Unit 12 - Stories (ELLevate English Book Level 2)

Vocabulary Flashcard

Story (noun)

A spoken or written event people share, like telling friends about yesterday’s trip

Character (noun)

A person or animal in a book, film, or tale, like a brave girl

Hero (noun)

A good and brave person people admire, like someone saving a child

Beginning (noun)

The first part of something, like the first scene in a movie

Ending (noun)

The final part of something, like the last scene of a film

Event (noun)

Something that happens at a time and place, like a party or accident

Action (noun)

Something a person does, like opening a door or running home

Adventure (noun)

An exciting experience with new or risky things, like exploring a cave

Clue (noun)

A small sign that helps solve something, like footprints near a door

Accident (noun)

Something bad that happens suddenly, like falling from a bicycle

Lesson (noun)

Something useful you learn from life, like being kind after hurting someone

Conflict (noun)

A serious problem between people or ideas, like two friends arguing

Perspective (noun)

One person’s way of seeing something, like a child’s view of school

Tension (noun)

A worried feeling that something may happen, like waiting for exam results

Emotional (Adjective)

Full of strong feelings, like crying during a sad event.

Unforgettable (Adjective)

Very hard to forget, like a teacher who changes your life

Unpredictable (Adjective)

Hard to guess, like a quiet child suddenly saving everyone

Unrealistic (Adjective)

Not like real life, like a baby driving a bus

Memorable (Adjective)

Easy to remember, like your first school performance

Ordinary (Adjective)

Usual and not special, like a normal walk to school

Evil (Adjective)

Very bad and harmful, like a villain hurting people on purpose

Wise (Adjective)

Showing good thinking from experience, like a grandmother giving advice

Hidden (Adjective)

Not easy to see, like money under a pillow

Complex (Adjective)

Having many parts, like a mystery with many clues

Escape (verb)

To get away from danger, like leaving a burning house or avoiding a difficult situation.

Imagine (verb)

To make pictures in your mind, like a flying bus

Disappear (verb)

To go out of sight, like the sun behind clouds

Betray (verb)

To hurt someone’s trust, like sharing a friend’s secret

Sacrifice (verb)

To give up something important, like sharing food when you are hungry

Transform (verb)

To change greatly, like a shy student becoming confident