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32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| second person | the form of verbs and pronouns used with 'you' | The instructions are written in the second person. |
| semicolon | the punctuation mark (;) | Use a semicolon between the two parts. |
| simplification | making something simpler | That's a simplification of the problem. |
| slang | very informal words used by a group | Teenagers use a lot of slang. |
| sneer | an unkind smile that shows you don't respect someone | He looked at me with a sneer. |
| soliloquy | a speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts alone | Hamlet's soliloquy is famous. |
| sonnet | a poem with 14 lines | Shakespeare wrote many sonnets. |
| spectacle | an impressive show or sight; spectacles: glasses | The fireworks were a great spectacle. |
| spreadsheet | a computer program with tables for numbers | I keep my budget in a spreadsheet. |
| spur | something that encourages action; on the spur of the moment: suddenly | We went on the spur of the moment. |
| stanza | a group of lines in a poem | Read the first stanza. |
| subtitle | words at the bottom of a screen that translate a film | I watched it with subtitles. |
| supplement | something added; also an extra part of a newspaper | She takes vitamin supplements. |
| syllable | a part of a word with one vowel sound | 'Water' has two syllables. |
| synonym | a word with the same meaning as another | 'Big' is a synonym of 'large'. |
| tabloid | a newspaper with small pages and shocking stories | The story was in all the tabloids. |
| tag | a small label on something | Check the price tag. |
| tattoo | a picture drawn permanently on the skin | He has a tattoo on his arm. |
| testimony | a statement in court; also proof | His testimony helped the police. |
| theme | the main subject of a talk, book or event | The theme of the party is the 80s. |
| thesis | a long piece of writing for a university degree; also an idea | She is writing her thesis. |
| third person | the form of verbs and pronouns used with 'he', 'she', 'it' and 'they' | Add -s in the third person. |
| transcript | a written copy of spoken words; also an official record of a student's grades | Read the transcript of the interview. |
| translation | changing words into another language; also the result | The translation is very good. |
| treaty | a written agreement between countries | They signed a peace treaty. |
| trophy | a cup or prize for winning a competition | The team lifted the trophy. |
| update | new information; also a new version of software | Install the latest update. |
| verse | poetry; also part of a song or poem | Sing the first verse. |
| version | a form of something slightly different from others | Download the latest version. |
| vow | a serious promise | They exchanged wedding vows. |
| wit | the ability to say clever and funny things | She is famous for her wit. |
| withdrawal | taking money out; also leaving or moving back | I made a withdrawal from the bank. |