B2 Vocabulary Preparation for High School Graduation & Competency Assessment Exams

A complete set of B2 vocabulary flashcards extracted directly from the study guide, including phonetic pronunciations, Vietnamese meanings, parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms.

adulthood

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'ædɅlthʊd/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: tuổi trưởng thành | Synonyms: maturity

ambitious

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /æm'bifǝs/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đầy tham vọng | Synonyms: aspiring | Antonyms: unambitious

assistance

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ǝ'sistǝns/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự hỗ trợ, giúp đỡ | Synonyms: help, support | Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction

attempt

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ǝ'tempt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nỗ lực, sự cố gắng | Synonyms: effort, endeavour

blur

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /bl3:r/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: làm mờ, trở nên mờ | Synonyms: obscure | Antonyms: clarify

cautious

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'kɔ:fǝs/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thận trọng | Synonyms: careful, wary | Antonyms: reckless, careless

commitment

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /kǝ'mitmǝnt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự cam kết, tận tâm | Synonyms: dedication

concern

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /kǝn's3:n/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: mối lo ngại | Synonyms: worry, apprehension, anxiety | Antonyms: unconcern

confuse

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /kǝn'fju:z/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: làm bối rối | Synonyms: bewilder, puzzle, perplex

demanding

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /dı'ma:ndıŋ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đòi hỏi cao, khó khăn | Synonyms: challenging, taxing | Antonyms: undemanding, easy

desperate

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'despǝrǝt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: tuyệt vọng | Synonyms: hopeless | Antonyms: hopeful

distribution

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /distri'bju:fn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự phân phối, phân bố | Synonyms: allocation

enhance

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /In'ha:ns/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nâng cao, tăng cường | Synonyms: improve, boost | Antonyms: diminish, reduce

expense

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ik'spens/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chi phí | Synonyms: outlay

exploit

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /ik'sploit/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: khai thác, bóc lột, lợi dụng

firm

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /f3:m/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: kiên quyết | Synonyms: resolute, determined | Antonyms: irresolute

generate

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'dzenǝreit/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: tạo ra, sản xuất | Synonyms: produce, create

genuine

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'dzenjuin/ | Level: B2/C1 | Meaning: chân thật; thật | Synonyms: sincere, authentic, real | Antonyms: insincere, fake, counterfeit

hands-on

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /hændz'on/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thực hành, thực tế | Synonyms: practical | Antonyms: theoretical

honesty

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'pnisti/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự trung thực | Synonyms: sincerity, integrity | Antonyms: dishonesty

implement

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'impliment/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thực hiện, thi hành

income

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'InkɅm/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thu nhập | Synonyms: earnings, revenue

mindful

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'maindfl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: lưu tâm, chú ý | Synonyms: thoughtful, aware, conscious | Antonyms: unmindful, inattentive, unaware

noticeable

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'nǝʊtisǝbl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đáng chú ý, dễ nhận thấy | Synonyms: evident, obvious | Antonyms: unnoticeable

overspending

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ǝʊvǝr'spendiŋ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chi tiêu quá mức

practical

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'præktikl/ | Level: B1/B2 | Meaning: thực tế, thiết thực | Synonyms: hands-on, realistic | Antonyms: theoretical, impractical

praise

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /preiz/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: ca ngợi, khen ngợi | Synonyms: commend, compliment

prioritise

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /prai pritaiz/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: ưu tiên

promote

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /prǝ'mǝʊt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thúc đẩy | Synonyms: foster, encourage | Antonyms: hinder, impede, prevent

restless

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'restlǝs/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bồn chồn, không yên | Synonyms: uneasy, uncomfortable, nervous | Antonyms: easy, comfortable, relaxed

spot

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /spot/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: phát hiện, nhận ra | Synonyms: identify, detect

tension

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'tenfn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự căng thẳng, áp lực | Synonyms: stress, strain | Antonyms: relaxation, ease

valuable

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'væljuǝbl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: có giá trị | Synonyms: precious, worthwhile | Antonyms: worthless, insignificant, valueless

