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English words starting with A — with CEFR levels

621 words from A1 to C2. Click a word to learn it in its unit.

  • A1adet · used before one thing not known before
  • A1a.m.adv · before midday
  • B1abandonv · to leave something forever
  • B2abandonedadj · left empty and no longer used
  • C2aberrationn · something that differs from the normal
  • C2abhorv · to hate something very strongly
  • C2abhorrentadj · causing strong feelings of hate
  • C2abhorrentlyadv · in a way that shows deep hatred
  • A2abilityn · the skill to do something
  • C2abjectadj · extremely bad and without hope
  • B1ableadj · having the skill or power to do something
  • B1abnormaladj · different from what is normal
  • B2abnormallyadv · in an unusual way
  • B1aboardadv · on a ship, plane or train
  • C1aboardprep · on or onto a ship, train or plane
  • B2abolishv · to officially end a law or system
  • B2aboriginaladj · belonging to the first people of a place
  • B1aboriginen · one of the first people to live in a place
  • C1aboundv · to exist in large numbers
  • A1aboutadv/prep · on the subject of
  • A1aboveadv/prep · higher than
  • B1aboveadj · written or shown earlier on the page
  • A2abroadadv · in or to another country
  • B2abruptlyadv · suddenly and unexpectedly
  • B1absencen · not being present
  • B1absentadj · not present
  • B2absenteen · a person who is not present
  • B1absoluteadj · complete and total
  • C1absoluten · something completely true or fixed
  • B1absolutelyadv · completely; without any doubt
  • B1absorbv · to take in a liquid
  • B1abstractadj · existing as an idea, not a thing
  • C1abstractionn · an idea that is not about physical things
  • B2absurdadj · very silly and unreasonable
  • B1abundancen · a large amount of something
  • B1abundantadj · existing in very large amounts
  • C2abundantlyadv · in large amounts; very much
  • B2abusen · cruel or harmful treatment of someone
  • B1academicadj · connected with school and university study
  • B1academyn · a school for special training
  • B1accentn · a way of pronouncing words
  • A2acceptv · to take something that is offered
  • A2acceptableadj · good enough to be agreed to
  • B1acceptancen · agreeing to something or taking it
  • B1accessn · the right or way to use or enter
  • B2accessv · to get into a computer system or file
  • B2accessibilityn · the quality of being easy to use or reach
  • B1accessibleadj · easy to reach or use
  • B1accessoryn · an extra item that goes with clothes
  • A2accidentn · something bad that happens by chance
  • B1accidentaladj · happening by chance
  • B1accidentallyadv · by mistake
  • B2accommodationn · a place to stay or live
  • B1accompanyv · to go with someone
  • B1accomplishv · to succeed in doing something
  • B1according toprep · as said or shown by something
  • B2accordinglyadv · in a way that suits the situation
  • A2accountn · an arrangement to keep money in a bank
  • B1accountv · to form a part or percentage of something
  • C2accountabilityn · being responsible for your actions and decisions
  • B1accountantn · a person who keeps financial records
  • C2accruev · to grow or build up over time
  • B2accumulatev · to gradually collect more and more of something
  • B1accuracyn · being exactly correct
  • B1accurateadj · exactly correct
  • B1accuratelyadv · without mistakes
  • B2accusationn · a statement that someone did something wrong
  • B1accusev · to say someone has done something wrong
  • B1accustomv · to become used to something
  • C1accustomedadj · used to something
  • B1achen · a continuous, dull pain
  • B2achev · to feel a continuous dull pain
  • B2achievableadj · possible to reach
  • A2achievev · to succeed in doing something
  • B1achievementn · something you did successfully
  • B2acidn · a chemical substance that can burn or dissolve
  • C1acidicadj · containing acid; sharp or sour in taste
  • B1acknowledgev · to admit
  • B1acknowledgmentn · a message that says you have received something
  • C1acousticadj · not using electrical sound equipment
  • C1acousticallyadv · in a way related to sound
  • C1acousticsn · the qualities of a space affecting sound
  • B1acquaintancen · a person you know slightly
  • B1acquirev · to get or gain something
  • B2acquisitionn · the act of buying a company or thing
