Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
tan
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 adjective
tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
B2 verb
tap
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
B2 noun, adjective
tart
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
B2 adjective
Tasteful
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
B2 adjective
Tasteless
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
B2 noun
taxation
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
B2 noun
taxpayer
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
B2 noun
teammate
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
B2 verb
Tease
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
B2 noun
technician
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
B2 adjective
technological
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
B2 noun
technological advancement
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
B2 adjective
Tedious
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
B2 noun
telescope
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
B2 noun
teller
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
B2 adjective
telling
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
B2 verb
temper
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
B2 noun
tempo
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
B2 noun
temporary settlements
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
B2 noun
Temptation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
B2 noun
tenancy
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
B2 noun
Tenant
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
B2 noun
Tendency
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.