口语必备单词2000word

Total Immersion Program 2000+ Vocabulary List This special English dictionary contains more than 2,000 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners. Download or print this list (65 pages). Review the list word by word and place a check mark beside each word, either “Yes” if you know it and can use it in English, or “No” if you do not know it and are not familiar with its use in English. Count the number of words you do not know and report this number on the Pre-Entry Evaluation form (Part 2, #2). Parts of Speech Key n. (noun) - a name word v. (verb) - an action word ad. (adjective/adverb) - a describing word prep. (preposition) - a word used to show a relation pro. (pronoun) - a word used in place of a noun conj. (conjunction) - a joining word T.I.P. Vocabulary List – A Yes No Word 1. a (an) - ad. one; any; each 2. able - v. having the power to do something 3. abolish – v. to do away with 4. about - ad. almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.") 5. above - ad. at a higher place 6. abrupt – ad. sudden 7. abstract – ad. only in the mind 8. academy – n. school 9. accept - v. to agree to receive 10. accident - n. something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event 11. accommodate – v. adapt 12. accord – ad. agreement 13. accumulate – v. to gather/collect 14. achieve – v. to bring to a successful end 15. accuse - v. to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone 16. acquaintance – n. someone whom you know 17. across - ad. from side to side; to the other side 18. act - v. to do something 19. activist - n. one who seeks change through action 20. actor - n. someone acting in a play or show 21. adapt – v. adjust or modify 22. add - v. to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more 23. administration - n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister 24. admire – v. to regard with wonder or pleasure, esteem 25. admit - v. to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.") 26. adult - n. a grown person 27. advice – n. an opinion recommended, counsel 28. advise - v. to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision 29. advocate – v. argue for 30. affect - v. to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.") 31. afraid - ad. feeling fear 32. after - ad. later; behind 33. again - ad. another time; as before 34. against - ad. opposed to; not agreeing with something 35. age - n. how old a person or thing is 36. agency - n. an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the United Nations") 37. aggression - n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders 38. agitate – v. excite or stir up 39. ago - ad. of time past; before now 40. agree - v. to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something 41. aggressive – ad. forceful 42. agriculture - n. farming 43. aid - v. to help; to support; n. help, assistance 44. aim - v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose 45. air - n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe 46. air force - n. a military organization using airplanes 47. airplane - n. a vehicle with wings that flies 48. airport - n. a place where airplanes take off and land 49. album - n. a collection of recorded music 50. alcohol - n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products 51. alive - ad. having life; not dead 52. all - ad. everything; everyone; the complete amount 53. alleviate – v. to make easier to be endured 54. ally - n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose 55. almost - ad. a little less than completely 56. alone - ad. separated from others 57. along - ad. near or on ("along the road") 58. already - ad. before now; even now 59. also - ad. added to; too 60. alternative – n. another choice 61. although - conj. even if it is true that 62. always - ad. at all times; every time 63. ambassador - n. a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government) 64. amend - v. to add to or to change (a proposal or law) 65. ammunition - n. the bullets or shells fired from guns 66. among - ad. in or part of (a group) 67. amount - n. the number, size or weight of anything 68. anarchy - n. a lack of order; lawlessness 69. ancestor - n. a family member from the past 70. ancient - ad. very old; long ago 71. and - conj. also; in addition to; with 72. anger - n. a strong emotion against someone or something 73. animal - n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat 74. anniversary - n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past 75. announce - v. to make known publicly; to declare officially 76. another - ad. one more; a different one 77. answer - n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question 78. any - ad. one or more of no special kind 79. apologize - v. to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility 80. appeal - v. to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help 81. appear - v. to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem 82. appoint - v. to name; to choose ("appoint a judge") 83. approve - v. to agree with; to agree to support 84. architecture – n. building style 85. archeology - n. the scientific study of past human life and activities 86. area - n. any place or part of it 87. argue - v. to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree 88. arms - n. military equipment; weapons 89. army - n. military ground forces 90. aroma – n. fragrance 91. around - ad. on every side (of) 92. arrest - v. to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner 93. arrive - v. to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip 94. arrogant – ad. overly proud 95. art - n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues 96. artillery - n. big guns 97. as - conj. equally ("as fast as"); when; while 98. ash - n. the part left after something burns 99. ask - v. to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher questions every day.") 100. assist - v. to help 101. astronaut - n. a person who travels in space 102. astronomy - n. the scientific study of stars and the universe 103. asylum - n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country 104. at - prep. in or near ("at the edge"); when ("at noon") 105. athlete – n. anyone trained in physical agility and strength 106. atmosphere - n. the gases surrounding any star or planet 107. attach - v. to tie together; to connect 108. attack - v. to approach with force, determination, aggression 109. attempt - v. to work toward something; to try; to make an effort 110. attend - v. to be present at 111. auditory – ad. hearing 112. authentic – ad. genuine, original 113. author – n. writer 114. automobile - n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car 115. autumn - n. the time of the year between summer and winter 116. average - n. something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal 117. avoid - v. to stay away from 118. awake - ad. not sleeping 119. award - n. an honor or prize for an act or service 120. away - ad. not near T.I.P. Vocabulary List - B Yes No Word 121. baby - n. a newly born creature 122. back - n. the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward 123. bad - ad. wrong; acting against the law; not good 124. baffle – v. to confuse 125. bake – v. to cook in an oven 126. balance - v. to make two sides or forces equal 127. ball - n. something round 128. balloon - n. a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air 129. ballot - n. a piece of paper used for voting 130. bamboo – n. tropical reed eaten by pandas 131. ban - v. to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction 132. band – n. music group 133. bank - n. an organization that keeps and lends money 134. bar - v. to prevent or block 135. barber – n. one whose occupation is to cut men’s hair 136. barrier - n. anything that blocks or makes an action difficult 137. base - n. a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was based on experiments.") 138. basic – ad. fundamental 139. battle - n. a fight between opposing armed forces 140. be - v. to live; to happen; to exist 141. beat - v. to hit again and again 142. beauty - n. that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit 143. because - prep. for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.") 144. become - v. to come to be 145. bed - n. a sleeping place 146. before - prep. earlier 147. begin - v. to do the first part of an action; to start 148. behavior – n. manner of acting 149. behind - ad. at the back of; in back of 150. belief – n. that which is believed, an accepted opinion 151. believe - v. to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust 152. bell - n. an instrument that makes a musical sound ("a church bell") 153. belong - v. to be owned by; to be a member of 154. below - ad. lower than 155. beneath – ad. in a lower place or position 156. beneficial – ad. helpful in the meeting of needs 157. benevolent – ad. kind, generous 158. best - ad. the most good 159. betray - v. to turn against 160. better - ad. more good than 161. between - ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks between two nations") 162. beverage – n. a drink of any kind 163. beware – v. to be careful of 164. bias – n. a particular tendency or inclination 165. bibliography – n. list of books 166. big - ad. of great size; not small 167. bill - n. a legislative proposal 168. biography – n. life history 169. biology - n. the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms 170. bird - n. a creature that flies 171. bite - v. to cut with the teeth 172. black - ad. dark; having the color like that of the night sky 173. blame - v. to accuse; to hold responsible 174. blanket - n. a cloth cover used to keep warm 175. bleed - v. to lose blood 176. blend – v. to mix smoothly together 177. blind - ad. not able to see 178. block - v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement 179. blood - n. red fluid in the body 180. blossom – n. the flower of a plant 181. blow - v. to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.") 182. blue - ad. having the color like that of a clear sky 183. bluff – v. mislead boldly 184. blur – v. make unclear 185. boat - n. something built to travel on water and carry people or goods 186. body - n. all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal 187. boil - v. to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot 188. bomb - n. a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy with bombs 189. bone - n. hard material in the body 190. book - n. a lwritten work for reading 191. border - n. a dividing line between nations 192. born - v. to come to life; to come into existence 193. borrow - v. to take as a loan 194. both - ad. not just one of two, but the two together 195. bottle - n. a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid 196. bottom - ad. the lowest part of something 197. bowl – n. a vessel used for holding liquids 198. box - n. something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood 199. boy - n. a young male person 200. boycott - v. to refuse to take part in or deal with 201. brain - n. the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures 202. brave - ad. having no fear 203. bread - n. a food made from grain 204. break - v. to divide into parts by force; to destroy 205. breakfast – n. the first meal of the day 206. breathe - v. to take air into the body and let it out again 207. bridge - n. a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other 208. brief - ad. short; not long 209. bright - ad. giving much light; strong and clear in color 210. brilliant – ad. shining brightly, showing great intelligence 211. bring - v. to come with something 212. broadcast - v. to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a radio or television program 213. brother - n. a male with the same father or mother as another person 214. brown - ad. having the color like that of coffee 215. budget - n. a spending plan 216. build - v. to join materials together to make something 217. building - n. anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment 218. bullet - n. a small piece of metal shot from a gun 219. burn - v. to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire 220. burst - v. to break open suddenly 221. bury - v. to put into the ground and cover with earth 222. bus - n. a public vehicle to carry people 223. business - n. one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade 224. busy - ad. doing something; very active 225. but - conj. however; other than; yet 226. butter – n. a solid emulsion of fat, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food 227. buy - v. to get by paying something, usually money 228. by - conj. near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight") T.I.P. Vocabulary List - C Yes No Word 229. cabinet - n. a group of ministers that helps lead a government 230. cafeteria – n. a restaurant in which people serve themselves 231. call - v. to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request ("They called for an end to the fighting.") 232. calm - ad. quiet; peaceful; opposite tense 233. camera - n. a device for taking pictures 234. camp - n. a place with temporary housing 235. campaign - n. a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; a connected series of military actions during a war 236. can - v. to be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal 237. cancel - v. to end; to stop 238. cancer - n. a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body 239. candidate - n. a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor 240. capacity – n. the power, ability, or possibility of doing something 241. capital - n. the official center of a government; the city where a country's government is 242. capitalism - n. an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies 243. capture - v. to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force; to get control of 244. car - n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part of a train 245. care - v. to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest 246. careful - ad. acting safely; with much thought 247. career – n. occupation 248. cargo – n. the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle 249. carry - v. to take something or someone from one place to another 250. cartoon – n. preparatory design, drawing, or painting; a drawing intended as satire, caricature, or humor 251. case (court) - n. a legal action 252. case (medical) - n. an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.") 253. cashier – n. one that has charge of money 254. cassette – n. a small box; a plastic container for magnetic tape with the tape on one reel passing to the other 255. casual – ad. designed for informal use; feeling or showing little concern 256. cat - n. a small animal that often lives with humans 257. catch - v. to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands 258. category – n. class; grouping of objects, ideas, etc. that have similar traits 259. cause - v. to make happen; n. the thing or person that produces a result 260. cautious – ad. careful 261. ceasefire - n. a halt in fighting, usually by agreement 262. celebrate - v. to honor a person or event with special activities 263. celebrity – n. a famous person 264. center - n. the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is the main point of an activity 265. century - n. one hundred years 266. ceremony - n. an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition 267. certificate – n. a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field 268. chair – n. a piece of furniture having a seat, back, legs, and often arms and intended to seat a single person 269. chairman - n. a person leading a meeting or an organized group 270. challenge – n. a call to engage in a contest or fight; a demand for an explanation 271. champion - n. the best; the winner 272. chance - n. possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen 273. change - v. to make different; to become different 274. chapter – n. a division of a book or other writing 275. characteristic – ad. identifying traits used to set apart a person or group; distinctive 276. charge - v. to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; n. a statement in which someone is accused of something 277. charity – n. providing aid to the needy; an institution, organization, or fund set up to help the needy 278. chart – n. a sheet presenting data in graphs or tables 279. chase - v. to run or go after someone or something 280. chat – n. an informal or familiar conversation 281. cheap – ad. low in cost; being of poor quality 282. c