Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
polish
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
B2 adjective
polished
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
B2 adverb
politically
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
B2 noun/verb
poll
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
B2 noun
pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
B2 noun
pollutants
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
B2 verb
pollute
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
B2 adjective
polluted
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
B2 noun
Pomegranate
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
B2 verb
ponder
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
B2 noun
Poppy
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
B2 noun
porch
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
B2 noun
porridge
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
B2 noun
portfolio
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
B2 verb
portray
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
B2 verb
pose
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
B2 verb
possess
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
B2 noun
Possession
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
B2 adjective
Possessive
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
B2 adjective
post-war
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
B2 noun, adjective
postgraduate
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
B2 noun
Posture
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
B2 adjective
postwar
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
B2 adverb
potentially
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.