B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Meaning

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

Example

The phone's vibration woke me up.

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

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 /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Meaning

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

Example

The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

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 /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

Meaning

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

Example

The patient urgently needs medical attention.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

Meaning

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Example

Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

Meaning

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Example

The unbalanced table kept wobbling.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

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 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

Meaning

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new

Example

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

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 /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

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.