EI2202 – VOCABULARY LIST – AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 2A (Second Edition)

This list is to be used just as a reference to review vocabulary. It is highly recommended to check the book to
have a thorough analysis of all lexical contents.

Abbreviations
v = verb adj = adjective exp = expression/collocation det= determiner
n = noun adv = adverb prep = preposition

UNIT 1A
Word Definition Example
address (n) details of where somebody lives or works What's your name and address?
and where letters, etc. can be sent.
early (adv) near the beginning of a period of time, an I get up early in the morning, before 7
event, a piece of work, etc. a.m.
get in touch (v) to communicate with somebody, especially I'm trying to get in touch with Jane.
by writing to them or telephoning them. Do you have her number?
have (sth.) in to have the same features, characteristics, The two cultures have a lot in
common (exp) etc. common.
kind (n) a group of people or things that are the What kind of music do you like?
same in some way; a particular variety or
type.

language (n) the system of communication in speech Italian is my first language.

and writing that is used by people of a
particular country or area.
magazine (n) a type of large thin book with a paper cover I never read Vogue magazines.
that you can buy every week or month,
containing articles, photographs, etc., often
on a particular topic.
mean (v) to have something as a meaning. What does this sentence mean?
spell (v) to say or write the letters of a word in the How do you spell your last name?
correct order.
spend (v) to give money to pay for goods, services, My sister spends $20 dollars a day
etc. / to use time for a particular purpose; to on food.
pass time.
UNIT 1B
Word Definition Example
be into (v) to be interested in something in an active My brother is into rock music.
way.

choose (v) to decide which thing or person you want There are a lot of restaurants to
out of the ones that are available. choose from.

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compatible (adj) if two people are compatible, they can have She found a compatible partner
a good relationship because they have through a computer dating agency.
similar ideas, interests, etc.
date (n) a meeting that you have arranged with a Peter has a date with Jennifer
boyfriend or girlfriend or with somebody tomorrow.
who might become a boyfriend or girlfriend.
feel like (v) to want to have or do something. We can go for a walk if you feel like
it.
get along well (v) to have a friendly relationship with I really get along well with my
somebody. parents; they understand me all the
time.
look for (v) to search for something; to expect I never remember where I leave my
something. glasses. I have to look for them all
the time!
quick (adj) done with speed; taking or lasting a short These cakes are very quick and easy
time. to make.
sick (adj) physically or mentally ill, not healthy. Her mother's very sick.
weekly (adv) once a week; every week. Workers receive their salaries
weekly.
UNIT 1C
Word Definition Example
bite (v) to use your teeth to cut into or through A: Does your dog bite?
something. B: Of course not! He’s so sweet.
feet (n) the lowest part of the leg, on which a
person or an animal stands.

knee (n) the joint between the top and bottom parts
of the leg where it bends in the middle.

lamp (n) a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to

produce light.

pregnant (adj) having a baby or young animal developing She's six months pregnant.
inside her/its body.
rug (n) a piece of thick material like a small carpet
that is used for covering or decorating part A brown rug cover.
of a floor.
stand (v) to be on your feet; to be in a vertical Don't just stand there, do something!
position
unusual (adj) different from what is usual or normal. She has a very unusual name.
vase (n) a container made of glass, etc., used for A vase of flowers.
holding cut flowers or as a decorative
object.

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wedding (n) a marriage ceremony, and the meal or Today is our wedding anniversary.
party that usually follows it.
UNIT 2A
Word Definition Example
argue (v) to speak angrily to somebody because you My brothers are always arguing.
disagree with them.
book (v) to make reservations, to buy a ticket in I booked a table for two at a nice
advance. Italian restaurant.
crowded (adj) having a lot of people or too many people. The subway in the morning is always
crowded.
cruise (n) a journey by sea, visiting different places, They are going on a Mediterranean
especially as a holiday/vacation. cruise.
disgusting (adj) extremely unpleasant. I find his behavior disgusting.
flirt (v) to behave towards somebody as if you find Tom usually flirts with his female
them sexually attractive, without seriously clients.
wanting to have a relationship with them.

freeway (n) (in the US) a wide road, where traffic can
travel fast for long distances. You can only
enter and leave freeways at special ramps.

go sightseeing (v) to visit interesting buildings and places as a You can go sightseeing tomorrow if
tourist you like.
sunbathe (v) to sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to
go brown (get a suntan ).

tan (v) if a person or their skin tans or is tanned, My skin tans really easily in summer.
they become brown as a result of spending
time in the sun.
zipline (n) A transportation system or piece of
recreation equipment consisting of a cable
stretched between points of different
elevations, a pulley, and a harness or bar
for attaching a rider, who moves by gravity.
UNIT 2B
Word Definition Example
aristocrat (n) a member of the aristocracy - people born The owners are French aristocrats
in the highest social class, who have who went to England.
special titles.
emotional (adj) connected with people’s feelings (= with the Mothers are often who provide
emotions). emotional support for the family.
leader (n) a person who leads a group of people, Discuss any problems with your team
especially the head of a country, an leader.
organization, etc.

