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B2 English vocabulary
All 80 words, each with its pronunciation and a sentence it appears in.
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All 80 words
| # | Word | IPA | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abundance | /əˈbʌndəns/ | There is an abundance of fruit. |
| 2 | accommodate | /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ | The hotel can accommodate fifty guests. |
| 3 | acknowledge | /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ | We must acknowledge our mistakes. |
| 4 | acquire | /əˈkwaɪər/ | She wants to acquire new skills. |
| 5 | adequate | /ˈædɪkwət/ | This space is adequate for us. |
| 6 | advocate | /ˈædvəkeɪt/ | He is an advocate for children. |
| 7 | ambiguous | /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ | The instructions were ambiguous. |
| 8 | anticipate | /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ | We anticipate a busy weekend. |
| 9 | apparent | /əˈpærənt/ | The answer was apparent to everyone. |
| 10 | appreciate | /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ | I really appreciate your help. |
| 11 | appropriate | /əˈproʊpriət/ | That is an appropriate response. |
| 12 | arbitrary | /ˈɑːrbɪtreri/ | The decision seemed arbitrary. |
| 13 | assess | /əˈses/ | We need to assess the situation. |
| 14 | assume | /əˈsjuːm/ | Do not assume anything. |
| 15 | authentic | /ɔːˈθentɪk/ | This is an authentic Italian dish. |
| 16 | bias | /ˈbaɪəs/ | We should avoid any bias. |
| 17 | circumstances | /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz/ | It depends on the circumstances. |
| 18 | coherent | /koʊˈhɪərənt/ | His story was clear and coherent. |
| 19 | coincidence | /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ | What a funny coincidence! |
| 20 | commemorate | /kəˈmeməreɪt/ | We commemorate this important day. |
| 21 | compelling | /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ | She gave a compelling speech. |
| 22 | compensate | /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/ | The company will compensate you. |
| 23 | comprehensive | /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/ | This is a comprehensive guide. |
| 24 | conceive | /kənˈsiːv/ | Can you conceive a better plan? |
| 25 | concrete | /ˈkɒnkriːt/ | Give me a concrete example. |
| 26 | confine | /kənˈfaɪn/ | Do not confine yourself to one idea. |
| 27 | conscience | /ˈkɒnʃəns/ | He has a clear conscience. |
| 28 | conscious | /ˈkɒnʃəs/ | She is conscious of her mistakes. |
| 29 | consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | Think about the consequences first. |
| 30 | considerable | /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/ | He spent a considerable amount of time. |
| 31 | consistent | /kənˈsɪstənt/ | Be consistent with your habits. |
| 32 | constitute | /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ | These parts constitute the whole machine. |
| 33 | contemplate | /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/ | She likes to contemplate nature. |
| 34 | contemporary | /kənˈtempəreri/ | This is a contemporary art museum. |
| 35 | contradict | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ | Do not contradict yourself. |
| 36 | controversy | /ˈkɒntrəvɜːrsi/ | The topic caused much controversy. |
| 37 | conventional | /kənˈvenʃənəl/ | This is a conventional approach. |
| 38 | convey | /kənˈveɪ/ | Words convey meaning. |
| 39 | corrupt | /kəˈrʌpt/ | The system was corrupt. |
| 40 | criteria | /kraɪˈtɪəriə/ | What are the criteria for success? |
| 41 | crucial | /ˈkruːʃəl/ | Sleep is crucial for health. |
| 42 | cultivate | /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ | She cultivates flowers in her garden. |
| 43 | debate | /dɪˈbeɪt/ | There is a debate about this topic. |
| 44 | decline | /dɪˈklaɪn/ | Sales began to decline last month. |
| 45 | dedicate | /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ | She dedicates time to reading. |
| 46 | deficit | /ˈdefɪsɪt/ | The country has a large deficit. |
| 47 | deliberate | /dɪˈlɪbərət/ | It was a deliberate decision. |
| 48 | demonstrate | /ˈdemənstreɪt/ | He demonstrated how to use it. |
| 49 | depict | /dɪˈpɪkt/ | The painting depicts a sunset. |
| 50 | derive | /dɪˈraɪv/ | This word derives from Latin. |
| 51 | deteriorate | /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/ | The building began to deteriorate. |
| 52 | determine | /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/ | We need to determine the cause. |
| 53 | devote | /dɪˈvoʊt/ | She devotes her life to teaching. |
| 54 | diminish | /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ | The noise will diminish over time. |
| 55 | disclose | /dɪsˈkloʊz/ | They refused to disclose the information. |
| 56 | discrimination | /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ | Discrimination is wrong. |
| 57 | dispute | /dɪˈspjuːt/ | There is a dispute between them. |
| 58 | distinction | /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ | There is a clear distinction between them. |
| 59 | dominant | /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ | English is the dominant language here. |
| 60 | elaborate | /ɪˈlæbərət/ | She gave an elaborate explanation. |
| 61 | eliminate | /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ | We must eliminate all errors. |
| 62 | emerge | /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/ | New problems may emerge later. |
| 63 | emphasis | /ˈemfəsɪs/ | The emphasis is on quality. |
| 64 | encounter | /ɪnˈkaʊntər/ | I did not expect to encounter him. |
| 65 | endure | /ɪnˈdjʊər/ | She can endure the cold weather. |
| 66 | enormous | /ɪˈnɔːrməs/ | The building is enormous. |
| 67 | ensure | /ɪnˈʃʊər/ | We must ensure everyone is safe. |
| 68 | enthusiasm | /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ | Her enthusiasm is contagious. |
| 69 | equivalent | /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ | One dollar is equivalent to one hundred cents. |
| 70 | essential | /ɪˈsenʃəl/ | Water is essential for life. |
| 71 | evaluate | /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ | We need to evaluate the results. |
| 72 | eventually | /ɪˈventʃuəli/ | He will eventually find a job. |
| 73 | exaggerate | /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/ | Do not exaggerate the problem. |
| 74 | exceed | /ɪkˈsiːd/ | Do not exceed the speed limit. |
| 75 | exception | /ɪkˈsepʃən/ | There are no exceptions to this rule. |
| 76 | excessive | /ɪkˈsesɪv/ | That was an excessive amount of sugar. |
| 77 | exploit | /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ | Do not exploit other people. |
| 78 | extensive | /ɪkˈstensɪv/ | He has extensive experience. |
| 79 | feasible | /ˈfiːzəbəl/ | Is this plan feasible? |
| 80 | flourish | /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ | The business continues to flourish. |
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