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33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accusation | a statement that someone did something wrong | He denied the accusation. |
| advancement | progress; also getting a better job | There are few chances for advancement. |
| allegation | a statement, not yet proved, that someone did something wrong | He denies the allegations. |
| ambiguity | having more than one possible meaning | There is some ambiguity in the contract. |
| apostrophe | the mark (') used in words like 'don't' and 'John's' | Don't forget the apostrophe. |
| assumption | something you think is true without proof | Don't make assumptions about people. |
| badge | a small object you wear to show who you are or that you support something | The police officer showed his badge. |
| ballad | a slow love song; also a song that tells a story | She sang a beautiful ballad. |
| ballot | a secret vote; also the paper you vote on | The ballot will take place next week. |
| ban | an official order that stops something | There is a ban on smoking in restaurants. |
| beam | a line of light; also a long thick piece of wood or metal | A beam of light came through the window. |
| bestseller | a book that sells very many copies | Her novel is a bestseller. |
| bidding | offering prices at an auction; also an order | The bidding started at 100 dollars. |
| bold | thick dark letters in printing | The key words are in bold. |
| booklet | a small thin book with information | Read the information booklet. |
| brag | talk that is too proud | It's just a brag, don't believe him. |
| brochure | a thin magazine with information or advertising | I picked up a holiday brochure. |
| cable | a thick wire; also TV received through wires | Connect the cable to the TV. |
| canon | a rule or principle; also a list of important works | Shakespeare is part of the literary canon. |
| caption | words under a picture that explain it | Read the caption under the photo. |
| catalog | a book or list of things you can buy | I ordered it from the catalog. |
| certificate | an official document that shows a fact, like a birth or a qualification | I got a certificate for the course. |
| clause | a group of words with a subject and verb; also a part of a legal document | This sentence has two clauses. |
| collocation | words that are often used together, like 'heavy rain' | 'Make a decision' is a common collocation. |
| commercial | an advertisement on TV or radio | I hate TV commercials. |
| concession | something you agree to give in a negotiation; also a lower price | Students get a concession on tickets. |
| confession | a statement admitting you did something wrong | He made a full confession. |
| consent | permission | You need your parents' consent. |
| contract | a legal written agreement | I signed the contract. |
| controversy | a lot of public disagreement | The decision caused controversy. |
| converse | the opposite | The converse is also true. |
| correspondence | letters or emails; also a connection between things | She keeps all her correspondence. |
| criticism | saying what is wrong with something | She doesn't accept criticism well. |