863 pleased happy and satisfied /ˈplizd/ adjective A2 I am pleased to meet you.
2864 shoulder the part of the body between the neck and the arm /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ noun A2 He hurt his shoulder.
2873 adventure an exciting and unusual experience, often risky /ædˈvɛntʃɚ/ noun A2 The trip was a real adventure.
2883 glad pleased and happy about something /ˈɡlæd/ adjective A2 I am glad you came.
2894 bone one of the hard white parts of a skeleton /ˈboʊn/ noun A2 He broke a bone in his foot.
2937 belong to be owned by someone; or to be a member /bɪˈlɔŋ/ verb A2 Does this bag belong to you?
2948 stupid showing a lack of good sense /ˈstupəd/ adjective A2 That was a stupid mistake.
2969 medium of middle size or amount /ˈmidiəm/ adjective A2 I would like a medium coffee.
2976 abroad in or to a foreign country /əˈbɹɔd/ adverb A2 She has lived abroad for years.
2985 railway the track and system used by trains /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ noun A2 The railway runs along the coast.
2991 exit a door or way out of a place /ˈɛɡzɪt/ noun A2 Where is the exit?
3019 skill the ability to do something well /ˈskɪl/ noun A2 Cooking is a useful skill.
3021 passenger a person travelling in a vehicle but not driving it /ˈpæsəndʒɚ/ noun A2 The passenger sat by the window.
3042 confused unable to think clearly or understand /kənˈfjuzd/ adjective A2 I am confused by the instructions.
3050 pm after midday, when giving a time /ˈpiˈɛm/ adverb A2 The shop closes at 6 pm.
3052 discover to find something for the first time /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb A2 Scientists discover new species every year.
3056 cousin the child of your aunt or uncle /ˈkʌzən/ noun A2 My cousin lives in Canada.
3076 worker a person employed to do a job, often with their hands /ˈwɝkɚ/ noun A2 He is a hard worker.
3103 gallery a building or room for showing art /ˈɡælɚi/ noun A2 We visited an art gallery.
3106 pocket a small bag sewn into clothes /ˈpɑkət/ noun A2 He put the keys in his pocket.
3124 button a small part you press; or a fastening on clothes /ˈbʌtən/ noun A2 Press the red button.
3150 tail the part at the back end of an animal's body /ˈteɪl/ noun A2 The dog wagged its tail.
3165 cinema a building where films are shown /ˈsɪnəmə/ noun A2 Shall we go to the cinema?
3193 cry to have tears coming from your eyes /ˈkɹaɪ/ verb A2 The baby started to cry.
3196 badly poorly; or seriously /ˈbædli/ adverb A2 He was badly injured.
3208 midnight twelve o'clock at night /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ noun A2 The party ended at midnight.
3238 cleaning removing dirt from a house or object /ˈklinɪŋ/ noun A2 I do the cleaning on Saturdays.
3240 meters units of length of 100 centimetres, more than one /ˈmitɚz/ noun A2 The pool is fifty meters long.
3253 item a single thing in a list or group /ˈaɪtəm/ noun A2 Each item costs one euro.
3287 scared afraid /ˈskɛɹd/ adjective A2 She is scared of spiders.
3288 calendar a chart showing the days, weeks and months of a year /ˈkæləndɚ/ noun A2 Mark the date on your calendar.
3290 engineer a person who designs or builds machines, roads or systems /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹ/ noun A2 My brother is an engineer.
3299 dish food cooked in a particular way; or a bowl /ˈdɪʃ/ noun A2 Pasta is my favourite dish.
3324 mile a unit of distance of about 1.6 kilometres /ˈmaɪl/ noun A2 The beach is a mile away.
3358 seventh coming after the sixth /ˈsɛvənθ/ numeral A2 We live on the seventh floor.
3388 knock to hit a door to be let in /ˈnɑk/ verb A2 Please knock before entering.
3424 stomach the organ where food goes after you swallow it /ˈstʌmək/ noun A2 My stomach hurts.
3431 pants trousers, in American English; or underwear in British /ˈpænts/ noun A2 He wore black pants.
3462 ambulance a vehicle that takes sick people to hospital /ˈæmbjələns/ noun A2 Call an ambulance!
3471 smoking breathing in burning tobacco from cigarettes /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ noun A2 Smoking is not allowed.
3498 climb to go up using hands and feet /ˈklaɪm/ verb A2 Let's climb the hill.
3500 chef a skilled cook in a restaurant /ˈʃɛf/ noun A2 The chef cooked a great meal.
3514 disappointed sad because something was not as good as hoped /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adjective A2 She was disappointed with her results.
3560 instrument an object used to make music, or a tool /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ noun A2 Do you play an instrument?
