A2 English Vocabulary

by Emily Carter | Apr 14, 2025 | English Grammar in Use, English Test Preparation

🔎 What is A2 English Vocabulary?

A2-level vocabulary refers to the elementary/pre-intermediate level of English in the CEFR scale (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

At the A2 level, learners can:

Communicate in simple, routine tasks
Understand everyday expressions and basic phrases
Talk about familiar topics like family, shopping, jobs, and hobbies
Write short messages, describe people or places, and ask for basic information.

Learn more about A2 English Level (Elementary).

📘 500 A2 English Vocabulary Words (With Examples)

Here’s a practical vocabulary list designed for A2-level learners with examples:

No.	Word	Definition	Example Sentence
1	Ability	The skill to do something	She has the ability to speak three languages.
2	Able	Having the skill or power to do something	Are you able to help me with this problem?
3	Abroad	In or to a foreign country	My sister is studying abroad in France.
4	Accept	To agree to take something	I accept your invitation to the party.
5	Accident	Something bad that happens by chance	There was a car accident on the main road.
6	According to	As stated by someone	According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
7	Achieve	To succeed in doing something	She worked hard to achieve her goals.
8	Act	To behave in a particular way	Please act politely when you meet my parents.
9	Active	Doing things; energetic	My grandfather is still very active at 80.
10	Actually	In fact; really	I thought he was American, but actually he’s Canadian.
11	Adult	A grown-up person	This movie is only for adults.
12	Advantage	Something that helps you succeed	Speaking English is a big advantage in business.
13	Adventure	An exciting experience	Our trip to the mountains was a great adventure.
14	Advertise	To tell people about something to sell	Companies advertise their products on television.
15	Advertisement	A notice that tells people about something	I saw an advertisement for a new restaurant.
16	Affect	To make a change to something	The rain will affect our picnic plans.
17	After	Following in time	We’ll have dinner after the movie.
18	Against	Opposite to; not supporting	I’m against smoking in public places.
19	Airline	A company that operates aircraft	Which airline are you flying with?
20	Alive	Living; not dead	The plant is still alive after the winter.
21	Allow	To let someone do something	My parents allow me to stay up late on weekends.
22	Almost	Nearly; very close to	I’m almost finished with my homework.
23	Alone	By yourself; without others	She likes to walk alone in the park.
24	Along	Moving in the same direction	We walked along the beach at sunset.
25	Already	Before now; by this time	I’ve already seen that movie twice.
26	Alternative	Another choice or option	If the bus is late, walking is an alternative.
27	Although	Even though; despite the fact that	Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
28	Among	In the middle of; surrounded by	She found her keys among the books on the table.
29	Amount	How much of something	What amount of sugar do you need for the cake?
30	Ancient	Very old; from long ago	We visited ancient ruins during our trip to Rome.
31	Ankle	The joint between your foot and leg	She hurt her ankle while playing tennis.
32	Any	Some; it doesn’t matter which	Do you have any questions about the homework?
33	Anybody	Any person	Is anybody home?
34	Anymore	Not now; no longer	I don’t live there anymore.
35	Anyway	Despite what has been said	It’s expensive, but I want to buy it anyway.
36	Anywhere	In any place	You can sit anywhere you like.
37	App	A computer program for phones	I downloaded a new language learning app.
38	Appear	To come into sight; to seem	The sun will appear from behind the clouds.
39	Appearance	How someone or something looks	His appearance has changed since I last saw him.
40	Apply	To ask for something formally	I want to apply for a job at the bank.
41	Architect	A person who designs buildings	The architect designed a beautiful new library.
42	Architecture	The design of buildings	I’m studying architecture at university.
43	Argue	To disagree and discuss angrily	My parents argue about money sometimes.
44	Argument	A disagreement; a discussion	They had an argument about which movie to watch.
45	Army	A country’s military force	My brother serves in the army.
46	Arrange	To organize; to put in order	Can you arrange the chairs in a circle?
47	Arrangement	An organized plan	We made arrangements to meet at the café.
48	Asleep	Sleeping	The baby is asleep in the bedroom.
49	Assistant	A person who helps	The shop assistant helped me find the right size.
50	Athlete	A person who plays sports	The athlete trains every day for the competition.
51	Attack	To try to hurt someone	The dog might attack if you get too close.
52	Attend	To go to; to be present at	All students must attend the meeting.
53	Attention	Careful listening or watching	Please pay attention to the teacher.
54	Attractive	Good-looking; appealing	The attractive garden has many colorful flowers.
55	Audience	People watching a performance	The audience clapped after the concert.
56	Author	A person who writes books	My favorite author has written ten novels.
57	Available	Ready to use; free	Is this seat available?
58	Average	Normal; typical	The average temperature in summer is 25 degrees.
59	Avoid	To stay away from	Try to avoid eating too much sugar.
60	Award	A prize for achievement	She received an award for her excellent work.
