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36 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| absentee | a person who is not present | There were three absentees today. |
| addict | a person who cannot stop taking a drug or doing something | He is a former drug addict. |
| alcoholic | a person who cannot stop drinking alcohol | He is a recovering alcoholic. |
| ambassador | an official who represents their country in another country | The ambassador met the president. |
| analyst | a person whose job is to study information carefully | She works as a financial analyst. |
| anchorman | a man who presents the news on TV | The anchorman read the evening news. |
| anchorperson | a person who presents the news on TV | She is the anchorperson on the morning show. |
| applicant | a person who applies for something, like a job | There were 50 applicants for the job. |
| archaeologist | a person who studies old things buried in the ground | The archaeologist found ancient coins. |
| banker | a person with an important job in a bank | Her father is a banker. |
| bartender | a person who serves drinks in a bar | The bartender made us cocktails. |
| boxer | a person who does boxing; also a type of dog | He is a professional boxer. |
| broadcaster | a person or company that makes TV or radio programmes | She is a well-known broadcaster. |
| brother-in-law | the brother of your husband or wife; also your sister's husband | My brother-in-law is a doctor. |
| browser | a program for looking at websites | Open your web browser. |
| bum | your bottom (British informal); also a lazy person (American informal) | I fell on my bum. |
| candidate | a person who wants to be elected or chosen for a job | There are three candidates for the job. |
| captive | a prisoner | The captives were released. |
| cellist | a person who plays the cello | She is a cellist in an orchestra. |
| chancellor | the head of government in some countries; also the head of a university | The German chancellor visited Paris. |
| chief | a leader or head of a group | He is the police chief. |
| client | a person who pays for a service | The lawyer met her client. |
| colleague | a person you work with | I had lunch with a colleague. |
| collector | a person who collects things as a hobby or job | He is a stamp collector. |
| commander | an officer in charge of a group of soldiers | The commander gave the order. |
| conductor | a person who directs an orchestra; also a person who sells tickets on a bus or train | The conductor raised his hands. |
| consultant | an expert who gives advice; also a senior hospital doctor (British) | He works as a business consultant. |
| correspondent | a journalist who reports from a particular place or on a subject | She is the BBC's Paris correspondent. |
| countryman | a man from your country; also a man from the countryside | He met a fellow countryman abroad. |
| coward | a person who is not brave | Don't be a coward. |
| craftsman | a man skilled at making things with his hands | The table was made by a local craftsman. |
| cripple | an old, now offensive word for a person who cannot walk properly | Today the word 'cripple' is considered offensive. |
| cyclist | a person who rides a bicycle | Cyclists should wear helmets. |
| darling | a person you love (used as a name) | Good morning, darling. |
| daughter-in-law | the wife of your son | My daughter-in-law is a nurse. |
| dear | a kind name for someone you love | Thank you, dear. |