English A2 vocabulary list: 921 words

marks an infinitive verb

Also means: marks movement toward a destination · marks the recipient or addressee · marks an adjacent position

inside or within a place

Also means: during a period of time · present within something · in a manner or respect

links a part or position to its whole

Also means: introduces the things counted by a quantity · marks possession or belonging · marks what something consists of

demonstrative pronoun

Also means: relative-clause pronoun · content-clause marker · demonstrative determiner

copular be: links a subject to a complement

Also means: progressive auxiliary: marks an ongoing action · passive auxiliary: marks the passive voice · future-intention auxiliary in “be going to”

singular inanimate object pronoun

Also means: singular inanimate subject pronoun · dummy subject pronoun in an impersonal statement · singular subject pronoun for an unidentified person

first-person singular subject pronoun

Also means: regnal numeral in a royal name

demonstrative pronoun: this thing or situation

Also means: demonstrative determiner: near singular thing · demonstrative pronoun: this person or name · demonstrative determiner: this particular person or name

during a period of time

Also means: intended for someone · because of a reason · intended for a particular purpose

on

/ɑn/

touching or resting on a surface

Also means: marks a date · located at or along a place · written or printed on a document

negates a verb phrase

Also means: negates a noun phrase · negates an adjective or property · negates a prepositional phrase

having or possessing

Also means: in a manner characterized by · carrying or accompanied by · using or acting on something

have

/hæv/

possess or bear

Also means: perfect-tense auxiliary · have time available · mark obligation in the 'have to' construction

past singular be, linking a subject to a description

Also means: past be auxiliary marking an ongoing action · past singular be, expressing existence · past be auxiliary forming a passive construction

sent by a person

Also means: out of a place or material · taken from a collection or source · location from which something is seen or done

in the role or capacity of

Also means: marks classification or designation · introduces a time-related subordinate clause · marks a hypothetical comparison

direction of visual attention

Also means: specific time · location at a place or landmark · location at a table

by

/baɪ/

no later than a specified time

Also means: using or through a means · indicates the agent or doer in a passive construction · beside or near

speaker as recipient or addressee

Also means: speaker as direct object · speaker as affected party · speaker as subject of an infinitive

comparison marker: similar to; resembling

Also means: conversational filler or discourse marker · enjoyed or took pleasure in · approximation marker meaning “approximately”

joins alternatives

Also means: introduces a qualification to the preceding statement · indicates an approximate quantity

the complete group, used as a pronoun

Also means: the entire set, used as a determiner · the entire span of time · in any way or to any extent, in a negative-polarity phrase

relative pronoun referring to a person

Also means: interrogative pronoun: which person · relative pronoun referring to a thing

possessive determiner for a female person

Also means: female person as an object · female person as subject of an -ing clause · female person as subject of an infinitive clause

introduces a condition

Also means: introduces an embedded yes/no question · part of “as if,” introducing an unreal comparison · introduces a concessive condition

marks a decision or intention

Also means: marks a future prediction · a person's resolve or determination · marks a characteristic or habitual tendency

merely; no more than

Also means: very recently · marks hesitation or a faltering start · softens an imperative

concerning; on the topic of

Also means: marks what is being considered · introduces the issue being addressed · marks the object of worry

at the time that

Also means: at what time · if; in the situation that · although; despite the fact that

get

/ɡɛt/

obtain

Also means: become · understand · leave

say

/seɪ/

say words

Also means: state in writing · indicate or display information · be reported or alleged

hypothetical or conditional auxiliary

Also means: future-in-the-past auxiliary · habitual-past auxiliary · polite-request auxiliary

relative pronoun referring to the preceding statement

Also means: relative pronoun acting as the clause object · relative pronoun acting as the clause subject · relative pronoun acting as the object of a preposition

good

/ɡʊd/

of high quality or ability

Also means: pleasant or enjoyable · expressing approval · favorable or lucky

first

/fɝst/

initial in a sequence

Also means: initially; at the beginning · before anyone else · highest rank; top position

go

/ɡəʊ/

move or leave

Also means: proceed or happen in a particular way · be lost or no longer available · enter a place

possessive determiner: belonging to it

asks about manner or method

Also means: introduces a content clause · asks about amount or degree · asks about how an event went

know

/noʊ/

be aware of information

Also means: be acquainted with a person · express uncertainty · discourse marker seeking acknowledgment

an unspecified number of plural things

Also means: an unspecified amount of a mass noun · some people (indefinite pronoun) · a certain, unspecified point