3580 coin a small round piece of metal money /ˈkɔɪn/ noun A2 She found a coin on the floor.
3591 hockey a team game played with curved sticks and a ball or puck /ˈhɑki/ noun A2 He plays ice hockey every winter.
3615 topic a subject that people talk or write about /ˈtɑpɪk/ noun A2 The main topic of the meeting was money.
3641 brave ready to face danger without fear /ˈbɹeɪv/ adjective A2 The brave firefighter saved the child.
3673 sauce a thick liquid served with food /ˈsɔs/ noun A2 Would you like some tomato sauce?
3707 furniture tables, chairs, beds and similar things in a home /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ noun A2 We bought new furniture for the living room.
3742 relax to rest and stop worrying /ɹɪˈlæks/ verb A2 Sit down and relax.
3758 chat to talk in a friendly, informal way /ˈtʃæt/ verb, noun A2 We chat on the phone every evening.
3774 wooden made from the material of trees /ˈwʊdən/ adjective A2 They sat at a wooden table.
3805 pub a British bar where people drink and meet /ˈpʌb/ noun A2 Let's meet at the pub after work.
3807 knee the joint in the middle of the leg /ˈni/ noun A2 She hurt her knee playing football.
3819 snake a long reptile with no legs /ˈsneɪk/ noun A2 A snake was hiding under the rock.
3839 beef meat from a cow /ˈbif/ noun A2 We had roast beef for dinner.
3879 tiger a large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ noun A2 The tiger is an endangered animal.
3883 helpful useful, or willing to give assistance /ˈhɛlpfəl/ adjective A2 The staff were very helpful.
3892 click to press a button on a computer mouse /ˈklɪk/ verb, noun A2 Click here to download the file.
3916 lion a large wild cat; the male has a thick mane /ˈlaɪən/ noun A2 The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
3936 sheep farm animals kept for their wool and meat /ˈʃip/ noun A2 The farmer has two hundred sheep.
3951 twin one of two children born at the same time to the same mother /ˈtwɪn/ noun, adjective A2 She has a twin brother.
3995 cave a large natural hole in a cliff or under the ground /ˈkeɪv/ noun A2 They explored a cave by the sea.
3999 scientist an expert who does research in physics, biology, chemistry and so on /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ noun A2 She is a famous scientist.
4009 asleep not awake /əˈslip/ adjective A2 The baby is asleep upstairs.
4018 eighth coming after the seventh /ˈeɪtθ/ adjective A2 This is our eighth year in the city.
4026 purple the colour you get by mixing red and blue /ˈpɝpəl/ adjective A2 She wore a purple dress.
4028 photograph a picture taken with a camera /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/ noun A2 She showed me an old photograph.
4086 vacation a holiday away from work or school /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun A2 We spent our vacation in Spain.
4091 wow said to show surprise or admiration /ˈwaʊ/ interjection A2 Wow, what a beautiful view!
4094 nuts hard dry fruits with a shell, eaten as food /ˈnʌts/ noun A2 She is allergic to nuts.
4095 pan a metal pot with a handle, used for cooking /ˈpæn/ noun A2 Heat some oil in a pan.
4114 bin a container for rubbish /ˈbɪn/ noun A2 Put the rubbish in the bin.
4115 compare to look at how two things are alike or different /kəmˈpɛɹ/ verb A2 Compare the two prices before you buy.
4121 ha a sound showing triumph or laughter /ˈhɑ/ interjection A2 Ha! I knew you would say that.
4126 poem a piece of writing in lines, often with rhyme /ˈpoʊəm/ noun A2 She wrote a poem about the sea.
4129 garage a building for keeping a car; or a place that repairs cars /ɡɚˈɑʒ/ noun A2 He keeps his car in the garage.
4162 tourist a person visiting a place on holiday /ˈtʊɹəst/ noun A2 A tourist asked me for directions.
4196 metres units of length, each one hundred centimetres /ˈmitɚz/ noun A2 The pool is fifty metres long.
4205 soccer the game of football played with a round ball /ˈsɑkɚ/ noun A2 The boys play soccer after school.
4231 noon twelve o'clock in the middle of the day /ˈnun/ noun A2 We will meet at noon.
4244 invite to ask someone to come to an event /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/ verb A2 We want to invite you to dinner.
4287 hurry to move or act quickly /ˈhɝi/ verb, noun A2 Hurry or we will miss the bus.
4290 silly foolish, not sensible /ˈsɪli/ adjective A2 Do not be silly.
4297 correctly in the right way, without mistakes /kɚˈɛktli/ adverb A2 Did I spell your name correctly?
4332 ugly unpleasant to look at /ˈʌɡli/ adjective A2 That is an ugly building.
