B2 English Vocabulary

A long narrow trench for drainage; to abandon or get rid of something

In the second place; used to introduce a second point

To get rid of; to arrange; to make someone inclined toward something

To open a lock or gain access to something restricted

Members of a royal family; payment to an author or inventor for use of their work

Of the highest quality; exceptionally good

Easy to comprehend; reasonable or excusable given the circumstances

Not tightly; in a relaxed or approximate manner

To move people away from a dangerous place to safety

Giving a detailed account; relating to description

To crush or press flat; a racket sport; a type of gourd

A person who does physical or manual work for wages

The band at the end of a sleeve; to hit with an open hand

A small growth on a plant that becomes a leaf or flower; to begin to grow

Almost not; only just; hardly

Widespread or commonly occurring

Great commitment to a cause; an inscription honoring someone in a book or work

Relating to archaeology

Suitable; naturally inclined; quick to learn

Logically consistent, clear, and well-organized

Meant to be kept secret; private and restricted

Able to work or exist together without conflict

Relating to relationships or communication between people

Likely to be affected or harmed; easily influenced

The state of having more than one possible meaning; uncertainty

To officially confirm or verify something in writing

Goods offered for sale; to trade or promote products

Of or relating to a mother; motherly; related through the mother's side

To be exceptionally good at something; to surpass others

Relating to the mail delivery system

Open to more than one interpretation; not clear in meaning

Extremely serious, urgent, or dreadful

Coming immediately before in time, place, or order

Having strong moral principles; worthy of respect

A political ideology advocating collective ownership and a classless society

To cover a surface with hard material for travel; to prepare the way for something

A pile or large quantity of things; to pile up

Capable of spreading from person to person; easily passed on to others

Electromagnetic radiation beyond visible red light

A public square; a shopping complex

Not firm or steady; prone to sudden change

Always, without exception

Based on quality or nature rather than quantity

A feeling of deep wonder and reverence; to inspire such a feeling

Not enough to meet a need or requirement

To cook slowly in liquid; a dish of slowly cooked meat and vegetables

A sensory feeler on an insect's head; a device for transmitting or receiving signals

Seeming reasonable or believable