Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
proximity
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
B2 verb
prune
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
B2 adjective
psychiatric
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
B2 noun
psychiatrist
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
B2 noun
psychiatry
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
B2 adjective, noun
psychic
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
B2 adjective
psychological
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
B2 noun
psychologist
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
B2 noun
psychology
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
B2 noun
Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
B2 adverb
Publicly
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
B2 noun
Pulse
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
B2 verb
pump
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
B2 noun
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
punctuality
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
B2 adverb
Punctually
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
B2 noun
Puncture
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
B2 noun
punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
B2 noun
purchasing power
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
B2 adverb
purely
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
B2 verb
purify
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
B2 noun
Purity
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
B2 verb
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
pursuit
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.