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LEVEL 2 WORD LIST

UNIT ten
Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
accept aceptar verb /əkˈsept/ to recognize that a You have to accept
bad situation exists that she doesn’t love
and cannot be you.
avoided or changed
agree aceptar, estar de verb /əˈɡri/ to say that you will I agreed to help her
acuerdo do something that move to a new house.
someone else wants
or suggests
argue discutir verb /ˈɑrˌɡju/ when people speak to I hate it when
each other in an angry colleagues argue
way because they with each other in
disagree meetings.
argument discusión noun [count] /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/ an angry I try to avoid
disagreement arguments.
between people
assertive asertivo adjective /əˈsɜrtɪv/ behaving in a You should be more
confident way in assertive at work.
which you are quick to
express your opinions
and feelings
atmosphere atmósfera noun /ˈætməˌsfɪr/ the mood or feeling The new club has a
[noncount] that exists in a place lively atmosphere.
and affects the people
who are there
avoid evitar verb /əˈvɔɪd/ to try to prevent I try to avoid conflicts.
something from
happening
awful espantoso adjective /ˈɔf(ə)l/ used for emphasizing This coffee is awful!
how unpleasant
someone or
something is
boss jefe noun [count] /bɔs/ the person who is in My boss at work was
charge of you at work complaining yesterday.
busy ocupado adjective /ˈbɪzi/ having a lot of things I can’t go out tonight
to do because I’m really
busy.
calmly con calma adverb /kɑmli/ not affected by strong Explain your position
emotions such as calmly.
excitement, anger,
shock, or fear
careful cuidadoso adjective /ˈkerf(ə)l/ someone who thinks During a party,
about what they are you may need to
doing so that they be careful about
do not do anything conversation topics.
wrong, or so that they
avoid problems

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
certain cierto, algunos, determiner /ˈsɜrt(ə)n/ used for referring It is hard to be
algunas to someone or assertive in certain
something without situations.
being specific about
exactly what or who
they are
clearly claramente, con adverb /ˈklɪrli/ in a way that people Explain what you want
claridad can easily see, hear, or clearly.
understand
clock reloj noun [count] /klɑk/ an object that shows I looked at the clock
the time and saw that it was
getting late.
colleague colega noun [count] /ˈkɑˌliɡ/ someone who I don’t socialize with
works in the same my colleagues after
organization or work.
department as you
confident con confianza adjective /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ someone who Try to sit or stand in a
believes in their own confident way.
abilities and so does
not feel nervous or
frightened
conflict conflicto noun [count/ /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/ angry disagreement I try to avoid conflicts.
noncount] between people or
groups
control control noun /kənˈtroʊl/ the power to make It is important to take
[noncount] decisions about more control of your
something and decide life.
what should happen
conversation conversación noun [count] /ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃ(ə)n/ a talk between two or I had a really
more people, usually interesting
a private and informal conversation with
one Jane.
correctly de manera correcta adverb /kəˈrektli/ right, according Can you always judge
to your opinion the situation correctly,
or judgment of a though?
situation
crowded lleno de gente adjective /ˈkraʊdəd/ containing a lot of Not everyone enjoys
people, especially too crowded places!
many
death muerte noun [count] /deθ/ an occasion when We were shocked by
someone dies Michael Jackson’s
death.
earn ganar verb /ɜrn/ to receive money for In U.S.A., it’s not
work that you do polite to ask people
how much money they
earn.
empty vacío adjective /ˈempti/ containing no people The place was empty.
express expresar verb /ɪkˈspres/ to tell someone about I don’t often express
a feeling, opinion, or my feelings.
aim by speaking or
writing about it
farewell de despedida adjective /ferˈwel/ done in order to In some places,
celebrate the fact that people have farewell
someone is leaving a parties to say goodbye
place or job to someone who is
leaving a job.

