Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
Signature
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
B2 noun
Significance
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
B2 noun
silk
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
B2 noun
Similarity
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
B2 adverb
similarly
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
B2 noun
Simplicity
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
B2 verb
simplify
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
B2 noun
simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
B2 adjective
simultaneous
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
B2 adverb
simultaneously
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
B2 noun, verb
sin
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
B2 noun
Sincerity
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
B2 adjective, noun
singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
B2 adjective
sinister
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
B2 verb
sip
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
B2 noun
siren
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
B2 adjective
situated
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
B2 noun
skeleton
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
B2 adjective
skeptical
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
B2 noun
sketch
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
B2 adverb
Skilfully/US: Skillfully
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
B2 verb
skim
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
B2 adjective
Skinny
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
B2 noun
Skull
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.