take

/teɪk/

take possession of

Also means: capture a photograph · carry or bring · take something, with the object unspecified

make

/meɪk/

cause something to become a particular state

Also means: manufacture or produce · prepare food or a meal · cause someone to do something

no more than the stated amount

Also means: sole; one and no other · nothing but; no other kind · merely; no more than doing that action

come

/kʌm/

arrive or attend

Also means: return · advance or flow inward · accompany someone

subordinator introducing a later-time clause

Also means: preposition meaning earlier than a specified event · previously; at an earlier time · preposition meaning in front of someone in a line or order

asks for a reason

Also means: indicates the reason or cause · suggests there is no reason not to

two

/tuː/

the number 2

Also means: two people addressed as a pair · a pair of people

particle meaning lift or take

Also means: toward a higher position · into an upright position · particle meaning search for information

out

/aʊt/

movement from inside or away

Also means: discover or learn · outward through an opening · aloud; audibly

could

/kʊd/

past ability

Also means: possibility

more

/mɔːr/

additional or further things

Also means: comparative degree marker: to a greater extent · a greater amount of · any further or longer (in “no more”)

emphatic negative response

Also means: expression of dismay · expression of disbelief

back

/bæk/

to a previous place

Also means: in reply · again, resuming a previous action · at the rear

past copula linking a subject to a description

Also means: past progressive auxiliary “be” · past existential form of “be” · past passive auxiliary “be”

past-perfect auxiliary

Also means: past have, expressing a property or state · past have, expressing an experience · past have to, expressing obligation

introduces a reason or cause

Also means: part of the preposition “because of,” introducing a cause

well

/wɛl/

in a competent or satisfactory way

Also means: to a considerable degree or with familiarity · discourse marker introducing a correction or qualification · discourse marker introducing a response or transition

look

/lʊk/

direct one’s gaze

Also means: appear · search for · attention-getting discourse marker

question word asking for a location

Also means: relative word meaning “in or at which place” · question word asking for a destination

focus particle marking an unlikely or surprising case

Also means: concessive particle introducing a condition that does not change the result · intensifier meaning to a greater degree

ought to; be advisable or proper

Also means: be expected to happen

here

/hɪr/

at this place

Also means: in this situation or context · introducing what follows · presenting or offering something to someone

links the subject to a state or description

Also means: forms the perfect progressive

tell

/tɛl/

inform or say to someone

Also means: narrate or recount · instruct someone to do something · distinguish or figure out

find

/faɪnd/

discover or come across something

Also means: locate someone or something · learn information · consider or regard as

three

/θriː/

cardinal quantity three modifying a noun

Also means: the three-unit part of a compound number · the standalone number three

new

/nuː/

recently made or received

Also means: unfamiliar or novel · recently arrived or introduced · not previously used

give

/ɡɪv/

give or hand something to someone

Also means: tell someone information · give an interview · deliver a speech

still

/stɪl/

continuing to be or happen

Also means: motionless · nevertheless / despite that

think

/θɪŋk/

believe or suppose

Also means: consider carefully · have an unspoken thought · reason or think clearly

plural demonstrative determiner identifying specific things

down

/daʊn/

become seated

Also means: put something in a lower position · downward · record in writing

love

/lʌv/

strongly like or enjoy

Also means: feel deep affection for someone · term of endearment used in address · affectionate letter closing

last

/læst/

most recent or previous

Also means: final · continue for a period

during the time that

Also means: a period of time · whereas; marking a contrast

best

/bɛst/

most excellent or desirable

Also means: closest or dearest friend · utmost effort · the groom’s chief attendant at a wedding

comparative marker before a noun phrase

Also means: comparative marker before a clause · alternative marker before a noun phrase · comparative marker before an adjective phrase

need

/niːd/

have to do something; be necessary

Also means: require or be in need of something · require someone to do something · require something to be a certain way

call

/kɔːl/

phones someone

Also means: gives a name to · phone conversation · shouts to summon someone

old

/oʊld/

from the past; not recent

Also means: aged; ancient · aged seventeen; having the stated age · advanced in age; elderly

into

/ˈɪntuː/

movement into an area or interior

Also means: movement to a position or condition · inclusion in consideration · investigation of a matter

second

/ˈsɛkənd/

following first in order

Also means: an additional or another one · unit of time

work

/wɜːk/

do a job or be employed

Also means: job or work activity · artistic creation or body of creative work · function properly