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
favor favor noun [count] /ˈfeɪvər/ something that you Can you do me a
do for someone in favor?
order to help them
feelings sentimientos noun /ˈfilɪŋz/ emotions, especially He really hurt my
[noncount] when these are feelings.
sensitive and likely to
be affected by what
other people say or
do
guest invitado noun [count] /ɡest/ someone who has Some of the guests
been invited to a brought their favorite
party, meeting, or CDs.
other event by the
people organizing it
guide guía noun [count] /ɡaɪd/ a book about a Here’s a guide for
particular subject or what to do when
type of activity you’re not sure.
handy útil adjective /ˈhændi/ useful This is a handy article.
hard difícil adjective /hɑrd/ difficult to do It’s hard for me to tell
people when I think
they are making a
mistake.
hobby hobby noun [count] /ˈhɑbi/ something that you What are your
enjoy doing when you hobbies?
are not working
honestly honestamente adverb /ˈɑnəs(t)li/ in a way that is honest It’s not always easy to
and moral say exactly how you
honestly feel.
horror movie película de terror noun [count] /ˈhɔrər ˈmuvi/ a movie that is I don’t like horror
intended to scare movies; they’re scary!
people, especially
one about murders,
frightening creatures,
or evil people
housewarming fiesta de noun [count] /ˈhaʊsˌwɔrmɪŋ/ a party that you give We’re having a
inauguración in a house that you housewarming party
have just moved into this weekend.
hurt lastimar verb /hɜrt/ to cause someone I think I hurt his
emotional pain feelings when I told
him what I thought.
ignore ignorar verb /ɪɡˈnɔr/ to not consider Don’t ignore people’s
something or to not reactions to what you
let it influence you say.
impression impresión noun [count] /ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)n/ an opinion or feeling What was your general
that you have impression of the
about someone or party?
something you have
seen but do not know
very well
in order para phrase /ˌɪn ˈɔrdər/ so that someone can In some countries, you
do something or so should say goodbye to
that something can each guest individually
happen in order not to offend
anyone.
individually individualmente adverb /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/ as a separate person Our teacher said
rather than as part of goodbye to each
a group student individually.

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
invitation invitación noun [count] /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ a written or spoken I’ll send you an
request asking invitation to the party.
someone to spend
time with you socially
or to come to a social
event
judge juzgar verb /dʒʌdʒ/ to form an opinion Can you always judge
about something after the situation correctly?
considering all the
details or facts
just sólo adverb /dʒʌst/ only He didn’t say anything,
he just waved
goodbye as he left.
keep mantener verb /kip/ to do what you said He can’t keep a secret.
you would do
live en vivo adjective /laɪv/ a live performance There was live music
is given before an at the party.
audience
lively animado adjective /ˈlaɪvli/ full of energy and The club had a lively
enthusiasm atmosphere.
lucky de la suerte adjective /ˈlʌki/ bringing you good In China, red is a lucky
luck color.
meeting junta noun [count] /ˈmitɪŋ/ an occasion when I hate long meetings
people gather to at work.
discuss things and
make decisions, either
in person or using
phones, the internet,
etc.
miss faltar verb /mɪs/ to fail to be present Sorry you missed Tim’s
for something, or to birthday party.
not be in a place when
someone else is there
mistake error noun [count] /mɪˈsteɪk/ something that It’s hard for me to tell
you have not people when I think
done correctly, or they are making a
something you say mistake.
or think that is not
correct
national nacional adjective /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ relating to one Do you celebrate a
particular nation and national holiday in
not including other your country?
nations
necessary necesario adjective /ˈnesəˌseri/ essential or needed Sometimes
in order to do disagreement is
something, provide necessary.
something, or make
something happen
needs necesidades noun /nidz/ something that you Are you always
[noncount] need in order to be sensitive to other
healthy, comfortable, people’s needs?
successful, etc.
negative negativo adjective /ˈneɡətɪv/ giving more attention I say negative things
or emphasis to bad about myself to other
possibilities rather people.
than to good ones
neighborhood vecindario noun [count] /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/ a particular area of a I live in a quiet
city or town neighborhood.

