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26 English words with meanings: ability, able, architecture, basic, certificate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate

Word list

  1. ability /ə'bɪləti/ (noun) — the power or skill to do something
    Example: She has the ability to learn quickly.
    Synonyms: skill, capacity, talent
  2. able /'eɪbəl/ (adjective) — having the skill or power to do something
    Example: He is able to swim.
    Synonyms: capable, fit, qualified
  3. architecture /,ɑ:rkɪ'tɛktʃər/ (noun) — the art and science of designing buildings
    Example: She wants to study architecture at university.
    Synonyms: building design, architectural design, construction design
  4. basic /'beɪsɪk/ (adjective) — simple and necessary, not advanced or complicated
    Example: Start with the basic steps.
    Synonyms: simple, fundamental, essential
  5. certificate /'sɜ:rtɪfɪkət/ (noun) — an official paper that proves you finished something or have a skill
    Example: I got a certificate after the course.
    Synonyms: diploma, document
  6. clever /'klɛvər/ (adjective) — able to learn and solve problems quickly
    Example: She is clever and learns fast.
    Synonyms: smart, bright
  7. concentrate /'kɑ:nsən,treɪt/ (verb) — to give all your attention to one thing
    Example: Please concentrate on your work.
    Synonyms: focus, pay attention, zero in
  8. correct v /kə'rɛkt/ (verb) — to make something right or free from mistakes
    Example: Please correct the mistakes in your essay.
    Synonyms: fix, edit, set right
  9. creative /kri'eɪtɪv/ (adjective) — able to make new and original ideas or things
    Example: He is a creative designer.
    Synonyms: imaginative, original, inventive
  10. curiosity /,kjʊri'ɑ:səti/ (noun) — a strong desire to learn or know more
    Example: Her curiosity led her to ask many questions.
    Synonyms: interest, inquisitiveness, eagerness
  11. curious /'kjʊriəs/ (adjective) — wanting to learn or know more about something
    Example: The curious child opened the box.
    Synonyms: inquisitive, interested, questioning
  12. definition /,dɛfɪ'nɪʃən/ (noun) — a clear explanation of what a word or idea means
    Example: The definition of the word is clear.
    Synonyms: meaning, explanation, description
  13. do your best /du: jɔ:r bɛst/ (phrase) — to try as hard as possible
    Example: Just do your best on the test.
    Synonyms: try hard, give it your all, make an effort
  14. experience [knowledge] /ɪk'spɪriəns/ (noun) — practical understanding gained from doing something
    Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
    Synonyms: knowledge, expertise
  15. expert /'ɛkspɜ:rt/ (noun) — a person with a lot of knowledge or skill in something
    Example: Ask an expert for advice.
    Synonyms: specialist, professional, authority
  16. find out /faɪnd aʊt/ (verb) — to discover or learn something
    Example: I want to find out the truth.
    Synonyms: discover, learn
  17. get sth wrong get /ɡɛt ʃɪm wɒŋ/ (phrase) — to answer or choose something incorrectly
    Example: I got the answer wrong.
    Synonyms: make a mistake, answer incorrectly
  18. get used to sth get /ɡet ju:st tu:/ (phrase) — to become familiar with something after doing it often
    Example: You will get used to the new school.
    Synonyms: adapt to, become accustomed to
  19. good/bad at sth /ɡʊd/ /bæd/ æt/ (phrase) — able or unable to do something well
    Example: He is good at math, but bad at spelling.
    Synonyms: skilled at, poor at
  20. highlight /'haɪ,laɪt/ (verb) — to mark or make something stand out so it is easy to notice
    Example: She highlighted the important points.
    Synonyms: emphasize, mark, draw attention to
  21. imagine /ɪ'mædʒɪn/ (verb) — form a picture in your mind of something
    Example: Can you imagine living on another planet?
    Synonyms: picture, visualize, conceive
  22. inability /,ɪnə'bɪləti/ (noun) — the state of not being able to do something
    Example: His inability to swim kept him out of the water.
    Synonyms: incapacity, incompetence, powerlessness
  23. intelligent /ɪn'tɛlɪdʒənt/ (adjective) — able to understand things quickly and well
    Example: She is intelligent and learns quickly.
    Synonyms: smart, bright, clever
  24. interest v /'ɪntrəst/ (verb) — to make someone curious or want to know more
    Example: The story interested me.
    Synonyms: attract, arouse curiosity
  25. invent /ɪn'vent/ (verb) — to create something new, often by using your imagination
    Example: She invented a new game for the children.
    Synonyms: create, devise, design
  26. knowledge (of sth) /'nɒlɪdʒ/ (noun) — information and understanding about a subject
    Example: He has good knowledge of history.
    Synonyms: understanding, awareness

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