Most common B2 words · 7

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

1. anxiety

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   /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

   An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

2. anxious

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   /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/

   Nervous and worried.

3. apology

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   /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

   An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

   The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

4. apparent

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   /əˈpæ.ɹənt/

   Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

5. apparently

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   /əˈpaɹəntli/

   Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

6. appeal

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   /əˈpiːl/

   An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.

7. applicant

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   /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/

   One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

   Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants.

8. approach

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   /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/

   The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

9. appropriate

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   Suitable or fit; proper.

   The headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better.

10. appropriately

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    In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.