A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Meaning

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

Example

Each item on the list must be checked carefully.

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Example

I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.

A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Meaning

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example

Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Meaning

sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg

Example

He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.

A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

Meaning

to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away

Example

We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.

A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Meaning

working for only part of the usual working day or week

Example

She works part-time as a waitress.

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

Meaning

a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees

Example

The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.

A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Meaning

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

Example

The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.

A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

Meaning

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

Example

He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.

A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

Meaning

a senior teacher or academic at a college or university

Example

The professor explained the theory clearly.

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Meaning

natural aptitude or skill

Example

She has a great talent for painting.

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

Meaning

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Example

I will drive to work tomorrow morning.

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

Meaning

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Example

Development of Bengali society was hindered.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

Example

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

Meaning

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

Example

The public demanded action on the issue.

A2 verb /blɒk/

block

Meaning

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

Example

The fallen tree blocks the road.

A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

Meaning

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Example

The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

Meaning

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

Example

Many youths are missing economic opportunities.

A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

Meaning

a pale or diluted shade of red color

Example

She wore a light red dress to the party.

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

A2 noun ʃef

chef

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

Meaning

not including; other than

Example

Everyone was invited except John.

A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

Meaning

common or ordinary; occurring daily

Example

These shoes are perfect for everyday use.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Meaning

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

Example

He was sent to prison for his crimes.

A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

Meaning

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

Example

He tries to avoid junk food.

A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Meaning

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

Example

Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.

A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

Meaning

causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness

Example

Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.

A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

Meaning

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

Example

People gather in the park for the festival.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

Meaning

A thing that happens, especially one of importance.

Example

Several events were held across the country.

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

Meaning

impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner

Example

It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

Meaning

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety

Example

The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.

A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

Meaning

a small but useful piece of advice

Example

I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

Meaning

a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests

Example

The community worked together to clean the park.

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Meaning

a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it

Example

The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.

A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

Meaning

in all places; wherever you go

Example

The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

Meaning

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

Example

The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

Meaning

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

Example

The team's position reflects consistent performance.

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

Meaning

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

Example

The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.

A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

Meaning

in or to a higher place; overhead

Example

The airplane flew above the clouds.

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

Meaning

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

Example

She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.

A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

Meaning

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Example

I am very thirsty after running in the heat.

A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

Meaning

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

Example

Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.

A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

Meaning

The main means of mass communication regarded collectively

Example

The news was widely reported in all forms of media.

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

Meaning

a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries

Example

The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.

A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

Meaning

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

Meaning

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

Meaning

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

Example

She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

Meaning

a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings

Example

The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.

A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

Meaning

a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk

Example

The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

Meaning

Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.

Example

The road ahead was completely flat.

A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

Meaning

related to or consisting of music

Example

She has a very musical voice.

A2 verb /taɪp/

type

Meaning

to write using a keyboard or typewriter

Example

She can type very fast on the computer.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

Meaning

a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.

Example

We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

Meaning

to show that something is true; to demonstrate

Example

The evidence will prove his innocence.

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

Example

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

Meaning

felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force

Example

She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

Meaning

at once; without delay

Example

She responded immediately to the emergency call.

A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

Meaning

able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft

Example

The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

Meaning

used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself

Example

They fixed the problem themselves.

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

Meaning

the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity

Example

The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

Meaning

an act or instance of beginning something

Example

The opening of the new store was a huge success.

A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

Meaning

To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.

Example

The rain will continue throughout the night.

A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

Meaning

to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve

Example

He hopes to gain experience from this job.

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Meaning

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

Example

Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.

A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

Example

The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

Meaning

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Example

She felt annoyed by the constant noise.