EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (準2級) · Set 1 · 12 words

The bridge words between Grade 3 and Grade 2.

Opinions, discoveries, and the everyday discussion vocabulary that fills EIKEN 準2級 reading and essays.

EIKEN Grade Pre-2 sits between the basics of Grade 3 and the academic tone of Grade 2. Learn the meaning, see it in a sentence, then test yourself.

The words

announce verb
To tell everyone about something.The company announced a new product launch.
improve verb
To make or become better.She wants to improve her English speaking skills.
opinion noun
What someone thinks about something.Everyone has a different opinion on the topic.
discover verb
To find something for the first time.Scientists discovered a new species of frog.
active adjective
Moving around a lot or full of energy.He stays active by playing tennis every weekend.
project noun
A planned piece of work.Our class is working on a group project.
matter verb
To be important.It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
recommend verb
To suggest that something is good.The doctor recommended more exercise.
modern adjective
From now; not old.The museum has a modern art collection.
situation noun
What is happening at a certain time.He handled a difficult situation calmly.
probably adverb
Likely to happen or be true.It will probably rain tomorrow.
purpose noun
The reason something is done.The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the budget.

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announce
verbtap to flip
To tell everyone about somethingThe company announced a new product launch.
improve
verbtap to flip
To make or become betterShe wants to improve her English speaking skills.
opinion
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What someone thinks about somethingEveryone has a different opinion on the topic.
discover
verbtap to flip
To find something for the first timeScientists discovered a new species of frog.
active
adjectivetap to flip
Moving around a lot or full of energyHe stays active by playing tennis every weekend.
project
nountap to flip
A planned piece of workOur class is working on a group project.
matter
verbtap to flip
To be importantIt doesn't matter what time we arrive.
recommend
verbtap to flip
To suggest that something is goodThe doctor recommended more exercise.
modern
adjectivetap to flip
From now; not oldThe museum has a modern art collection.
situation
nountap to flip
What is happening at a certain timeHe handled a difficult situation calmly.
probably
adverbtap to flip
Likely to happen or be trueIt will probably rain tomorrow.
purpose
nountap to flip
The reason something is doneThe purpose of the meeting was to discuss the budget.

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