English words at level B2

2427 words that learners meet at B2, with a short meaning each. Levels follow the CEFR-J and Octanove profiles.

  1. holdernounHalter, Besitzer, Eigentümerвладелец, патрон, обладательносій, носійка, подавачA thing that holds.
  2. hoodnounHaube, Kapuze, Kappeкапот, капюшон, башлыккапюшон, каптур, капотA head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision.
  3. manufacturernounHersteller, Produzent, Erzeugerпроизводитель, производительницавиробник, виробницяA person or company that manufactures.
  4. skipnounSprung, Hüpfer, Tänzelnмусорный контейнер, мусоркаA leaping or jumping movement; the action of one who skips.
  5. snapnounKnacken, Knall, Brechenтреск, щелчок, щелчок пальцамиклацання, клац, клікA quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
  6. veterannounVeteran, KriegsveteranветеранветеранA person with long experience of a particular activity.
  7. dosenounDosisдоза, порциядозаA measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
  8. fleshnounFleisch, Haut, Leibтело, кожа, мясотіло, м'ясо, плотьThe soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
  9. lasernounLaserлазерлазерA device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.
  10. opponentnounGegner, Gegnerinпротивник, противница, оппонентпротивник, противниця, супротивникOne who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
  11. patchnounLappen, Patch, Flickenклочок, повязка, патчпатч, лата, латкаA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
  12. privilegenounPrivileg, Vergünstigungправо, привилегия, льготапривілей, пільга, вільготаAn exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
  13. radarnounRadar, Funkmessgerätрадар, РЛС, радиолокаторрадар, РЛС, радіолокаторIn full primary radar: a method of detecting a distant object and determining its position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysing radio waves (usually microwaves) which are sent towards the object and which reflect off its surfaces; also, the field of study of this method.
  14. villanounVilla, Anwesen, Landhausдача, вилла, загородный домвілла, дачаA house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.
  15. bladenounKlinge, Blatt, Grashalmлист, нож, лопастьлезо, травинка, лезвоThe (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
  16. destinynounLos, Schicksal, Grundсудьба, участь, жребийможливість, шанс, імовірністьThat to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined or inevitable eventual state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will.
  17. electronicsnounElektronikэлектроника, электронная аппаратураелектронікаThe study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
  18. nervenounNerv, Ausdauer, Mutнерв, выдержка, мужествонервA bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
  19. nightmarenounAlbtraum, Alptraum, Nachtmahrкошмар, страшный сонкошмарA very unpleasant or frightening dream.
  20. ramnounWidder, Hammel, Schöpsбаран, таран, гидравлический таранбаранA male sheep, typically uncastrated.
  21. ceilingnounDecke, Grenze, PlafondпотолокстеляThe overhead closure of a room.
  22. cherrynounKirsche, Kirschbaum, Kirschenbaumвишня, черешня, сакуравишня, черешня, вишневийA small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  23. classificationnounKlassifikation, Klassifizierungклассификация, классифицированиекласифікаціяThe act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.
  24. costumenounKostüm, Trachtкостюм, нарядкостюм, нарядA style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
  25. grainnounKorn, Getreide, Körnchenзерно, зёрнышко, житозерно, жито, збіжжяThe harvested seeds of various grass food crops, especially wheat, maize, rye, barley, and rice.
  26. identificationnounIdentifizierungидентификация, опознание, отождествлениеідентифікація, посвідчення, посвідчення особиThe act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
  27. lapnounBahn, Schoß, Schossпола, край, подолдиск, круг, окружністьThe loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
  28. mixturenounMischung, Gemischсмесь, смешивание, микстурасумішThe act of mixing.
  29. perceptionnounWahrnehmungвосприятие, рецепция, перцепциясприйняття, чуття, перцепціяThe organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
  30. physiciannounÄrztin, Medizinerin, Doktorinдоктор, врач, медикдоктор, лікар, медикA practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.
  31. rivalnounGegner, Konkurrent, Gegnerinпротивник, соперник, конкурентпротивник, суперник, конкурентA competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
  32. spraynounSpray, Sprühnebel, Reisigспрей, брызги, водяная пыльA fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid.