61	Awful	Very bad; terrible	The weather was awful during our vacation.
62	Back	The rear part; to return	Please write your name on the back of the paper.
63	Background	The area behind something; personal history	The mountains form a beautiful background for the photo.
64	Badly	In a poor way; very much	He played badly in yesterday’s match.
65	Bar	A place that serves drinks; a long piece	We met at the bar after work.
66	Baseball	A sport played with a bat and ball	Baseball is very popular in America.
67	Based	Founded on; located in	The movie is based on a true story.
68	Basketball	A sport played with a ball and baskets	My son plays basketball at school.
69	Bean	A type of vegetable	Green beans are healthy and delicious.
70	Bear	A large wild animal	We saw a bear in the national park.
71	Beat	To hit repeatedly; to win against	Our team beat the champions 3-1.
72	Beef	Meat from a cow	I ordered beef with vegetables for dinner.
73	Before	Earlier than; in front of	Please wash your hands before eating.
74	Behave	To act in a particular way	Children should behave well in school.
75	Behaviour	The way someone acts	His behaviour at the party was excellent.
76	Belong	To be owned by; to be a member of	This book belongs to the library.
77	Belt	A strip of material worn around the waist	He wore a black leather belt with his suit.
78	Benefit	An advantage; something helpful	Exercise has many health benefits.
79	Best	Better than all others	This is the best pizza in town.
80	Better	More good; improved	I feel better after taking the medicine.
81	Between	In the space separating two things	The bank is between the post office and the café.
82	Billion	One thousand million	The company is worth several billion dollars.
83	Bin	A container for waste	Please put the empty bottle in the recycling bin.
84	Biology	The study of living things	She’s studying biology at university.
85	Birth	Being born	What’s your date of birth?
86	Biscuit	A small sweet cake	Would you like a biscuit with your tea?
87	Bit	A small piece; a little	Can I have a bit of your chocolate?
88	Blank	Empty; with nothing written	Please fill in the blank spaces on the form.
89	Blood	The red liquid in your body	The nurse took a sample of my blood.
90	Blow	To move air; to make air move	The wind will blow the leaves away.
91	Board	A flat piece of wood; to get on	Write your answer on the board.
92	Boil	To heat water until it bubbles	Boil the water before adding the pasta.
93	Bone	The hard parts inside your body	The dog buried a bone in the garden.
94	Book	Something you read; to reserve	I’m reading an interesting book about history.
95	Borrow	To take something temporarily	Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
96	Boss	The person in charge at work	My boss is very understanding about family problems.
97	Bottom	The lowest part	The keys are at the bottom of my bag.
98	Bowl	A round container for food	Put the soup in a bowl.
99	Brain	The organ inside your head that thinks	Use your brain to solve this puzzle.
100	Bridge	A structure that crosses water or roads	The old bridge connects the two sides of the city.
101	Bright	Giving much light; intelligent	The bright sun made the day perfect for swimming.
102	Brilliant	Very bright; very clever	That’s a brilliant idea for the project.
103	Broken	Damaged; not working	My phone is broken and needs repair.
104	Brush	A tool for cleaning; to clean with a brush	Brush your teeth before going to bed.
105	Burn	To be on fire; to damage with heat	Be careful not to burn yourself on the stove.
106	Businessman	A man who works in business	The businessman travels a lot for work.
107	Button	A small round object for fastening clothes	The button on my shirt is loose.
108	Camp	A place with tents; to stay in tents	We’re going to camp in the mountains this summer.
109	Camping	Staying outdoors in tents	Camping is a fun way to spend the weekend.
110	Care	To look after; attention	Please take care of my plants while I’m away.
111	Careful	Paying attention; cautious	Be careful when you cross the busy street.
112	Collect	To gather things together	I collect stamps from different countries.
113	Column	A tall post; a vertical line	The ancient temple has beautiful stone columns.
114	Comedy	Something funny; a funny movie	We watched a comedy at the cinema last night.
115	Comfortable	Pleasant; not causing pain	This chair is very comfortable to sit in.
116	Comment	A remark; to say something	Do you have any comments about the presentation?
117	Common	Usual; happening often	It’s common to feel nervous before an exam.
118	Community	A group of people living together	Our community organizes events for children.
119	Company	A business; being with others	She works for a computer company.
120	Compare	To look at differences and similarities	Compare these two photos and find the differences.
121	Competition	A contest; trying to win	The swimming competition starts at 2 PM.
122	Complete	Finished; having all parts	Please complete the form and return it tomorrow.
123	Computer	An electronic machine for processing information	I use my computer for work and entertainment.
124	Condition	The state something is in	The car is in excellent condition.
125	Conference	A large meeting	The medical conference attracted doctors worldwide.
126	Connect	To join together	This cable connects the computer to the printer.
127	Consider	To think about carefully	Please consider my suggestion for the project.
128	Contact	To communicate with; communication	I’ll contact you when I arrive at the airport.
