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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 |
|---|---|---|
| antivirus | software that protects a computer from viruses | Install antivirus software. |
| backup | a copy of computer files; also extra help | Always make a backup of your work. |
| bearing | a connection or influence (have a bearing on) | This has no bearing on the decision. |
| bio | a short description of someone's life (informal) | Read the author's bio on the back. |
| blaze | a large fire | Firefighters fought the blaze for hours. |
| bolt | a metal bar to lock a door; also a flash of lightning | Lock the door with the bolt. |
| carbon footprint | the amount of carbon dioxide caused by a person's activities | Flying increases your carbon footprint. |
| carpool | an arrangement where people share a car to travel | We have a carpool to work. |
| climate change | the long-term warming of the earth caused by people | Climate change is a global problem. |
| conferencing | holding meetings by phone or video | We use video conferencing for meetings. |
| conscience | the feeling inside you that tells you what is right and wrong | I have a clear conscience. |
| contradiction | a difference between two things that cannot both be true | There's a contradiction in his story. |
| cyberaddict | a person who spends too much time on the internet | My son is becoming a cyberaddict. |
| cyberpet | a virtual pet on a computer or small device | In the 1990s, every child had a cyberpet. |
| cyberschool | a school where lessons happen online | She studies at a cyberschool. |
| energy | the strength to be active; also power from electricity or fuel | I have no energy today. |
| evolution | the slow development of living things over time; also gradual change | Darwin explained evolution. |
| facilities | buildings, equipment or services for a purpose | The hotel has excellent facilities. |
| feedback | comments about how well someone did something | The teacher gave us useful feedback. |
| flame | the hot bright burning gas you see in a fire | The house was in flames. |
| fume | fumes: strong-smelling gas or smoke that is unpleasant | The car fumes made me cough. |
| glacis | a gentle slope in front of a castle wall | Soldiers climbed the glacis. |
| global warming | the increase in the earth's temperature caused by pollution | Global warming melts the ice. |
| gravitation | the force that pulls objects towards each other | Newton studied gravitation. |
| grown-up | an adult (used by or with children) | Ask a grown-up to help you. |
| hatching | the moment when young birds come out of their eggs | We watched the hatching of the chicks. |
| highlight | the best or most exciting part | The highlight of the trip was the safari. |
| human rights | the basic rights every person should have | They fight for human rights. |
| imperative | the verb form used for orders, like 'Sit down!'; also something urgent | 'Close the door' is an imperative. |
| impressionism | a style of painting from the 1870s that shows light and colour | Monet is famous for impressionism. |
| impulse | a sudden wish to do something | I bought it on impulse. |
| incentive | something that encourages you to do something | Money is a strong incentive. |