Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb, noun
commute
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
B2 noun/verb
commuting
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
B2 adjective
Compact
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
B2 adjective
comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
B2 adjective
Comparative
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
B2 noun
Compartment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
B2 noun
Compass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
B2 noun
Compassion
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
B2 adjective
Compassionate
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
B2 adjective
compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
B2 verb
compel
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
B2 adjective
compelling
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
B2 verb
compensate
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
B2 verb
compensated
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
B2 noun
Compensation
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
B2 noun
competence
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
B2 adjective
Competent
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
B2 noun
competitiveness
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
B2 verb
compile
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
B2 noun/verb
complement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
B2 adjective
complementary
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
B2 noun
completion
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
B2 noun
Complexion
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
B2 noun
complexity
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.