206 B2 Key Vocabulary for 2026 THPT Graduation and Competency Assessment

Vocabulary practice cards featuring B2 level terms, parts of speech, and synonyms as presented in the lecture notes for high school graduation exam preparation.

Adulthood

(noun) maturity

Ambitious

(adjective) aspiring

Assistance

(noun) help, support

Attempt

(noun) effort, endeavour

Blur

(verb) obscure

Cautious

(adjective) careful, wary

Commitment

(noun) dedication

Concern

(noun) worry, apprehension, anxiety

Confuse

(verb) bewilder, puzzle, perplex

Demanding

(adjective) challenging, taxing

Desperate

(adjective) hopeless

Distribution

(noun) allocation

Enhance

(verb) improve, boost

Expense

(noun) outlay

Firm

(adjective) resolute, determined

Generate

(verb) produce, create

Genuine

(adjective) sincere, authentic, real

Hands-on

(adjective) practical

Honesty

(noun) sincerity, integrity

Income

(noun) earnings, revenue

Mindful

(adjective) thoughtful, aware, conscious

Noticeable

(adjective) evident, obvious

Practical

(adjective) hands-on, realistic

Praise

(verb) commend, compliment

Promote

(verb) foster, encourage

Restless

(adjective) uneasy, uncomfortable, nervous

Spot

(verb) identify, detect

Tension

(noun) stress, strain

Valuable

(adjective) precious, worthwhile

Durable

(adjective) long-lasting

Illegal

(adjective) unlawful

Manufacturing

(noun) production

Thoughtful

(adjective) considerate, kind

Perspective

(noun) viewpoint

Constant

(adjective) continuous

Ethical

(adjective) moral

Construct

(verb) build

Honour / Honor

(noun) privilege

Exhaustion

(noun) fatigue, tiredness

Permanently

(adverb) eternally

Regulation

(noun) rule

Boredom

(noun) tedium

Strengthen

(verb) reinforce

Reclaim

(verb) recover, regain

Repetitive

(adjective) monotonous

Modify

(verb) adapt

Customise / Customize

(verb) personalize, tailor

Gentleness

(noun) softness

Consistent

(adjective) unchanging

Absorb

(verb) soak, take in

Alert

(adjective/noun/verb) attentive, aware

Alternative

(noun/adjective) option, substitute

Appeal

(verb/noun) attract, request

Beyond

(preposition) past, outside

Concept

(noun) idea, notion

Consumption

(noun) usage, use

Cooperation

(noun) collaboration, teamwork

Currently

(adverb) now, presently

Determination

(noun) resolve, perseverance

Entirely

(adverb) completely, totally

Flexible

(adjective) adaptable, adjustable

Identity

(noun) individuality

Immigrant

(noun) newcomer, migrant

Inspire

(verb) motivate, encourage

Outstanding

(adjective) exceptional, excellent

Preserve

(verb) conserve, maintain

Abbreviation

(noun) acronym

Apprentice

(noun) trainee

Consequence

(noun) result

Deliberate

(adjective/verb) intentional

Dominant

(adjective) powerful

Dominate

(verb) control

Globalisation

(noun) internationalisation

Maintenance

(noun) upkeep

Offensive

(adjective) insulting

Profitable

(adjective) lucrative

Rewarding

(adjective) fulfilling

Stable

(adjective) steady

Agility

(noun) nimbleness

Anticipate

(verb) predict, foresee

Bold

(adjective) brave, daring, courageous

Comprehend

(verb) understand, grasp

Conventional

(adjective) ordinary, common

Cruelty

(noun) brutality, harshness

Distinction

(noun) difference

Evident

(adjective) obvious, clear, apparent

Heartbreaking

(adjective) grievous, heartrending

Tackle

(verb) deal with

Unbearable

(adjective) intolerable, unendurable

Contemporary

(adjective) modern, current

Efficiency

(noun) effectiveness, productivity

External

(adjective) outer, outside

Steady

(adjective) gradual, continuous

Visible

(adjective) obvious, apparent, noticeable

Capable

(adjective) competent, skilled

Dependent

(adjective) reliant

Diverse

(adjective) varied, various

Diversity

(noun) variety

Satisfaction

(noun) gratification, fulfillment

Nurture

(verb) foster, cultivate