129	Contain	To have inside	This box contains old family photographs.
130	Continue	To keep going; not to stop	The meeting will continue after lunch.
131	Control	To manage; power over something	The remote control isn’t working properly.
132	Conversation	A talk between people	We had an interesting conversation about travel.
133	Cook	To prepare food; a person who cooks	My mother taught me how to cook pasta.
134	Cool	Not warm; fashionable	The cool evening air felt refreshing.
135	Copy	To make the same; a duplicate	Please copy this document for everyone.
136	Corner	Where two lines meet	The shop is on the corner of the street.
137	Correct	Right; without mistakes	Is this the correct answer to the question?
138	Cost	The price; to have a price	How much does this jacket cost?
139	Count	To say numbers in order	Can you count from one to twenty in English?
140	Country	A nation; rural areas	Which country would you like to visit?
141	Couple	Two people together; a few	The young couple got married last month.
142	Course	A series of lessons; a direction	I’m taking a cooking course at the community center.
143	Cover	To put something over; protection	Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
144	Create	To make something new	Artists create beautiful works of art.
145	Crime	An illegal act	The police are investigating the crime.
146	Cross	To go from one side to another	Look both ways before you cross the road.
147	Crowd	A large group of people	A crowd gathered to watch the street performance.
148	Culture	The way of life of a group	I’m interested in learning about different cultures.
149	Cup	A container for drinking	Would you like a cup of coffee?
150	Customer	A person who buys things	The customer was very satisfied with the service.
151	Cut	To divide with a sharp tool	Please cut the apple into small pieces.
152	Damage	Harm; to cause harm	The storm caused damage to many houses.
153	Dance	To move to music	They learned to dance for their wedding.
154	Danger	Risk of harm	There’s danger of falling rocks on this path.
155	Dangerous	Likely to cause harm	Swimming alone in the ocean is dangerous.
156	Dark	Without light; not bright	It gets dark early in winter.
157	Data	Information; facts	The scientist collected data for the research.
158	Date	A specific day; a social meeting	What’s the date of your birthday?
159	Deal	An agreement; to handle	We made a deal to share the housework.
160	Death	The end of life	The death of the old tree saddened everyone.
161	Decide	To make a choice	We need to decide where to go for lunch.
162	Decision	A choice that is made	Making the right decision can be difficult.
163	Deep	Going far down; intense	The lake is very deep in the middle.
164	Degree	A unit of measurement; a qualification	The temperature is 30 degrees today.
165	Deliver	To bring something to someone	The postman delivers letters every morning.
166	Department	A section of an organization	The toy department is on the second floor.
167	Depend	To rely on; to need	Children depend on their parents for everything.
168	Describe	To say what something is like	Can you describe your hometown to me?
169	Design	A plan; to create	The designer created a beautiful dress.
170	Desk	A table for working	The student keeps her books on the desk.
171	Despite	Although; in spite of	Despite the rain, we enjoyed our picnic.
172	Detail	A small piece of information	Please give me more details about the job.
173	Develop	To grow; to improve	Children develop language skills quickly.
174	Development	Growth; improvement	The development of the city has been rapid.
175	Diet	The food someone usually eats	A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables.
176	Difference	How things are not the same	What’s the difference between these two cars?
177	Different	Not the same	Every person has different interests.
178	Difficult	Hard to do	Learning to drive can be difficult.
179	Difficulty	A problem; something hard	She had difficulty understanding the instructions.
180	Direct	Straight; to guide	What’s the most direct route to the station?
181	Direction	The way to go	Can you give me directions to the hospital?
182	Director	A person who manages	The school director announced new rules.
183	Dirty	Not clean	Please wash your dirty hands before eating.
184	Discover	To find something new	Scientists discover new things every day.
185	Discovery	Finding something new	The discovery of electricity changed the world.
186	Discuss	To talk about	Let’s discuss our plans for the weekend.
187	Discussion	A conversation about something	The discussion about homework was helpful.
188	Disease	An illness	Regular exercise helps prevent disease.
189	Distance	The space between two points	What’s the distance between your house and school?
190	Divide	To separate into parts	Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
191	Document	An official paper	You need documents to travel to another country.
192	Double	Two times as much	The price has doubled in the last year.
193	Doubt	Uncertainty; to question	I have no doubt that you will succeed.
194	Download	To get files from the internet	You can download the app for free.
195	Drama	A serious play; exciting events	The school drama club performs every year.
196	Draw	To make a picture; to attract	Children love to draw pictures of animals.
197	Dream	Images during sleep; a hope	My dream is to become a teacher.
198	Drive	To operate a car; motivation	I’m learning to drive a car.
