Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
symbolize
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
B2 adjective
Sympathetic
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
B2 verb
sympathize
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
B2 noun
Sympathy
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
B2 noun
Symphony
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
B2 noun
symptom
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
B2 noun
symptoms
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
B2 noun
syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
B2 noun
Synonym
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
B2 noun
synthesis
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
B2 adjective
synthetic
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
B2 adjective
systematic
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
B2 noun
tablespoon
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
B2 verb, noun
tackle
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
B2 noun
Tactic
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
B2 noun (plural)
tactics
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
B2 noun
Tadpole
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
B2 noun, verb
tag
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
B2 noun
Tailor
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
B2 adjective
tailored
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
B2 phrase
take personally
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
B2 noun
takeoff
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
B2 adjective
Talkative
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
B2 adjective
Tame
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.