Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
Acrid
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
C2 adjective
acrimonious
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
C2 noun
acrimony
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
C2 noun
acrophobia
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
A2 adverb
Across
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
A2 noun
act
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund
acting
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
A2 noun
Action
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
C1 adjective
actionable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
A2 noun
actions
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
B2 verb
activate
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
B2 noun
activation
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
A2 adjective
active
Meaning
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.
Example
Active participation in education is vital for progress.
B2 noun
Active recall
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
B2 adverb
actively
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
B2 noun
activism
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
B2 noun
activist
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
A1 noun
Activities
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
A2 noun
Activity
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
A2 noun
Actor
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
A2 noun
actress
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
B1 adjective
actual
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
C1 noun
actuality
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
A2 adverb
actually
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.