199	Drop	To let fall; a small amount	Please don’t drop the expensive glasses.
200	During	Throughout the time of	We stayed inside during the storm.
201	Each	Every one individually	Each student has a different learning style.
202	Earn	To get money for work	She earns enough money to support her family.
203	Earth	The planet we live on; soil	Earth is the only planet with life.
204	Economic	Related to money and business	The economic situation is improving.
205	Economy	The system of money and business	Tourism is important for the economy.
206	Edge	The border; the sharp side	Be careful of the sharp edge of the knife.
207	Education	Learning and teaching	Good education is important for success.
208	Effect	A result; a change	Exercise has a positive effect on health.
209	Effort	Hard work; an attempt	Success requires effort and patience.
210	Election	Choosing leaders by voting	The election will be held next month.
211	Electronic	Using electricity; digital	Electronic devices are everywhere today.
212	Emergency	A dangerous situation needing quick action	Call the emergency number if you need help.
213	Emotion	A feeling	Love is a powerful human emotion.
214	Employee	A person who works for someone	The company has 200 employees.
215	Employment	Having a job; work	Finding employment can be challenging.
216	Empty	Having nothing inside	The empty bottle can be recycled.
217	End	The final part; to finish	The movie has a happy end.
218	Enemy	A person who opposes you	In the story, the hero fights the enemy.
219	Energy	Power; the ability to be active	Young people have lots of energy.
220	Engine	A machine that produces power	The car engine makes a strange noise.
221	Engineer	A person who designs machines	The engineer designed a new bridge.
222	Enjoy	To like; to have pleasure	I enjoy reading books in my free time.
223	Enough	As much as needed	Do we have enough food for dinner?
224	Enter	To go into	Please enter the building through the main door.
225	Entertainment	Activities for enjoyment	The hotel provides entertainment for guests.
226	Environment	The natural world around us	We must protect the environment.
227	Equal	The same; having the same value	All people are equal in the eyes of the law.
228	Equipment	Tools and machines needed for work	The gym has modern exercise equipment.
229	Error	A mistake	There’s an error in your calculation.
230	Escape	To get away from danger	The bird escaped from its cage.
231	Especially	Particularly; more than usual	I love all sports, especially football.
232	Essential	Very important; necessary	Water is essential for life.
233	European	From or about Europe	Many European countries use the euro.
234	Even	Flat; including	Even small children can understand this.
235	Evening	The time between afternoon and night	We usually eat dinner in the evening.
236	Event	Something that happens	The wedding was a very special event.
237	Eventually	Finally; in the end	She eventually found her lost keys.
238	Ever	At any time	Have you ever been to London?
239	Every	Each one without exception	Every student must do homework.
240	Evidence	Proof; facts that show something is true	The police found evidence of the crime.
241	Exact	Completely correct; precise	What’s the exact time of the meeting?
242	Exactly	Precisely; completely	That’s exactly what I wanted to say.
243	Exam	A test	The final exam is next week.
244	Example	Something that shows what others are like	Can you give me an example?
245	Excellent	Very good; outstanding	She did excellent work on the project.
246	Exchange	To give and receive; to trade	Students can exchange books with friends.
247	Excited	Very happy and enthusiastic	The children were excited about the trip.
248	Exciting	Causing excitement	The football match was very exciting.
249	Exercise	Physical activity; practice	Regular exercise keeps you healthy.
250	Exhibition	A public display	The art exhibition features local artists.
251	Exist	To be real; to live	Do dinosaurs still exist today?
252	Exit	A way out; to leave	The emergency exit is clearly marked.
253	Expect	To think something will happen	I expect good weather tomorrow.
254	Experience	Knowledge from doing things; to feel	Work experience helps you get jobs.
255	Experiment	A scientific test	The chemistry experiment was successful.
256	Expert	A person with special knowledge	The computer expert fixed the problem.
257	Explain	To make clear; to give reasons	Can you explain how this works?
258	Explanation	The act of explaining	The teacher’s explanation was very clear.
259	Explore	To travel and discover	We want to explore the old city.
260	Express	To show feelings; to say	She expressed her thanks for the help.
261	Expression	A way of showing feelings	His expression showed he was confused.
262	Extra	Additional; more than usual	We need extra chairs for the party.
263	Extreme	Very great; at the limit	The extreme heat made everyone tired.
264	Eye	The organ of sight	She has beautiful green eyes.
265	Face	The front of the head; to deal with	I can see happiness in her face.
266	Fact	Something that is true	It’s a fact that water boils at 100 degrees.
267	Factory	A building where goods are made	The car factory employs many people.
268	Fail	To not succeed	If you don’t study, you might fail the test.
269	Fair	Just and reasonable; a public event	The teacher was fair to all students.
270	Fall	To drop down; autumn	Leaves fall from trees in autumn.
271	False	Not true; wrong	The answer you gave is false.
272	Familiar	Well-known; recognizable	This song sounds familiar to me.
