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. cherrynounKirsche, Kirschbaum, Kirschenbaumвишня, черешня, сакуравишня, черешня, вишневийA small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  2. 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.
  3. collapseverbkollabieren, einfallen, zusammenfallenразрушаться, осесть, разрушитьсяруйнуватися, розпадатися, розвалитисяTo break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
  4. costumenounKostüm, Trachtкостюм, нарядкостюм, нарядA style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
  5. grainnounKorn, Getreide, Körnchenзерно, зёрнышко, житозерно, жито, збіжжяThe harvested seeds of various grass food crops, especially wheat, maize, rye, barley, and rice.
  6. identificationnounIdentifizierungидентификация, опознание, отождествлениеідентифікація, посвідчення, посвідчення особиThe act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
  7. 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.
  8. mixturenounMischung, Gemischсмесь, смешивание, микстурасумішThe act of mixing.
  9. perceptionnounWahrnehmungвосприятие, рецепция, перцепциясприйняття, чуття, перцепціяThe organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. spraynounSpray, Sprühnebel, Reisigспрей, брызги, водяная пыльA fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid.
  13. versenounVers, Stropheстих, куплет, строфавірш, поезія, поемаA poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
  14. adoptionnounAdoptionусыновление, удочерениеусиновлення, удочеріння, адоптаціяThe act of adopting.
  15. anonymousadjectiveanonym, namenlosбезымянный, анонимныйбезіменний, анонімнийLacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .
  16. attendancenounAnwesenheitприсутствие, посещение, посещаемостьвідвідуванняThe act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
  17. colonialadjectivekolonialколониальныйколоніальнийOf or pertaining to a colony.
  18. genrenounGattung, GenreжанржанрA kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.
  19. jamverbstören, blockieren, einklemmenсжать, сжимать, зажатьтаранитиTo get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
  20. leaseverbpachtenвзять в аренду, брать в аренду, арендоватьвзяти, брати, узятиTo grant a lease as a landlord; to let.
  21. revolutionaryadjectiverevolutionärреволюционныйреволюційнийOf or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution
  22. scandalnounSkandalскандал, сплетни, злословиескандалAn incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
  23. substituteverbersetzen, auswechselnзаменить, заменять, замещатьзамінятиTo use in place of something else, with the same function.
  24. surveillancenounÜberwachungнаблюдение, надзорнаглядClose observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
  25. testimonynounZeugnis, Aussage, Beweisсвидетельство, показаниесвідчення, показанняStatements made by a witness in court.
  26. trophynounTrophäeтрофейтрофейAn object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.
  27. ashnounAsche, Äsche, Eschenholzпепел, зола, ясеньпопіл, золаThe solid remains of a fire.
  28. embraceverbumarmen, annehmenобнять, обнимать, включатьобіймати, обійняти, обніматиTo clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
  29. exhibitverbzeigen, ausstellen, zur Schau stellenпоказать, показывать, показатьсявиставити, виставляти, експонуватиTo display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
  30. hammerverbhämmern, klopfen, ratternколотить, молотить, дубаситьтовктиTo strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.
  31. iconnounSymbol, Ikone, Iconикона, образ, картинкаікона, картинка, ідолAn image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.
  32. legislaturenounLegislative, gesetzgebende Gewaltзаконодательная власть, законодательный орган, заксобраниезаконодавча владаA governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
  33. marathonnounMarathonмарафонмарафон, маратонA 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
  34. 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.
  35. preliminarynounVorspiel, Präludiumпрелюдия, вступлениепрелюдіяA preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
  36. presidencynounPräsidentschaftпрезидентство, председательствопрезидентствоThe office or role of president.
  37. rockyadjectivesteinig, felsigкаменистый, скалистыйскельний, скелястийAbounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks.
  38. scratchverbkratzen, zerkratzen, verkratzenпоцарапать, царапать, чесатьдряпати, чухати, шкрябатиTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
  39. strictlyadverbстрогоIn a strict manner.
  40. yieldverbbringen, ergeben, erbringenприводить к, давать, производитькерувати, контролюватиTo give as a result or outcome; to produce or render.
  41. barriernounBarriere, Sperre, Grenzeбарьер, граница, препятствиебар'єр, межа, перешкодаA structure that bars passage.
  42. compromiseverbsich einigen, einen Kompromiss schließen, vermittelnидти на компромисс, скомпрометировать, компрометироватьTo bind by mutual agreement.
  43. medicationnounMedikation, Arzneimittelлекарства, медикаментылік, ліки, лікуванняA medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
  44. 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.
  45. strainverbziehen, drücken, belastenнапрягать, напрячь, растянутьпроцідити, проціджувати, цідитиTo hold tightly, to clasp.
  46. swiftnounSegler, Garnwindeстрижстриж, мотовилоA small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
  47. tacklenounAngel, Tacklingбуровая вышка, такелаж, оснасткаA device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
  48. 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.
  49. addictionnounAbhängigkeit, Suchtзависимость, пристрастие, пагубная привычказалежністьA state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  50. beamnounBalken, Breite, Strahlбалка, бревно, брусбалка, проміньAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
  51. corruptverbverderben, korrumpierenпортить, развращать, разлагатьзасмучувати, засмутити, розсердитиTo make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
  52. 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.