4340 pound the money of the UK; or a unit of weight /ˈpaʊnd/ noun A2 A loaf of bread costs one pound.
4410 invitation a request to come to an event /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ noun A2 Thank you for the invitation.
4421 cancel to stop something planned from happening /ˈkænsəl/ verb A2 We had to cancel the trip.
4441 pie a baked dish of fruit or meat covered in pastry /ˈpaɪ/ noun A2 She baked an apple pie.
4461 musician a person who plays an instrument or sings for a living /mjuˈzɪʃən/ noun A2 Her father is a jazz musician.
4474 soap a substance used with water for washing /ˈsoʊp/ noun A2 Wash your hands with soap.
4475 duck a water bird with a flat beak /ˈdʌk/ noun A2 A duck swam across the pond.
4503 toilet a bowl for getting rid of bodily waste, or the room with it /ˈtɔɪlət/ noun A2 Where is the toilet, please?
4513 clever quick to learn and understand /ˈklɛvɚ/ adjective A2 She is a very clever girl.
4517 metro an underground railway in a city /ˈmɛˌtɹoʊ/ noun A2 We took the metro to the museum.
4519 mall a large building full of shops /ˈmɔl/ noun A2 We went shopping at the mall.
4525 shy nervous and quiet with other people /ˈʃaɪ/ adjective A2 He is too shy to sing.
4553 beside next to /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition A2 She sat beside me on the bus.
4590 quietly making very little noise /ˈkwaɪətli/ adverb A2 She closed the door quietly.
4608 farmer a person who grows crops or keeps animals /ˈfɑɹmɚ/ noun A2 The farmer keeps cows and sheep.
4610 sunshine the light and warmth from the sun /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ noun A2 We sat in the sunshine all afternoon.
4615 awful very bad or unpleasant /ˈɑfəl/ adjective A2 The weather was awful yesterday.
4621 exam a formal test of knowledge or skill /ɪɡˈzæm/ noun A2 She passed her driving exam.
4629 boot a strong shoe covering the ankle; or a car's storage space /ˈbut/ noun A2 I have a hole in my boot.
4635 chess a board game with kings, queens and pawns /ˈtʃɛs/ noun A2 Do you play chess?
4653 neighbor a person living next door or nearby /ˈneɪbɚ/ noun A2 Our neighbor has a big dog.
4657 horrible very unpleasant /ˈhɔɹəbəl/ adjective A2 What a horrible smell!
4672 pleasant nice and enjoyable /ˈplɛzənt/ adjective A2 We had a pleasant evening.
4680 cheers said when lifting a glass to drink together; or thanks /ˈtʃɪɹz/ interjection A2 Cheers! Happy birthday!
4689 alphabet the set of letters used in a language /ˈælfəˌbɛt/ noun A2 The English alphabet has 26 letters.
4704 nephew the son of your brother or sister /ˈnɛfju/ noun A2 My nephew is ten years old.
4718 balloon a rubber bag filled with air or gas /bəˈlun/ noun A2 The child let go of the balloon.
4752 pollution harmful substances in air, water or land /pəˈluʃən/ noun A2 Air pollution is a big problem here.
4764 ninth number 9 in order /ˈnaɪnθ/ numeral A2 We live on the ninth floor.
4775 app a program for a phone or tablet /ˈæp/ noun A2 Download the app on your phone.
4785 ski to slide over snow on long boards /ˈski/ verb, noun A2 We learned to ski in the Alps.
4790 pupils children at school; or the dark centres of the eyes /ˈpjupəlz/ noun A2 The school has 300 pupils.
4792 unhappy sad or not satisfied /ənˈhæpi/ adjective A2 She is unhappy at her new school.
4816 gym a place with equipment for exercise /ˈdʒɪm/ noun A2 I go to the gym three times a week.
4835 visitor a person who comes to see a person or place /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ noun A2 We had a visitor yesterday.
4840 photography the art or work of taking pictures with a camera /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ noun A2 Her hobby is photography.
4841 keyboard the set of keys for typing on a computer /ˈkiˌbɔɹd/ noun A2 My keyboard has stopped working.
4892 passport an official document for travelling abroad /ˈpæˌspɔɹt/ noun A2 Do not forget your passport.
4934 whale a very large sea animal that breathes air /ˈweɪl/ noun A2 We saw a whale from the boat.
4941 stairs a set of steps inside a building /ˈstɛɹz/ noun A2 She ran up the stairs.
4957 basket a container made of woven strips /ˈbæskət/ noun A2 She carried a basket of apples.
4974 beans seeds eaten as vegetables, often in pods /ˈbinz/ noun A2 We had beans on toast.
4983 leaf a flat green part growing from a plant stem /ˈlif/ noun A2 A leaf fell from the tree.