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38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| alert | to warn someone about a danger | Neighbours alerted the police. |
| assert | to say something firmly | She asserted that she was innocent. |
| assure | to tell someone something is true so they don't worry | I assure you it's safe. |
| authorize | to give official permission | Who authorized this payment? |
| bark | (a dog) to make a short loud sound; also to speak angrily | The dog barked at the postman. |
| bellow | to shout loudly in a deep voice | He bellowed at the children. |
| betray | to hurt someone who trusted you; also to give secrets to an enemy | He betrayed his friend. |
| broadcast | to send out a programme on TV or radio | The match will be broadcast live. |
| certify | to officially say that something is true or correct | The doctor certified that he was fit to work. |
| challenge | to question whether something is right; also to invite someone to compete | He challenged me to a game of chess. |
| clarify | to make something clearer | Can you clarify what you mean? |
| coach | to train someone in a sport or skill | She coaches the school tennis team. |
| comment | to give an opinion | He refused to comment. |
| compromise | to agree to accept less than you wanted; also to put something at risk | We both compromised and reached a deal. |
| concede | to admit that something is true; also to admit you lost | He conceded that he was wrong. |
| condemn | to say strongly that something is wrong; also to give a punishment | Everyone condemned the attack. |
| confess | to admit you did something wrong | He confessed to the crime. |
| consult | to ask someone for advice or information | Consult your doctor. |
| devote | to give time or energy to something | She devotes her weekends to her family. |
| dismiss | to decide something is not important; also to remove someone from a job | He was dismissed for being late. |
| disrupt | to stop something from continuing normally | The strike disrupted train services. |
| exalt | to praise very highly (formal) | The poem exalts the beauty of nature. |
| exclaim | to say something suddenly and loudly | 'Wow!' she exclaimed. |
| familiarize | to learn about something so you know it well | Familiarize yourself with the rules. |
| file | to put documents in order; also to officially make a complaint | File these papers, please. |
| generalize | to make a general statement from a few examples | You can't generalize about all teenagers. |
| glorify | to praise or make something seem better than it is | The film glorifies violence. |
| gossip | to talk about other people's private lives | They gossip about their neighbours. |
| guarantee | to promise something will happen | We guarantee delivery in 24 hours. |
| hail | to praise publicly; also to call a taxi | She was hailed as a hero. |
| illustrate | to explain using examples or pictures; also to draw pictures for a book | She illustrates children's books. |
| imply | to suggest something without saying it directly | Are you implying that I'm lying? |
| inquire | to ask for information | I'm calling to inquire about the job. |
| instruct | to tell someone to do something; also to teach | The doctor instructed me to rest. |
| insult | to say something rude to someone | He insulted my family. |
| investigate | to try to find out the truth about something | The police are investigating the crime. |
| issue | to officially give or produce something | The police issued a warning. |
| justify | to give a good reason for something | How can you justify the cost? |