Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
steady
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
B2 noun, verb
steam
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
B2 noun
Steamer
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
B2 adjective
steep
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
B2 verb
steer
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
B2 noun, verb
stem
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
B2 noun
stereotype
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
B2 adjective
Stern
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
B2 adjective
sticky
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
B2 adjective
Stiff
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
B2 verb
stimulate
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
B2 noun
stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
B2 noun
stimulus
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
B2 verb
sting
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
B2 noun
Stink
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
B2 verb
stir
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
B2 verb
stitch
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
B2 noun
storage
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
B2 noun
Stork
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
B2 adjective/noun
stout
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
B2 verb
straighten
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
B2 noun
Strain
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
B2 verb
strangle
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 adjective
strategic
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.