Most common A2 words · 2

Vocabulary in this set

Learn high-frequency A2 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

1. adult

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   /əˈdʌlt/

   Fully grown.

   an adult human, animal, or plant

2. advantage

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   /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

   Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

   The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.

3. adventure

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   /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/

   The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.

4. advertise

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   /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/

   To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

5. advertisement

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   /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/

   A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

   Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.

6. advertising

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   /ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

   Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.

7. affect

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   /əˈfɛkt/

   To influence or alter.

   The experience affected me deeply.

8. after

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   /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/

   Subsequently to; following in time; later than.

   The Cold War began shortly after the Second World War.

9. against

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   /əˈɡeɪnst/

   In a contrary direction to.

   It is hard work to swim against the current.

10. ah

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    /ɑː/

    An instance of the interjection ah.

    the crowd's oohs and ahs at the fireworks