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23 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| acre | a unit of land area, about 4,000 square metres | The farm covers 200 acres. |
| adrenaline | a chemical the body makes when you are excited or afraid | I felt a rush of adrenaline. |
| antiquity | ancient times; also an old object from that time | The statue dates from antiquity. |
| bribe | money given to someone to do something dishonest | The officer refused the bribe. |
| calorie | a unit for measuring the energy in food | This drink has 200 calories. |
| coverage | reporting of news; also the area covered by a service | The TV coverage of the game was good. |
| crumb | a very small piece of bread or cake | There are crumbs on the table. |
| demise | death; also the end of something | The demise of the company surprised everyone. |
| duration | how long something lasts | Stay seated for the duration of the flight. |
| extortion | getting money by threats | He was arrested for extortion. |
| facial | a beauty treatment for the face | She had a facial at the spa. |
| grapefruit | a large sour citrus fruit | I have grapefruit for breakfast. |
| incisor | one of the front cutting teeth | He broke an incisor. |
| legacy | money or property left after death; also something that remains from the past | His legacy is the new hospital. |
| outset | the beginning | I told you at the outset. |
| overdraft | an amount of money you owe the bank when you spend more than you have | I have a large overdraft. |
| plaque | a flat sign on a wall in memory of someone; also a substance on teeth | A plaque marks the house where he was born. |
| poise | a calm and confident way of behaving | She answered with great poise. |
| provisions | supplies of food | We packed provisions for the trip. |
| seedling | a young plant grown from a seed | Plant the seedlings in spring. |
| sprout | a new growth on a plant; also a small green vegetable (Brussels sprout) | We had sprouts with dinner. |
| succulent | a plant with thick leaves that store water | Cacti are succulents. |
| tastebud | one of the small parts on your tongue that sense taste | Spicy food excites the tastebuds. |