Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
work-life balance
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
B2 noun
workflow
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
B2 noun
workforce
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
B2 noun
working-man
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
B2 noun
workload
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
B2 noun
World Environment Day
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
B2 noun
World Heritage Site
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
B2 adjective
worldly
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
B2 adjective
Worrisome
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
B2 verb
worsen
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
B2 noun
Worship
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
B2 adjective
Worthless
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
B2 adjective
worthwhile
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
B2 adjective
Worthy
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
B2 adjective
Would-be
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
B2 noun
Wrapper
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
B2 noun
Wreck
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
B2 verb
wrestle
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
B2 noun
Wrinkle
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
B2 noun
Xylophone
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
B2 noun
Yawn
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
B2 noun
Yell
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
B2 noun
yield
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
B2 noun/verb
yields
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.