Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adverb
Peculiarly
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
B2 noun, verb
pedal
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
B2 noun
pediatrician
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
B2 noun
Peeler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
B2 verb
peep
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
B2 noun, verb
peer
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
B2 noun
peer influence
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
B2 noun
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 adjective
Pending
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
B2 verb
penetrate
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
B2 noun
penetration
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
B2 noun
Peninsula
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
B2 noun
Pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
B2 verb
perceive
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
B2 verb
perceived
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
B2 noun
perception
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
B2 noun
Perfection
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
B2 noun
periodical
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
B2 verb
perish
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
B2 noun/verb
perk
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
B2 noun
Permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
B2 noun
perseverance
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
B2 verb
persevere
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
B2 verb
persist
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.