Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
minimize
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
B2 adjective
minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
B2 noun
mining
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
B2 noun
Ministry
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
B2 adjective/noun
minor
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
B2 noun
minority
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
B2 noun
Mint
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
B2 verb
misbehave
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
B2 noun
misbehavior
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
B2 noun
Misbehaviour
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
B2 noun
Mischief
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
B2 adjective
Mischievous
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
B2 adverb
Miserably
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
B2 noun
Misery
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
B2 noun
misfortune
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
B2 adjective
misleading
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
B2 noun
missile
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
B2 adjective
mistaken
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
B2 noun
Misunderstanding
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
B2 verb
misuse
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
B2 noun
Mixed colour
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
B2 noun
Mixture
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
B2 noun
mobile security
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
B2 noun
mobility
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.