climate change

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'klaimit tfem(d)3/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: biến đổi khí hậu

cultural heritage

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'kɅltfǝrǝl 'heritid3/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: di sản văn hóa

durable

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'djuǝrǝbl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bền bỉ, lâu dài | Synonyms: long-lasting | Antonyms: fragile

food chain

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'fu:d tfein/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chuỗi thức ăn

illegal

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /I'li:gl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bất hợp pháp, trái phép | Synonyms: unlawful | Antonyms: legal, lawful

long-distance

Part of speech: adjective / adverb (adj/adv) | Phonetic: /lDŋ' distǝns/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: khoảng cách xa

manufacturing

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /mænju fæktfǝrıŋ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự sản xuất | Synonyms: production

natural disaster

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'næt frǝl di'za:stǝ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thảm họa thiên nhiên

reputation

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /repju teifǝn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: danh tiếng, uy tín

setting

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'setiŋ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bối cảnh (kịch, phim ảnh,…)

textile

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'tekstail/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: dệt may

thoughtful

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'05:tfǝl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chu đáo, sâu sắc | Synonyms: considerate, kind | Antonyms: thoughtless

perspective

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /pa'spektiv/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: quan điểm, góc nhìn | Synonyms: viewpoint

overwhelmed

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /ǝʊvǝ'welmd/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: choáng ngợp, tràn ngập

constant

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'konstǝnt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: liên tục, không đổi | Synonyms: continuous | Antonyms: variable

ethical

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'eOikl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đạo đức, có đạo lý | Synonyms: moral | Antonyms: unethical, immoral

existence

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ig'zistǝns/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự tồn tại | Antonyms: nonexistence

construct

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /kǝn'strakt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: xây dựng | Synonyms: build | Antonyms: destroy, demolish

honour / honor

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'pn.ǝr/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: danh dự, vinh dự | Synonyms: privilege | Antonyms: dishonour

exhaustion

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ig'zǝ:s.tfǝn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự kiệt sức | Synonyms: fatigue, tiredness | Antonyms: energy

permanently

Part of speech: adverb (adv) | Phonetic: /'p3:.mǝ.nǝnt.li/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: vĩnh viễn, lâu dài | Synonyms: eternally | Antonyms: temporarily

regulation

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /reg.jǝ'lei.fǝn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: quy định, điều lệ | Synonyms: rule

boredom

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'bɔ:.dǝm/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự buồn chán | Synonyms: tedium | Antonyms: interest

gymnasium

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /dzım'nei.zi.ǝm/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: phòng tập thể dục

meaningful

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'mi:.niŋ.fǝl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: có ý nghĩa, đầy ý nghĩa | Antonyms: meaningless

strengthen

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'streŋ.0ǝn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: củng cố, làm mạnh mẽ hơn | Synonyms: reinforce | Antonyms: weaken, impair

distraction

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /dr' stræk.fon/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự xao nhãng | Antonyms: focus, concentration

sustainable

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /sǝ'ster.nǝ.bəl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bền vững | Antonyms: unsustainable

reclaim

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /rı' kleim/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: giành lại, đòi lại | Synonyms: recover, regain

repetitive

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /ri'pet.ǝ.tiv/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: lặp đi lặp lại | Synonyms: monotonous

modify

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'mpd.1.fai/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sửa đổi, thay đổi | Synonyms: adapt

customise / customize

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'kas.tǝ.maiz/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: tùy chỉnh | Synonyms: personalize, tailor | Antonyms: standardize, generalize

gentleness

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'dzen.təl.nǝs/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự nhẹ nhàng, dịu dàng | Synonyms: softness | Antonyms: harshness

consistent

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /kǝn'sis.tǝnt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nhất quán | Synonyms: unchanging | Antonyms: inconsistent

unfold

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /An' fǝuld/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: mở ra, bộc lộ (diễn biến)

witness

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'wit.nǝs/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chứng kiến

absorb

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /ǝb'zǝ:b/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: hấp thụ | Synonyms: soak, take in | Antonyms: release

