AcademicCEFR B1-B2504 Absolutely Essential Words
This carefully selected vocabulary collection is the essential core of words that need to be known and correctly used by middle schoolers, ESL students, and other adults for whom English is a second language.
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bachelor
/ˈbætʃələr/a man who is not married
“He is a bachelor and lives alone.”
keen
/kiːn/Having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.
“She is a keen reader of mystery novels.”
abandon
/əˈbæn.dən/to leave behind or give up completely
“They decided to abandon the building after the fire.”
oath
/oʊθ/A formal promise to do something or to tell the truth.
“He took an oath to tell the truth in court.”
hardship
/ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/A difficult or unpleasant situation or condition.
“They faced many hardships during the war.”
sinister
/ˈsɪnɪstər/Having an evil or dangerous appearance or nature.
“The dark clouds looked sinister before the storm.”
vacant
/ˈveɪ.kənt/Empty or not occupied.
“The house has a vacant room.”
tact
/tækt/The ability to say or do the right thing in a sensitive situation.
“She handled the situation with great tact.”
qualify
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/to meet the necessary conditions or standards to do something or be considered for something
“She qualified for the final round of the competition.”
shriek
/ʃriːk/A loud, high-pitched scream or cry.
“She let out a loud shriek when she saw the spider.”
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