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28 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| prejudice | an unfair opinion about a group of people, not based on facts | We must fight prejudice. |
| principle | a basic rule or belief | She has strong principles. |
| proof | facts that show something is true | Do you have proof? |
| reality | what is real | In reality, it's much harder. |
| reflection | an image in a mirror or water; also careful thought | She looked at her reflection in the water. |
| religion | belief in a god or gods | What is your religion? |
| remembrance | remembering a person or event | They planted a tree in remembrance of her. |
| requirement | something you need or must have | What are the entry requirements? |
| respect | a feeling of admiration for someone; also polite behaviour | Show respect to older people. |
| retrospect | in retrospect: thinking about the past | In retrospect, I was wrong. |
| score | the number of points in a game or test | What's the score? |
| sensation | a physical feeling; also great excitement | I had a burning sensation in my throat. |
| sort | a type or kind | What sort of music do you like? |
| substitute | a person or thing used instead of another | The coach brought on a substitute. |
| superstition | a belief in luck or magic that is not based on reason | It's a superstition that black cats bring bad luck. |
| surgery | medical operations; also a doctor's office (British English) | He needs surgery on his knee. |
| suspicion | a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is guilty | I have a suspicion he's lying. |
| sympathy | feeling sorry for someone's problems | You have my sympathy. |
| syndrome | a medical condition with a set of symptoms | She has a rare syndrome. |
| taste | the flavour of food; also what kind of things you like | I don't like the taste of coffee. |
| technique | a way of doing something that needs skill | She has a good swimming technique. |
| tendency | a habit or likelihood of behaving in a certain way | He has a tendency to be late. |
| theory | an idea that explains something; also the ideas of a subject, not the practice | Darwin's theory of evolution. |
| viewpoint | an opinion; also a place with a good view | From my viewpoint, it's a good idea. |
| vision | the ability to see; also an idea about the future | He has poor vision. |
| warmth | being warm; also friendliness | I felt the warmth of the sun. |
| whole | all of something | On the whole, I liked the film. |
| yoga | exercises for the body and mind from India | I do yoga every morning. |