  53. justifyverbrechtfertigen, ausrichten, justierenобъяснить, объяснять, оправдатьвиправдати, виправдовувати, оправдатиTo provide an acceptable explanation for.
  54. leanverblehnen, sich lehnen, anlehnenнаклониться, наклоняться, опиратьсяопиратися, спиратися, схилятисяTo incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  55. migrationnounMigration, Wanderung, Wohnsitzwechselмиграция, переселениеміграція, переселенняAn instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
  56. 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.
  57. pearlnounPerleжемчужина, жемчугперлина, перлаNacre; mother-of-pearl.
  58. peernounGleicher, Kollege, Peerровесник, ровесница, пэрровесник, ровесниця, однолітокA look; a glance.
  59. plugverbSchleichwerbung machenзаткнуть, затыкать, закупоритьзупинитися, зупинятися, зупинитиTo stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
  60. provisionnounVorkehrung, Versorgung, Vorratснабжение, обеспечение, провиантстан, умова, становищеAn item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
  61. tattoonounTattoo, Zapfenstreich, Tätowierungтату, татуировка, татуированиетатуювання, тату, вечірня зоряAn image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
  62. availabilitynounVerfügbarkeit, VorhandenseinналичиеThe quality of being available.
  63. bendnounKurve, Biegung, Schrägbalkenочередь, ход, поворотчерга, поворот, хідA curve.
  64. 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.
  65. consciousnessnounBewusstsein, Erkenntnis, Wahrnehmungсознание, сознательностьсвідомість, притомністьThe state of being conscious or aware; awareness.
  66. consultantnounBerater, Beraterinконсультант, консультанткаконсультант, консультанткаA person or party that is consulted.
  67. courtesynounHöflichkeit, Nachsicht, Entgegenkommenвежливость, учтивость, обходительностьPolite behavior.
  68. eaglenounAdler, Eagleорёл, орлицаорелAny of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
  69. embassynounBotschaftпосольствопосольство, амбасадаThe function or duty of an ambassador.
  70. flexibleadjectiveflexibel, elastisch, dehnbarгибкий, покладистый, податливыйгнучкий, лагідний, гнучийCapable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
  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. keenadjectivescharf, kühn), leidenschaftlichрезкий, сильный, острыйгострий, проникливий, пронизливийOften with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
  73. prospectnounAussicht, Perspektive, Sichtвид, надежда, ожиданиевигляд, перспективаThe region which the eye overlooks at one time; a view; a scene; an outlook.
  74. retreatnounRückzugвывод, отступление, убежищевиведення, відступ, притулокThe act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
  75. 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.
  76. excessiveadjectiveübermäßig, exzessivлишний, избыточный, чрезмерныйнадмірний, непомірнийExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
  77. 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.
  78. pursuitnounVerfolgung, Strebenпреследование, занятие, погоняпереслідування, заняття, погоняThe act of pursuing.
  79. remindernounNotiz, Mahnung, Gedächtnisstützeнапоминаниенагадування, пригадування, нагадSomeone or something that reminds.
  80. resumeverbneu beginnen, neu starten, erneut beginnenпродолжать, продолжить, возобновитьпіднімати, братисяTo take back possession of (something)
  81. ridgenounFirst, Grat, Bergketteгребень, хребет, горный хребетThe back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
  82. 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.
  83. alternateadjectiveWechsel-, andere, jeweils andereальтернативныйальтернативнийHappening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
  84. bankruptcynounPleite, Bankrott, Konkursбанкротство, несостоятельностьбанкрутство, банкротствоA legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.
  85. canonnounKanon, Kanoniker, Chorherrканон, правило, каноникканонікA generally accepted principle; a rule.
  86. closurenounAbschluss, Schließung, Schlossокончание, закрытиезастібкаAn event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
  87. convertverbumwandeln, konvertierenобратить, обращать, превратитьмалювати, намалювати, рисуватиTo transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
  88. dentaladjectiveZahn-, dental, zahnärztlichзубной, стоматологическийзубнийOf or concerning the teeth.
  89. 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.
  90. gripnounGriffзахват, сжатие, хваткатрюмA hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
  91. humbleadjectivebescheiden, demütigскромный, покорный, робкийскромнийNot pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
  92. hybridnounHybride, Kreuzung, Bastardгибрид, помесьгібридOffspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
  93. openlyadverboffen, öffentlichявно, открыто, откровенновідкрито, відвертоIn an open manner; visibly.
  94. stampverbstempeln, freimachenтопать, топнуть, топтатьвибивати, витискати, ембосуватиTo step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
  95. urgeverbtreiben, drängen, mahnenподстрекать, убеждать, советоватьрухатися, діяти, переїхатиTo press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
  96. voternounWähler, Wählerinизбиратель, голосующий, избирательницавиборець, голосуючий, обиральникSomeone who votes or is entitled to vote.
  97. allynounVerbündete, Verbündeter, Alliierteсоюзник, помощник, союзницасоюзник, союзницяA person who co-operates with or helps another; an associate; a friend.
  98. boothnounBude, Stand, Eckeстенд, кабина, будкакабіна, будка, кабінкаA small stall for the display and sale of goods.
  99. breakdownnounPanne, Betriebsstörung, Aufschlüsselungавария, повреждение, анализвивих, звихA failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
  100. consensusnounKonsens, Übereinstimmung, Einigkeitсогласие, консенсус, единодушиезгода, консенсусA process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
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