Vocabulary: BBC Learning English vocabulary

Abandon – To leave something behind or give up on it.
- The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.
Absurd – Completely ridiculous or illogical.
- His excuse for being late was absurd.
Accelerate – To increase in speed.
- The car accelerated quickly on the highway.
Accomplish – To achieve or complete successfully.
- She accomplished her goal of learning French.
Accurate – Correct and exact.
- Her description of the event was very accurate.

Beneficial – Having a positive effect.
- Exercise is beneficial for your health.
Bias – An unfair preference for or against something.
- The news report showed a clear bias toward one political party.
Blunt – Direct and without politeness.
- She was blunt in her criticism of the policy.
Boost – To increase or improve.
- Eating healthy food can boost your energy levels.
Breakthrough – A significant discovery or achievement.
- Scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research.

Cautious – Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.
- He was cautious while investing his money.
Complicated – Difficult to understand.
- The instructions were too complicated to follow.
Consequence – The result of an action.
- Failure to study will have consequences.
Controversy – A disagreement that causes debate.
- The new law created a lot of controversy.
Curious – Eager to know or learn.
- Children are naturally curious about the world.

Dedicate – To devote time and effort to something.
- She dedicated her life to helping others.
Deteriorate – To become worse over time.
- The old building has deteriorated over the years.
Devastate – To cause great destruction or sadness.
- The earthquake devastated the entire town.
Diverse – Showing a variety of differences.
- The city has a diverse population.
Dominate – To have control or influence over something.
- The company dominates the smartphone market.

Efficient – Working well without wasting resources.
- The new system is more efficient than the old one.
Eliminate – To remove or get rid of something.
- They are trying to eliminate pollution.
Enhance – To improve or increase.
- This software enhances the quality of images.
Ethical – Relating to morals and values.
- The company follows ethical business practices.
Exaggerate – To describe something as bigger or more important than it is.
- He exaggerated his role in the project.

Fascinate – To interest or attract someone a lot.
- Astronomy fascinates many young students.
Flourish – To grow or develop successfully.
- The business flourished in the last five years.
Frustrate – To cause annoyance or difficulty.
- The delay in the flight frustrated the passengers.
Fundamental – Basic or essential.
- Reading is a fundamental skill for learning.
Frequent – Happening often.
- She is a frequent visitor to the museum.

Generate – To produce or create.
- The new policy will generate more jobs.
Genuine – Real and true.
- She gave me a genuine smile.
Gloomy – Dark or depressing.
- The weather was gloomy all day.
Grateful – Thankful for something.
- I am grateful for your support.
Gregorious – Enjoying the company of others.
- He is a very gregarious person.

Hazardous – Dangerous or risky.
- Smoking is hazardous to health.
Humiliate – To embarrass someone deeply.
- She felt humiliated by his rude comments.
Illuminate – To light up or make clear.
- The street was illuminated by bright lights.
Imitate – To copy someone’s behavior.
- Children often imitate their parents.
Inevitable – Certain to happen.
- Aging is an inevitable part of life.
Jeopardize – To put in danger.
- His careless actions jeopardized the project.
Justice – Fairness or legal rightness.
- Everyone deserves justice.
Knowledgeable – Well-informed.
- He is knowledgeable about history.
Legitimate – Legal or accepted as true.
- The company operates in a legitimate manner.
Lethargic – Lacking energy.
- He felt lethargic after a long day at work.

Magnify – To make something appear larger.
- The lens magnified the tiny object.
Manipulate – To control something unfairly.
- He manipulated the data to fit his argument.
Neglect – To fail to care for something.
- He neglected his studies and failed the exam.
Notorious – Famous for something bad.
- The area is notorious for crime.
Obsolete – No longer used or outdated.
- Cassette players are now obsolete.
Optimistic – Expecting good outcomes.
- She is optimistic about her future.
Pathetic – Pitiful or weak.
- His excuse for missing work was pathetic.
Perceive – To notice or understand.
- She perceived a change in his behavior.
Pessimistic – Expecting bad outcomes.
- He is pessimistic about the economy.
Precise – Exact and accurate.
- She gave precise instructions.

Reluctant – Unwilling to do something.
- He was reluctant to share his secrets.
Resilient – Able to recover quickly.
- She is resilient after facing many challenges.
Significant – Important or noticeable.
- This is a significant discovery.
Sophisticated – Complex and advanced.
- The robot has sophisticated technology.
Trivial – Unimportant or small.
- He got upset over a trivial matter.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025