  33. versenounVers, Stropheстих, куплет, строфавірш, поезія, поемаA poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
  34. adoptionnounAdoptionусыновление, удочерениеусиновлення, удочеріння, адоптаціяThe act of adopting.
  35. attendancenounAnwesenheitприсутствие, посещение, посещаемостьвідвідуванняThe act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
  36. genrenounGattung, GenreжанржанрA kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.
  37. scandalnounSkandalскандал, сплетни, злословиескандалAn incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
  38. surveillancenounÜberwachungнаблюдение, надзорнаглядClose observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
  39. testimonynounZeugnis, Aussage, Beweisсвидетельство, показаниесвідчення, показанняStatements made by a witness in court.
  40. trophynounTrophäeтрофейтрофейAn object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.
  41. ashnounAsche, Äsche, Eschenholzпепел, зола, ясеньпопіл, золаThe solid remains of a fire.
  42. iconnounSymbol, Ikone, Iconикона, образ, картинкаікона, картинка, ідолAn image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.
  43. legislaturenounLegislative, gesetzgebende Gewaltзаконодательная власть, законодательный орган, заксобраниезаконодавча владаA governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
  44. marathonnounMarathonмарафонмарафон, маратонA 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
  45. paradenounUmzug, Parade, Folgeпарад, серия, последовательностьпарадSynonym of military parade: A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times.
  46. preliminarynounVorspiel, Präludiumпрелюдия, вступлениепрелюдіяA preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
  47. presidencynounPräsidentschaftпрезидентство, председательствопрезидентствоThe office or role of president.
  48. barriernounBarriere, Sperre, Grenzeбарьер, граница, препятствиебар'єр, межа, перешкодаA structure that bars passage.
  49. medicationnounMedikation, Arzneimittelлекарства, медикаментылік, ліки, лікуванняA medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
  50. stakenounPfahl, Einsatz, Anteilкол, столб, участиекілA piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
  51. swiftnounSegler, Garnwindeстрижстриж, мотовилоA small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
  52. tacklenounAngel, Tacklingбуровая вышка, такелаж, оснасткаA device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
  53. torturenounTortur, Folterмучение, мука, страданиекатування, тортури, тортураThe infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
  54. addictionnounAbhängigkeit, Suchtзависимость, пристрастие, пагубная привычказалежністьA state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  55. beamnounBalken, Breite, Strahlбалка, бревно, брусбалка, проміньAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
  56. inflationnounInflation, Geldentwertung, Aufblasenинфляция, расширение, раздуваниеінфляція, надуванняAn act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas or liquid.
  57. migrationnounMigration, Wanderung, Wohnsitzwechselмиграция, переселениеміграція, переселенняAn instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
  58. missilenounGeschoss, Lenkflugkörper, Lenkwaffeпуля, снаряд, ракетакуля, снаряд, ракетаAny object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
  59. pearlnounPerleжемчужина, жемчугперлина, перлаNacre; mother-of-pearl.
  60. peernounGleicher, Kollege, Peerровесник, ровесница, пэрровесник, ровесниця, однолітокA look; a glance.
  61. provisionnounVorkehrung, Versorgung, Vorratснабжение, обеспечение, провиантстан, умова, становищеAn item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
  62. tattoonounTattoo, Zapfenstreich, Tätowierungтату, татуировка, татуированиетатуювання, тату, вечірня зоряAn image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
  63. availabilitynounVerfügbarkeit, VorhandenseinналичиеThe quality of being available.
  64. bendnounKurve, Biegung, Schrägbalkenочередь, ход, поворотчерга, поворот, хідA curve.
  65. chancellornounKanzler, Kanzlerin, Bundeskanzlerканцлер, ректор, старшина присяжныхканцлер, канцлерка, ректорA senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
  66. consciousnessnounBewusstsein, Erkenntnis, Wahrnehmungсознание, сознательностьсвідомість, притомністьThe state of being conscious or aware; awareness.
  67. consultantnounBerater, Beraterinконсультант, консультанткаконсультант, консультанткаA person or party that is consulted.
