B2 English Vocabulary

Turned to the opposite direction or changed to the contrary

Not altered from the original; not edited

The punctuation mark (-) joining words or splitting them across lines

A state of inactivity or suspended biological activity

Made to appear larger than actual size

A program converting assembly language to machine code; a person who assembles things

Not showing signs of future success

The process of sinking or becoming less intense

A substance that suppresses a bodily function

In a smooth, flowing manner

Flexible and supple; to make flexible through exercise

Relating to or characteristic of an economic recession

Disrespectfully casual about serious matters

Expressed in a clear, forceful, and incisive way

Feeling great joy, especially after a victory

A clever, amusing remark; a witty saying

To send money or forgive a debt; scope of responsibilities

In a threatening or menacing manner

A joyful song, especially a Christmas carol; to sing joyfully

With sympathy and concern for others' suffering

Controlled by evil spirits or strong emotions; owning something

To make excessive profits; a person who does so

In a blank, expressionless way

Not causing offence or harm; harmless

To reduce costs or cut back on spending

Excessively proud of oneself; vain and arrogant

Capable of being digested; easy to understand

Receding; (genetics) expressed only when both alleles are identical

To ask for information or investigate something

Relating to gymnastics or physical exercise

Guilty of betrayal; disloyal or treasonous

The position or role of being an editor

The beginning of dawn; the start of something

The belief that promoting human welfare is a moral duty

A strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean

Living in trees; relating to trees

Loud and noisily insistent; making persistent outcry

A person who operates a film projector in a cinema

To a degree that is beyond comparison

A device used to remove or draw out something

The process of population movement from cities to suburbs

A highly radioactive metallic element, symbol Ra

To confuse or perplex someone greatly

Beyond doubt or criticism; completely blameless

Impossible to bribe or corrupt; completely honest and upright

In a convincing and forceful manner that is hard to resist

To make more urban in character or develop into an urban area

Lacking formal education or training