Most common A2 words · 7

Vocabulary in this set

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

1. author

   Word

   /ˈɔː.θə/

   The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

   Have you read any Corinthian authors?

2. available

   Word

   /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

   Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

   We have an available candidate.

3. average

   Word

   /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/

   Constituting or relating to the average.

   The average age of the participants was 18.5.

4. avoid

   Word

   /əˈvɔɪd/

   To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

5. award

   Word

   /əˈwɔːd/

   A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

6. awful

   Word

   /ˈɔːfəl/

   Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

7. back

   Word

   /bæk/

   To or in a previous condition or place.

   He gave back the money.   He needs his money back.   He was on vacation, but now he’s back.   The office fell into chaos when you left, but now order is back.

8. background

   Word

   /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

   Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.

   The antivirus program runs on a background thread.

9. badly

   Word

   /ˈbæd.li/

   In a bad manner.

10. bar

    Word

    /bɑː/

    A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.

    The window was protected by steel bars.