Vocabulary Cards A2
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A2 adjective
awful
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
A2 phrasal verb
back up
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
A2 noun
Background
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
A2 adverb
Backwards
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
A2 adverb
badly
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
A2 verb
bake
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
A2 noun
balance
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
A2 noun
ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
A2 noun/verb
balloon
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
A2 noun
band
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
A2 noun, verb
bar
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
A2 verb
base
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
A2 noun
baseball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
A2 adjective
Basic
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
A2 noun
basket
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
A2 noun
basketball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
A2 verb
bat
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
A2 noun
Bath
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
A2 noun
battery
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
A2 noun/verb
battle
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
A2 noun
Bean
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
A2 verb
bear
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
A2 verb
beat
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
A2 adverb
beautifully
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.