  68. courtesynounHöflichkeit, Nachsicht, Entgegenkommenвежливость, учтивость, обходительностьPolite behavior.
  69. eaglenounAdler, Eagleорёл, орлицаорелAny of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
  70. embassynounBotschaftпосольствопосольство, амбасадаThe function or duty of an ambassador.
  71. helicopternounHubschrauber, Helikopterвертолётвертоліт, гелікоптерAn aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.
  72. prospectnounAussicht, Perspektive, Sichtвид, надежда, ожиданиевигляд, перспективаThe region which the eye overlooks at one time; a view; a scene; an outlook.
  73. retreatnounRückzugвывод, отступление, убежищевиведення, відступ, притулокThe act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
  74. deernounHirschоленьоленьA ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.
  75. journalismnounJournalismus, JournalistikжурналистикажурналістикаThe aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications, broadcast news media, or printed newspapers or periodicals, for the purpose of informing the audience, relying on a style of writing characteristic for this purpose, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events and (depending on type) either with or without analysis or interpretation.
  76. pursuitnounVerfolgung, Strebenпреследование, занятие, погоняпереслідування, заняття, погоняThe act of pursuing.
  77. remindernounNotiz, Mahnung, Gedächtnisstützeнапоминаниенагадування, пригадування, нагадSomeone or something that reminds.
  78. ridgenounFirst, Grat, Bergketteгребень, хребет, горный хребетThe back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
  79. tribenounVolk, Tribus, Stammрод, племя, трибарід, плем'яAn ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other tribes). The tribe is often the basis of ethnic identity.
  80. bankruptcynounPleite, Bankrott, Konkursбанкротство, несостоятельностьбанкрутство, банкротствоA legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.
  81. canonnounKanon, Kanoniker, Chorherrканон, правило, каноникканонікA generally accepted principle; a rule.
  82. closurenounAbschluss, Schließung, Schlossокончание, закрытиезастібкаAn event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
  83. editorialnounLeitartikel, Editorialпередовая, редакционная статья, передовицаредакційна стаття, передовиця, едиторіалAn article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.
  84. gripnounGriffзахват, сжатие, хваткатрюмA hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
  85. hybridnounHybride, Kreuzung, Bastardгибрид, помесьгібридOffspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
  86. voternounWähler, Wählerinизбиратель, голосующий, избирательницавиборець, голосуючий, обиральникSomeone who votes or is entitled to vote.
  87. allynounVerbündete, Verbündeter, Alliierteсоюзник, помощник, союзницасоюзник, союзницяA person who co-operates with or helps another; an associate; a friend.
  88. boothnounBude, Stand, Eckeстенд, кабина, будкакабіна, будка, кабінкаA small stall for the display and sale of goods.
  89. breakdownnounPanne, Betriebsstörung, Aufschlüsselungавария, повреждение, анализвивих, звихA failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
  90. consensusnounKonsens, Übereinstimmung, Einigkeitсогласие, консенсус, единодушиезгода, консенсусA process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
  91. pinenounKiefer, Kiefernholz, FöhreсоснасоснаAny coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
  92. posenounPoseпозапозаCommon cold, head cold; catarrh.
  93. rentalnounVerleihарендаоренда, здача в оренду, здача в найомSomething that is rented.
  94. bombingnounBombardierung, Bombenanschlag, Bombenanschlägeтеракт, бомбардировка, бомбометаниебомбардування, теракт, бомбуванняThe action of dropping bombs from the air.
  95. darlingnounSchatz, Liebling, Schätzchenдорогой, милый, милаялюбов, коханняOften used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
  96. hugnounUmarmungобъятия, объятие, обниманиеобійми, обіймання, об'яттяA close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, or the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace).
  97. lawsuitnounProzess, Klage, Rechtsstreitпроцесс, иск, судебный процесспозов, судовий процесIn civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
  98. olivenounOliveмаслина, олива, оливкаолива, маслина, оливкаA tree of species Olea europaea cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
  99. recommendationnounEmpfehlung, RekommandationрекомендациярекомендаціяAn act of recommending.
  100. servantnounDiener, Dienerin, Knechtслужитель, слуга, служанкаслуга, служницяOne who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
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