B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

Meaning

Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.

Example

She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

Meaning

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

Example

The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Meaning

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

Example

The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

Meaning

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Example

Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

Meaning

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous

Example

The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Meaning

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

Example

The phone's vibration woke me up.

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

Meaning

to get or acquire something

Example

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.