Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
strategies
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
B2 noun
straw
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
stray
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
B2 noun, verb
streak
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
B2 verb
strengthen
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
B2 adverb
strictly
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
B2 verb
stride
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
B2 adjective
striking
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
B2 noun
Strip
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
B2 verb
strive
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
B2 verb
stroke
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
B2 adjective
structural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
B2 adjective
structured
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
B2 noun
structures
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
B2 verb
struggling
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
B2 adjective
Stubborn
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
B2 adjective
studied
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
B2 adjective
Studious
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
B2 adjective
Stuffy
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
B2 verb
stumble
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
B2 noun/verb
stump
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
B2 verb
stun
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
B2 adjective
stunning
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
B2 noun/verb
stunt
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.