place

/pleɪs/

location or spot

Also means: put or set something somewhere · rank or position · venue or establishment

show

/ʃoʊ/

displayed or revealed something to someone

Also means: a program or performance · explained or demonstrated something to someone · became visible or apparent

over

/ˈoʊvər/

ended or finished

Also means: above or over the top of something · throughout a period · to or toward a place

around

/əˈraʊnd/

reverse direction or face the opposite way

Also means: surrounding, on all sides of · throughout, in all parts of · in various directions, at the surroundings

any

/ˈɛni/

not a single one or any amount, under negation

Also means: every member of a group, without restriction · an unspecified amount or instance in a question

feel

/fiːl/

experience a feeling or emotional state

Also means: seem or give an impression · perceive something through physical sensation · intuitively sense or know something

keep

/kiːp/

continue an activity

Also means: retain or possess · maintain in a state · keep confidential

first-person plural direct object

Also means: first-person plural object of a preposition · first-person plural recipient · first-person plural standalone noun phrase

one more; additional

Also means: a different; alternative

for now; not yet

Also means: up to now · nevertheless · still

put

/pʊt/

place or position something

Also means: put clothing on oneself · switch something on · set aside a fear

way

/weɪ/

manner or style

Also means: route or path · exclamation of disbelief or refusal in “no way” · means or method

use

/juːz/

make use of or access something

Also means: invoke or mention someone’s name · exploit or appropriate something

open

/ˈoʊpən/

unfasten or uncover something

Also means: not closed · move a door to allow entry · access a digital message

1

/wʌn/

one point or goal

Also means: one additional person · one o’clock

2

/tuː/

the number two

name

/neɪm/

personal name

Also means: name or title identifying something · called by a personal name · given a name or label

in the absence of; lacking

Also means: not doing or experiencing

distributive determiner: every individual

Also means: reciprocal marker in “each other” · frequency phrase: per week

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

alter or modify something

Also means: become different · a different set of clothes · a difference or alteration

start

/stɑːrt/

begin an activity or event

Also means: the beginning · mark the beginning of a time span

wait

/weɪt/

present-tense verb meaning remains until something happens

Also means: interjection expressing surprise or seeking confirmation · interjection signaling reconsideration or correction · imperative verb telling someone to pause

life

/laɪf/

a period of someone’s existence

Also means: a person’s lived experience and activities · a person’s established existence in a place · a family’s shared existence and activities

year

/jɪr/

calendar year

Also means: a period of one year · school year or grade

thank

/θæŋk/

express gratitude

Also means: express relief

play

/pleɪ/

perform music

Also means: take part in a sports match · label identifying the audio-playback button · engage in a game

part of the be-going-to future construction

Also means: proceeding toward a point or outcome · leaving or departing · continuing an activity or speech

no longer

off

/ɔf/

removed clothing

Also means: removed from a document · down from a surface · removed a worn item

let

/lɛt/

allow someone to do something

Also means: propose that we do something · release or relinquish something · tell or inform someone

got

/ɡɑt/

obtained

Also means: received · understood · be able to succeed, in the encouragement 'you've got this'

3

/θriː/

3 o’clock

Also means: three (quantity) · third school year

try

/traɪ/

attempt to do something

support

/səˈpɔrt/

support or assistance (group label)

Also means: be backed or confirmed by evidence · help or stand by someone

world

/wɝld/

society or people generally

Also means: the surrounding reality or existence · a person’s whole life or sphere of importance · the Earth or globe as a whole

bad

/bæd/

unwise or undesirable

Also means: of poor quality · in poor physical condition · guilty and sorry

nevertheless; marks a contrast

Also means: no matter how; marks degree concession

ask

/æsk/

ask a question or seek information

Also means: request someone to do something · request something from someone · seek permission before acting

group

/ɡruːp/

online messaging group

Also means: organized group of people · sent to multiple people

public

/ˈpʌblɪk/

known to the general public

Also means: open to everyone

small

/smɔːl/

limited in size or extent

Also means: minor or unimportant · low in volume · exclamation expressing surprise at a coincidence

no thing

Also means: no words · not important · no connection

mean

/miːn/

intend to say

Also means: have or convey meaning · entail or lead to an outcome · intend to do something

win

/wɪn/

achieve victory

Also means: gain or obtain something through effort · obtain a ranked place in a competition