273	Family	Parents and children; relatives	Family is very important to me.
274	Famous	Well-known by many people	The famous singer gave a concert.
275	Fan	A person who likes something; a cooling device	I’m a big fan of this football team.
276	Far	At a great distance	How far is the nearest hospital?
277	Farm	Land used for growing crops	The farm produces milk and vegetables.
278	Farmer	A person who works on a farm	The farmer grows wheat and corn.
279	Fashion	Popular style of clothes	Fashion changes every season.
280	Fast	Quick; moving rapidly	The fast train arrives in two hours.
281	Fat	Having too much body weight; thick	Eating too much makes you fat.
282	Father	A male parent	My father works in a bank.
283	Fear	The feeling of being afraid	Many people have a fear of spiders.
284	Feature	A characteristic; an important part	The best feature of this phone is the camera.
285	Feel	To experience an emotion; to touch	I feel happy when I see my friends.
286	Feeling	An emotion	She had a good feeling about the interview.
287	Female	A woman or girl; relating to women	The female students did well in the test.
288	Festival	A celebration; a special event	The music festival lasts three days.
289	Few	Not many; a small number	Only a few people came to the meeting.
290	Field	An area of land; a subject of study	The farmer planted corn in the field.
291	Fight	To struggle against; a battle	Brothers sometimes fight but still love each other.
292	Figure	A number; a shape; to understand	Can you figure out this math problem?
293	File	A collection of papers; a computer document	Save the document in the correct file.
294	Fill	To make full	Please fill this glass with water.
295	Film	A movie; a thin layer	We watched a good film last night.
296	Final	Last; at the end	This is the final question on the test.
297	Finally	At last; in the end	We finally arrived home after the long trip.
298	Finance	Money matters; to provide money	The bank will help finance your new car.
299	Find	To discover; to locate	I can’t find my house keys.
300	Fine	Good; thin; a penalty	The weather is fine for a picnic.
301	Finger	One of the five parts of the hand	She pointed with her finger at the picture.
302	Finish	To complete; to end	What time do you finish school today?
303	Fire	Burning flames; to dismiss from a job	The fire kept us warm during the cold night.
304	First	Before all others; number one	This is my first time in this city.
305	Fish	An animal that lives in water	We caught three fish in the lake.
306	Fit	Healthy; to be the right size	Regular exercise helps you stay fit.
307	Fix	To repair; to attach firmly	Can you fix my broken bicycle?
308	Flag	A piece of cloth representing a country	The flag flies above the government building.
309	Flat	Level and smooth; an apartment	The table has a completely flat surface.
310	Flight	A journey by air	Our flight to Tokyo leaves at 9 AM.
311	Floor	The bottom surface of a room	Please don’t walk on the wet floor.
312	Flow	To move like water; a steady movement	The river flows slowly through the valley.
313	Flower	The colorful part of a plant	She picked a beautiful flower from the garden.
314	Fly	To move through the air; an insect	Birds fly south when winter comes.
315	Focus	To concentrate; the center of attention	Please focus on your homework.
316	Follow	To go after; to obey	Please follow the teacher’s instructions.
317	Food	Things we eat	Healthy food gives you energy and strength.
318	Foot	The part of the leg we stand on	She hurt her foot while running.
319	Football	A sport played with a ball	Football is popular all over the world.
320	Force	Power; to make someone do something	The wind had enough force to move the trees.
321	Foreign	From another country	Learning foreign languages is useful.
322	Forest	A large area with many trees	The forest is home to many animals.
323	Forever	For all time; always	Best friends stay together forever.
324	Forget	To not remember	Don’t forget to bring your umbrella.
325	Form	A shape; a document; to create	Please fill out this application form.
326	Former	Previous; earlier	The former president visited our school.
327	Forward	Toward the front; ahead	Please move forward in the line.
328	Found	Past tense of find; to establish	I found my keys under the sofa.
329	Free	Not costing money; not restricted	The concert in the park is free.
330	Freedom	The state of being free	Freedom is important for happiness.
331	Fresh	New; not old	Fresh fruit tastes better than canned fruit.
332	Friend	A person you like and know well	A good friend helps you when you need it.
333	Friendly	Kind and pleasant	The hotel staff were very friendly.
334	Friendship	The relationship between friends	Their friendship has lasted many years.
335	Front	The forward part; the beginning	Please sit in the front of the classroom.
336	Fruit	The sweet part of a plant	Eating fruit every day is healthy.
337	Full	Containing as much as possible	The glass is full of fresh water.
338	Fun	Enjoyment; amusing	The party was great fun for everyone.
339	Function	The purpose; to work	The main function of shoes is protection.
340	Funny	Causing laughter; strange	The comedian told very funny jokes.
341	Furniture	Tables, chairs, and other movable objects	The new furniture looks very modern.
342	Future	The time that will come	What are your plans for the future?
343	Game	An activity with rules; a sport	Chess is a game that requires thinking.
344	Garden	An area for growing plants	The garden is full of colorful flowers.
345	Gas	A substance like air; fuel for cars	The car needs gas to run properly.
