Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adverb
supposedly
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
B2 verb
suppress
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
B2 adjective
Supreme
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
B2 verb
surge
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
B2 noun
surgeon
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
B2 adjective
surgical
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
B2 noun
Surname
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
B2 noun
surplus
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
B2 verb
surrender
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
B2 adjective
surrounding
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
B2 noun
surroundings
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
B2 noun
surveillance
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
B2 noun/verb
survey
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
B2 noun
survival
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
B2 noun
Survivor
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
B2 verb
suspend
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
B2 adjective, verb (past)
suspended
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
B2 noun
Suspense
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
B2 noun
suspension
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
B2 noun
Suspicion
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
B2 adjective
Suspicious
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
B2 verb
sustain
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
B2 noun
sustainability
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
B2 adjective
sustainable
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.