| A | definition | example sentence |
| access | the right to see or use something | Only a few people have access to this information. |
| accommodation | a place to live in or stay at | Does the company provide accommodation for the workers? |
| adulthood | the period of time when you're an adult | You'll have more freedom in adulthood, but more responsibilities too. |
| advertising | the business of making companies and products well-known | A lot of creative people work in advertising. |
| advice | suggestions about what someone should do | If you're not sure what to do, ask your friends for advice. |
| aggression | the urge to attack or to fight | If he needs an outlet for his aggression, he could try boxing. |
| aid | money or help given to those who need it | Should rich countries give more aid to poor countries? |
| air | the mixture of gases surrounding the earth | If there's not enough air in the room, open a window. |
| alcohol | substance in drinks that makes people feel drunk | Whiskey contains much more alcohol than beer. |
| anger | a strong feeling we can get if we think we're being treated badly | Why was someone with so much anger allowed to own a gun? |
| applause | the sound of clapping after a performance or a speech | After the concert, the applause went on for at least five minutes. |
| arithmetic | simple mathematics like adding, multiplying, etc. | I wanted to work in a bank because I was always good at arithmetic. |
| art | paintings, sculpture, drawings, etc. | If you want to learn about art, visit the national gallery. |
| assistance | help given to someone | After calling 911 for assistance, we waited for an ambulance. |
| athletics | track and field events, such as running and jumping | Jenny's very good at athletics, and she's even won some medals. |
| attention | focus of awareness on something or someone | The teacher found it difficult to get her students' attention. |
| B | definition | example sentence |
| bacon | smoked or salted meat from a pig | Would you like some bacon with your scrambled eggs? |
| baggage | bags and suitcases used while travelling | The customs officer at the airport checked all my baggage. |
| ballet | a style of dancing that tells a story | My dad loved ballet, and he even took us to see Swan Lake. |
| beauty | the quality that makes people or things beautiful | Many poets have been inspired by the beauty of nature. |
| beef | meat from a cow | I don't eat beef or pork, but I like fish and seafood. |
| beer | an alcoholic drink made with malt and hops | It was a good party, but I think we drank too much beer. |
| biology | the study of plants, animals and other living things | If you study biology, you'll learn how amazing life really is. |
| blood | the red liquid inside our bodies | Blood carries oxygen from the lungs to all the body's cells. |
| botany | the study of plants | When I studied botany, we often collected plants from forests. |
| bread | a common food that's made from wheat or other grains | I sliced a loaf of bread and then made some sandwiches. |
| business | any money-making venture or activity | Before going into business, ask your father for some advice. |
| butter | a dairy food that's made from cream | Would you like some butter on your toast? |