Intermediate Level: Lexis Band II Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary terms, idioms, and phrases from the Intermediate Lexis Band II list, including contextual usage from the lecture notes.

take into account

To consider something when making an assessment, decision, or calculation.

act (verb)

To perform a role in a play or movie, or to behave in a particular way (e.g., "My dog is acting strangely").

in alphabetical order

Arranged according to the standard sequence of the letters in a language's alphabet.

alternative

One of two or more available possibilities.

article

A piece of writing included with others in a publication such as a newspaper or magazine.

available

Able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

beat (verb)

To defeat someone in a game or competition (e.g., "He beat me at tennis").

Beduin / Bedouin

A member of an Arab ethnocultural group, historically of nomadic tradition.

belong to

To be the property of someone or something.

by chance

By accident; without planning or intent.

in charge of

Having the responsibility or control over something or someone.

condition

The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order; or a requirement that must be fulfilled.

deal with

To take action to do something, especially to solve a problem or handle a situation.

a good/great deal

A large amount of something.

definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word.

depend on

To be decided or determined by something else (e.g., "It depends…").

disappointed

Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

no doubt

Used to emphasize that something is certainly true or will certainly happen.

due to

Because of; owing to.

either…or

Used to refer to a choice between two possibilities.

even if / though

Despite the fact that; used to emphasize a contrast.

ever since

Throughout the entire period from a particular time until now.

fill in / fill out

To complete a form by providing requested information.

as far as

To the extent that.

for instance

As an example.

free (cost)

Something that costs nothing; provided without charge.

get rid of

To take action so as to be free of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing.

in general

Usually; mainly; considering the whole rather than details.

on the one hand / on the other hand

Used to present two different or opposing points of view.

hardly

Scarcely; barely; almost not.

be likely to

To be probable; something that will probably happen.

look after

To take care of or be responsible for someone or something.

look forward to

To feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen.

more or less

Approximately; almost; to some extent.

neither …nor

Used to indicate that two or more things are not true or do not happen.

notice (verb)

To become aware of; to see or hear something.

a number of

Several; some.

occur

To happen or take place.

odd

Different to what is usual or expected; strange.

in order to

For the purpose of doing something.

on one's own

Alone; by oneself without help.

take part in

To participate or be involved in an activity.

take place

To happen or occur, especially after being planned.

point of view

A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a perspective.

on purpose

Intentionally; with deliberate intent.

as a result of

Because of something that has happened.

on sale

Offered for purchase at a price lower than the usual cost.

similar to

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

in spite of

Without being affected by the particular factor mentioned; regardless of.

go on strike

To stop working as a form of protest to achieve better conditions or pay.

succeed (in)

To achieve the desired aim or result.

used to

A term referring to something that happened regularly in the past but no longer happens (e.g., "We used to live in Eilat").

be used to

To be accustomed to or familiar with something (e.g., "I’m used to waiting").

by the way

Used to introduce a minor topic not directly related to the main subject.

on the whole

Taking everything into account; in general.

in other words

Used to introduce a statement that repeats something in a different, usually simpler, way.

worth …ing

Deserving of the time or effort required for a specific action.