B2 English Vocabulary

A hard paved road surface; a paved pedestrian path

Slightly wet or damp

The quality of being connected to the matter at hand

To delay something to a later time

A classical form of dance; a theatrical performance of such dancing

Covering or throughout an entire state

A footpath or track; a course of action or biochemical process

A separate enclosed section within a larger space

To speak rudely to someone; a rude or offensive remark

To escort someone to their seat; a person who guides others to seats

Admired and held in high regard

Giving a false or incorrect impression, whether deliberately or not

Thin and graceful; small in amount

A rapid increase in number or spread

A small informational or promotional booklet

The state of being near in space, time, or relationship

A small hotel or pub offering lodging and food for travellers

A portable weapon that fires projectiles using explosive powder

A religious or moral speech; a lengthy lecture or rebuke

To purify a substance; to improve or perfect something

Liable to change rapidly; evaporating easily; unstable or explosive

An elongated round shape like an egg; having such a shape

Extremely thorough, strict, and precise

To make or become wider or more extensive

Final and most authoritative; a limiting word in grammar

All workers employed by an organization or available in a region

To twist out of shape; to misrepresent the truth

Moving very quickly; rapid; a fast-flying bird

Progress or development; promotion to a higher position

A deadly epidemic disease; a widespread calamity; to persistently harass or trouble

A sudden large-scale disaster causing great suffering

An organism in its earliest stages of development after fertilization

To happen at the same time; to correspond or agree

Serving to beautify rather than for practical use

Producing large profits; highly profitable

A torn piece of cloth; tattered clothing (n.); to tease or scold (v.)

Without delay; quickly and on time

A powerful attraction or captivating interest

A formal agreement or treaty between parties

A person who competes, especially one with a real chance of winning

To ask for information; to investigate

To mean or represent; to indicate or make known

The respect and admiration based on reputation or achievement

A discoloured mark on a surface; to leave such a mark; a blemish on reputation

A device reducing friction; direction or orientation; relevance to something

To strike hands together in applause; the sound of clapping

Not often found; unusual or exceptional

Lasting for a long time without significant change