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perhaps (adv) possibly, maybe. A: Are you going to come?
B: Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.
press (n) the journalists and photographers who work The story of the man who won the
for newspapers and magazines. lottery is in the press and on
television.
property (n) a thing or things that are owned by This building is government property.
somebody; a possession or possessions.
shelf (n) a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass,
etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a
cupboard/closet, bookcase, etc., for things
to be placed on.

speech (n) a formal talk that a person gives to an Several people made speeches at
audience. the wedding.
tense (adj) nervous or worried, and unable to relax. He's a very tense person.
yard (n) a piece of land next to or around your I had to cut the grass in the yard.
house where you can grow flowers, fruit,
vegetables, etc., usually with a lawn (= an
area of grass).
UNIT 2C
Word Definition Example

watch (n) a type of small clock that you wear on your

wrist.

number plate (n) a metal or plastic plate on the front and

back of a vehicle that shows its registration
number.

argument (n) a conversation or discussion in which two I had a big argument with my mother
or more people disagree, often angrily. this morning.
awful (adj) very bad or unpleasant. The weather last summer was awful.
brake (n) a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle. The car crashed after its brakes
failed.
in a hurry (exp) very quickly or more quickly than usual. He had to leave in a hurry.
line (n) a row of people or things next to each other The children all stood in a line.
or behind each other
madly (adv) very, extremely. She's madly in love with him.
suddenly (adv) quickly and unexpectedly. ‘Listen!’ said Doyle suddenly.

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thief (n) a person who steals something from
another person or place.
UNIT 3A
Word Definition
abroad (adj) in or to a foreign country.
ambassador (n) an official/person who lives in a foreign
country/place as the representative there of
his or her own country.
baggage/ (n) bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody’s
clothes and things when they are travelling.
custom (n) the place at a port or an airport where your
bags are checked as you come into a
country.
delayed (adj) happening at a later time than expected or
intended.
departure (n) the act of leaving a place; an example of
this.
drop sth. off (v) to deliver something on the way to
somewhere else.
facilities (n) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are
provided for a particular purpose.
gate (n) a way out of an airport through which
passengers go to get on their plane.
laundry (n) clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing,
that are being washed, or that have been
washed recently.
meal (n) an occasion when people sit down to eat
food, especially breakfast, lunch or dinner.
nightmare (n) a dream that is very frightening or
unpleasant.
orchid (n) a plant with brightly colored flowers of
unusual shapes. There are many different
types of orchid and some of them are very
rare.
shoot (n) an occasion when somebody takes
professional photographs for a particular
purpose or makes a film/movie.
terminal (n) a building or set of buildings at an airport
where air passengers arrive and leave.
The police caught the thief outside
the bank.
Example
For a holiday abroad you need a valid
passport.
The best ambassadors for the sport
are the players.
Drugs were found in his baggage.
Some flights to New York are delayed
today.
Flights are confirmed 48 hours before
departure.
You left your jacket, but I can drop it
off on my way to work tomorrow.
The hotel has special facilities for
disabled people.
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding
at gate 16.
The hotel offers a free laundry
service.
Lunch is his main meal of the day.
He still has nightmares about the
accident.
There is a fashion shoot in the park
today.
They are building a new terminal at
the airport.
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 UNIT 3B
Word Definition Example
arrangement (n) a plan or preparation that you make so that They made all the
something can happen. arrangements for the party.
both (det) used with plural nouns to mean ‘the two’ or I love both of my children.
‘the one as well as the other’.

college (n) a university where students can study for a I met my husband when we were in
degree after they have left school. college.
for ages (idiom) for a long time. Sarah waited outside the café for
ages before James finally arrived.
gadget (n) a small tool or device that does something
useful.

get in touch (v) to communicate with somebody, especially I'm trying to get in touch with Jane.
by writing to them or telephoning them. Do you have her number?
UNIT 6A
Word Definition Example
borrow (v) to take and use something that belongs to Oh gosh, it’s raining outside! Can I
somebody else, and return it to them at a borrow your umbrella?
later time
cartoon (n) a drawing, especially in a newspaper or
magazine, that tells a joke or makes a
humorous political criticism.

character (n) all the qualities and features that make a
person, groups of people, and places
different from others.
cheer up (v) to become more cheerful; to make
somebody/something more cheerful.
They get along very well with each
other. Both of them have a strong
character.
She was sick so I sent her
some flowers to cheer her up.

come up (v) to move towards somebody, in order to talk He came up to me and asked me the
to them. way to the station.
drop (v) to fall or allow something to fall by accident. When I’m tired, I'm always dropping
things.
expect (v) to think or believe that something will We are expecting a lot
happen or that somebody will do of applicants for the job.
something.