  • C1acren · a unit for measuring land
  • C2acreagen · an area of land measured in acres
  • C2acrobaticadj · involving skilled jumps and balance
  • C2acrobaticallyadv · in a skilful, gymnast-like way
  • C2acrobaticsn · skilled jumping and balancing movements
  • A2acrossadv/prep · from one side to the other
  • A2actn · one main part of a play
  • B1actv · to do something to deal with a situation
  • A1actionn · doing something
  • B1activeadj · always busy and full of energy
  • B2activelyadv · in a busy and energetic way
  • A1activityn · something you do for fun or work
  • A1actorn · a person who plays a part in films
  • B1actressn · a woman who acts in films or plays
  • B2actualadj · real, not just expected
  • A2actuallyadv · in fact; really
  • B2acuteadj · very severe or sudden
  • C1acutelyadv · very strongly or sharply
  • B1adn · a short notice to sell a product
  • C2ad libadj · made up without preparation
  • C2ad-libv · to speak without preparing beforehand
  • B1adaptv · to change to fit new conditions
  • B2adaptableadj · able to change to fit new conditions
  • A1addv · to put numbers or things together
  • B2addictn · a person who cannot stop a harmful habit
  • B2addictedadj · unable to stop doing or using something
  • B2addictionn · being unable to stop a harmful habit
  • A2additionn · something extra
  • A2additionaladj · extra
  • B2additionallyadv · also; used to add information
  • C2additiven/adj · a substance added to improve food
  • A1addressn · where you live; the details of a place
  • B1addressv · the details of where someone lives
  • B1addresseen · the person a letter is sent to
  • C2adeptn/adj · very skilled at something
  • B2adequateadj · enough in quantity or quality
  • B2adequatelyadv · well enough; in a satisfactory way
  • C2adherev · to follow a rule or belief firmly
  • C2adhesionn · the quality of sticking to something
  • A2adjectiven · a word that describes a noun
  • C1adjoinv · to be next to or joined with something
  • C1adjoiningadj · next to or joined with something
  • A2adjustv · to change something a little
  • C1adjustableadj · able to be changed to fit
  • B2adjustmentn · a small change to improve something
  • B1administrationn · the people who manage an organization
  • B2administrativeadj · relating to organizing and managing things
  • B2admirableadj · deserving respect and praise
  • B1admirationn · a feeling of respect for someone
  • A2admirev · to like and respect someone
  • B2admiringlyadv · in a way that shows respect and liking
  • B1admissionn · permission or payment to enter
  • A2admitv · to say that you did something bad
  • B2admittedlyadv · used to say that something is true but not ideal
  • B1adoptv · to legally take a child as your own
  • B2adoptedadj · taken into a family as a child
  • B2adoptionn · the act of formally accepting something
  • B1adorableadj · very lovely and sweet
  • B2adorev · to love someone very much
  • B2adornv · to decorate with something beautiful
  • C2adornmentn · something added to make a thing look nicer
  • C1adrenalinen · a hormone that prepares your body for action
  • A2adultn/adj · a person who is fully grown
  • C2adulteratev · to make something worse by adding other things
  • B1advancev · to move forward
  • B2advancen · forward movement or earlier payment
  • A2advancedadj · at a high level
  • B2advancementn · progress to a better or higher position
  • A2advantagen · something good that helps you
  • C1advantageousadj · helpful and giving a better position
  • B2adventn · the arrival of an important event or invention
  • A2adventuren · an exciting or unusual experience
  • B2adventurousadj · liking to try new and exciting things
  • B1adverbn · a word that describes a verb or adjective
  • B1adverbialadj · a word or phrase that works like an adverb
  • C1adversaryn · an opponent or enemy
  • B2adverseadj · harmful or unfavorable
  • B2adverselyadv · in a harmful or negative way
  • B2adversityn · difficulty and bad luck
  • A2advertisingn · telling people about products to sell them
  • A2advicen · a suggestion about what to do
  • A2advisev · to tell someone what you think is best
  • B1advisern · a person who gives advice
  • C1advisoryadj · giving advice or suggestions
  • B1aerobicsn · energetic exercise done to music
  • C1aestheticadj · a style or idea of what is beautiful
