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WORD LIST LEVEL 2

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WORDS AND PHRASES
Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
addiction noun /əˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/ a strong need or wish to spend His addiction to the internet is
as much time as possible doing taking over his life.
a particular activity
appropriate adjective /əˈproʊpriət/ suitable or right for a particular We need to ensure that
situation or purpose the books they read are
appropriate for their age.
consistent adjective /kənˈsɪstənt/ not changing in behavior, I have been consistent in my
attitudes, or qualities approach over the years.
contradict verb /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/ to say that the opposite of Her account of the accident
what someone has said is true contradicts that of the other
driver.
contradiction noun /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/ a difference in two or more They appeared unaware of
statements, ideas, stories, etc. the contradictions in their
that makes it impossible for argument.
both or all of them to be true
contradictory adjective /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/ contradictory statements, His version of the story didn’t
information, ideas, or beliefs make any sense, it was full of
disagree with each other and contradictory statements.
cannot both or all be true
creativity noun /ˌkrieɪˈtɪvəti/ the ability to create new Creativity is an essential quality
ideas or things using your for any designer.
imagination
critical adjective /ˈkrɪtɪk(ə)l/ very important Classroom management is
a critical factor in children’s
learning.
demise noun /dɪˈmaɪz/ the time when something The invention of the computer
stops existing led to the demise of the
typewriter.
emerge verb /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/ to become known Three important factors
emerged from our discussions.
empathize verb /ˈempəˌθaɪz/ to understand how someone She empathizes with
feels because you can imagine Kim because of her own
what it is like to be them experiences as a mother.
engage in phrasal verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn/ to take part in a particular Here the students engage in
activity activities that teach them to
think critically.
for the sake of phrase /fɔr ðə ˈseɪk əv/ for the benefit or good of He agreed to resign for the
someone or something sake of the company.
get bored phrase /ɡet ˈbɔrd/ to become impatient or Having spent all week in bed
dissatisfied, because you are with the flu, Steve was getting
not interested in something bored.
or because you have nothing
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Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence

hysteria noun [non-count] /hɪˈstɪriə/ a situation in which a lot of He accused the government of
people react to something creating public hysteria.
in an uncontrolled or
unreasonable way
imitate verb /ˈɪmɪˌteɪt/ to copy someone’s actions, Skinner argued that children
words, or behavior learn language by imitating
adults.
interact (with) verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/ if one person interacts with In large classes, children feel
another, they communicate that they cannot interact with
with one another and react to the teacher.
one another
kindergarten noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑrt(ə)n/ the first year of formal My son just started
education in the U.S., for kindergarten.
children aged 5 or 6
literacy noun [non-count] /ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi/ the ability to read and write Teachers have been asked to
concentrate on literacy and
numeracy.
misguided adjective /mɪsˈɡaɪdəd/ a misguided idea or action Omar’s trust in his financial
is based on judgments or adviser was misguided, as he
opinions that are wrong lost all of Omar’s money.
narrow adjective /ˈneroʊ/ limited in range or variety We are left with a relatively
narrow range of options.
numeracy noun [non-count] /ˈnumərəsi/ basic skills in mathematics Men with poor numeracy
skills were more likely to be
unemployed.
open-ended adjective /ˌoʊpən ˈendəd/ something that is open-ended The talks will have an open-
has no limits ended agenda.
outcome noun /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ the final result of a process, A second game will be played
meeting, activity, etc. to determine the outcome.
outlet noun /ˈaʊtˌlet/ a way of expressing feelings, Many young people find music
especially that you would not their best outlet for creative
normally express expression.
social noun /ˈsoʊʃ(ə)l a group of people meeting I never feel comfortable at
gathering ˈɡæð(ə)rɪŋ/ together for a social occasion large social gatherings like
weddings.
socialize verb /ˈsoʊʃ(ə)ˌlaɪz/ to spend time with other He never socializes with people
people socially, for example at from work.
a party
the demise of phrase /ðə dɪˈmaɪz əv/ the time when something Will online news sites mean the
(something) stops existing demise of the newspaper?
withdraw verb /wɪðˈdrɔ/ to behave as if you want to be She has a tendency to
alone withdraw and not say much, in
large groups of people.

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Useful Expressions
Expression Topic / Category Sample Sentence
Can I take a rain check? Making and responding to invitations I can’t do tonight, can I take a rain
check?
Do you want to go? Making and responding to invitations I’m thinking about going to a movie
tonight. Do you want to go?
I’d like to invite you to … Making and responding to invitations I’d like to invite you to a special event.
I’d really like to go, but unfortunately, I Making and responding to invitations I’d really like to go, but unfortunately, I
won’t be able to. won’t be able to. I’m going out of town
on Friday afternoon.
Maybe later …? Making and responding to invitations I can’t do this afternoon. Maybe later
this week?
Sorry, can’t do … I have to … Making and responding to invitations Sorry, can’t do tonight. I have to help
my roommate with a project.
Sounds great! Making and responding to invitations Sounds great! Don’t start without me!
Would you like to go? Making and responding to invitations Several of the top Latin American
authors are speaking on Friday
afternoon. Would you like to go?
Yes, I’d love to … Making and responding to invitations Yes, I’d love to go. What time does it
start?
You up for it? Making and responding to invitations I’m getting a few people together to
play a little basketball. You up for it?

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