alert

Part of speech: adjective / noun / verb (adj/n/v) | Phonetic: /ǝ'13:t/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: cảnh báo, cảnh giác | Synonyms: attentive, aware | Antonyms: inattentive, asleep

alternative

Part of speech: noun / adjective (n/adj) | Phonetic: /5:l't3:nǝtiv/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thay thế, lựa chọn khác | Synonyms: option, substitute | Antonyms: standard, original

appeal

Part of speech: verb / noun (v/n) | Phonetic: /a'pi:l/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: hấp dẫn, lời kêu gọi | Synonyms: attract, request | Antonyms: repel, reject

beyond

Part of speech: preposition (prep) | Phonetic: /br'jond/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: vượt ra ngoài | Synonyms: past, outside | Antonyms: within

concept

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'konsept/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: khái niệm | Synonyms: idea, notion

consumption

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /kǝn'sAmpfn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự tiêu dùng | Synonyms: usage, use

cooperation

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /kǝʊ ppǝ'reifn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự hợp tác | Synonyms: collaboration, teamwork | Antonyms: opposition

critically

Part of speech: adverb (adv) | Phonetic: /'kritikli/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: một cách phê bình | Synonyms: analytically

currently

Part of speech: adverb (adv) | Phonetic: /'kɅrǝntli/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: hiện tại | Synonyms: now, presently | Antonyms: formerly

determination

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /di, t3:mi'nei√n/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: sự quyết tâm | Synonyms: resolve, perseverance | Antonyms: indecision

entirely

Part of speech: adverb (adv) | Phonetic: /in'taiǝli/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: hoàn toàn | Synonyms: completely, totally | Antonyms: partly

flexible

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'fleksǝbl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: linh hoạt | Synonyms: adaptable, adjustable | Antonyms: rigid

heritage

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'heritid3/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: di sản | Synonyms: legacy

identity

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /ai'dentǝti/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: danh tính | Synonyms: individuality | Antonyms: anonymity

immigrant

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'imigrǝnt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: người nhập cư | Synonyms: newcomer, migrant | Antonyms: native

inspire

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /in'spaiǝ(r)/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: truyền cảm hứng | Synonyms: motivate, encourage | Antonyms: discourage

insulation

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: / insju'leifn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: vật liệu cách nhiệt

navigate

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /'nævigeit/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: điều hướng, định hướng | Synonyms: guide, steer

nursery

Part of speech: noun (n) | Phonetic: /'n3:sǝri/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nhà trẻ, vườn ươm | Synonyms: daycare, kindergarten

odd

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /pd/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: kỳ lạ, lạ lùng | Synonyms: strange, weird, unusual | Antonyms: normal, usual

outstanding

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /aut' stændiŋ/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nổi bật, xuất sắc | Synonyms: exceptional, excellent | Antonyms: mediocre, poor

preserve

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /pri z3:V/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: bảo tồn, giữ gìn | Synonyms: conserve, maintain | Antonyms: destroy, neglect

relevant

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'relǝvǝnt/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: có liên quan | Synonyms: related, applicable | Antonyms: irrelevant

split

Part of speech: verb (v) | Phonetic: /split/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: chia ra | Synonyms: divide, separate | Antonyms: join, combine

strike

Part of speech: verb / noun (v/n) | Phonetic: /straik/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: tấn công | Synonyms: hit

stroll

Part of speech: verb / noun (v/n) | Phonetic: /strǝul/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đi dạo | Synonyms: walk, saunter | Antonyms: run, hurry

sudden

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'sAdn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: đột ngột | Synonyms: abrupt, unexpected | Antonyms: gradual

unforgettable

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /Anfǝ' getǝbl/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: không thể quên được | Synonyms: memorable, remarkable | Antonyms: forgettable

upgrade

Part of speech: verb / noun (v/n) | Phonetic: /'Apgreid/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: nâng cấp | Synonyms: improve, enhance | Antonyms: downgrade

urban

Part of speech: adjective (adj) | Phonetic: /'3:bǝn/ | Level: B2 | Meaning: thuộc thành phố | Synonyms: city, metropolitan | Antonyms: rural