230 High-Frequency B2 Vocabulary for THPT & National Proficiency Exams

Vocabulary list covering 230 essential B2-level terms for major high school exams, including definitions, synonyms, and context based on the lecture materials.

adulthood

The state of maturity; the period of being an adult.

ambitious

Aspiring; having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

assistance

Help or support provided to someone.

attempt

An effort or endeavour to achieve or complete something.

blur

To make or become unclear or obscure.

cautious

Careful and wary to avoid potential problems or dangers.

commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

concern

A feeling of worry, apprehension, or anxiety.

confuse

To bewilder, puzzle, or perplex someone.

demanding

Challenging or taxing; requiring much skill or effort.

desperate

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

distribution

The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients; allocation.

enhance

To improve, boost, or further increase the quality, value, or extent of something.

expense

The cost required for something; an outlay.

exploit

To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource; to treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

firm

Resolute and determined in purpose.

generate

To produce or create something.

genuine

Truly what something is said to be; sincere, authentic, or real.

hands-on

Involving or offering active participation rather than theory; practical.

honesty

The quality of being honest; sincerity and integrity.

implement

To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect; to execute or carry out.

income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments; earnings or revenue.

mindful

Conscious or aware of something; thoughtful.

noticeable

Easily seen or noticed; evident or obvious.

overspending

The act of spending more money than is available or planned.

practical

Realistic and sensible; hands-on or relating to experience rather than theory.

praise

To express warm approval or admiration of; to commend or compliment.

prioritise

To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

promote

To further the progress of something; to foster or encourage.

restless

Uneasy or nervous; unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

spot

To identify or detect something.

tension

A state of mental or emotional strain; stress.

valuable

Worth a great deal of money; precious or worthwhile.

climate change

A long-term change in the earth's climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.

cultural heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.

durable

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.

food chain

A hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

illegal

Contrary to or forbidden by law; unlawful.

manufacturing

The production of articles on a large scale using machinery.

natural disaster

A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

reputation

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

textile

A type of cloth or woven fabric.

perspective

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a viewpoint.

overwhelmed

Given too much of something; feeling a strong emotional effect that is difficult to manage.

constant

Occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging.

ethical

Relating to moral principles; morally correct.

existence

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

construct

To build or erect something.

exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness; fatigue.

permanently

In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; eternally.

sustainable

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

modify

To make partial or minor changes to something; to adapt.

consistent

Unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time; acting or done in the same way.

absorb

To take in or soak up energy, a liquid, or information.

alternative

One of two or more available possibilities; an option or substitute.

collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce or create something; teamwork or cooperation.

determination

Firmness of purpose; resoluteness or perseverance.

flexible

Able to easily be modified to respond to altered circumstances; adaptable.

navigate

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport; to guide or steer.

outstanding

Exceptionally good; excellent or exceptional.

globalisation

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

rewarding

Providing satisfaction; worthwhile or fulfilling.

comprehend

To grasp mentally; to understand or catch the meaning of.

contemporary

Living or occurring at the same time; modern or current.

efficiency

The state or quality of being efficient; productivity or effectiveness.

applicant

A person who makes a formal application for something, such as a job; a candidate.

diversity

The state of being diverse; a range of different things; variety.

milestone

A significant stage or event in the development of something; a landmark.

valid

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent; legally binding.

comprehensive

Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; thorough.

facilitate

To make an action or process easy or easier.

integrate

To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole.

perceive

To become aware or conscious of something; to recognize or discern.

trigger

To cause an event or situation to happen or exist; to activate.

proactive

Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.

revenue

Income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.