Most common B2 words · 1

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Learn high-frequency B2 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

1. abandon

   Word

   /əˈbæn.dən/

   To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

2. absolute

   Word

   /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/

   Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.

   1658, Samuel Hoard, God[']s Love to Mankind, Manifested, by disprooving his absolute decree for their damnation

3. absorb

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   /əbˈsɔːb/

   To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

4. abstract

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   /ˈæbˌstɹækt/

   Derived; extracted.

5. academic

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   /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

   Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato

   the academic sect or philosophy

6. accent

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   /ˈak.sənt/

   A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

   In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable.

7. acceptable

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   /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

   Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

   We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff.

8. accidentally

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   /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

   In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

   He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.

9. accommodate

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   /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/

   Suitable; fit; adapted; as, means accommodate to end.

10. accompany

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    /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

    To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

    Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage.