B2 English Vocabulary

The scientific study of language

A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs used for hopping and a long thick tail; (rare) To hold a premature infant against the skin for warmth and bonding (kangaroo care)

The act of cutting open for study; a detailed analysis

Feeling or expressing deep sadness and grief

Friendly and pleasant in manner

At the same time; simultaneously

Chaotic, lacking order; mentally disturbed

The quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely

A book of maps or charts

To surpass or exceed someone in performance

Feeling strong admiration or a favourable effect

Shaping material in a mold; a decorative architectural strip

Agreement or approval; to agree to something

In a determined, continuing manner

A neutral person who settles disputes

A homeless wanderer; to walk heavily or for a long distance

To regularly visit as a customer; to treat someone condescendingly

Having similar tastes or character; pleasant and suited to one's needs

A shop where haircuts are given; a style of a cappella harmony singing

Showing initiative and willingness to take on new challenges

Dull and unoriginal; lacking freshness

Humiliating or degrading treatment; an affront to one's dignity

Added to complete or enhance something; additional

The state of being very tired or bored

Difficult to bear; oppressive

Facial hair grown above the upper lip

Serving as a fundamental base or starting point

An instrument measuring air pressure; an indicator of trends

Not alive; lacking the qualities of a living being

Arranged like rays from a centre (adj.); a radial tyre (n.)

The arithmetic operation of multiplying; an increase in number

The process of adjusting a measuring instrument for accuracy

A glove with one section for the thumb and one for all other fingers

Careful and economical; avoiding waste

Money sent to someone in another place

Opposite in order or effect; the direct opposite

To feel deep regret for one's sins or wrongdoings

A soft high-pitched sound; to make such a sound

Required by official order or authority

Sticking out beyond a surface; the act of projecting

To broadcast by television

The ability to speak or write in a fluent and persuasive way

The place or source of origin of something

Treating others in a condescending, superior manner

A thick medicated preparation applied to the skin

Not appropriate or fit for a purpose

Of high rank or noble character; filled with great joy

An impressionism artist; a performer who mimics others