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lend (v) to give something to somebody or allow A: Can I borrow your car?
them to use something that belongs to you, B: I’m sorry. I lent my car to a friend
which they have to return to you late. this morning.
main (adj) being the largest or most important of its When in an earthquake, the main
kind. thing is to stay calm.
qualified (adj) having finished a training course, or having She's extremely well qualified for the
particular skills, etc. job.
still (adv) continuing until a particular point in time I wrote to them last month and I'm
and not finishing. still waiting for a reply.
success (n) the fact that you have achieved something Confidence is the key to success.
that you want and have been trying to do or
get.
talented (adj) having a natural ability to do something In my opinion, Sánchez is a talented
well. player.
thought (n) something that you think of or remember. He took a minute or two to prepare his
thoughts before he replied.
UNIT 6B
Word Definition Example
cool (v) to become calmer, less excited or less He was very cool (=calm) when
enthusiastic. we broke the window, and
didn't shout or got mad.
exchange (v) to give something to somebody and at the Everyone in the group exchanged
same time receive the same type of thing email addresses.
from them.
fireplace (n) an open space for a fire in the wall of a
room.

get engaged (v) agree to marry somebody. When did you get engaged to Alex?

headache (n) a continuous pain in the head.

I tried taking tablets for the headache
but they didn’t have any effect.
receipt (n) a piece of paper that shows that goods or
services have been paid for.

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sundae (n) a cold dessert (= a sweet dish) of ice cream
covered with a sweet sauce, nuts, pieces of
fruit, etc., usually served in a tall glass.

UNIT 6C
Word Definition Example
frightened (adj) afraid; feeling fear. I'm frightened of walking home alone
in the dark.
go on (v) continue without changing. We can't go on like this—we seem to
be always arguing.
indeed (adv) used to emphasize a positive statement or A: Do you agree?
answer. B: Indeed I do/ Yes, indeed.
owl (n) a bird of prey (= a bird that kills other
creatures for food) with large round eyes,
that hunts at night. Owls are traditionally
thought to be wise.

UNIT 5A
Word Definition Example
appointment (n) a formal arrangement to meet or visit You have to call in advance to make
somebody at a particular time, especially an appointment with the doctor.
for a reason connected with their work.

average (n) the result of adding several amounts
together, finding a total, and dividing the
total by the number of amounts.
easygoing (adj) relaxed and happy to accept things without
worrying or getting angry.
even (adv) used to emphasize something unexpected
or surprising.
frustrated (adj) feeling annoyed and impatient because you
cannot do or achieve what you want.
irritable (adj) getting annoyed easily; showing your
anger.
mealtimes (n) a time in the day when you eat a meal.
patient (n) a person who receives treatment from a
particular doctor, dentist, etc.
rush (v) to move or to do something with great
speed, often too fast.
save time (v) to avoid wasting something or using more
than necessary.
spend time (v) to use time for a particular purpose; to pass
time.
take time (v) to need or require a particular amount of
The car was running at an average
speed of 100 miles per hour.
I love my son’s girlfriend. She is
easygoing and smart.
It was cold there even in summer.
It’s very easy to get frustrated in this
job.
All his stupid comments made me
really irritable.
At school, the bell rings 10 minutes
before mealtime.
All cancer patients are receiving
special treatment in the hospital.
We will have to rush to get to the
university on time for our class.
In order to save time, I will shorten
my presentation to answer questions
from the audience.
How do you spend your time on
weekends?
It takes time to get used to getting up

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waste time (v) to use more of something than is necessary You are wasting your time trying to
or useful. explain to him the whole plan.
UNIT 5B
Word Definition Example
a very small town located in a country area. We visited towns and villages all over
village (n) Spain.

change (n) the money that you get back when you
have paid for something giving more
money than the amount it costs.
chic (adj) the quality of being fashionable and
elegant.
Here’s 20 dollars. Keep the change,
please.
We spent the whole afternoon
shopping in chic boutiques.

inhabitant (n) a person or an animal that lives in a We will visit a town of just 100
. particular place hundred inhabitants.

market (n) an occasion when people buy and sell We buy our fruit and vegetables at the
goods; the open area or building where market.
they meet to do this.
mosque (n) a building in which Muslims worship. We could hear the prayers from a
nearby mosque.

musical (n) a play or a film/movie in which part or all of The artists who perform in a musical
the story is told using songs and often have to dance, sing and act.
dancing.

pretend (v) to behave in a particular way, in order to
make other people believe something that
is not true.
salesperson (n) a person whose job is to sell goods, for
example, in a shop/store.
Stop pretending you are sick! You
will have to go to school anyway.
Could you call a salesperson to help
me buy a car, please?

several (det) more than two but not very many. On this website we will find several
articles about life in Africa.

survey (n) an investigation of the opinions, behavior, The survey revealed that only some
etc. of a particular group of people, which is students have study strategies.
usually done by asking them questions.

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town hall (n) a building containing local government The town hall is the oldest building in
offices and, in Britain, usually a hall for the city.
public meetings, concerts, etc.

verdict (n) a decision that is made by a jury in court, The jury reached a verdict – guilty.
stating if somebody is considered guilty of a
crime or not.

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