enough

/ɪˈnʌf/

to a sufficient degree

Also means: sufficient or adequate · as much as needed before a noun

pay

/peɪ/

give money for something

Also means: give attention to · receiving money for work

four

/fɔɹ/

cardinal number 4

Also means: clock hour 4 · number 4 in an age expression

once

/wʌns/

one time

Also means: formerly; in the past · when; as soon as

man

/mæn/

adult male person

Also means: informal term of address · male attendant at a wedding

white

/waɪt/

white in color

Also means: a type of coffee drink · pale from worry · the chess side or player using the white pieces

turn

/tɜːn/

rotate

Also means: change direction · face or move toward · prove to be the case

large

/lɑːdʒ/

big in physical size

Also means: substantial in amount or extent · greater in size or extent; comparative

used

/juːzd/

employed or made use of

Also means: marks a former habit · invoked someone’s name · be accustomed to

school

/skuːl/

educational institution

Also means: school classes or hours

run

/rʌn/

move quickly on foot

Also means: manage or operate something · extend or follow a course · continue functioning despite having no sleep

to a smaller degree; not as

Also means: part of “more or less,” meaning approximately

hear

/hɪr/

perceive a sound

Also means: learn information by hearing · listen to someone fully and consider what they say

own

/oʊn/

belonging specifically to the possessor

Also means: possessed or had as property in the past · independently or without help · have as one's property

part

/pɑːrt/

aspect or area

Also means: section or segment · component of a whole · participant or member

AM

/ˌeɪˈɛm/

time before noon

4

/fɔr/

clock hour four

Also means: room number four · cardinal number four

send

/sɛnd/

transmit or forward something to a recipient

Also means: dispatch or cause a person to go · return something · submit an application

watch

/wɑtʃ/

observe or look at

Also means: timepiece worn or carried · viewing, as in a watch party · stay alert and protect yourself

everyone

/ˈɛvriwʌn/

all people

Also means: vocative address to all people · possessor meaning all people

hand

/hænd/

body part used for holding or touching

Also means: passed or gave something to someone · manual method; done by a person · handwriting style

together

/təˈɡɛðər/

beside one another

Also means: jointly or cooperatively · collectively, as a group · in a romantic relationship

whole

/hoʊl/

entire; all of

better

/ˈbɛtər/

of higher quality or effectiveness

Also means: in improved health or condition · more admirable · more skilled

room

/ruːm/

an enclosed space in a building

Also means: the people gathered in a room

end

/ɛnd/

come to an end

Also means: final point or conclusion · far extremity

little

/ˈlɪtəl/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount or duration · small and precious · small in size

from a specified time onward

Also means: introduces a clause meaning “from the time that” · introduces a clause giving a reason (“because”)

things

/θɪŋz/

objects or items

Also means: situations or circumstances · abstract concepts or matters · statements or comments

others

/ˈʌðərz/

other people

Also means: other things

thing

/θɪŋ/

notable fact or aspect

Also means: physical object or creation · event or situation · written content or statement

become

/bɪˈkʌm/

came to be in an unspecified form

Also means: gained fame · became loud · gained proficiency

class

/klæs/

group of students

Also means: instructional course or lesson

Friend

/frend/

friends

wrong

/rɔŋ/

not the correct or intended one

Also means: amiss or causing a problem · morally bad or improper · incorrectly

several

/ˈsɛvərəl/

more than two, but not many

against

/əˈɡɛnst/

forming a background for something

Also means: in contact under pressure · touching or alongside · contrary to a rule

be logically certain or inferred to be

Also means: be required to do something · be necessarily or inevitably the case

yeah

/jæ/

informal yes; agreement or acknowledgment

Also means: tag seeking confirmation or agreement

expresses possibility or uncertainty

Also means: makes a tentative suggestion

happy

/ˈhæpi/

feeling pleased

Also means: expressing a birthday wish · cheerful or joyful · expressing an anniversary wish

due

/duː/

expected or scheduled

late

/leɪt/

not on time

Also means: at a late time · advanced in time

night

/naɪt/

nighttime, the dark part of a day

Also means: an especially important or significant occasion · good-night farewell

morning

/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

morning, the early part of the day

Also means: morning greeting

move

/muːv/

change position

Also means: relocate to a place · move something to a different position · propagate through a medium

also, in a negative statement

Also means: one of two alternatives · in either case

plan

/plæn/

an intended course of action

Also means: intend to do something · devising a course of action · decided or arranged in advance

report

/rɪˈpɔːrt/

tell or give information about something

Also means: written account or document

exactly

/ɪɡˈzæktli/

precisely; in exact detail

Also means: agreement: that's right · not precisely; not quite

bring

/brɪŋ/

carry something to a person or place

Also means: move something closer · take something out or present it · mention or raise a topic

date

/deɪt/

calendar date

Also means: marked with a date · had a romantic relationship

deal

/diːl/

an interjection meaning “agreed”

