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Vocabulary from The Enchanted April
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim introduces these 48 key English words — graded A2–C2, each with a short definition and an example. Learn them before you read, or review them after. In the reader you can tap any word to hear it and see it highlighted in the sentence.
A2 words (10)
- abroad/əˈbrɔd/A2
- in a foreign country“markets abroad”
- absence/ˈæbsəns/A2
- the state of being absent“he was surprised by the absence of any explanation”
- absolutely/ˌæbsəˈlutli/A2
- completely and without qualification“an absolutely magnificent painting”
- accident/ˈæksədənt/A2
- an unfortunate mishap“winning the lottery was a happy accident”
- accompany/əˈkəmpəni/A2
- be present or associated with an event or entity“French fries come with the hamburger”
- accuse/əˈkjuz/A2
- bring an accusation against“The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse”
- acquire/əkˈwaɪər/A2
- come into the possession of something concrete or abstract“She got a lot of paintings from her uncle”
- active/ˈæktɪv/A2
- chemical agent capable of activity“`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice”
- actual/ˈækʧəwəl/A2
- presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible“the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different”
- admit/ədˈmɪt/A2
- declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of“He admitted his errors”
B1 words (10)
- absolute/ˈæbsəˌlut/B1
- something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things“no mortal being can influence the absolute”
- abstract/ˈæbˌstrækt/B1
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”
- acceptance/əkˈsɛptəns/B1
- the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true“he gave credence to the gossip”
- accidentally/ˌæksəˈdɛnəli/B1
- without advance planning“they met accidentally”
- accomplish/əˈkɑmplɪʃ/B1
- put in effect“carry out a task”
- accordingly/əˈkɔrdɪŋli/B1
- (sentence connectors) because of the reason given“consequently, he didn't do it”
- acquisition/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/B1
- the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something“the acquisition of wealth”
- adapt/əˈdæpt/B1
- make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose“Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country”
- adjust/əˈʤəst/B1
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard“Adjust the clock, please”
- adventure/ədˈvɛnʧər/B1
- a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
B2 words (10)
- abject/ˈæbʤɛkt/B2
- of the most contemptible kind“abject cowardice”
- abrupt/əˈbrəpt/B2
- marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions“abrupt prose”
- abruptly/əˈbrəptli/B2
- quickly and without warning“he stopped suddenly”
- absorb/əbˈzɔrb/B2
- become imbued“The liquids, light, and gases absorb”
- absorption/əbˈzɔrpʃən/B2
- (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another“the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules”
- absurd/əbˈsərd/B2
- a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless“The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth”
- abundantly/əˈbəndəntli/B2
- in an abundant manner“they were abundantly supplied with food”
- accumulate/əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/B2
- get or gather together“I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife”
- ache/eɪk/B2
- a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain“Were you hurting after the accident?”
- acid/ˈæsəd/B2
- any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt“an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”
C1 words (9)
- aback/əˈbæk/C1
- having the wind against the forward side of the sails“the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback”
- abhorrent/æˈbhɔrənt/C1
- offensive to the mind“an abhorrent deed”
- abreast/əˈbrɛst/C1
- being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge“kept abreast of the latest developments”
- absurdly/əbˈsərdli/C1
- in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree“an absurdly rich young woman”
- accustom/əˈkəstəm/C1
- make psychologically or physically used (to something)“She became habituated to the background music”
- acquaint/əkˈweɪnt/C1
- cause to come to know personally“permit me to acquaint you with my son”
- acquiesce/ˌækwiˈɛs/C1
- to agree or express agreement“The Maestro assented to the request for an encore”
- acquiescence/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/C1
- acceptance without protest“he gave his assent eagerly”
- acquisitive/əkˈwɪzətɪv/C1
- eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas“an acquisitive mind”
C2 words (9)
- absentlyC2
- in an absentminded or preoccupied manner“he read the letter absently”
- affectionatenessC2
- a positive feeling of liking“he had trouble expressing the affection he felt”
- animatedlyC2
- in an animated manner“they talked animatedly”
- appalC2
- strike with disgust or revulsion“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- athirstC2
- (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous“athirst for knowledge”
- benevolentlyC2
- in a benevolent manner“she looked on benevolently”
- benignly/bəˈnaɪnli/C2
- in a benign manner“this drug is benignly soporific”
- benumbC2
- make numb or insensitive“The shock numbed her senses”
- bewilder/bɪˈwɪldər/C2
- be a mystery or bewildering to“This beats me!”