  • C1aestheticallyadv · in a way related to beauty and art
  • A2affairn · events or matters of public interest
  • B1affectv · to have an influence on something
  • C2affectationn · behaviour that is not natural, meant to impress
  • B1affectionn · a feeling of love
  • B2affectionateadj · showing love and care
  • B2affectionatelyadv · in a loving, gentle way
  • B1affordv · to have enough money for something
  • B2affordableadj · not too expensive
  • A1afraidadj · feeling fear
  • A1afterprep · later than something
  • A2afteradv · later in time
  • B1afterconj · later than the time when something happens
  • A1afternoonn · the time between noon and evening
  • B1afterwardadv · later; after something
  • B1afterwardsadv · later, after that
  • A1againadv · one more time
  • A2againstprep · touching and supported by
  • A1agen · how old a person is
  • A2agedadj · being a certain age
  • B2agelessadj · never seeming to grow old
  • A2agencyn · a business that arranges things for people
  • B1agendan · a list of things to discuss
  • A2agentn · a person who arranges things for others
  • B1aggressiveadj · ready to attack or argue
  • B2aggressivelyadv · in an angry and forceful way
  • C2aghastadj · shocked and horrified
  • C2agileadj · able to move quickly and easily
  • C2agilityn · the ability to move quickly and easily
  • A1agoadv · in the past
  • B2agonizev · to worry very much about a decision
  • B2agonyn · extreme physical or mental pain
  • A1agreev · to have the same opinion
  • C1agreeableadj · pleasant and easy to like
  • B1agreementn · a decision that people have made together
  • B1agriculturaladj · related to farming
  • B1agriculturen · farming
  • A2aheadadv · in front
  • B1aidn/v · help, especially money or food, given to people
  • B1aimn · a goal or purpose
  • B2aimv · to try or plan to achieve something
  • C1aimlessadj · without a clear purpose or direction
  • C1aimlesslyadv · without a clear purpose or goal
  • A2airn · the gas around us that we breathe
  • B1air conditioningn · a system that cools a room
  • B1air forcen · the part of the army that fights in
  • B2aircraftn · a plane or other flying machine
  • B2aircrewn · the people who work on an aircraft
  • B1airlinen · a company that flies passengers
  • A1airplanen · a plane
  • A1airportn · a place where planes arrive and leave
  • A2aislen · a path between rows of shelves
  • A2alarmn · a device that warns of danger
  • B1alarmv · to make someone worried or afraid
  • A2alarm clockn · a clock that wakes you up
  • A1albumn · a collection of songs or photos
  • B1alcoholn · drinks such as beer and wine
  • B1alcoholicadj · containing alcohol
  • B2alcoholicn · a person who cannot stop drinking alcohol
  • B2alcoholismn · a disease of drinking too much alcohol
  • B2alertv · to warn someone about something
  • C1alienatev · to make people feel unfriendly toward you
  • C1alignv · to arrange things in a straight line
  • C1alignmentn · arrangement in a straight line or correct position
  • B1alikeadj/adv · very similar
  • A2aliveadj · living; not dead
  • A1allpron/det · every one; the whole of
  • A2alladv · completely
  • A1all rightadj/adv · fine; not bad
  • C2all-encompassingadj · including everything
  • B2allegationn · a claim that someone did something wrong
  • C1allegev · to say something is true without proof
  • C2allegoricaladj · having a hidden meaning through symbols
  • C2allegoryn · a story with a hidden moral meaning
  • B1allergicadj · having a bad reaction to something
  • C1alleviatev · to make pain or a problem less severe
  • B2alliancen · an agreement to work together
  • C2allotv · to give a share of something to someone
  • C2allotmentn · a small piece of land for growing food
  • A2allowv · to let something happen
  • B1allowancen · money given regularly to someone
  • C2alludev · to mention something indirectly
  • C2allusionn · an indirect reference to something
  • B2allyn · a friend or partner who supports you
  • C2allyv · to join with others for a purpose
  • A1almostadv · nearly
  • A1aloneadv · without other people
  • A2aloneadj · without other people
  • A1alongadv · from one end to the other
  • A2alongprep · next to the length of
  • B2alongsideprep · next to or together with
  • B1aloudadv · in a voice that others can hear
  • B1alphabetn · all the letters of a language in order
