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
Complete the sentence:
She’s very __________—she always smiles and says hello. (friend)
friendly
What is the opposite of “encourage”? Use both in a sentence.
The opposite is “discourage.”
Example: My parents encouraged me to study abroad, but my friends tried to discourage me.
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.
I started playing the guitar five years ago.
Use: been
I have been playing the guitar for five years.
What is the difference between "economic" and "economical"?
"Economic" relates to the economy (e.g., economic growth), while "economical" means cost-effective or not wasteful (e.g., an economical car).
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
I’m really looking forward ______ the concert on Friday.
a) for
b) to
c) at
d) about
b) to
What’s a synonym of “reluctant”?
A synonym of “reluctant” is “unwilling” or “hesitant”.
He didn’t go to the party, ______ he had promised to.
although
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
He couldn’t go to school ______ he was ill.
because
What does the word "inevitable" mean? Use it in a sentence.
"Inevitable" means something that cannot be avoided.
Example: It was inevitable that he would find out the truth sooner or later.
They started working here in 2010.
Use: "since"
They have been working here since 2010.
What is the difference between credible and creditable?
Credible = believable or trustworthy (e.g., a credible witness).
Creditable = deserving praise or recognition (e.g., a creditable performance).
Complete the sentence:
The CEO gave a very __________ speech about the future of the company. (inspire)
inspiring
Match the word to its synonym:
"angry" – a) tired, b) furious, c) excited, d) nervous
b) furious