Talking and writing 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| leak | (liquid or gas) to come out through a hole; also to tell secret information | The pipe is leaking. |
| list | to write things in a list | List your five favourite films. |
| mumble | to speak quietly and unclearly | Don't mumble, speak up. |
| mutter | to speak quietly, often when complaining | He muttered something about the weather. |
| nod | to move your head down and up to say yes | She nodded in agreement. |
| object | to say you don't agree | Many people objected to the plan. |
| overemphasize | to give too much importance to something | Don't overemphasize the problem. |
| photograph | to take a photo | He photographed the sunset. |
| plead | to ask in an emotional way; also to say in court if you are guilty or not | He pleaded not guilty. |
| popularize | to make something popular | The film popularized the song. |
| praise | to say that someone did something well | The teacher praised her work. |
| predicate | to base something on an idea (formal) | The plan is predicated on growth. |
| prescribe | (a doctor) to say which medicine you should take | The doctor prescribed antibiotics. |
| prohibit | to officially not allow | Smoking is prohibited. |
| project | to predict a future amount; also to show a picture on a screen | Sales are projected to rise. |
| protest | to show strong disagreement publicly | Students protested against the fees. |
| publicize | to make something known to the public | They publicized the event online. |
| quarrel | to argue angrily | The children quarrel all the time. |
| question | to ask questions; also to have doubts about something | The police questioned the suspect. |
| quote | to repeat someone's exact words; also to give a price | He quoted Shakespeare. |
| refute | to prove that something is wrong | She refuted the claims. |
| reprove | to tell someone that they did something wrong (formal) | She reproved him for being late. |
| research | to study something to find new facts | She is researching the history of the town. |
| roar | to make a deep loud sound like a lion | The lion roared. |
| sentence | (a judge) to give someone a punishment | He was sentenced to five years in prison. |
| signify | to mean or show | What does this symbol signify? |
| snap | to break suddenly; also to speak angrily | The branch snapped. |
| specify | to say exactly | Please specify the size you need. |
| stammer | to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds | He stammered when he was nervous. |
| state | to say or write something formally | Please state your name. |
| stress | to show something is important; also to say part of a word more strongly | She stressed the need for safety. |
| submit | to give a document officially; also to accept someone's control | Submit your essay by Friday. |
| suspect | to think something is probably true; also to think someone is guilty | I suspect he's lying. |
| testify | to give evidence in court | She testified against him. |
| urge | to strongly advise someone to do something | I urge you to see a doctor. |
| utter | to say something | He didn't utter a word. |
| whisper | to speak very quietly | She whispered in my ear. |
| yell | to shout loudly | Don't yell at me! |