346	Gate	A movable barrier; an entrance	Please close the garden gate.
347	Gather	To collect; to come together	The family will gather for dinner.
348	General	Common; not specific; a military leader	The general opinion is positive.
349	Generation	People born around the same time	The older generation has different values.
350	Gentle	Kind and soft	The nurse was very gentle with the baby.
351	Gift	A present	She received many gifts for her birthday.
352	Girl	A female child	The little girl plays with her doll.
353	Give	To hand over; to provide	Please give me your phone number.
354	Glass	A transparent material; a drinking container	The window is made of strong glass.
355	Global	Worldwide; affecting the whole world	Global warming is a serious problem.
356	Goal	An aim; a target	My goal is to speak English fluently.
357	Gold	A precious yellow metal	The ring is made of real gold.
358	Good	Of high quality; positive	This is a good restaurant for families.
359	Government	The group that rules a country	The government announced new policies.
360	Grade	A level; a mark for work	She got a good grade on her English test.
361	Graduate	To complete studies; a person who has finished studies	He will graduate from high school next year.
362	Grand	Large and impressive	The grand hotel has beautiful architecture.
363	Grass	Green plants that cover the ground	The children played on the soft grass.
364	Great	Very good; large	We had a great time at the beach.
365	Green	The color of grass	Green vegetables are very nutritious.
366	Ground	The surface of the earth	The ball bounced on the hard ground.
367	Group	A number of people or things together	The study group meets every week.
368	Grow	To become bigger; to develop	Plants grow faster in spring.
369	Growth	The process of growing	The city’s growth has been rapid.
370	Guard	To protect; a person who protects	Security guards work at night.
371	Guess	To give an answer without being sure	Can you guess my age?
372	Guest	A visitor; someone staying at a hotel	The hotel guest enjoyed the breakfast.
373	Guide	A person who shows the way; to lead	The tour guide knows the city well.
374	Hair	The threads that grow on the head	She has long, curly hair.
375	Half	One of two equal parts	Half of the class passed the exam.
376	Hall	A large room; a corridor	The concert hall seats 500 people.
377	Hand	The part of the arm with fingers	Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
378	Handle	To deal with; the part you hold	Can you handle this heavy box?
379	Hang	To attach from above	Please hang your coat in the closet.
380	Happen	To occur; to take place	What will happen if it rains?
381	Happy	Feeling joy; pleased	The children were happy to see snow.
382	Hard	Difficult; not soft	This math problem is very hard.
383	Hat	A covering for the head	He wore a hat to protect from sun.
384	Head	The top part of the body; to lead	She shook her head to say no.
385	Health	The condition of the body	Good health is very important.
386	Healthy	In good health; good for health	Vegetables are healthy food.
387	Hear	To receive sounds through the ears	Can you hear the birds singing?
388	Heart	The organ that pumps blood; emotions	Exercise is good for your heart.
389	Heat	Warmth; to make warm	The heat from the sun warmed the room.
390	Heavy	Having great weight	This suitcase is too heavy to carry.
391	Height	How tall something is	What’s the height of this building?
392	Help	To assist; aid	Can you help me with my homework?
393	Hide	To put out of sight; to conceal	The children like to hide in the garden.
394	High	Tall; at a great level	The airplane flew high in the sky.
395	Hill	A raised area of land	We walked up the hill to see the view.
396	History	Past events; the study of the past	History tells us about ancient civilizations.
397	Hit	To strike; to reach	The ball hit the window.
398	Hold	To grasp; to contain	Please hold my hand.
399	Holiday	A vacation; a special day	We’re going to Italy for our holiday.
400	Home	The place where you live	There’s no place like home.
401	Hope	To wish for; expectation	I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow.
402	Horse	A large animal used for riding	The horse ran quickly across the field.
403	Hospital	A place for treating sick people	She works as a doctor in the hospital.
404	Hot	Having high temperature	The coffee is too hot to drink.
405	Hotel	A place where travelers stay	The hotel has a swimming pool.
406	Hour	A period of 60 minutes	The movie lasts for two hours.
407	House	A building where people live	They bought a new house near the park.
408	Human	A person; relating to people	Human beings need food and water.
409	Hundred	The number 100	There are one hundred students in the school.
410	Hungry	Wanting food	I’m hungry; let’s have lunch now.
411	Hurry	To move quickly; to rush	We need to hurry or we’ll be late.
412	Hurt	To cause pain; to be in pain	Did you hurt yourself when you fell?
413	Husband	A married man	Her husband is a teacher.
414	Ice	Frozen water	The ice on the lake is very thick.
415	Idea	A thought; a plan	That’s a great idea for the party.
416	Image	A picture; a mental picture	The image on the screen is clear.
417	Imagine	To form a picture in the mind	Can you imagine flying like a bird?
418	Important	Having great value; significant	It’s important to eat healthy food.
419	Improve	To make better	Practice will improve your English.
420	Include	To contain; to have as part	The price includes breakfast.
421	Income	Money received regularly	His income increased this year.
