Pre-basic English Vocabulary List

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards based on the 'אנגלית טרום בסיסית' word list, featuring terms and definitions grounded in provided example sentences.

according to

According to the report, most students improved this year.

achievement

Finishing the project on time was a big achivevement.

adapt

To change quickly to suit new environments.

adopt

To take in and raise a living being, such as a rescue dog.

agree

To have the same opinion as someone else about a subject like a film.

already

Used to say that something has happened sooner than expected.

analysis

A study that shows a clear change in behavior.

argument

A disagreement about the best solution to a problem.

assess

To evaluate or test a person's writing skills.

assume

To take for granted that everyone knows the rules without proof.

assumption

A belief accepted as true that may turn out to be wrong.

attempt

An effort to fix something that might fail.

author

A person who writes books.

authority

The power or right to make decisions, often held by a manager.

behave

To act in a specific way, such as politely in a class.

behavior

The way a person acts, which can improve after a meeting.

benefit

A positive or helpful effect, such as health gains from exercise.

celebrate

To do something special for an occasion like a birthday tonight.

choose

To pick or select any topic you like.

claim

To state that an answer is correct.

concept

An important idea in many cultures, such as freedom.

conduct

To carry out or organize an activity like a survey.

consequences

The results or effects of a person's actions.

consistent

Remaining steady or regular throughout a period like a year.

contract

A formal legal agreement signed for a specific duration, such as one year.

decide

To make a choice between options like colors.

decision

A choice or judgment that can surprise others.

decrease

To become smaller or lower, such as a price next month.

develop

To create or produce something new every year, like medicines.

difficult

Hard or challenging for many students, like an exam.

disadvantage

A negative feature or drawback, such as a high cost.

disagree

To have a different opinion from a statement.

display

To show items publicly, such as artwork in a museum.

domestic

Relating to products sold within one's own country as opposed to international ones.

encourage

To give support or hope to children to read.

environment

The natural world that humans must protect.

essential

Absolutely necessary for life, such as water.

establish

To start or set up something new like a library.

evidence

Facts or information used to support a claim.

examine

To look at something closely, such as a doctor checking a knee.

experience

An amazing event or occurrence, like traveling abroad.

explanation

A clear and simple statement that makes something understood.

field

A particular area of work, such as the medical field.

for example

Used to introduce a specific case, such as apples and oranges being healthy fruits.

grow

To develop or increase in size, like plants in sunlight.

health

The state of being free from illness or injury.

healthy

Something that is good for the body, like certain food eaten every day.

however

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous one.

impact

A strong effect on people, such as the effect of a new law on workers.

improve

To make something better, such as vocabulary through daily reading.

indicate

To show or point out progress.

interested

To feel curiosity or concern about a subject like psychology.

interesting

Arousing curiosity or interest, like a documentary.

interpret

To explain the meaning of something like body language.

location

A particular place or position, like where a hotel is situated.

long-term

Involving or lasting for a long period of time for a project.

majority

The greater number or more than half of a group, such as students passing a test.

mental

Relating to the mind or mental health.

message

A communication sent to someone yesterday.

minority

A small part of a group that disagrees.

mood

A temporary state of mind that can be changed by music.

moreover

In addition to what has been said; also used to show a plan is not practical.

most

The majority of people who enjoy spending time with friends.

native

Being a speaker of a language like Spanish from birth.

necessarily

As a logical result; used to say expensive does not always mean better.

necessity

A basic requirement for life, such as water.

negative

Expressing disapproval or poor results on a project.

opposite

A style or thing that is completely different from another.

participant

A person who takes part in an activity and signs a form.

perhaps

Used to express uncertainty or a possibility of meeting tomorrow.

physical

Relating to the body and activity.

policy

A set of strict rules, such as those for school attendance.

positive

Having a good attitude and outlook.

powerful

Having great strength or capacity, like a new computer.

pressure

Feeling the need to finish work quickly.

prevent

To stop something like an injury from happening, often by wearing a helmet.

process

A long series of actions or steps, like learning a language.

prove

To use examples to show that a point is true.

rare

Not occurring very often, such as seeing snow in a certain area.

realize

To become fully aware of something like the time.

recognize

To identify someone from having seen them before, even with a new haircut.

repeat

To say a question again.

researcher

A person who studies specific subjects like children's behavior.

respond

To reply to a communication like an email.

response

An answer that is short and direct.

schedule

A plan that must be followed carefully.

scientist

A person who discovers new species or studies science.

seem

To give the impression of being a good idea.

short-term

Lasting or involving a short period of time.

structure

The clear arrangement of parts in an essay.

success

The achievement of a goal through hard work.

suggest

To propose an idea such as taking a break.

survey

A tool used to collect information about habits.

techniques

Specific methods used to perform writing tasks.

term

A word or phrase used to describe a concept in sociology.

theory

A system of ideas tested in several experiments.

traditional

Relating to long-established customs or holiday food.

volunteer

To work at a hospital or place without being paid.

well-known

Famous, like a popular actor.