Also means: a large amount · an important matter or issue · a negotiated business agreement

away

/əˈweɪ/

off from a place; departing

Also means: at a distance; not near · removed or taken off · into disappearance or nonexistence

up to the time when

Also means: up to a specified time

post

/poʊst/

publish online

Also means: postal/mail-related · an online post · letters and parcels sent or delivered by mail

real

/riːl/

actual or true; not merely apparent

Also means: genuine; not fake · existing; not imaginary

few

/fjuː/

a small number of

Also means: a small number of, at intervals

point

/pɔɪnt/

indicated by pointing

Also means: main point or central issue · an unspecified time · intended purpose

set

/sɛt/

place something somewhere

Also means: arrange or position something for use · go below the horizon · musical performance

field

/fiːld/

open or cultivated land

Also means: sports playing area · real-world or on-site setting outside a laboratory or office · noun modifier: for use outdoors

face

/feɪs/

front of the head; facial appearance

Also means: front side of an object · turn or orient toward · people referred to by their faces

believe

/bɪˈliːv/

think or judge that something is true

Also means: accept as true · find something astonishing or hard to accept · have faith in or support

leave

/liːv/

go away or depart

Also means: put or place something somewhere · cause something to remain in a state · remain; still be present

story

/ˈstɔri/

tale or narrative

Also means: account or version of events · social-media post or update

hold

/hoʊld/

gripped or carried

Also means: extended outward · retained possession of it · supported

cover

/ˈkʌvər/

verb: put over or block

Also means: noun: front of a publication · adjective: having something over it · noun: physical covering

lose

/luːz/

was defeated in a contest

Also means: misplaced something · suffered the loss of money · lost emotional control

word

/wɝd/

a unit of language

Also means: spoken statement · news or information

sign

/saɪn/

write your name on a document

Also means: posted notice or marker · signing or approval in a compound · an indication or signal

parent

/ˈpɛrənt/

mother or father

stand

/stænd/

be upright or remain standing in a place

Also means: rise to an upright position · remain valid or in force

seem

/siːm/

appear to be or do something

across

/əˈkrɔs/

on the other side of a space

Also means: from one side to another through a region · lying over and spanning · throughout a period of time

player

/ˈpleɪər/

A person who plays a musical instrument

Also means: sports athlete · game participant

full

/fʊl/

containing a lot of

Also means: entire; complete · filled to capacity

understand

/ˌʌndərˈstænd/

comprehend or grasp meaning

Also means: realize or recognize significance · acknowledge that one understands

as an alternative; rather

Also means: rather than; in place of (with “of”)

fine

/faɪn/

okay or well

Also means: acceptance or agreement · monetary penalty · of high quality

season

/ˈsiːzən/

sports season

Also means: period of the year

record

/ˈrɛkərd/

an official recorded entry

Also means: documented in writing · a written account or document

power

/ˈpaʊər/

political control or authority

particularly; above all

job

/dʒɑb/

paid position or employment

Also means: duty or responsibility · task or piece of work

kind

/kaɪnd/

type or sort

Also means: somewhat; to a limited degree · caring and gentle

follow

/ˈfɑloʊ/

follow someone online

Also means: come after in time · go after someone · act according to someone's guidance or instructions

inside

/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

in an enclosed place

Also means: within the interior of a place · to the inside; indoors · the interior or inner part

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

not public or disclosed

Also means: personal; belonging to an individual · military rank of a soldier

really; emphasizes a surprising or strong fact

Also means: in fact; states the real situation or action · corrects or contrasts with an earlier assumption

line

/laɪn/

boundary mark

Also means: fishing cord · telephone connection · drawn stroke or mark

sorry

/ˈsɑɹi/

adjective phrase expressing regret or apology

Also means: interjection used to apologize · adjective expressing pity or sympathy · interjection requesting repetition or clarification

country

/ˈkʌntri/

nation or state

stay

/steɪ/

remain in a place or until a time

Also means: continue being in a state or condition · avoid getting involved

idea

/aɪˈdiːə/

thought or plan

Also means: knowledge or awareness

bear

/bɛər/

brought into life; past participle of “bear”

