B2 English Vocabulary

A thin cord used in sewing; to pass through a narrow space

To use up completely or tire out; waste gases from an engine

An explosion or strong burst of air; to blow up with explosives

To win or gain the upper hand; to be widespread

Something rented; the payment for renting; relating to rent

A university student who has not yet received a degree; relating to such students

Something that sticks out; a forecast; displaying an image on a screen

A large, luxurious house

A small house, especially in the country or used as a vacation home

To give official permission or power to someone

A deep narrow valley with steep sides cut by a river

One's sense of self-importance; the conscious self

The state of being accessible or ready for use

A system for detecting objects using radio waves; intuitive awareness

To withdraw from danger or difficulty; a withdrawal or quiet refuge

Combined into a unified whole; racially desegregated

A small glowing particle from fire or electricity; to trigger or kindle activity

In an ironic manner; contrary to expectation

The time between events; during the interval

An admission of guilt or wrongdoing; the disclosure of sins to a priest

A serious physical injury; an emotional wound with lasting psychological effects

Close observation or monitoring of a person or area

Located or living nearby; adjacent

To immerse in liquid until saturated; an act of soaking

To send or pass something from one person or place to another

To speak quietly and indistinctly, often complaining; a low indistinct utterance

Following one after another without interruption

A long narrow raised strip of land; the top line of a roof

Equipment or arrangement used to provide light

To state something clearly and in detail

A small advanced class or professional meeting for discussing ideas

The science of electrical devices; electronic equipment collectively

Closely packed together; thick and difficult to pass through

To express ideas clearly in words; able to speak or write with clarity and precision

A charge or claim that someone has done something wrong

To make or become straight; to put in order

Rarely, not often

Extremely interesting or convincing; forcefully demanding attention

Having all parts in proper proportion; stable and fair

To interlace threads to form fabric; a style of weaving

Able to be maintained long-term without harming the environment

A metal fastener or door latch; to lock or run away suddenly

Having or showing expertise; requiring special training

The backbone; a sharp pointed projection; the bound edge of a book

An evil supernatural being; a wicked person; to annoy

A person who tells a story or provides commentary

A person who sells goods or services

A harbour structure for ships; the defendant's enclosure in court; to bring into port or deduct wages