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Most common B2 words · 6

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amusing

/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

Entertaining.

Example

The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.

Vocabulary in this set

Learn high-frequency B2 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

  1. amusing

    Word

    /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

    Entertaining.

    The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.

  2. analyst

    Word

    /ˈænəlɪst/

    Someone who analyzes.

  3. ancestor

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    /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/

    One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

  4. anger

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    /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/

    A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm.

    You need to control your anger.

  5. angle

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    /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/

    A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

    the angle between lines A and B

  6. animation

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    /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

    The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

  7. anniversary

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    /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/

    A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

    Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war.

  8. annual

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    /ˈæn.ju.əl/

    Happening once every year.

    an annual general meeting;  an annual publication

  9. annually

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    /ˈæn.jʊə.li/

    Once every year without fail, yearly

  10. anticipate

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    /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

    To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

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