finally

/ˈfaɪnəli/

at last; after a delay

Also means: introduces the last point or item

fall

/fɔːl/

loses balance and goes down

Also means: breaks down or fails · descends as rain · is cast or extends across a surface

sit

/sɪt/

be seated

Also means: take a seated position · rest or be located · wait and think before acting

kill

/kɪl/

was killed

kid

/kɪd/

child

Also means: teenager or young person

area

/ˈɛəriə/

a place or region

Also means: a geographic region

lead

/liːd/

conduct or direct

Also means: cause or result in · main or principal

check

/tʃɛk/

inspect or verify something

Also means: check out of a hotel · look at a clock or watch · register at a hotel

trust

/trʌst/

have confidence in a person or thing

Also means: believe that something is true · legal arrangement in which property is held for someone · believe what someone says

usually

/ˈjuːʒuəli/

most of the time

working

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/

gerund naming the activity of doing work

break

/breɪk/

physically damaged

Also means: not functioning · a pause in an event · violated or disobeyed

manager

/ˈmænɪdʒɚ/

person who manages or supervises

Also means: person responsible for hiring

offer

/ˈɔfər/

provide or include as available

Also means: propose money in exchange for something · propose giving someone a job · extend one’s hand for a handshake or assistance

hit

/hɪt/

strike or impact

note

/noʊt/

written message or reminder

Also means: recorded audio message · written notes or records · musical sound or pitch

anything that; an unspecified thing

Also means: dismissive expression of indifference · no matter what; regardless of what · any; of any kind

naturally; certainly

Also means: a period of time

news

/nuz/

favorable information

early

/ˈɜːrli/

before the usual or expected time

Also means: from an initial stage or period · near the beginning of the day

information

/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

facts or details

add

/æd/

include people in a group or list

Also means: put something into something else · say something additionally

hey

/heɪ/

getting attention before a question or suggestion

Also means: greeting someone · calling someone out or protesting · informal conversational tag after thanks

return

/ɹɪˈtɝn/

go back to a place or thing

Also means: give something back · for sending something back to its sender

type

/taɪp/

enter text using a keyboard or phone

Also means: kind or variety

single

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

one only

Also means: even one, in a negative statement · each individual one, emphatically

half

/hæf/

one of two equal parts

Also means: 50% of a stated amount or time · partly; not fully (prefix)

mind

/maɪnd/

mind; mental thoughts or faculties

Also means: opinion or decision · object to; be bothered by

9

/naɪn/

the hour nine

often

/ˈɔfən/

frequently

Half

/hæf/

one of two equal parts of a whole

carry

/ˈkæri/

transport while holding

Also means: bear an emotional burden · have influence or authority · hold the head in a position

receive

/ɹɪˈsiːv/

get or be given something

Also means: catch a passed ball · accept as genuine

guy

/ɡaɪ/

man

begin

/bɪˈɡɪn/

start doing something

Also means: start; come into progress · start an activity

perhaps

/pərˈhæps/

maybe; possibly

Also means: approximately; about

price

/praɪs/

monetary amount asked or charged

share

/ʃɛɹ/

have something in common with someone

Also means: tell or disclose information · common to multiple people

history

/ˈhɪstəri/

past events and developments

Also means: an account of past events · a family’s past background

university

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/

higher-education institution

Also means: university life or education

agree

/əˈɡriː/

concurred or said yes

Also means: standalone expression of agreement · consented or accepted

speak

/spiːk/

utter words aloud

Also means: talk or converse with someone

fire

/faɪr/

fire or flames

Also means: shoot a weapon

miss

/mɪs/

long for someone or something

Also means: fail to hit a target · fail to catch something · fail to notice something

simple

/ˈsɪmpəl/

easy to understand or not complex

Also means: plain and not elaborate

study

/ˈstʌdi/

examine closely

Also means: learn through study · a detailed investigation or analysis

probably; likely

bit

/bɪt/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount · a short time

short

/ʃɔrt/

brief

Also means: not reaching far enough · not long

past

/pæst/

movement past or beyond something

Also means: movement past or beyond · thirty minutes after the hour · the preceding or recent period

possible

/ˈpɑsəbəl/

able to happen or be done

light

/laɪt/

illumination

Also means: lamp or light fixture · less burdened · becomes illuminated

below

/bɪˈloʊ/

lower in the text

Also means: lower than someone

pass

/pæs/

time elapses

Also means: a kick or throw of the ball to a teammate · move past a place or thing · walk past someone