  • B2alphabeticaladj · arranged in ABC order
  • A1alreadyadv · before now
  • A2alrightadj/adv · well or safe; okay
  • A1alsoadv · too; in addition
  • B2altarn · a table in a church for religious services
  • B2alterv · to change something slightly
  • B2alternatev · to change from one thing to another repeatedly
  • B1alternativen/adj · something you can choose instead of another thing
  • B2alternativelyadv · as another possible choice
  • A2althoughconj · in spite of the fact that
  • B2altituden · height above the sea
  • B1altogetheradv · in total
  • C1altruismn · caring about others without expecting anything back
  • C1altruisticadj · caring about others before yourself
  • B2aluminumn · a light silver-colored metal
  • A1alwaysadv · every time
  • A1amv · the form of "be" for I
  • C1amateurn/adj · someone doing something for pleasure, not for pay
  • B2amazev · to surprise very much
  • B1amazedadj · very surprised
  • B2amazementn · great surprise
  • B1amazingadj · very surprising and wonderful
  • B2amazinglyadv · in a way that is very surprising
  • B2ambassadorn · an official who represents his country abroad
  • B2ambiguityn · having more than one possible meaning
  • B2ambiguousadj · having more than one possible meaning
  • A2ambitionn · a strong wish to succeed
  • B1ambitiousadj · wanting to achieve great things
  • B1ambulancen · a vehicle that takes sick people to hospital
  • C1amidprep · in the middle of something
  • B2ammonian · a strong-smelling gas used in cleaners
  • A2amongprep · in the middle of
  • B2amongstprep · in the middle of or surrounded by
  • C2amorphousadj · having no clear shape
  • C2amorphouslyadv · in a way that has no clear shape
  • B1amountn · how much there is of something
  • B2ampleadj · more than enough
  • C1amplificationn · making a sound or signal stronger
  • B2amplifiern · a device that makes sound louder
  • B2amplifyv · to make louder or stronger
  • C1amplyadv · more than enough; fully
  • B2amusev · to make someone smile or laugh
  • A2amusedadj · finding something funny
  • A2amusementn · enjoyment and fun
  • B1amusingadj · funny and entertaining
  • A1andet · used before one thing starting with a vowel
  • B2analogyn · a comparison that shows how things are similar
  • B1analysisn · a careful study of something in detail
  • B2analystn · a person who studies information carefully
  • B1analyzev · to study something carefully in detail
  • C2anarchicadj · without order or rules; chaotic
  • A2ancestorn · a family member from long ago
  • B2anchorn · a heavy object that holds a ship
  • C1anchorv · to hold a ship in place with an anchor
  • B2anchoragen · a place where boats can stop safely
  • C1anchoredadj · held in place by an anchor
  • B2anchormann · a man who presents a news programme
  • B2anchorpersonn · a person who presents a news programme
  • A2ancientadj · very old
  • A1andconj · used to join words or ideas
  • A2angeln · a kind, holy being with wings
  • B1angern · a strong feeling of being annoyed
  • B1anglen · the space between two lines that meet
  • C1anglev · to present something from a certain point of view
  • A2angrilyadv · in an angry way
  • A1angryadj · feeling that you want to shout
  • C2angstn · a feeling of deep worry or anxiety
  • C2angstyadj · full of anxiety and worry
  • B2anguishn · severe mental pain or suffering
  • C2angularadj · having sharp corners and straight lines
  • C2angularityn · the quality of having sharp corners
  • A1animaln · a living thing that is not a plant
  • B2animatev · to give life or movement to
  • B1animatedadj · made using moving drawings
  • C1animatedlyadv · in a lively, energetic way
  • B1animationn · a film of moving drawings
  • A2anklen · the joint between the foot and leg
  • C2annexn/v · to add a smaller area to a larger
  • A2anniversaryn · a day when you remember a special event
  • B1announcev · to say publicly
  • B1announcementn · a public statement
  • A2annoyv · to make someone a little angry
  • B1annoyancen · a feeling of being slightly angry
  • B1annoyedadj · a little angry
  • A2annoyingadj · making you feel a little angry
  • B1annualadj · happening once every year
  • B1annuallyadv · once every year
  • C2anonymityn · the state of not being known by name
  • B2anonymousadj · not named; with an unknown name
  • A1anotherdet · one more
  • A2anotherpron · one more
