Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
distraction
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
B2 noun
distractions
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
B2 noun
distress
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
B2 adjective
distressed
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
B2 noun
distribution
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
B2 verb
disturb
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
B2 noun
Disturbance
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
B2 adjective
disturbing
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
B2 noun
Diver
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
B2 adjective
diverse
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
B2 noun
diversity
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
B2 verb
divert
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 adjective
Divine
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
B2 noun/verb
divorce
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
B2 adjective
divorced
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
B2 noun
dock
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
B2 noun
documentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
B2 verb
dodge
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
B2 noun
domain
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
B2 noun
dominance
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
B2 adjective
Dominant
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
B2 verb
dominate
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
B2 verb, noun
don
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
B2 noun
donor
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.