B2 English Vocabulary List (CEFR)

noun · /əˈθɔrəti/

The power to make decisions or give orders

“The judge has the authority to rule.”

verb · /əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

To be thankful for something

“I appreciate all your help this week.”

noun · /ˈstrætədʒi/

A plan to reach a goal

“The team has a new strategy to win.”

noun · /ˈrɛvəˌnu/

Money a company or government earns

“The store's revenue grew last quarter.”

noun · /pərˈspɛktɪv/

A particular way of considering something

“Try to see the situation from the other person's perspective.”

noun · /ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/

A law or set of laws

“New legislation will protect workers.”

adjective · /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

Coming after something else in time

“The first meeting and subsequent talks went well.”

noun · /ˈkɜrənsi/

The money used in a country

“The yen is the currency of Japan.”

adjective · /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnsɪv/

Including many parts or details

“The report gave a comprehensive review of costs.”

noun · /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

A new plan started to solve a problem

“The city launched a recycling initiative.”

noun · /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

A goal that you want to reach

“Our main objective is to raise money.”

adjective · /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

Forming a base that other things rest on

“Reading is a fundamental skill for children.”

adjective · /səbˈstæntʃəl/

Large in size or amount

“He earned a substantial bonus this year.”

noun · /ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/

A basic structure of ideas or rules

“The law provides a framework for fair trade.”

noun · /ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrsi/

Strong public disagreement about something

“The new law has caused considerable controversy.”

adjective · /daɪˈvɜrs/

Very different from each other

“Our class has students from diverse backgrounds.”

verb · /ˈædvəkət/

To publicly support an idea or plan

“The mayor advocates cleaner streets.”

noun · /kraɪˈtɪriə/

The standards used to judge something

“The judges have strict criteria for winners.”

verb · /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

To show or prove something clearly

“The experiment demonstrates how light bends in water.”

adjective · /səˈsteɪnəbəl/

Able to continue without damaging the environment or depleting resources

“We need more sustainable energy sources to fight climate change.”

verb · /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

To accept or admit that something is true

“He acknowledged that he had made a mistake.”

verb · /riˈzɑlv/

To find an answer to a problem

“We must resolve this issue by Friday.”

noun · /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/

A fact or event that exists and can be observed

“Social media is a fascinating cultural phenomenon.”

adjective · /prɪˈsaɪs/

Exact and correct in every detail

“Give me the precise time of the meeting.”

adjective · /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

Using new ideas or methods

“Her innovative design won an award.”

adjective · /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Having a good effect

“Exercise is beneficial for your heart.”

adjective · /ɪˈnɛvətəbəl/

Certain to happen and impossible to avoid

“Change is inevitable in any growing organization.”

verb · /əˈsɛs/

To judge the quality or value of something

“Teachers assess student progress each term.”

noun · /ˌɛkspərˈtiz/

Special skill or knowledge in an area

“Her expertise in law helped the case.”

verb · /ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/

To judge how good or useful something is

“We need to evaluate the new software.”

adjective · /trænˈspɛrənt/

Open and easy to understand

“We want a transparent hiring process.”

verb · /ɛnˈfɔrs/

To make people follow a rule or law

“Police enforce traffic laws in the city.”

verb · /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

To see the difference between two things

“Babies can distinguish their mother's voice.”

noun · /haɪˈpɑθəsəs/

An idea that is suggested as a possible explanation and needs to be tested

“Scientists must test their hypothesis with experiments.”

verb · /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

To study something in detail to understand it

“Scientists analyze data from the study.”

adjective · /dɪˈlɪbərət/

Done on purpose

“That was a deliberate mistake by the writer.”

adjective · /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Not wanting to do something

“She was reluctant to speak in class.”

adverb · /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

In a way that achieves results without wasting time or effort

“She managed the project very efficiently.”

verb · /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/

To combine two or more things into one

“The school integrates art into science lessons.”

verb · /pərˈsiv/

To notice or understand something

“People perceive her as very kind.”

verb · /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

To show that something is very important

“The coach emphasized teamwork before the game.”

noun · /ˈsɜrkəmˌstæns/

A fact or condition that affects a situation

“Under normal circumstances, she takes the bus.”

verb · /ˈʌndərˌmaɪn/

To make something weaker or less effective

“Rumors undermine trust in the team.”

adjective · /koʊˈhɪrənt/

Clear and easy to follow because parts fit together

“She gave a coherent answer to every question.”

noun · /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/

A possible result or effect of an action or decision

“Have you considered all the implications of this decision?”

verb · /kəˈlæbərˌeɪt/

To work with someone to achieve a goal

“The two teams collaborate on the project.”

verb · /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/

To say the opposite of what someone else said

“His story contradicts what she told police.”

verb · /ˈæləˌkeɪt/

To give resources or time for a purpose

“The company allocates funds to training.”

verb · /praɪˈɔrəˌtaɪz/

To decide which task to do first

“You must prioritize your homework tonight.”

verb · /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪt/

To change often in level or amount

“Gas prices fluctuate every week.”