B2 Use of English and Reading Review

These flashcards cover vocabulary, word formation, phrasal verbs, and key expressions from the B2 level English lecture notes and reading passages.

Hold onto

To keep something because you will need it later.

Look into

To investigate or examine the facts about a situation, such as a crime or a murder.

Engage in

To take part in a particular activity, such as childish behaviour or enjoyable activities.

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or exists, such as a person's goal in life.

Apart from

Except for; a phrase used to specify an exception to a statement.

Benefits

Advantages or positive effects, such as those gained from play for physical and social development.

Prepare

To make someone or something ready for a future situation or job.

Little effort/risk

Describing a situation where a very small amount of energy or danger is involved.

With ease

To do something easily or without difficulty.

Illness

The noun form of 'ill,' referring to a disease or period of sickness.

Reference

The noun form of 'refer,' meaning a mention of something in a text or diary.

Marriage

The noun form of 'marry,' referring to the legal union of two people.

Fashionable

The adjective form of 'fashion,' meaning popular or stylish at a particular time.

Energetic

The adjective form of 'energy,' describing someone able to work with great activity and power.

Unknown

The opposite of 'known'; something that is not recognized or familiar.

Unpopular

The opposite of 'popular'; not liked or enjoyed by many people.

Rather than

An expression meaning 'in place of' that is followed by a bare infinitive.

Instead of

An expression meaning 'in place of' that is followed by a verb ending in -ing.

Carry on

To continue doing an activity or task.

Carry out

To perform or conduct a task, such as an investigation or an experiment.

Look forward to

To feel excited or happy about something that is going to happen.

Opens certain doors

A figurative expression meaning that a qualification, like a degree, provides access to specific career opportunities.

Gifted

Having exceptional natural ability or talent, especially academically.

Austere

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Nudging his way into

Phrasal expression used to describe someone gradually entering a field or the public eye.

Burning out

Becoming exhausted or losing motivation by working too hard for too long.

Sight reader

A musician who has the ability to read and perform music the first time they see it.

Leeway

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available within certain limits.

Automated

Describing an action that has become so habitual that it requires very little conscious concentration.

Barely relevant

Used to describe something that has almost no connection or use to a specific situation or job.