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36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| balance | to keep steady without falling; also to make things equal | She balanced on one leg. |
| cease | to stop (formal) | The factory ceased production last year. |
| coincide | to happen at the same time | My birthday coincides with the holiday. |
| compensate | to pay someone for a loss; also to make up for something | The airline compensated us for the delay. |
| concern | to worry someone; also to be about or affect | The story concerns a young girl. |
| contradict | to say the opposite of what someone said | Don't contradict your father. |
| correspond | to match or be similar; also to write letters to someone | His story doesn't correspond with the facts. |
| defy | to refuse to obey | He defied his parents. |
| dominate | to control or be the most important or noticeable | The castle dominates the town. |
| equal | to be the same as; also to be as good as | Two plus two equals four. |
| exceed | to be more than | Don't exceed the speed limit. |
| excel | to be very good at something | She excels at maths. |
| exhibit | to show something publicly, like art; also to show a feeling | Her paintings are exhibited in Paris. |
| falter | to become weak or uncertain | Her voice faltered. |
| feature | to include something as an important part | The film features a famous actor. |
| hover | to stay in the air in one place | A helicopter hovered above us. |
| incur | to experience something bad as a result of your actions, like costs | You will incur a fee for late payment. |
| inhabit | to live in a place | Many animals inhabit the forest. |
| jeopardize | to put something in danger | Don't jeopardize your career. |
| lack | to not have enough of something | He lacks confidence. |
| line | to form a line along; also to cover the inside of something | Trees line the street. |
| linger | to stay longer than expected | The smell lingered for days. |
| originate | to start or come from | The game originated in China. |
| outlive | to live longer than someone | She outlived her husband by ten years. |
| overshadow | to make something seem less important; also to cast a shadow over | The bad news overshadowed the party. |
| persist | to continue doing something; also to continue to exist | If the pain persists, see a doctor. |
| personify | to give human qualities to something; also to be a perfect example | He personifies the American dream. |
| postpone | to move an event to a later time | The match was postponed. |
| precede | to happen or come before | A storm preceded the flood. |
| prevail | to win; also to be common | Justice will prevail. |
| range | to vary between two limits | Prices range from 10 to 50 euros. |
| separate | to divide or move apart; also (a couple) to stop living together | Separate the eggs. |
| span | to cover a period of time or a distance | Her career spans 40 years. |
| sustain | to keep something going; also to suffer an injury | He sustained serious injuries. |
| threaten | to say you will hurt someone; also to be a danger to | Pollution threatens wildlife. |
| violate | to break a law or agreement | They violated the rules. |