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
neutral neutral adjective /ˈnutrəl/ not supporting a Let’s stick to neutral
particular side in topics.
an argument or
disagreement
offend ofender verb /əˈfend/ to make someone I hope I didn’t offend
upset and angry anybody.
by doing or saying
something
openly abiertamente adverb /ˈoʊpənli/ in a direct or honest It’s not always easy
way that makes to talk about your
something obvious feelings openly.
pay attention prestar atención phrase /ˌpeɪ əˈtenʃ(ə)n/ to listen to, watch, or Pay attention to what
consider something I’m saying to you.
or someone very
carefully
polite amable adjective /pəˈlaɪt/ someone who You have to be polite
behaves towards if you work in a store.
other people in a
pleasant way that
follows all the usual
rules of society
position posición noun [count] /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ an opinion about an Explain your position
important issue clearly and calmly.
present obsequio noun [count] /ˈprezənt/ something that you Have you bought a
give to someone, for birthday present for
example, to celebrate Marie?
a special occasion
such as a birthday
relaxed relajado adjective /rɪˈlækst/ when a situation, There was a really
attitude, or feeling is relaxed atmosphere.
calm, informal, and
comfortable
repeat repetir verb /rɪˈpit/ to say or write If the other person
something again doesn’t understand
you, repeat yourself,
maybe using different
words.
respectful respetuoso adjective /rɪˈspektf(ə)l/ feeling or showing Always be respectful
respect of the other person’s
feelings.
respond responder verb /rɪˈspɑnd/ to reply, especially in Think carefully before
writing you respond.
Scandinavian escandinavo adjective /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/ relating to Norway, I can speak three
Sweden, Denmark, Scandinavian
Iceland, or Finland languages.
or their languages or
cultures
secret secreto noun [count] /ˈsikrət/ a piece of information Dan can’t keep
that is known by secrets.
only a small number
of people and is
deliberately not told
to other people
sensitive sensible adjective /ˈsensətɪv/ showing that you care Are you always
about someone or sensitive to other
something and do not people’s needs?
want to cause offense

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
simple simple adjective /ˈsɪmp(ə)l/ easy to understand, There are a few simple
solve, or do things you can do to
be more assertive.
situation situación noun [count] /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ the set of conditions Can you always judge
that exist at a the situation correctly?
particular time in a
particular place
snack tentempié, noun [count] /snæk/ a small amount of I’ll bring some snacks
refrigerio food that you eat for everyone to eat.
between meals
soft suave adjective /sɔft/ when a sound is quiet They had another
and pleasant to listen room with soft music
to so you could talk.
solution solución noun [count] /səˈluʃ(ə)n/ a way to solve a If the other person
problem or to deal offers a good solution,
with a bad situation accept it.
step paso noun [count] /step/ one of the stages in a Follow these simple
process, or one of the steps.
levels on a scale
technique técnica noun [count] /tekˈnik/ a method of doing Read our article
something using a about assertiveness
special skill that you techniques.
have developed
tennis tenis noun /ˈtenɪs/ a game in which two I joined a tennis club.
[noncount] or four people use
rackets to hit a ball
across a net. A player
scores a point when
their opponent cannot
hit the ball back.
thesis tesis noun [count] /ˈθisɪs/ a long piece of writing Jenny is writing her
that is the final part of thesis.
an advanced college
degree
topic tema noun [count] /ˈtɑpɪk/ a subject that you What topics of
write or speak about conversation are
appropriate for a party
in the U.S.A.?
unfortunately desafortunadamente adverb /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/ used for saying that Unfortunately, I can’t
something is sad or go out this weekend
disappointing because I have to
work.
wave saludar a/ verb /weɪv/ to move your hand to He waved goodbye as
despedirse de say hello or goodbye he left the party.
alguien con la or as a signal
mano
welcome dar la bienvenida verb /ˈwelkəm/ to greet someone in We have to welcome
a polite and friendly our guests.
way when they have
come to see you or to
help you

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