422	Increase	To become larger; to grow	The number of students continues to increase.
423	Indeed	Really; in fact	The test was indeed very difficult.
424	Industry	Manufacturing; a type of business	The car industry creates many jobs.
425	Information	Facts; knowledge	The internet provides lots of information.
426	Inside	In the interior; within	It’s warm inside the house.
427	Instead	In place of; rather than	Let’s walk instead of taking the bus.
428	Instruction	Teaching; directions	Please follow the instructions carefully.
429	Interest	Curiosity; money paid for borrowing	She has a strong interest in art.
430	International	Between countries; worldwide	The international airport is very busy.
431	Internet	The global computer network	Most people use the internet daily.
432	Interview	A formal meeting for questions	She has a job interview tomorrow.
433	Invite	To ask someone to come	We’d like to invite you to dinner.
434	Island	Land surrounded by water	The island has beautiful beaches.
435	Issue	A problem; a topic	Pollution is an important environmental issue.
436	Item	A single thing; an object	Each item in the shop has a price.
437	Job	Work; employment	She found a new job at the bank.
438	Join	To become a member; to connect	Would you like to join our club?
439	Joke	Something funny; to say funny things	He told a very funny joke.
440	Journey	A trip; traveling	The journey to the mountains takes three hours.
441	Judge	A person who decides in court; to form an opinion	The judge made a fair decision.
442	Jump	To move quickly upward	The cat can jump very high.
443	Just	Only; exactly; fair	I just arrived five minutes ago.
444	Keep	To have and not give away	Please keep this secret.
445	Key	A tool for opening locks	I can’t find the key to my car.
446	Kill	To cause death	Smoking can kill you.
447	Kind	Type; caring and helpful	What kind of music do you like?
448	King	A male ruler	The king lived in a beautiful palace.
449	Kitchen	A room for cooking	The kitchen has new equipment.
450	Knee	The joint in the middle of your leg	She hurt her knee playing football.
451	Knife	A tool for cutting	Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables.
452	Know	To have information; to be familiar with	Do you know the answer to this question?
453	Knowledge	Information and understanding	Knowledge is power.
454	Lake	A large area of water surrounded by land	The lake is perfect for swimming.
455	Land	The solid part of Earth; to arrive	The airplane will land in ten minutes.
456	Language	A system of communication	English is an international language.
457	Large	Big; great in size	London is a large city.
458	Last	Final; most recent; to continue	This is the last question on the test.
459	Late	After the expected time	Sorry I’m late; the traffic was terrible.
460	Later	At a time after now	I’ll call you later this evening.
461	Laugh	To make sounds when something is funny	The joke made everyone laugh.
462	Law	Rules made by government	Everyone must obey the law.
463	Lawyer	A person who knows about law	The lawyer helped with the contract.
464	Lead	To guide; to be in charge	The teacher will lead the students.
465	Leader	A person who leads	She’s a natural leader.
466	Learn	To get knowledge	Children learn quickly.
467	Least	The smallest amount	At least ten people came to the meeting.
468	Leave	To go away; to let stay	What time does the train leave?
469	Left	The opposite of right	Turn left at the traffic lights.
470	Leg	The part of the body used for walking	She broke her leg skiing.
471	Legal	Allowed by law	Is it legal to park here?
472	Less	A smaller amount	This costs less than I expected.
473	Let	To allow	Please let me help you.
474	Letter	A written message; a symbol	I received a letter from my friend.
475	Level	A height; a standard	The water level is rising.
476	Library	A place with books	The library is open until 8 PM.
477	Life	Being alive; existence	Life is full of surprises.
478	Light	Brightness; not heavy	Turn on the light, please.
479	Like	To enjoy; similar to	I like chocolate ice cream.
480	Line	A long thin mark; a row	Draw a straight line on the paper.
481	List	A series of items written down	Make a list of things to buy.
482	Listen	To pay attention to sounds	Please listen carefully to the instructions.
483	Little	Small; not much	The little girl is only three years old.
484	Live	To be alive; to have a home	Where do you live?
485	Local	In the area nearby	The local newspaper has interesting stories.
486	Long	Having great length; for much time	The river is very long.
487	Look	To use your eyes; to seem	Look at this beautiful picture.
488	Lose	To not have anymore; to not win	Don’t lose your passport.
489	Lost	Cannot be found; confused	I’m lost; can you help me?
490	Lot	A large amount	There are a lot of people here.
491	Love	Strong affection; to care deeply	I love my family very much.
492	Low	Not high; quiet	The airplane is flying very low.
493	Lucky	Having good fortune	You’re lucky to have such good friends.
494	Lunch	The meal eaten in the middle of the day	What did you have for lunch?
495	Machine	A device with moving parts	The washing machine is broken.
496	Magazine	A publication with articles and pictures	I read a fashion magazine.
497	Magic	Special powers; wonderful	The magician performed amazing magic tricks.
498	Main	Most important; principal	The main reason I study is to get a good job.
499	Make	To create; to cause	Can you make a cake for the party?
500	Man	An adult male person	The man is wearing a blue shirt.

