Groups and organisations 1
27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| aircrew | the people who work on a plane | The aircrew welcomed the passengers. |
| ally | a country or person who supports another | Britain and France were allies. |
| aristocracy | the highest class of people, often with titles | He was born into the aristocracy. |
| botany | the study of plants | She studies botany. |
| bracket | a mark ( ) used around words; also a group within a range | Put the year in brackets. |
| breed | a particular type of animal | What breed is your dog? |
| bureaucracy | a complicated system of official rules | There is too much bureaucracy. |
| caravan | a vehicle to live in, pulled by a car; also a group travelling together | We spent the summer in a caravan. |
| cast | all the actors in a film or play; also a hard cover for a broken bone | The cast was excellent. |
| categorization | putting things into groups | The categorization of the books took days. |
| chunk | a thick piece | Add a chunk of cheese. |
| coalition | a union of political parties or groups working together | Two parties formed a coalition government. |
| commission | an official group with a task; also money paid for selling something | He gets a commission on every sale. |
| community | the people living in one area or with something in common | We have a strong local community. |
| conference | a large formal meeting to discuss a subject | She is speaking at a conference. |
| convention | a large formal meeting; also a usual way of behaving | We went to a comic convention. |
| core | the central or most important part; also the middle of a fruit | Throw the apple core in the bin. |
| corporation | a large company | He works for a big corporation. |
| crew | the people who work on a ship or plane; also a team | The crew were very helpful. |
| cubism | a style of art using geometric shapes | Picasso helped create cubism. |
| data | facts and information, often on a computer | The data shows a rise in sales. |
| division | separating into parts; also a section of an organization | She works in the sales division. |
| elite | the richest, most powerful or best group | Only the elite can afford it. |
| fire brigade | the organization that puts out fires (British English) | Call the fire brigade! |
| fleet | a group of ships, planes or vehicles | The company has a fleet of trucks. |
| formation | the forming of something; also a shape or arrangement | The planes flew in formation. |
| gang | a group of criminals; also a group of friends | The gang robbed a bank. |