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31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| attraction | something interesting to visit; also a feeling of liking someone | The tower is the main attraction. |
| basis | the most important idea or fact that something is built on | Trust is the basis of friendship. |
| beast | a large or wild animal | The lion is a powerful beast. |
| bond | a close connection between people | There's a strong bond between the sisters. |
| brotherhood | friendship and support between people; also a group of men with the same aims | They believe in the brotherhood of all people. |
| cashpoint | a machine where you get money from your bank account (British English) | Is there a cashpoint near here? |
| check-in counter | the place at an airport where you give your bags and get your ticket | Go to the check-in counter two hours before. |
| check-in desk | the place at an airport or hotel where you check in | There was a long queue at the check-in desk. |
| connection | a link between things; also a train or flight you change to | I missed my connection in Paris. |
| decline | a decrease in amount or quality | There is a decline in sales. |
| deposit | money you pay first when you rent or buy something; also money put into a bank | We paid a deposit on the flat. |
| dump | a place where rubbish is left; also a dirty, ugly place (informal) | We took the old sofa to the dump. |
| eco | ecology; used in words about protecting nature (eco-friendly) | We buy eco products. |
| efficiency | working well without wasting time or energy | We need to improve efficiency. |
| electricity | energy used for light, heat and machines | The storm cut off our electricity. |
| extreme sports | dangerous sports like skydiving or rock climbing | He loves extreme sports. |
| film-maker | a person who makes films | She is a young film-maker. |
| foundation | the base under a building; also an organization that gives money | Trust is the foundation of a good relationship. |
| function | the purpose of something; also a formal party | What is the function of this button? |
| goods | things that are made to be sold | The shop sells electrical goods. |
| grouping | a group of people or things with something in common | The new grouping of countries is powerful. |
| growth | increase in size or amount | The city has seen rapid growth. |
| hairdryer | a machine that blows hot air to dry your hair | Can I borrow your hairdryer? |
| hatch | a small door in a floor, wall or ship | He closed the hatch. |
| lightning | a flash of light in the sky during a storm | The tree was hit by lightning. |
| link | a connection; also a word you click on a website | Click on the link. |
| location | a place or position | The hotel is in a great location. |
| message board | a website where people post messages and discuss topics | I asked the question on a message board. |
| motivation | the reason or desire to do something | I have no motivation to study today. |
| motive | a reason for doing something | The police don't know his motive. |
| mountaintop | the top of a mountain | Snow covered the mountaintop. |