Vocabulary B2
Choose the correct word: Despite / Although the rain, we continued the picnic.
Despite the rain, we continued the picnic.
I haven’t seen her for two years.
Rewrite using "last":
It's been two years since I last saw her.
What does the word meticulous mean? Use it in a sentence.
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example: She is meticulous about keeping her desk organized.
Complete the sentence:
The manager's decision was highly __________ by the staff. (controversy)
controversial
Tom was nervous because he didn't know anyone at the party. He told a funny joke, and everyone started talking.
What idiom describes what Tom did?
break the ice
What does run into someone mean?
Meet someone unexpectedly.
Complete the sentence:
It was a very __________ performance. (impress)
impressive
Choose the correct word: He has a very ______ attitude towards risk.
a) reckless
b) risky
c) endangered
d) hazardous
a) reckless
I regret not studying harder for the exam.
Use: wished
I wished I had studied harder for the exam.
It took us hours to make a __________. DECIDE
decision
Someone says, "I've finally figured it out."
What does it mean?
Means they understood or solved something.
If I ______ more time, I would travel the world.
a) have
b) had
c) will have
d) would have
b) had
What is a formal synonym for "help"?
Assist or facilitate (depending on context).
She was promoted, not only because of her skills but also ______ she showed great leadership.
because
This phrasal verb means to admire someone or think they are important: When I was younger, I really _____ ___ to my older brother.
looked up
What’s a synonym of “reluctant”?
A synonym of “reluctant” is “unwilling” or “hesitant”.
The restaurant was expensive; ______, the food was excellent.
although, however / nevertheless
What does the expression "a double-edged sword" mean?
It refers to something that has both positive and negative consequences.
Example: Working from home is a double-edged sword—it gives you flexibility but can blur work-life boundaries.
Had he known about the traffic, he ______ earlier.
a) left
b) would leave
c) would have left
d) had left
c) would have left
In this sentence, what tense is used? “By next year, I will have finished university.”
Future Perfect
What does shabby mean? The old black box looked shabby after many years of use.
describes something—such as clothing, furniture, or a building—that is in poor condition due to long use, wear, or neglect. It can also describe behavior or treatment that is unfair, mean, or unacceptable.
They started working here in 2010.
Use: "since"
They have been working here since 2010.
She's very __________ and always keeps her promises. RELY
reliable
Complete the sentence:
The CEO gave a very __________ speech about the future of the company. (inspire)
inspiring
Identify the grammar structure: "If I had known about the typhoon, I would have delayed the shoot."
Third Conditional (Past hypothesis / imaginary past situation)