Vocabulary B2
Choose the correct connector: Despite / In spite 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 __________. (controversy)
controversial
What's the word order of these adjectives:
Italian, beautiful, tiny, brown, ancient.
OSACO: beautiful, tiny, ancient, brown, Italian.
What is the opposite of “conformist”? Add a prefix.
The opposite is “non-conformist".
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 have visited more countries.
b) had had
What is a formal synonym for "help"?
Assist or facilitate (depending on context).
Not only _____ ______ (to be) promoted because of her skills, but also ______ she showed great leadership.
was she, because
Complete the sentence: I’m really looking forward ______ ________ to the concert on Friday.
b) to going
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 ______ (leave) earlier.
c) would have left
Complete with one word: he would go to school ______ he was ill.
unless
Say 3 idioms that describe feelings.
"Be over the moon"
"Lose face"
"Be on edge"
"Blow your top"
"Be down in the dumps"
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 double comparative:
_______ ________ students come, _______ _______ time we'll have.
The more, the better
Match the word to its synonym:
"staggering" – a) very hungry, b) very surprising, c) very hot, d) very high
b) very surprising