Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
analyze
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
C1 noun
anarchist
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
C1 noun
anarchy
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
C2 noun
anathema
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
B2 noun
anatomy
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
B2 noun
Ancestor
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
B2 noun
Ancestors
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
C2 noun
ancestress
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
B2 noun
ancestry
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
B2 noun
Anchor
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
C1 noun
anchorage
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
B1 adjective
Ancient
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
C1 adjective
ancillary
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
A1 conjunction
and
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
C2 noun
andiron
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
C2 adjective
androgynous
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
C1 adjective
anecdotal
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
B2 noun
anecdote
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
C1 noun
anemia
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
C1 adjective
anemic
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
C2 noun
anemometer
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
C1 noun
anesthetic
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
C1 adverb
anew
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
A2 noun
Angel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.