Unit 2 English Vocabulary

Comprehensive vocabulary definitions from Unit 2 covering communication, activities, opinions, and descriptive terms.

among

in or surrounded by a group of people or things

on average

usually; when looking at the typical amount

at least

not less than a certain amount

source

a place where information comes from

to inspire sb.

to make someone want to do or create something

increasingly

more and more

significant

important or noticeable

to run an errand

to go somewhere to do a small task

figure

a number or amount

to socialize (with sb.)

to spend time with other people

to improve sth.

to make something better

exhibition

an event where things are shown to the public

to appear

to become visible or be seen

focused

giving all your attention to something

cheerful

happy and positive

pleased

happy or satisfied about something

to sponsor sb./sth.

to give money or support to a person or activity

to make use of sth.

to use something

panel discussion

a discussion where several people talk about a topic

representative

a person who speaks or acts for others

to suggest sth.

to give an idea or advice

benefit

something that helps or gives an advantage

athletics

sports such as running, jumping and throwing

STEM

science, technology, engineering and mathematics

to be in favour of sth.

to support or agree with something

expected

thought or believed to happen

experience

knowledge gained by doing or seeing something

to concentrate on sth.

to give all your attention to something

satisfying

making you feel happy because something was successful

importance

the quality of being important

percentage

a number that shows a part of 100

to be allowed to do sth.

to have permission to do something

entertainment

something that gives people fun or enjoyment

device

a piece of equipment made for a special purpose

in fact

actually; used to give the true information

to examine sth.

to look at something carefully

bar chart

a visual display that uses rectangular bars to compare different categories of data

to publish sth.

to prepare, print, or issue a work to make it available to the public

leisure activity

an enjoyable activity freely chosen to do during free time

used to do sth.

describes an action, habit, or state that happened regularly in the past, but is no longer done or true today

to relax

to become calm, less tense, or to rest after effort

to affect sb./sth.

to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in them

time off

a period of time when you do not work or go to school

random

happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan

to sleep in

to sleep longer in the morning than usual, often on purpose

to listen in on sb.

to secretly listen to a private conversation without the speakers knowing

to complain about sth.

to say that something is unsatisfactory, wrong, or causing annoyance

to wonder

to feel curious and want to know something, or to feel surprise

move

an action taken, a change of place, or a player's turn in a board game like chess

to be/get distracted

to have your attention drawn away from what you are doing or thinking about

to give sb. dark looks

to look at someone with an expression showing anger or strong disapproval

to lose focus

to stop paying attention or fail to keep your concentration on a task

knowledge

information, understanding, or skills gained through education or experience

equipment

the set of tools, devices, or clothing needed for a particular purpose

expertise

expert skill or specialized knowledge in a particular field

prompt

an instruction, cue, or stimulus that causes an action or response

challenging

testing your abilities, skill, or determination in an interesting way

punting

propelling a flat-bottomed boat by pushing a pole against the riverbed

to get stuck

to become unable to move, progress, or free oneself

mud

a wet, sticky mixture of earth and water

to let go of sb./sth.

to stop holding someone or something physically or emotionally

to rescue sb./sth.

to save someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation

by the time

at or before the moment that something else happens

to reach sb./sth.

to arrive at a place, contact someone, or stretch out to touch an object

to slide down

to move smoothly and continuously down a surface

to notice sth.

to see, hear, or become aware of something or someone using your senses

to keep sth. in mind

to remember and take an important fact or piece of advice into account

to get/catch sb.'s attention

to cause someone to notice, look at, or listen to you

to give sth. a personal touch

to add an individual or thoughtful detail that makes something feel special

silent

making no sound, free from noise, or refraining from speaking

ill

suffering from an illness or disease; not in good health

on special occasions

happening only during noteworthy, uncommon, or celebratory events