expect

/ɪkˈspɛkt/

anticipate or think likely

Also means: anticipating; participial form

north

/nɔːrθ/

toward the north

learn

/lɜrn/

come to understand or find out

Also means: acquire a skill · adopt English identity or ways · memorize material

account

/əˈkaʊnt/

online profile or page

Also means: description or report · explain or give a reason for · accounting department

moment

/ˈmoʊmənt/

a brief period of time

Also means: a particular point in time · an opportunity or turn to act or succeed

remain

/rɪˈmeɪn/

continued to be

Also means: still left to go · was left behind

cut

/kʌt/

remove by cutting away

Also means: divide by cutting · penetrate through noise · make a slice

police

/pəˈlis/

law-enforcement authorities

Also means: related to law enforcement

low

/loʊ/

close to the ground

Also means: deep in pitch · below normal in temperature · soft in volume

the letter C

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

make a choice or decision

Also means: conclude that something is true · be settled or finalized

tomorrow

/təˈmɑːroʊ/

time adverb: the day after today

Also means: attributive time modifier: on the day after today · predicative time expression: the day after today · noun-like time expression used as the object of “for”: the day after today

excluding; marks an exception

Also means: but; introduces a correction or exception

reason

/ˈɹizən/

cause or explanation

Also means: motive for an action · justification for doing something

answer

/ˈænsər/

a response or reply

Also means: respond or reply · pick up a phone call

clear

/klɪr/

easy to understand or unambiguous

Also means: remove things from a place · having a pure, distinct sound · free from danger or suspicion

14

/ˌfɔːrˈtiːn/

day of the month

Also means: quantity of fourteen years · street address number · identifier for item 14

11

/ɪˈlevən/

eleven

character

/ˈkærəktər/

fictional person in a story

heart

/hɑɹt/

emotions or inner feelings

Also means: heart shape or symbol · physical organ that pumps blood · memorized knowledge

emphatic adverb meaning personally

double

/ˈdʌbəl/

consisting of two

Also means: name of a Gloucester cheese variety · having a second, separate identity or life

detail

/ˈdiːteɪl/

a specific fact or feature

art

/ɑːt/

art as a school subject

Also means: the art field or community · artistic work or expression

market

/ˈmɑrkɪt/

a place where goods are sold

Also means: commercial demand or trading activity

apply

/əˈplaɪ/

submit a formal application

Also means: be in effect

front

/frʌnt/

the area ahead of something

Also means: located at the front or entrance · the foremost part or area · the forward outer face or side

marks a statement as certain

Also means: adds categorical force to a refusal · strongly urges an action · emphasizes a negative assertion

drive

/draɪv/

travel by car

Also means: operate a boat · car journey · transport someone by car

feeling

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

emotion or inner feeling

Also means: romantic affection

teacher

/ˈtitʃɚ/

educator

Also means: teacher-related noun modifier

official

/əˈfɪʃəl/

formally authorized or recognized

Also means: person in authority

lie

/laɪ/

tell or state something untrue

Also means: be in a flat or horizontal position

forget

/fəˈɡɛt/

fail to remember

Also means: let go or disregard · waive a penalty

save

/seɪv/

stored or recorded digitally

Also means: kept something for later use · kept it from being ruined · prevented an account from being lost

wow

/waʊ/

expression of surprise or amazement

Also means: expression of admiration

process

/ˈprɑːsɛs/

a procedure or series of steps

Also means: mentally work through

Father

/ˈfɑːðər/

A male parent

officer

/ˈɔfɪsɚ/

official or officer

dad

/dæd/

the name or title “Dad”

Also means: father, informally · familiar address to one’s father · characteristic of a dad; father-like

words

/wɝdz/

individual units of language

Also means: written message or text · spoken language or utterances

reflexive direct object: the same male person as the subject

Also means: personally; not someone else · reflexive indirect object: the same male person as the subject · reflexive object of a preposition: the same male person as the subject

month

/mʌnθ/

month, a period of about four weeks

draw

/drɔː/

make a picture or map with lines

catch

/kætʃ/

receive or reflect light

Also means: be captured · of light: fall on or illuminate something · hear or perceive sounds

decision

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

a choice made

Also means: a judgment or ruling

seriously

/ˈsɪriəsli/

in earnest; with serious intent

Also means: as important; with due consideration · really? expressing disbelief · sincerely; I really mean it

bill

/bɪl/

written demand for payment

Also means: restaurant check · advertising handbill or poster

board

/bɔrd/

governing body

Also means: game board · disciplinary panel · notice or display board

reach

/riːtʃ/

arrive at a place or point

Also means: stretch out toward something · put a hand into something · contact or communicate with someone