  • A1answern/v · to reply to a question
  • B1antn · a very small insect that lives in groups
  • C2antediluvianadj · very old-fashioned or ancient
  • C2anthologyn · a collection of writings by different authors
  • C2anthropologicaladj · relating to the study of human societies
  • C2anthropologicallyadv · relating to the study of human societies
  • C1anthropologistn · a scientist who studies human societies and cultures
  • C1anthropologyn · the study of humans and their societies
  • B1antiadj · against something
  • B2antiaircraftadj · used for defending against attacking aircraft
  • B2antibacterialadj · killing or stopping bacteria
  • B2anticancern · used for preventing or treating cancer
  • B2anticipatev · to expect something and prepare for it
  • B2anticipationn · excited feeling while waiting for something
  • C1anticlimacticadj · disappointing after great excitement
  • C2anticlimacticallyadv · in a disappointing way after great excitement
  • C1anticsn · funny, silly or strange behaviour
  • C2antidoten · a medicine that stops the effect of poison
  • B2antipollutionn · intended to reduce pollution
  • C1antiquatedadj · very old-fashioned and out of date
  • B1antiquen · an old object of value
  • B2antiqueadj · very old and valuable
  • C1antiquityn · the ancient past, especially Greek and Roman times
  • B2antistaticadj · preventing the build-up of static electricity
  • C2antithesisn · the exact opposite of something
  • C2antitheticaladj · directly opposed to something
  • B2antivirusn · software that protects against computer viruses
  • B1antonymn · a word with the opposite meaning to another
  • B1anxietyn · a feeling of worry
  • A2anxiousadj · worried and nervous
  • B1anxiouslyadv · in a worried and nervous way
  • A1anypron/det · one or some; no matter which
  • A1anybodypron · any person
  • B1anyhowadv · in spite of that
  • A2anymoreadv · not now; no longer
  • A1anyonepron · any person
  • A1anythingpron · any thing at all
  • A2anywayadv · in spite of that
  • A2anywhereadv · in or to any place
  • A2apartadv · away from each other
  • A2apartmentn · a home on one floor of a building
  • B1apen · a large animal like a monkey without a tail
  • A2apologizev · to say sorry
  • B1apologyn · a statement saying sorry
  • C2apostlen · an early follower who spread a religion
  • B2apostrophen · a punctuation mark (‘) showing possession or missing letters
  • C1appallv · to shock someone very much
  • C1appallingadj · very bad and shocking
  • C1appallinglyadv · in a shockingly bad way
  • B1apparentadj · easy to see or understand
  • A2apparentlyadv · it seems that
  • B1appealn · a serious request for help or money
  • B2appealv · to be attractive or interesting to someone
  • A2appearv · to come into view
  • A2appearancen · how someone looks
  • B1appetiten · a desire to eat
  • B1applaudv · to clap your hands to show approval
  • B1applausen · clapping to show approval
  • A1applen · a round red or green fruit
  • C1appliancen · an electrical machine used in the home
  • B2applicantn · a person who asks formally for a job
  • B1applicationn · a formal request for a job or place
  • A2applyv · to ask officially for something
  • B1appointv · to choose someone for a job
  • A2appointmentn · an arranged time to meet someone
  • A2appreciatev · to be thankful for something
  • B1appreciationn · a feeling of being thankful
  • B2appreciativeadj · showing thanks or enjoyment
  • C2apprehendv · to catch and arrest someone
  • C1apprehensiveadj · worried that something bad may happen
  • C1apprenticen/v · a person learning a trade from an expert
  • C1apprenticeshipn · a period of learning a trade while working
  • B1approachn · a way of dealing with something
  • B2approachv · to come near to something
  • A2appropriateadj · right for a situation
  • B2appropriatelyadv · in a way that is suitable
  • B1approvaln · official agreement
  • B1approvev · to think something is good
  • B2approximateadj · close to exact but not completely exact
  • B1approximatelyadv · about; not exactly
  • A1Apriln · the fourth month of the year
  • A1apronn · clothing to keep your clothes clean
  • C1aptadj · suitable or fitting
  • C1apt tov · likely to do something
  • C2aptituden · a natural ability to learn or do something
  • C1aquaadj · a light blue-green colour
  • C1aquariumn · a place or glass tank where fish are kept
