Grammar words
9 English words (level C2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ad lib | said without preparation | His ad-lib jokes were the best part. |
| cordon | cordon off: to block an area so people cannot enter | Police cordoned off the street. |
| curate | to select and organize items for an exhibition or collection | She curated the art exhibition. |
| depressive | causing or suffering from depression | He has a depressive illness. |
| extracurricular | an activity outside normal lessons | Universities look at your extracurriculars. |
| minster | related to a minster, a large important church (word normally used as a noun) | We visited York Minster. |
| plum | very good and wanted (a job or role) | She got a plum job in Paris. |
| procedural | a TV drama about how police or lawyers work | She loves police procedurals. |
| vis-a-vis | about; also compared with | What is our position vis-a-vis the new rules? |