A2 English Vocabulary

Imaginative and unrealistic; whimsical

The beginning of something; a graduation ceremony

Having a large or dense population

Not active or not functioning

In a systematic and orderly way

To release air from; to reduce in size or confidence

To wave or swing a weapon threateningly

Clearly and explicitly; specifically for a purpose

A person who plays the violin

Shared land or resources; ordinary people; the House of Commons

An appliance used for cooking food

Kept for future use

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, used as a basic part of speech

To make motionless with shock or awe; to pierce through

Strongly opposing change; a person who favors returning to the past

The sport or activity of moving on skates

A brush for cleaning teeth

A series of steps for moving between floors

The state of being the same throughout; lack of variation

Filled with strong feeling and enthusiasm; fervent

A serious shortage or scarcity of something

Done deliberately; stubbornly determined to have one's own way

Following as a consequence; something that results from something else

A short high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect; to make such a sound

Feeling bitterness or indignation at unfair treatment

A drinking toast; informally 'thank you' or 'goodbye'; shouts of approval

To take food or substances into the body; to import data into a system

A pleasant daydream or state of dreamy thought while awake

A light snack or drink; something that restores energy

Having a distinct surface quality; not smooth

Making someone look good or feel complimented; pleasingly complimentary

Pleasant to taste; acceptable or agreeable

A ship or aircraft designed to carry cargo

The quality of being fresh or new

The quality of being complex and detailed

Funny or amusing in a silly or absurd way

A moving staircase between floors

Organized and systematic in approach or behavior

Mutually reliant on each other

The amount a spoon can hold

Polite and respectful in manner

A public vehicle running on road rails; to travel by tram

A counter-argument presented to disprove an opposing claim

To produce and release a substance from a gland; to hide

To focus obsessively on something; to stare fixedly

A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan

Very strange or bizarre in appearance or behaviour

Having no personal stake; impartial and unbiased