  • C2arcaneadj · mysterious and known to few people
  • C2arcanelyadv · in a mysterious way known to few
  • B2archn · a curved structure over a gate or passage
  • B2archaeologistn · a scientist who studies the remains of the past
  • C2archetypaladj · being a typical example of something
  • C2archetypen · a typical example of something
  • B1architectn · a person who designs buildings
  • A2architecturen · the art of designing buildings
  • C2archivaladj · relating to stored historical documents
  • B2arcticadj · relating to the very cold north pole area
  • C2ardorn · strong, warm feeling or enthusiasm
  • C2arduousadj · difficult and tiring
  • C2arduouslyadv · in a way that needs great effort
  • A1arev · the form of "be" for you, we, they
  • A2arean · a part of a town or place
  • B2arenan · a large place for sports or shows
  • A2arguev · to speak angrily with different opinions
  • A2argumentn · an angry talk between people
  • B1arisev · to begin to happen
  • B2aristocracyn · the highest social class
  • B1arithmeticn · the part of maths about adding and multiplying numbers
  • A1armn · the body part between shoulder and hand
  • B1armv · to give or take weapons
  • A2armchairn · a comfortable chair with arms
  • A2armedadj · carrying a weapon
  • B2armfuln · the amount that can be held in one’s arms
  • C2armoryn · a place where weapons are stored
  • B1armyn · a large organization of soldiers
  • A1aroundprep · on all sides of
  • A2aroundadv · in many places near you
  • B2arousev · to cause a feeling or interest
  • B1arrangev · to organize or plan
  • B1arrangementn · a plan made with others
  • B1arrestn/v · the act of taking someone to the police
  • B1arrivaln · reaching a place
  • A1arrivev · to reach a place
  • B2arrogantadj · too proud and thinking you are better than others
  • B1arrown · a thin pointed stick shot from a bow
  • A1artn · paintings and other creative work
  • B2arteryn · a tube that carries blood from the heart
  • A1articlen · a piece of writing in a paper
  • B2articulatev · to express ideas or feelings clearly in words
  • C2articulateadj · able to express ideas clearly in words
  • C2articulationn · clear and careful pronunciation
  • C2artifactn · an object made by people long ago
  • C2artificen · clever trickery used to deceive
  • A2artificialadj · made by people, not natural
  • B2artificiallyadv · made by people, not natural
  • B1artistn · a person who makes paintings or other art
  • B1artisticadj · good at art or creative
  • C1artisticallyadv · in a way that shows skill in art
  • B2artistryn · great skill in making art
  • A1asprep · in the role of
  • A2asconj · in the same way that
  • B2ashn · the grey powder left after burning
  • B1ashamedadj · feeling guilty or embarrassed
  • B1asideadv · to one side
  • A1askv · to say words to get an answer
  • A2asleepadj · not awake
  • B1aspectn · one part of something
  • B2aspirationn · a strong hope to achieve something
  • B2aspirev · to have a strong wish to achieve
  • B1aspirinn · a common medicine for pain
  • B2assaultn · a violent attack on a person
  • B2assemblev · to put parts together to make something
  • B2assemblyn · a meeting of a large group of people
  • B2assertv · to say something firmly and confidently
  • C1assertionn · a strong statement that something is true
  • B2assessv · to judge the quality or value of something
  • B2assessmentn · a judgement about the quality of something
  • B1assignv · to give someone a task or job
  • B1assignmentn · a task given to a student
  • C2assimilatev · to become part of a new group
  • C2assimilationn · the process of becoming part of a group
  • B1assistv · to help
  • B1assistancen · help or support
  • A2assistantadj · helping a person with their work
  • B1assistantn · a person who helps customers in a shop
  • B1associatev · to connect in your mind
  • A2associationn · a group of people with the same aim
  • B1assumev · to think something is true without proof
  • B2assumptionn · something you accept as true without proof
  • B2assurancen · a promise that something is true or will happen
  • B2assurev · to tell someone firmly that something is true
  • B2astonishv · to surprise someone very much
  • B2astonishedadj · very surprised
  • B2astonishingadj · very surprising
  • B2astonishmentn · great surprise
  • C1astrayadv · away from the right path or direction