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A2 learners typically know around 1,000–1,500 active words, including:

Basic verbs (eat, go, want)
Common adjectives (happy, cold, big)
Everyday nouns (family, school, time)
Simple adverbs and prepositions

✍️ How to Learn A2 Vocabulary Effectively

✅ Read beginner-level texts:

Graded readers (A1–A2)
Kids’ stories and dialogues

✅ Watch simple videos:

YouTube channels for beginners
English cartoons or shows with subtitles

✅ Use flashcards & vocabulary apps:

Duolingo, Quizlet, Drops
Word lists with pictures

✅ Practice every day:

Label items in your house
Write short sentences or journal entries
Speak with friends or tutors online

📝 A2 English Vocabulary Quiz – 20 Sample Questions

Choose the correct word for each sentence.

1. I ___ coffee every morning.

A) drink
B) write
C) swim
D) cook

2. She is very ___. She smiles a lot.

A) cold
B) tired
C) happy
D) fast

3. I want to ___ a new phone.

A) read
B) buy
C) speak
D) eat

4. This food is ___. I love it!

A) slow
B) delicious
C) wrong
D) empty

5. He ___ TV every evening.

A) plays
B) drinks
C) watches
D) sees

6. Can you ___ me your pen?

A) dance
B) give
C) jump
D) tell

7. It’s very ___ today. Wear your jacket!

A) hot
B) easy
C) cold
D) funny

8. My ___ is very big. I have 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

A) car
B) family
C) teacher
D) street

9. Please ___ your hands before eating.

A) open
B) clean
C) watch
D) hear

10. What is the ___ of this word?

A) meaning
B) sound
C) color
D) picture

11. I ___ my homework every day.

A) do
B) go
C) take
D) bring

12. The test was very ___.

A) fast
B) easy
C) expensive
D) hot

13. I ___ a big lunch at 1 PM.

A) do
B) have
C) play
D) talk

14. What ___ is it now?

A) room
B) clock
C) time
D) color

15. We ___ English at school.

A) teach
B) study
C) make
D) clean

16. My house is ___ the supermarket.

A) behind
B) angry
C) hot
D) tired

17. Please ___ your name here.

A) wash
B) send
C) write
D) turn

18. They ___ in a small city.

A) go
B) speak
C) live
D) run

19. I feel ___. I want to sleep.

A) happy
B) tired
C) fast
D) strong

20. ___ are you from?

A) When
B) Why
C) Where
D) Who

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