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15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| culmination | the final and highest point | The award was the culmination of her career. |
| dawn | the time when the sun comes up | We left at dawn. |
| daytime | the time when it is light | The shop is only open in the daytime. |
| decade | ten years | They have lived here for a decade. |
| extension | more time; also a new part added to a building; also a phone line number | I asked for an extension on my essay. |
| last minute | the latest possible time | He always does things at the last-minute. |
| lifetime | the time that someone is alive | It's the chance of a lifetime. |
| Olympiad | a period of four years between Olympic Games; also a competition | She won a medal at the maths olympiad. |
| overtime | extra time worked after normal hours | He gets paid for overtime. |
| phase | a stage in a process | The project is in its final phase. |
| presidency | the job or time of being president | During his presidency, the economy grew. |
| rush hour | the busy time when people travel to and from work | Avoid driving in the rush hour. |
| wait | a time of waiting | There's a two-hour wait. |
| wartime | a time of war | Food was scarce in wartime. |
| wink | closing one eye quickly as a signal | He gave me a wink. |