  • C2astringentn · a substance that tightens skin and cleans
  • A2astronautn · a person who travels in space
  • B1astronomern · a scientist who studies stars and planets
  • B2astronomyn · the scientific study of stars and planets
  • A1atprep · in a place or at a time
  • A2athleten · a person who is good at sports
  • B1athleticadj · strong and good at sport
  • C2athleticismn · natural ability for sport and physical activity
  • B2athleticsn · sports such as running, jumping and throwing
  • B1Atlanticadj · relating to the ocean between Europe and America
  • B1atmospheren · the feeling of a place
  • C1atmosphericadj · relating to the air around the Earth
  • A2atomn · the smallest part of a chemical element
  • B1atomicadj · related to atoms
  • B1attachv · to fix one thing to another
  • B2attachedadj · joined to something else, as in an email
  • B1attachmentn · a feeling of closeness to someone
  • A2attackn/v · an act of trying to beat someone
  • B1attainv · to succeed in reaching something
  • B2attainableadj · possible to reach or achieve
  • B2attainmentn · achieving a level or goal
  • A2attemptn · a try at doing something
  • B1attemptv · to try to do something
  • B1attendv · to go to an event or class
  • B2attendancen · the number of people who are present
  • A2attentionn · careful listening or looking
  • B2attentiveadj · listening and watching carefully
  • B2attentivelyadv · in a careful way, giving full attention
  • A2attituden · the way you think and feel about something
  • B1attractv · to pull or draw interest
  • B1attractionn · a place that tourists want to visit
  • A2attractiveadj · nice to look at
  • B2attractivenessn · being pleasing and interesting to others
  • B2attributen/v · a quality of a person; to say something causes something
  • C2attributiveadj · placed before the noun it describes
  • C2attritionn · a gradual loss of people through leaving
  • C2attunedadj · aware of and sensitive to something
  • B2atypicaladj · not usual or typical
  • B2auberginen · a large purple vegetable, also called eggplant
  • A2audiencen · the people who watch a show
  • A2audioadj · connected with sound you hear
  • B2auditn · an official check of financial records
  • C2auditv · to officially check financial accounts
  • B2auditionn · a short test performance for a role
  • A1Augustn · the eighth month of the year
  • A1auntn · the sister of your mother or father
  • C2austereadj · simple and plain without luxury
  • C2austerelyadv · in a plain and simple way
  • C2austerityn · strict economy with reduced spending
  • C2authenticityn · the quality of being real, not fake
  • A2authorn · a person who writes books
  • B2authoritativeadj · trusted and respected as correct
  • B1authorityn · the power to give orders
  • B2authorizev · to give official permission
  • C2automatev · to make a process work automatically
  • A2automaticadj · working by itself without a person
  • C1automaticv · to make a process work by itself
  • A2automaticallyadv · by itself, without a person
  • C2autonomousadj · able to act without outside control
  • C2autonomouslyadv · without help from a person
  • C2autopilotn · a system that flies a plane automatically
  • A1autumnn · the season after summer
  • B1auxiliaryadj · helping another verb to form tenses
  • B2availabilityn · whether something can be obtained or used
  • B1availableadj · free to be used or got
  • B1avenuen · a wide street in a city
  • A2averagen/adj · the usual or middle amount
  • C2averseadj · strongly unwilling or opposed
  • C2avianadj · relating to birds
  • C1avidadj · very enthusiastic about an activity
  • A2avoidv · to stay away from something
  • B2awaitv · to wait for something
  • A1awakeadj · not sleeping
  • A2awardn · a prize
  • B1awardv · to give a prize to someone
  • B1awareadj · knowing that something exists
  • B1awarenessn · knowing about something
  • A1awayadv · to a different place
  • B2awen · a feeling of wonder and respect
  • C1awev · to fill someone with respect and wonder
  • B1awesomeadj · very good; causing great admiration
  • A2awfuladj · very bad
  • B1awkwardadj · uncomfortable
  • B2axn · a tool for chopping wood
  • C2axiomn · a statement accepted as true without proof
  • C2axiomaticadj · obviously true; needing no proof
  • B2axisn · an imaginary line that something turns around