Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
expel
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
B2 noun
expenditure
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
B2 adjective
experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
B2 noun
expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
B2 verb
expire
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
B2 adjective
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 adverb
explicitly
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
B2 verb
explode
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
B2 verb, noun
exploit
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
B2 noun
exploitation
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
B2 noun
exploration
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
B2 noun
explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
B2 adjective
explosive
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
B2 verb
expose
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
B2 noun
exposure
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
B2 adjective
expressive
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
B2 adjective
Extensive
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
B2 adverb
extensively
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
B2 adjective
Exterior
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
B2 adjective
External
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
B2 adverb
externally
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
B2 adjective
extinct
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
B2 verb
extract
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
B2 adjective
Extravagant
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.