600 Words for Intermediates - 1

This 600 words list include the most useful words for English learners at intermediate level (A2). This is the 2nd list is from Paul Nation's books of 4000 essential English words. They are high to middle-frequency words used in both spoken and written English.

600 words / 30 topics

Unit 1 - The Twelve Months

Unit 2 - The Dragon

Unit 3 - The Battle of Thermopylae

Unit 4 - The Deer and His Image

Unit 5 - May 29, 1953

Unit 6 - The Frog Prince

Unit 7 - A Beautiful Bird

Unit 8 - Tricky Turtle

Unit 9 - The Tale of Bartelby O'Boyle

Unit 10 - Blackbeard

Unit 11 - Dinosaur Drawings

Unit 12 - The Mean Chef

Unit 13 - The Cat and the Fox

Unit 14 - The Good Student

Unit 15 - The Lucky Knife

Unit 16 - Prince Sam

Unit 17 - Henry Ford's Famous Car

Unit 18 - The Priest

Unit 19 - Mrs. May and the Green Girl

Unit 20 - Albert Einstein

Unit 21 - From the Earth to the Stars

Unit 22 - The Farm Festival

Unit 23 - The Clever Thief

Unit 24 - The Doctor's Cure

Unit 25 - The Criminal

Unit 26 - The Two Captains

Unit 27 - The Duke and the Minister

Unit 28 - The Fisherman

Unit 29 - Osiris and the Nile

Unit 30 - The Taxi Driver

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anxious

Definition

nervous about what may happen

"She was anxious that she might fail in the examination."

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motion

Definition

the act or process of moving, or a particular movement

His range of motion was exactly equal on both sides.

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seek

Definition

to search for something or try to find or obtain something

The government is seeking ways to reduce the cost of health care.

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landscape

Definition

a large area of countryside, usually one without many buildings or other things that are not natural

"Wars have changed our country's political landscape."

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household

Definition

a group of people, often a family, who live together

She became part of his household.

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desire

Definition

to want something strongly

They don’t really seem to desire change.

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lift

Definition

to move something from a lower to a higher position

Could you help me lift this table, please?

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pace

Definition

the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes

You seem to be working at a slower pace than normal.

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lung

Definition

either of the two breathing organs in the chest of people and some animals

"Small-cell lung cancer can be developed from excessive smoking."

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remark

Definition

to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought

She remarked (that) she’d be home late.

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shine

Definition

to send out or reflect light

Her dark eyes shone with happiness (= she looked very happy).

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possess

Definition

to have or own something, or to have a particular quality

She possesses the unusual talent of knowing when to say nothing.

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awful

Definition

very bad, unpleasant, or of low quality

Fox TV has canceled the truly awful sitcom "Monty" after a short tryout.

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eager

Definition

having or showing desire or interest

Lots of eager volunteers responded to the appeal for help.

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spill

Definition

to cause a liquid to flow or fall over the edge of a container or beyond the limits of something, or of a liquid to flow or fall in this way

He tried to fill the sugar bowl and managed to spill sugar all over the floor.

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polite

Definition

behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings

She was too polite to point out my mistake.

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rapidly

Definition

fast

"As winter approaches, the temperature rapidly changes."

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load

Definition

to put in or on something, usually a vehicle

Could you please place this load of bananas in the truck?

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intent

Definition

something you plan to do

"I've been practicing with the intent to win this year's gymnastics competition."

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consist

Definition

to hold within; to be made up of

Sodas consist of carbonated water and flavors.

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