People and society 2
27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| handle | to deal with a situation or problem; also to touch with your hands | She handled the problem well. |
| hire | to pay to use something for a short time; also to give someone a job | We hired a car for the week. |
| hunt | to chase and kill animals; also to search for something | Lions hunt at night. |
| interact | to communicate or work with others | Children learn by interacting with others. |
| launch | to start something new; also to send a rocket into space | The company launched a new phone. |
| liberate | to make someone or a place free | The army liberated the city. |
| murder | to kill someone on purpose | He was murdered in his home. |
| occupy | to fill or use a space or time; also to take control of a place | Is this seat occupied? |
| oppress | to treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly | The government oppressed minorities. |
| outweigh | to be more important than something | The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. |
| overcome | to succeed in dealing with a problem | She worked hard to overcome her fear. |
| participate | to take part | Everyone can participate in the game. |
| persuade | to make someone agree to do something by giving reasons | She persuaded me to come. |
| promote | to give someone a better job; also to advertise | She was promoted to manager. |
| protect | to keep someone or something safe | Sunscreen protects your skin. |
| punish | to make someone suffer because they did something wrong | The boy was punished for lying. |
| register | to put your name on an official list | You must register for the course. |
| rescue | to save someone from danger | The firefighters rescued the family. |
| restore | to repair something old; also to bring back | They restored the old church. |
| reunify | to join together again | The country hopes to reunify. |
| score | to get points or goals in a game or test | She scored two goals. |
| service | to check and repair a car or machine | I need to have my car serviced. |
| spoil | to ruin something; also to give a child too much | The rain spoiled our picnic. |
| support | to help someone; also to like a sports team; also to hold up | Which team do you support? |
| transfer | to move someone or something from one place to another | I transferred money to his account. |
| unite | to join together | The two groups united. |
| vote | to choose officially in an election | Who did you vote for? |