figure

/ˈfɪɡjər/

person or human form

Also means: in “figure out”: understand or solve

rest

/ɹɛst/

remaining part or amount

Also means: repose or sleep

energy

/ˈɛnɚdʒi/

mood or vitality

Also means: providing fuel · excess vitality

visit

/ˈvɪzɪt/

visit someone

Also means: go to a place · a visit or stay

finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

complete a task or activity

Also means: the endpoint of an event · be over or come to an end · consume all of a food or drink

cash

/kæʃ/

money in notes and coins

Also means: relating to a cash payment

strong

/strɒŋ/

powerful

Also means: forceful in character · sturdy

voice

/vɔɪs/

spoken vocal sound

Also means: recorded speech or audio · tone or manner of speaking

wish

/wɪʃ/

expressed hope for someone’s good fortune

Also means: expressed regret about the past · gave someone a greeting

photo

/ˈfoʊtoʊ/

photograph

Also means: profile picture

exist

/ɪɡˈzɪst/

be present or real

guess

/ɡɛs/

make a guess

Also means: speculate about something

slow

/sloʊ/

moving or proceeding slowly

Also means: go or become less fast · gradual; taking a long time · slow to understand; unintelligent

dead

/dɛd/

deceased; no longer alive

Also means: deserted; no longer inhabited · dead people as a group

center

/ˈsɛntər/

middle part

join

/dʒɔɪn/

became part of a group or event

Also means: came together with others

middle

/ˈmɪdəl/

central part of a space or object

Also means: partway through an activity · central part of a time period

British

/ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

of Britain or the UK

Also means: british; characteristic of Britain · title word in “Great British Bake Off”

result

/rɪˈzʌlt/

outcome

step

/stɛp/

move or walk in a direction

Also means: stair or raised foothold · continue walking

practice

/ˈpræktɪs/

train or rehearse

choice

/tʃɔɪs/

decision

Also means: option

handle

/ˈhændəl/

a grip or part used to hold an object

Also means: deal with or manage someone or something · a nickname or username

really; genuinely

Also means: sincerely · a sincere affirmation · actually; in reality

gone

/ɡɔn/

left or departed

Also means: dead · lost or missing · no longer a surprise

boy

/bɔɪ/

young male person

Also means: male messenger or worker

design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

design as a field or practice

Also means: create or plan

stuff

/stʌf/

things or content

Also means: filled or packed

church

/tʃɝtʃ/

church building

Also means: noun modifier meaning associated with a church

worth

/wɜːrθ/

deserving of

Also means: having value · having whatever usefulness it may have

certain

/ˈsɜːtən/

sure or convinced

Also means: some particular but unspecified · definite or unambiguous

refers back to the subject

Also means: emphasizes the subject

medical

/ˈmɛdɪkəl/

related to healthcare

application

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

formal request for a scholarship

Also means: form used to apply for a scholarship

questions

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

questions; things asked

cool

/kuːl/

fashionable and appealing

director

/dəˈrɛktər/

person in charge

forward

/ˈfɔrwərd/

send on to another recipient (verb)

Also means: attacking player in soccer (noun) · ahead or onward (adverb of movement) · ahead of the main force (military adjective)

twice

/ˈtwaɪs/

two times

ok

/oʊˈkeɪ/

acknowledgment or acceptance

Also means: statement-opening discourse marker · self-directed reassurance or resolve cue · question-opening discourse marker

marry

/ˈmæri/

become married

Also means: marry someone

raise

/reɪz/

lift upward

Also means: make a toast

hate

/heɪt/

strongly dislike

picture

/ˈpɪktʃɚ/

image or drawing

notice

/ˈnoʊtɪs/

become aware of or observe

laugh

/læf/

past-tense verb: laugh

Also means: present-tense verb: laugh · progressive participle: laugh · noun: laugh

hundred

/ˈhʌndrəd/

the number 100

Also means: an unspecified large number

box

/bɑːks/

box, a container

Also means: telephone booth · dialog box, an on-screen message window · penalty enclosure

professional

/prəˈfɛʃənəl/

showing skilled, careful work

Also means: related to a profession or work · done as a paid occupation · people who work professionally

dude

/duːd/

casual address to a person

cup

/kʌp/

cupful or serving

Also means: drinking container · competition trophy

brother

/ˈbrʌðər/

male sibling

Also means: term of address for a brother